The aim of this study was to identify the parental factors associated with regular use of dental services by second year secondary school students in
This case report describes endodontic therapy on a mandibular first molar with unusual root morphology. In the initial treatment the working length had been determined
Objective: To determine the amount of amalgam entering the waste stream during removal of dental amalgam restorations.Methods: Dental amalgam restorations were removed from anatomic replica
Helicobacter pylori infections of the stomach are common worldwide and may cause serious medical problems, ranging from gastritis and its sequelae to gastric carcinoma or
The purpose of this article is to review the clinical features, diagnosis and management of the cracked tooth syndrome (CTS). The condition refers to an
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic mucosal condition commonly encountered in clinical dental practice. Lichen planus is believed to represent an abnormal immune response
Oral and pharyngeal cancers are associated with high mortality rates, a situation usually attributed to late-stage diagnosis. Dentists in British Columbia and Nova Scotia were
The effect of dental insurance on the ranking of dental needs in older adults has not been reported previously. We examined this effect using data
Some dental educational institutions in North America have incorporated community-oriented programs into their curriculum. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential for
Oral and pharyngeal cancers are largely preventable and can be successfully treated when diagnosed at an early stage. Dentists in British Columbia and Nova Scotia
Diagnostic codes are computer-readable descriptors of patients’ conditions contained in computerized patient records. The codes uniquely identify the diagnoses or conditions identified at initial or
The oral cavity has long been considered a potential reservoir for respiratory pathogens. The mechanisms of infection could be aspiration into the lung of oral
