Tampa, FL–Baby Buddies, Inc recently introduced its new dentist-designed Baby’s 1st Toothbrush (also known as Angel Brush) that will help parents care for an infant’s often neglected gums and first teeth. The dentist-designed Angel Brush is soft, pliable and molded entirely of silicone, with a unique H-shaped head that is filled with tiny soft bristles … Read more
These reports will focus on two patients with two very different TMD problems. The importance of making a clear and accurate diagnosis is essential to the success of treatment. If we can measure something it becomes a fact, without measurement, it is most often just an opinion. The use of the BioPAK Measurement System* as … Read more
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) can affect a significant portion of the population.1 Clinical symptoms may include one or more of the following: pain in the region of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), headaches, earaches, muscle tenderness, joint noises such as clicking, popping or grating, limited opening or deviation of the mandible on opening/closing, locking, and occlusal … Read more
The diagnosis of the origin of facial pain is a convoluted, complicated issue. Few patients present with an unrestored dentition and a clear history as to the nature of their problem. The origins of orofacial pain can range from neoplasms to syndromes of psychogenic origin. It is incumbent upon the clinician to consider all alternatives … Read more
Most general dentists do not have any desire to treat patients with TM dysfunction. They do not feel that they had proper training in dental school and many are not interested in attending postgraduate courses. I developed an interest in the TM joint when I first attended courses sponsored by the University of Toronto 21 … Read more
In this age of advanced technology, a clinician must rely on more than subjective findings (e.g. palpation and auscultation) when evaluating the temporomandibular joint. We need a way to objectively assess our patient’s joint health and document both the pre-treatment conditions and the response to the treatments we provide. One of the personal computer based … Read more
Several years ago I sat and listened intently at a meeting of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (formerly the Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain) as Dr. Clifton Simmons described how he injected the TM joint to unlock a non-reducing disc displacement (NRDD). Prior to this, I was sending patients with NRDDs to … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com iCANADEN…internet CANAdian DENtistry An OPEN FORUM on the business and practice of dentistry. www.canaden.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Quality of care through life long learning. www.ontarioagd.org ONTARIO STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information. www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto … Read more
Yes, Mrs. Smith, you do. You have two of them and they are both lovely.” How many times have you wanted to say that to a patient who comes in with that comment? This is the same as going to our orthopedic surgeon and being told that we have “Knee.” The TM joint is a … Read more
Did you ever start an endodontic procedure and later wish you hadn’t? If you are like most clinicians, the answer is yes. The source of this answer is either a clinical challenge or patient management issue that arose unexpectedly after starting. The prospect of having a root canal can provoke anxiety in some patients, despite … Read more
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2005 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of … Read more
Politicians sometimes tell untruths. Not surprising. ESPN tears up its contract with the NHL, meaning no hockey on television south of the border. Not surprising. The CBC doing the same thing? That would be surprising. Some homes along the Atlantic seaboard are susceptible to hurricanes. Shouldn’t be, but apparently is, surprising to some folks. Celebrity … Read more
With respect to your editorial comments, I would like to raise a few points. I agree with you that there is a tremendous need for greater access to oral health care for all members of society. There is a great deal of need that exists within certain segments of our population. However in terms of … Read more
Toronto–The Dentistry Canada Fund (DCF), the Canadian charity for oral health, held its Celebrating Smiles Gala at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. The event was a great success and featured entertainment, a silent and live auction and the presentation of DCF’s Service and Philanthropy Awards. DCF 2005 Award recipients are: 1.Outstanding Service Award – … Read more
Madison, WI–Fueled by television makeover shows, patient inquiries, and doctors’ desires to better serve patients while growing their practices, cosmetic dentistry has experienced explosive growth in recent years. Dentists queried in a recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey of 9,000 U.S. practices stated the aesthetic/cosmetic services provided in their offices grew an average of … Read more
THE MIND SET: “BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE” The separation of an endodontic instrument instantly transforms a case, from whatever level of difficulty it was pre-operatively, to a new level of severity. Given the variants of anatomy that Mother Nature may have placed in the canals, roots and/or jaw of that particular patient, … Read more
Numerous studies on endodontic treatment outcomes demonstrate a significant degree of predictable clinical success,1,2 however, cross-sectional, retrospective population studies have demonstrated “post-treatment disease” in 30 to 50 percent of cases.3 While recent studies have introduced significant predictors of outcome which may impact upon future treatment protocols, at present, continued sophistication of contemporary clinical treatments (debridement, … Read more
ABSTRACT Irrigation has an important role during endodontic treatment. We are proposing a sequence for the different irrigating agents in order to achieve the best chemical preparation possible. During the last several years endodontics has progressed to the point for treatment to be less traumatic for the patient and less stressful for the dentist. However, … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com iCANADEN…internet CANAdian DENtistry An OPEN FORUM on the business and practice of dentistry. www.canaden.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Quality of care through life long learning. www.ontarioagd.org ONTARIO STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information. www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto … Read more
At a recent endodontic study club meeting, we had the opportunity to discuss what endodontists often chat about. Included in the discussion were levels of busyness, new techniques and technologies being used, and the different types of procedures that we are seeing in our day-to-day practices. Before long, it became obvious that the pattern of … Read more