This summary is based on the article published in the Australian Dental Journal: Minimum intervention dentistry principles and objectives (June 2013 Issue) Authors: LJ Walsh and AM Brostek Abstract Purpose: This review paper discusses the key principles of MID as a philosophy of patient care, and the practical objectives which flow into individual patient care. Minimum intervention dentistry […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: From time to time we hear claims that a mouthguard may enhance athletic performance. My question is two-fold, does that make sense from a physiological perspective and is there any evidence to support such claims? Dr. Phillip Gardiner, Director of Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute and […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What should I do if a puncture injury occurs, resulting in bleeding? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response All offices should have an Office Infection Control Manual with post-exposure protocol developed utilizing information from their Provincial Dental Association. Additionally, one […]
This video presentation (31.43) is available through the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan This video is presented by Dr. James P. Simmer, DDS, PhD, Professor in the Department of Biologic and Material Sciences at the University of Michigan Defects arising during tooth development Environment/systemic disturbance Enamel hypoplasia (fever) Fluorosis, Tetracycline staining Genetic […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: What is the appropriate disinfection technique for impressions? Dr. Nita Mazurat, representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has provided this quick initial response Cleaning and disinfecting impressions before pouring in stone is an important aspect of laboratory asepsis. Different materials require different handling techniques. In […]
This video presentation is available through the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan The video is presented by Dr. Jan CC Hu, BDS, PhD, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences at the University of Michigan Video Objectives Recognize the special challenges presented by patients with inherited dental defects. Understand stage-appropriate objectives when devising […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Oral Science: Acute apical periodontitis and vertical root fracture of the same tooth: a case report Full-text article (PDF) Case Report The patient was a 75-year-old man who presented for consultation in December 2006. He was referred by his practitioner because of difficulty in chewing and an associated […]
This question was submitted to us by a general dentist: Is there clinical evidence indicating the efficacy of deep periodontal pocket disinfection with a soft tissue diode laser? What protocols are proven and recommended in terms of frequency of treatment? Dr. Gordon Schwartz from GumDocs provided this initial quick response There is a growing interest in […]