December 15 2015
CDA Oasis Conversations: The importance of ergonomics in dentistry
In this video, Tim Caruso, physical therapist, speaks about the importance of ergonomics in dentistry. Good ergonomics should be...
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December 9 2015
A good dental assistant’s job goes way beyond the operatory
Like any good dental assistant, our goal is simple: to assist you, be your right arm and help you...
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December 1 2015
The effect of an essential oil-containing mouthrinse on gingivitis and plaque
Recently, a meta-analysis was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association on the effect of an essential...
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November 25 2015
What are the important questions when evaluating an oral lesion?
Discovering an oral lesion in the patients’ mouth can be a cause of concern and can provoke fear and...
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November 17 2015
What is the best antibiotic for orofacial infections of an endodontic nature?
Infections of an endodontic nature that are associated with orofacial pain are typically caused by obligate anaerobic bacteria. Given...
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November 10 2015
Sugar reduction: The evidence for action
During the last week of October 2015, Public Health England (PHE) published a report on the ruinous health effects...
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November 4 2015
The pros and cons of local anesthetics used in dentistry
Presently, the majority of local anesthetics used in dentistry are amides with esters being rarely administered. Vasoconstrictors, such as...
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October 28 2015
Using bacteria to fight disease may one day improve oral health
A trip to the dentist can be a nerve-wracking event. We’re helpless as these oral professionals examine our mouths...
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October 14 2015
Tooth decay more prevalent in younger students
New statistics show 17 per cent of children checked last year by public health staff had tooth decay. Staff...
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October 7 2015
Dr. Archie Morrison speaks about the update to the systematic review on osteonecrosis of the jaw
In this short interview, Dr. Archie Morrison speaks about the update to the 2009 systematic review on osteonecrosis of...
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