Dental professionals should be aware that methamphetamine (MA) use is on the rise inNorth America. MA is a potent central nervous system stimulant with limited

Ankylosis is a known complication of replanted or severely intruded permanent incisorsand can be diagnosed by the characteristic sound emitted when the tooth is tapped.

The British Dental Health Foundation is appealing for dentists to help halt the growing number of mouth cancer deaths by educating their patients on the

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease accounting for 80% of all cases of pemphigus. Before the advent of corticosteroid therapy, pemphigus was fatal, with

Objective: Early recognition of developing malocclusions and the potential for uncomplicated orthodontic treatment procedures can minimize or eliminate future costly treatment. This study was designed

Periodontal regeneration has become one of the primary objectives of periodontal therapy. The resulting scientific endeavours have elucidated modes of periodontal wound healing, the growth

Based on this literature review, early orthodontic treatment of unilateral posterior crossbites with mandibular shifts is recommended. Treatment success is high if it is started

Objectives: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a particularly destructive form of tooth decay that afflicts young children. Although few prevalence data have been published for

Aim: To determine the patterns of removal, replacement and placement of amalgam restorations by Ontario dentists.Methods: A structured self-administered postal survey was sent to dentists

Purpose: Light units used for polymerization of resin composites are subject to deterioration with age, and frequent maintenance is required to maintain optimal efficacy. This

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been used in the treatment of pain, including pain of dental origin, for many years. Even though they are effective

Objective: To evaluate the fracture resistance of teeth restored using 2 intracoronal direct and indirect adhesive techniques.Methods: Forty maxillary premolars were divided randomly into 4