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
Cartoonist Lynn Johnston and her dentist husband, Rod, were honoured by the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry at its ‘Awards of Distinction’ gala. Proceeds from the event support oral health research through the faculty’s research endowment fund. Johnston, a North Bay-area resident, puts a human face on the field of dentistry through her comic … Read more
A discussion of the implications of obturating “short” of the anatomic apex of the root was initiated in Part I of this column last month (April, 2005). Its discussion concludes here. As mentioned, the apical foramen is, on average, located 0.26-0.99mm from the anatomic root end apex (references available). While this anatomic average might be … Read more
Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a kingdom. In this man’s life he had three friends. The first friend was someone he adored and spent most of his time with. It was to this friend he paid the most attention. The second friend was someone he knew well and saw … Read more
We are living in the golden age of dentistry. New techniques and improved technology have brought more predictable, easier to use, and superior results to all facets of dentistry. Dentist’s are now thinking outside the box, working intensely, committed to pushing the barriers of esthetic dentistry to new heights. By assuming that we don’t know … Read more
Since its invention in 1960, the laser has found a wide range of applications in medicine. It took more than 25 years to see the first dental laser, with very limited use, in our office. Since then, various types of lasers for dental treatments (Nd YAG, CO2, Diode, Er,Cr:YSGG and ErYAG) have been developed and … 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 STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information. www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, Winter Clinic, Society Listings, etc. www.tordent.com THE ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF … Read more
Cosmetic dental patients may range from individuals seeking teeth lightening procedures to severely compromised patients who require full-mouth rehabilitation. Fortunately, teeth lightening procedures have become very predictable and expedient, thus bleaching treatments offer patients immediate satisfaction to their esthetic needs. On the other hand, patients requiring extensive esthetic treatment may require dental implant procedures, which … Read more
The presence of cosmetic dentistry in the public eye has never been greater. Dramatic examples of the life changing effects of improving a smile can be seen during prime time television, in magazines and newspapers. The public is becoming more and more aware that beautiful smiles are not just for the rich and famous, but … Read more
ABSTRACT As patient’s esthetic demands increase, dentists face the difficult challenge of replacing missing teeth with maximum esthetics without compromising overall function and health. When a fixed partial denture is the right choice, the ovate pontic is the best esthetic option. Dentists as far back as the 1930’s describe the ovate pontic as an esthetic-type … Read more
The bonded porcelain veneer restoration (BPVR) has undergone a dramatic transition over the past two decades. It was initially introduced as a conservative alternative to a complete coverage porcelain crown. This is because instead of achieving retention from a circumferential tooth preparation, it comes from micro-mechanical resin tags. The lifelike esthetics of modern ceramic materials, … Read more
Forty years ago, Dr. P.I. Brnemark placed the first titanium implants in a human jaw. Those four fixtures, screwed into the edentulous mandible of a 34-year-old male patient, served as the foundation for a long-lasting restoration that restored the man to normal form and function.1 Over the ensuing years, as Brnemark developed the concept of … Read more
Posterior resin composites have become a commonly placed type of restoration. They enjoy far greater success today than they have in the past due to advances in polymer and filler technology. There still remain some hurdles, which keep many clinicians from benefiting from their best performance. These include incidences of post-operative sensitivity and inability to … Read more
Congratulations to Dr. Ross Anderson for the editorial on “Hospital Dentistry” and Drs. Keith Titley and Karen Campbell on “Acute Facial Swelling” for their outstanding articles in the January issue related to pediatric dentistry. They both underlie the importance of interactive communication between dental and medical professionals with direct benefit to patient care. This professional … 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
While this question could fill a small book, its answer has huge implications for the long-term success of endodontic therapy. In the most general terms, the greater the amount of uncleaned and unfilled canal space that remains after a root canal procedure, the greater failure rate. Conversely, if the endodontic procedure mimics extraction, the greater … Read more
Dr. Shelina Dhanji’s passion for the sea, children, and her profession as a pediatric dentist, are aptly reflected in her new Ajax, ON office. In relocating her practice, Dentistry 4 Kids, her goal was to create a cheerful, relaxing environment for all ages that would distract from the high technology of the office. She engaged … Read more
Financial guidelines are the key to practice success. A rock-solid payment system can significantly impact your practice’s financial health by improving cash flow, increasing treatment acceptance, and contributing to the overall contentment of your staff. But how can you implement effective financial guidelines if you don’t know which techniques are effective?
Each of us is called upon, at one time or another, to come to the aid of those less fortunate than ourselves. How each person responds to this call differs. Some may choose to ignore it, but for others, when the time comes, a deep urge to help stirs them into action. Dr. Migara Weerasinghe, … Read more
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