This question was submitted by a general dentist: What are the guidelines for washing hands if I am moving directly from one patient to another, such as when my hygienist asks me to perform an examination? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response The […]
This Systematic Review Summary is adapted from the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry Read more Clinical Question What is the efficacy of the Er:YAG laser when used as an alternative treatment to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the treatment of patients with chronic periodontitis? Main Results Five studies met the inclusion criteria, totaling 105 […]
This Post is adapted from the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Drug Monograph: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Click here to view the Product Summary Table (web image) Click here to download the Product Summary Table (PDF) Indications and Clinical Use As anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic agents, NSAIDs provide symptomatic relief but do not cure the underlying […]