Benefits of Antibiotics for Dental Implant Placement
2013-08-28
Body The findings of a new systematic review by the Cochrane Oral Health Group suggest that people given antibiotics before having dental implants placed have
evidence-based dentistry
ADA/AAOS Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guideline for Dental Patients with Orthopedic Implants
2013-02-06
Body In December 2012, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) released a clinical practice guideline on antibiotic prophylaxis
Efficacy of Root Surface Biomodification in Root Coverage: A Systematic Review
2012-11-06
Body Download PDF Abstract Background: Although many authors have reported the use of root surface biomodification (RSB), the clinical outcomes in terms of root
Review Examines Irrigants for Non-surgical Root Canal Treatment
2012-10-12
Body A recent Cochrane Review,1 examining the antiseptic and antibacterial irrigating solutions used to prevent infection during root canal treatment, has found a lack of
CADTH Examines Cancer Risk from Dental X-rays
2012-07-06
Body There may be an association between dental x-rays and certain types of cancer, according to a recent review by the Canadian Agency for Drugs
Dental Plaque and Cancer Mortality – Is There a Link?
2012-07-06
Body Dental plaque may be associated with premature death due to cancer, according to a study1 of randomly selected adults in Sweden. The study authors
Dentistry Researcher Wins Canadian Cochrane Award
2012-06-27
Body Dr. Amir Azarpazhooh (l.) receives the Canadian Cochrane Review of the Year Award from Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw, director of The Canadian Cochrane Centre
Periodontitis: A Syndromic Condition
2012-03-22
Body Since the publication of the United States Surgeon General’s Report, Oral Health in America,1 interest in determining whether there is a link between
Separating Fact from Fiction: Use of High-Level Evidence from Research Syntheses to Identify Diseases and Disorders Associated with Periodontal Disease
2012-03-05
Body Download PDF Abstract Correlations with periodontitis have been reported for several diseases, although the biological mechanisms that might lead to these putative correlations
Cochrane Review Reveals Benefits of Flossing for Reducing Gingivitis
2012-01-19
Body Flossing remains an effective adjunct to toothbrushing, according to the results of a recent systematic review.1 The Cochrane review examined the effects of flossing
Do Patients with Solid Organ Transplants or Breast Implants Require Antibiotic Prophylaxis before Dental Treatment?
2012-01-12
Body Human solid organ transplantation has evolved into a predictable therapeutic modality due to advances in medical and surgical care and improved understanding of
Xylitol for Preventing Ear Infections in Children
2011-12-13
Body Xylitol might help guard against ear infections in healthy young children, according to initial evidence published in a Cochrane review conducted by University of