So, what do you do?” is a question often asked at social gatherings. Everyone has a story. Few of us have actually thought one out. How might we answer? Does the simple response “I’m a dentist” tell us anything about who we really are? Might it even arouse unpleasant thoughts? The unfortunate reality is that … Read more
Honesty is such a lonely word – Billy Joel Bias and integrity are strange bedfellows. They are two qualities that we speak of in absolute terms although there is no absolute measure for them. Both qualities force us to look at ourselves critically, an exercise often avoided because all too often we end up not … Read more
Introduction Neuroblastomas are tumors deriving from the peripheral nervous system, and arise from neural crest embryonic cells.1,2 According to a French study conducted in 2004, 45% of paediatric tumors are diagnosed before the age of five. Within that group, 71.8% are diagnosed with embryonic tumors, including neuroblastomas.1 Both dental and medical professionals recognize the acute … Read more
Sleep issues in children are strongly associated with improper growth, oral habits and various orthodontic issues.1,2,3,4 These factors are correctible, preventable and can be treated with appliance therapy. Figure 1 Design features of the HealthyStart® Habit-Corrector®. Identifying characteristics of sleep disordered breathing. Sleep disordered breathing is a condition involving the reduction of the pharyngeal airway. … Read more
Despite numerous advances in dentistry over the past few decades, dental caries remains one of the most widespread diseases worldwide.1 Children from lower socio-economic classes or those with special needs are often affected and generally lack access to conventional restorative dental care.2 The caries management ideology has thus shifted from typical restorative treatment to arresting … Read more
Medical History Of The Pediatric Patient Obtaining accurate histories for children during their primary assessment requires obtainment of information from third parties such as parents, designated powers of attorney or other health care providers. Highly relevant information includes: • Underlying bleeding disorders • Congenital cardiac disease and history of their repair • Family history of … Read more
Introduction Le neuroblastome est une tumeur dérivant du système nerveux périphérique, se développant à partir des cellules embryonnaires de la crête neurale.1,2 Selon une étude menée en France en 2004, 45% des tumeurs pédiatriques sont diagnostiquées avant l’âge de 5 ans. Au sein de ce groupe, 71.8% reçoivent un diagnostic de tumeur embryonnaire, incluant le … Read more
Introduction General dentists in private practice place numerous direct tooth colored resin restorations because of patient demand for more aesthetically pleasing restorations. In other instances, they utilize tooth colored adhesive dentistry because of its benefits of minimally invasive preparation design and adhesive retention to preserve tooth structure. The placement of these indirect and direct tooth … Read more
In years past, traditional restorative care relied on treating damaged and decayed teeth with aggressive preparation to place a strong, firm restoration. The emphasis was on the strength of the restoration, and less about the function and biomechanics of the final restored tooth. Unfortunately, this often led to weaker teeth and complications such as root … Read more
My dental world was rocked upon reading the article by Horst et al in the January 2016 California Dental Association Journal.1 It became the launching pad for my journey of using silver diamine fluoride as a vital part of my caries management tool kit. The article became my ‘bible’ for an all-out offensive on dental … Read more
Composite resin is a suitable restorative material to restore an existing failed restoration, however it is unsuitable to restore a carious lesion due to the large amount of remineralizable dentin required to achieve a reliable adhesive base. Glass ionomer cements (GIC) will adhere to caries affected dentin, minimizing the amount of tooth removal required to … Read more
Introduction The word “bioactivity” is one of the latest buzzwords in the dentistry. It is highlighted as a feature in many restorative products with different and conflicting claims. This has stirred up confusion and controversy surrounding the concept. This article will attempt to provide clarity for the practicing restorative dentist: What is bioactivity? What are … Read more
Introduction You may recall the media storm in 2016 that was precipitated by a report by Jeff Donn from the Associated Press. He wrote there is no solid evidence that flossing is effective. Based on various form of social media it seems that it did not sit well with the dental community. However, Donn was … Read more
Introduction The most common chronic inflammatory conditions worldwide and collectively the most common diseases known to mankind, are inflammatory periodontal diseases.1 Periodontal diseases include gingivitis, where the inflammation confined to the gingiva is reversible with good oral hygiene, and periodontitis, an extension of the inflammation that results in tissue destruction and alveolar bone resorption.1 Periodontitis … Read more
Colgate, a global leader in oral care, is committed to improving the way people brush their teeth. With the launch tomorrow in the US on Apple.com and select Apple Stores, the new Colgate® Smart Electronic Toothbrush E1 with Artificial Intelligence, Colgate® is taking a leap forward by providing users with real-time feedback about their brushing … Read more
Peak health bodies and public health experts have supported calls from the Australian Medical Association to introduce a sugar tax, despite fierce opposition from food and drink industry representatives and politicians. The president of the Australian Medical Association, Dr Michael Gannon, said on Monday that tackling the impact of sugar on health was a struggle … Read more
Figure 1 Figure 2 Dental implants have been the treatment solutions for replacing missing teeth for many years. Their use has been well documented and accepted as a predictable method for teeth replacement.1,2 With the increasing use of dental implants in last few decades, the number of complications resulting from such usage has also increased. … Read more
Introduction Extractions & Ridge Atrophy Alveolar ridge atrophy and morphological changes subsequent to exodontia have been extensively investigated and the pathophysiology is now well understood.1 Loss of bone support in the alveolar ridges posses a great challenge for dental restorative procedures. Treatments such as removable dental prosthesis devices (RDPDs) rely on the ridge as the … Read more
Communication amongst clinicians in interdisciplinary cases is crucial for proper orchestration and execution of procedures. Careful diagnosis and treatment planning is required for successful outcome.The clinician must examine the face and the smile comprehensively to diagnose the problems. There is a plethora of information in the literature about macro and microaesthetics of the smile that … Read more
Dental implant therapy has advanced remarkably in the last decade with new innovations on both surgical and prosthetic fronts. New techniques, materials, and modalities have been developed, but the most important development has been the refinement and utilization of digital technology in treatment. Although techniques such as computer guided surgery, immediate implant placement, and immediate … Read more