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See Pictures (March 01, 2001)

The V.I.A.G.R.A. Cycle Club takes a break (from cycling, right?) to review Oral Health during their 4th 'Fall Classic' through Collingwood, ON. (l to r) Drs. Tom McIntyre, Allan Struk, Jim Hardy, Richard Colden and Mike Kennedy with spouses Lauren, Rose, Carol and Roberta. Donna is behind the lens.

INFECTION CONTROL: Comparison of Commonly Used Surface Disinfectants

FIGURE 1: Stained PVC (left) and Nitrile rubber (right) gloves by Birex (phenol-based) solution. For comparison purposes the unstained glove is shown on the right in both pictures.

Alcohol-, Phenol-, Chlorine-, and Quaternary Amine-Based Disinfectants

Building a Successful and Rewarding Dental Practice

Dr. Magathan has been practicing dentistry in Edmonton, AB for more than 15 years -- eight as a Dentist Anaesthesiologist.

Y ou would think that success in the dental office would be related to how skilled our hands are, but most of us know this is not true. What makes a successful dental office is not only how skilled our hands are but also how well we communicate with our patients. I have been blessed … Read more

See Websites

www.film.comMovie reviews, clips, zine and lots to read including news and box office statistics. Features an excellent use of technology.www.imdb.comThe Internet Movie Database is the best place to settle a movie bet. Here, you can find out which Planet of the Apes flicks starred Ricardo Montalban. Search its cornucopia of facts about more than 200,000 … Read more

General Dentistry: A New Nonsurgical Treatment for Periodontal Patients Who Refuse Surgery

FIGURE 8: Close-up picture of the tip of a "paking" instrument.

Most general practitioners have many patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease who refuse to have surgical treatment. The author, a periodontist, his brother a general practitioner and their father a periodontist developed, tested and used a nonsurgical approach on such patients that was very effective. About two years ago the author, at the urging … Read more

General Dentistry: Troubleshooting With Composiposts: Some Thoughts and Suggestions

In 1994 when I first decided to use a Composipost, retrievability was my main concern. My patient’s lower left, first bicuspid had an old direct pulp cap that abscessed. I performed endodontics on the tooth but the pain did not subside. Worried about the patient’s history of severe allergies and that there might be something … Read more

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EDITORIAL

Learning Assessment (February 01, 2001)

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, 2001 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names and license numbers of all … Read more

See Pictures (February 01, 2001)

The 'spiritual' side of the festivities were supervised by Rev. Oral Rubbish (known to his lay friends as David Wilde 7T2).

Please note: PHOTOS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Due to space and quality requirements, we are unable to print every photo we receive.Show us where YOU read Oral Health. Send your photos to: Oral Health, 1450 Don Mills Rd., Don Mills, ON M3B 2X7

Amalgam Waste Management

In July 2000, a Toronto bylaw was passed setting standards on the limit of mercury allowed into the drain exiting a dental office. The bylaw was put together by a number of engineers, city staff and politicians. They were partly advised by a number of individuals who sold amalgam-separating equipment. It is my understanding by … Read more

Self Learning Assessment (January 01, 2001)

See Pictures (January 01, 2001)

Diamond Head, Oahu served as the backdrop for Dr. Ed MacMurdo and his staff (l to r): Tara Villeforte, Christine Rybak, Shirley Carlson and Lisa Simmons.

INFECTION CONTROL: Kissing Spreads AIDS-related Virus

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Herpes virus 8 was discovered in 1994 and is the cause of a cancer of the skin known as Kaposi’s sarcoma. Some researchers had suspected that the virus was transmitted by sexual intercourse but the November 9th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine reported on research from the University of Washington that refutes … Read more

Doctors Beware: The Dilemma of Infant Oral Care

I recently had the opportunity to examine a five-year-old boy as a new patient in my office. The medical history was non-contributory other than seasonal asthma and the fact that he had undergone three surgeries for cleft lip and palate.The ravages of caries had turned every primary tooth in his mouth into root stumps with … Read more

Web Sites (January 01, 2001)

www.bbc.comMay look like any other portal, but click on a menu choice like ‘history’ to find intelligently written articles. Don’t miss the 24-hour news and feature broadcasts.www.bitpipe.comA one-stop shop for technical news and analysis on the Web. This site has indexed the research of more than 50 analyst groups and consulting firms. There are also … Read more

Discharging Undesirable Patients From Your Practice: Professionally, Ethically & Legally

Gary Glassman is a Fellow and an Examiner for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Oral Health's Endodontic Consultant.

Pardon my candor but there are patients that present to my office who I would just prefer not to treat. I know I’m not alone. From the time we graduate from dental school we spend considerable time and money taking management courses, hiring consultants and attending boot camps in order to build our practices and … Read more

ENDODONTICS: Coronal Leakage: A Clinical Studies Review

A 43-year-old woman saw her dentist complaining of a toothache. Her medical history was not significant. The maxillary left lateral incisor was diagnosed as the cause of her complaint. There was no sinus tract or buccal swelling, EPT gave a negative response, and radiographic examination revealed the presence of periapical radiolucency and deficiencies in the … Read more

General Dentistry: Full Arch Triple Tray Technique

The triple tray technique is a very efficient method for taking impressions. The impression taken prior to preparing the teeth can be utilized to fabricate both the temporary restoration and then the final impression, which includes the opposing occlusion. The trays are especially suited to impressions of single crowns, provided the tray extends to teeth … Read more

See Pictures (December 01, 2000)

Dr. Ivalise Alvarez Rosa and friend in Cienfuegos, Cuba with their favorite dental journal.

Show us where YOU read Oral Health. Send your photos to: Oral Health, 1450 Don Mills Rd., Don Mills, ON M3B 2X7 Please note: PHOTOS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Due to space and quality requirements, we are unable to print every photo we receive.

ENDODONTICS: The Use of Apex Locators in the Diagnosis of Perforations

FIGURE 7 Radiographs confirms that the canals were successfully located.

It is Monday morning, you are starting a root canal on an upper first molar. The x-ray shows that the canals are calcified. You make your access opening in a careful manner and after half an hour of drilling you see a “red” spot. Your heart rate increases, your blood pressure is up and your … Read more