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Introducing digital x-rays into your practice can be more than just going filmless. Once you get past the learning curve, you will most probably introduce other imaging products into your office, and it will be important to see how these various tools can and should work together. It is more than likely that your digital … Read more

Dr. Patrick Heagney never thought he would be opening a new dental office at the age of 57. He never thought his ‘arts-inclined’ daughters would be so heavily involved in his dental practice. He never thought he would be modernizing his office and becoming an expert in fire insurance. An early morning call in the … Read more

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New York–Oral care products for pets are expanding their base to include everything from mouthwash and breathstrips to all natural teeth-cleaning sprays and pastes, according to a report by Packaged Facts. “Given the billions of dollars spent annually on oral care products for people, and the growing tendency of pet owners to seek out human-style … Read more

The University of Toronto Arbor Awards were presented mid-September. The Arbor Award was established in 1989 to recognize the outstanding personal service of alumni volunteers. Recently the award has been expanded to recognize and thank friends of the University who have made generous commitments of time, energy and expertise by serving on University task forces, … Read more

In the event of a category 4 or 5 hit, “Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks, perhaps longer. … At least one-half of well-constructed homes will have roof and wall failure. All gabled roofs will fail, leaving those homes severely damaged or destroyed. … Power outages will last for weeks… Water shortages … Read more

Toronto–The South Asian Dental Association’s recent gala event seed as the official launch of SADA. The 500-plus individuals in attendance were also treated to a symposium featuring the latest developments in digital technology. The event attracted some of the top officials from the dental community, including Dr. Cam Witmer, President of the Royal College of … Read more

Scientific Review of Significant Parameters in the Search for Optimal Laser-Tissue Interaction of an Erbium-family Laser System

With the majority of implant treatment plans, the practitioner will usually plan the implant surgery, wait a few months (three to eight depending of the bone density) and place the abutments at a subsequent appointment. The final restoration will then be completed in the following weeks or months. The old prosthesis can often be relined … Read more

Well, it’s that time of year again. It seems like yesterday that I wrote about the lack of enthusiasm of the insurance companies (and employers) to support implants as a viable treatment option for our patients. I have heard from numerous colleagues since that editorial, all of whom are of the same opinion as the … Read more