Individual dentists and organized dentistry alike invariably claim to be (members of) a profession. This label is cherished because it suggests special social, moral and

Purpose: Dental caries is a disease that, although decreasing in the non-Aboriginal child population, remains high for Canadian Aboriginal and Native American children and adolescents.

This article, the third in a series, uses the tools described in the first 2 articles to examine some of the radiographic diagnostic procedures that

The objective of this study was to compare unstimulated salivary flow rate and residual salivary volume (the volume of saliva retained in the mouth after

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine how early in a dental career musculoskeletal problems develop, by comparing the prevalence of such symptoms

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of light intensity and type of light unit (quartztungsten- halogen [QTH] or light-emitting diode

When a clinician is planning to use a diagnostic test or procedure, it is important to establish the likelihood that an individual patient is affected

Purpose: Prevention and management of oral complications of cancer and cancer therapy will improve oral function and quality of life, and reduce morbidity and the

Quid is a mixture of substances that is placed in the mouth or actively chewed over an extended period, thus remaining in contact with the

Objectives: Esthetic dentistry is among the most dynamic areas of contemporary clinical dentistry. Teaching programs in dental schools have a strong effect on the practice

Dentists are involved in diagnosing disease in every aspect of their clinical practice. A range of tests, systems, guides and equipment — which can be

Objective: To determine if the prevalence of respiratory disease among dental students and dental residents varies with their exposure to the clinical dental environment.Methods: A