Simplifying The Cementation Protocol Using A New-Generation Resin Cement

Figure 17--Immediate post-insertion of final restoration.

Dentistry, like many other professions, is seeing revolutionary changes on a consistent basis. Product improvements and the techniques that employ them are allowing dental professionals to provide more efficient dental care while satisfying the aesthetic concerns of their patients. This article focuses on using a new-generation resin cement with the chairside in-office CAD/ CAM restorative … Read more

The Science Behind Lithium Disilicate: Today’s Surprisingly Versatile, Esthetic & Durable Metal-Free Alternative

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Dentists and laboratory technicians today require materials that offer outstanding esthetics, high strength and efficient productivity. Historically, dentistry also has always been faced with the challenge of finding ways to combine two incompatible materials in a synergistic way, whether that combination is metal with metal-ceramic or zirconia with zirconia layering ceramic. Simultaneously, dental practices and … Read more

Where Do You Read Oral Health?

Dr. Steve Mitz of Scarborough, ON shows his copy of Oral Health to a giant tortoise in the Galapagos Islands in October '08. We believe the tortoise is still reading the cover...

Submit your photos of YOU reading Oral Health to: Catherine Wilson, Managing Editor 12 Concorde Place, Suite 800 Toronto, ON M3C 4J2 or e-mail digital images to: cwilson@oralhealthjournal.com Please Note: PHOTOS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Due To Space And Quality Requirements, We Are Unable To Print Every Photo We Receive.

Re: Oral Health Editorial, December 2008

I am in complete agreement with Dr. Matsui’s Editorial– “professionalism… vs business”– professionalism should always trump business, but not bury it. As RCDSO Chair of Complaints for four of the past six years and Vice-President for two years, I have more than a passing interest in the complaints process. Many, if not most patient complaints … Read more

Self Learning • Self Assessment 2009

The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear in the following issue at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2009 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names … Read more

Introducing The Clark Class I And II Restoration

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Twenty-five years after their inception, posterior composites remain unpredictable. In comparison to amalgam restorations, posterior composites show significantly higher failure rates, are more costly, take longer to place, have more postoperative symptoms, leak, stain, chip and cause food impaction (Figs. 1-3). My former operative dentistry instructor (a legend in the Pacific Northwest) continues to build … Read more

2009 Calendar of Events & Future Calendar Dates (February 01, 2009)

To list YOUR Canadian or International dental event, send information to: Catherine Wilson, Fax: (416) 510-5140 or via-email at cwilson@oralhealthjournal.com MARCH 2009 March 5 – 7, 2009 Pacific Dental Conference/CDA Annual Convention Vancouver, BC P. (604) 736-3781 E.info@pdconf.com www.pacificdentalonline.com March 6 – 7, 2009 Technorama Toronto, ON P. (416) 782-5272 www.diac.ca March 12 – March … Read more

Where You Read Oral Health (February 01, 2009)

Dr. Michael Proctor reached his goal (in Barbados) of running his 50th marathon before reaching 50-years-of-age.

Please Note: PHOTOS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Due To Space And Quality Requirements, We Are Unable To Print Every Photo We Receive. Submit your photos of YOU reading Oral Health to: Catherine Wilson, Managing Editor 12 Concorde Place, Suite 800 Toronto, ON M3C 4J2 or e-mail digital images to: cwilson@oralhealthjournal.com

Self Learning, Self Assessment 2009 (January 01, 2009)

The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear in the following issue at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2009 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names … Read more

Congenital Oral-Facial Deformities

Dr. Robert Carroll, Assistant Dean, Development, Continuing Dental Education and Alumni Relations, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto Although congenital oral-facial deformities such as cleft lip and palate are not topics widely discussed in the popular media, they are a very significant and widespread problem with enormous health care and financial consequences. There are 400 … Read more

2009 Calendar of Events & Future Calendar Dates (January 01, 2009)

To list YOUR Canadian or International dental event, send information to: Catherine Wilson, Fax: (416) 510-5140 or via-email at cwilson@oralhealthjournal.com January 28 – February 1, 2009 Yankee Dental Congress 34 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA P. (508) 480-9797 F. (508) 480-0002 TF. (800) 943-9200 www.yankeedental.org FEBRUARY 2009 February 26 – March 1, 2009 … Read more