Background: The high numbers of heterotrophic microorganisms that have been cultured from dental unit waterlines (DUWs) have raised concern that this water may exceed suggested
The excessive use of tobacco products has been associated with various lesions in the oral cavity. Tobacco- associated lesions include tooth stains, abrasions, smokers melanosis,
Arthroscopic surgery appears to be a safe, minimally invasive and effective method for treating internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), reducing pain and increasing
This investigation evaluated the effect of resin composite inlay/onlay thickness on the hardness of a group of eight dual-cure resin-based cements. Fourteen disc specimens measuring
Comprehensive, standardized data on the sociodemographic characteristics and workload of dentists in different provinces and territories in Canada are not available. The authors mailed a
Background Approximately 3,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year in Canada. Most of these cases occur among older adults with a history
This study investigated provincial and territorial differences in dentists compliance with recommended infection control practices in Canada (1995). Questionnaires were mailed to a stratified random
Because of the dental professions increased utilization of light-cured restorative materials, there has been a corresponding increase in research into the light sources used to
Background: This study evaluated the outcome of wounds closed with irradiated polyglactin 910 (IRPG) Vicryl Rapide (Ethicon, Somerville, N.J.). Method: Seventy-one patients with 80 oral
Background A profusion of commercial bleaching systems exists on the market today, but there are few clinical comparisons of these systems. Methods In this study,
Dentofacial deformities of the jaws, teeth and middle and lower thirds of the face affect both function and appearance. Epidemiological studies show that many Americans
Health Canada recently lowered the recommended maximum daily exposure of mercury from all sources for women of child-bearing age and for children less than 10
