This question was submitted by a general dentist: Why do I have to wash my hands, if I am wearing gloves? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response Hand hygiene is performed because hands are a potential source of contamination to the patient, when placing gloves […]
This video procedure is available on the Dental Procedure Education System (DPES) of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto The video was developed by Drs. Jim Lai and Romanita Ghilzon Context When a patient develops recession of the gums, it is important to have it examined by a dentist in order for her […]
This Urgent Care Scenario is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team in collaboration with Dr. Samer Nuwwareh. It is also available on Oasis Help Definition Acute or chronic infection of the enveloping mucosa and gingiva of an incompletely erupted tooth. The bacteria commonly associated with pericoronitis are a-hemolytic streptococci such as Prevotella, Veillonella, Bacteroides, and Capnocytophaga. Untreated, it can […]