Abstract Traditionally, periodontal hand instruments are honed or sharpened during patient care as they dull easily during contact with enamel, calculus and cementum. This approach
After a June 9 infection prevention and control inspection at Upper Middle Dental in Burlington, Ontario, the Halton Region Health Department reports that clients who
Body A 2013 Cochrane Review1 found there is little scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis for patients at risk of developing bacterial
Body In Canada, the safety of cells, tissues and organs (CTO) for transplantation is subject to Health Canada’s Safety of Human Cells, Tissues and Organs
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
Body Updated guidelines on the use of dental x-rays have been released by the American Dental Association (ADA), in collaboration with the US Food and
Body Download PDF Abstract As implant treatment becomes part of mainstream dental therapy, dental offices should implement protocols for individualized, systematic and continuous supportive
Body Dr. Gary MacDonald, CDA vice-president, receives the SCC Corporate Commitment award on behalf of CDA from John Walter (l.) and Dr. Sam Shaw. CDA
Body Severe dental injuries—luxations, fractures and avulsions—are rare and unexpected. Consequently, a dentist confronted with such an injury will need accessible guidelines. In 2011,
Body The international dental standards technical committee (ISO/TC 106) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and Canadian dentists can take pride in our country’s role
Body The relationship among industry, scientific investigators and academic institutions is complex and conflicts of interest may arise. A conflict of interest is a set
Body The news item1 that appeared in the recent issue of JCDA implies that CDA, the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of
