The Mystery of Meal Time Swellings Revealed
Patients often present with complaints that are not directly related to structures in the oral cavity, but rather to those around it. The salivary glands … more
Anesthesiology
Diagnostic Challenge
CASE A post-orthodontic panoramic radiograph was acquired on a 27-year-old female patient. On this panoramic radiograph, an altered bone pattern with a mixed radiolucent/radiopaque density … more
Welcome to the Pacific Dental Conference
The 2014 Pacific Dental Conference will once again be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building. We’re excited to see the consistent growth of … more
Trends in Paediatric General Anesthesia in Canada
In October 2013, the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) released a very thorough and comprehensive report entitled: Treatment of Preventable Dental Cavities in Preschoolers: … more
Inaugural Conference of the Academy of Craniofacial Asthestics in India on Occlusion, TMD & Full Mouth Rehabilitation at the Taj Exotica, Goa from September 13th – 15th, 2013.
We are extremely happy to announce that we have organized a Conference on behalf of the Academy of Craniofacial Aesthetics in India at Taj Exotica, … more
King Pyrrhus and Dental Anaesthesia
In 280 BC and 279 BC, King Pyrrhus led his army to victories against the Romans in two separate battles during the Pyrrhic War. Although … more
To Have or Not to Have: Dentures versus Prosthodontic Services
Prosthodontic services have been rapidly growing in dental offices. I have had a long history of gum disease which led to restorative dentistry, and after … more
Nitrous Oxide and Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality: A Concise Literature Review of the ENIGMA Trials and New Evidence
Nitrous oxide is a principal agent in the practice of conscious sedation and general anaesthesia. There has been a growing trend among anaesthesiologists to decrease … more
Airway Assessment and Management in Conscious Sedation Cases
During conscious sedation, the primary goal of any anaesthesia provider is to protect the airway. In dentistry this is a double-edged sword, since we work … more
A History of Patient Comfort (Part III): Comfortably Numb
One of the facets of dentistry that makes it unique in the field of healthcare is the ability to anaesthetize whatever tissues we are working … more
Flumazenil: Be Careful How You Administer It
The need for sedation in dentistry is evident. According to Chanpong et al., in 2003 of Canadians, about 10% of the general population were somewhat … more
Non-Injectable Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry: A Review and Case Study
Dental practitioners depend on the evolution of their field to provide patients with the highest quality, most advanced and comfortable dental care. Halsted first gave … more
Welcome to the Pacific Dental Conference
The Pacific Dental Conference is one of the largest dental conferences in North America offering a varied and contemporary selection of continuing education programs. With … more
2011 SLSA Quiz Answers
2011 was the final year of the SLSA program in Oral Health. The 8-question quiz appearedin the November ’11 issue. Unlike previous years, SLSA was … more
Dental Internet Directory
ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS OF ONTARIO The official voice of Registered Dental Technologists in Ontariowww.ADTO.org CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Because bad things happen to good dentists.www.cdpa.com … more
A History of Patient Comfort (Part 2) – Passing Gas (1540-1847)
The story of inhalational anaesthesia leading up to Ether Day is as much about personalities as it is about science. Actually, it’s more about the … more
Glucagon in the Dental Emergency Kit?
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the general populace continues to grow, and along with increasing life expectancy it can be expected that dentists will … more
Caffeine Withdrawal from Procedural Sedation
CASE: A 45-yr-old male presented for restorative treatment under deep intravenous sedation indicated by dental anxiety to the sound of the drill. The medical history … more
The Hypertensive Patient
(A review of the latest Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of Hypertension as it applies to the dentist)
Practical Considerations for Treating the Anxious Dental Patient
INTRODUCTIONDental anxiety is a common phenomenon. In a recent Canadian survey, 5.5% of respondents reported being “very afraid or terrified” of dental visits, and a … more