Bell’s Palsy: Etiology, Management and Dental Implications

2022-08-15

Abstract Bell’s palsy is the most common mononeuropathy that causes acute unilateral facial paralysis or paresis. The condition peaks within 72 h and may be

FOCUS ON: Pharmacology

2022-03-15

Paul Feuerstein, DMD, editor-in-chief of Dentistry Today, talks with 2 practicing oral surgeons, Jay Reznick, DMD, MD, and John Roberson, DMD, about pharmacology and a new webcast

Medical Management, Orofacial Findings, and Dental Care for the Patient with Parkinson’s Disease

2021-06-01

Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in North America, next to Alzheimer’s disease. Patients who suffer from PD typically

Ontario Dentists’ Practice of Sedation and General Anesthesia: Barriers to Access and Use

2021-02-16

Abstract Background: To investigate, among Ontario dentists, (1) self-reported barriers to access to sedation and general anesthesia (GA) services and (2) their current use

Dental Management of Patients Undergoing Antithrombotic Therapy

2020-12-16

Abstract For more than half a century, oral anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy has been used to decrease the risk of thromboembolism, prolonging the lives

Antibiotic and Opioid Analgesic Prescribing Patterns of Dentists in Vancouver and Endodontic Specialists in British Columbia

2017-09-13

Abstract Aim: To assess the prescribing decisions of general dentists in Vancouver and endodontists in British Columbia regarding analgesics and antibiotics for patients with endodontic

Dentists’ Prescribing of Analgesics for Children in British Columbia, Canada

2017-08-30

Abstract Objective: Recently, there has been great interest in the use, abuse and over-prescribing of opioid analgesics for children. However, there is a paucity of

Pharmacotherapy in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Review

2017-08-08

ABSTRACT Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a collective term that includes disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and of the masticatory muscles and their associated structures.

Use of and Access to Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia for Dental Patients: A Survey of Ontario Dentists

2017-07-24

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to assess barriers to the use of deep sedation/general anesthesia (DS/GA) identified by dentists in Ontario. Methods: An email invitation

Can Dentists Help Patients Quit Smoking? The Role of Cessation Medications

2017-03-13

Abstract Background: Clinical trials show the efficacy of dentists’ counseling in smoking cessation. However, little is known about the effectiveness of such advice in the

The Influence of Systemic Medications on Osseointegration of Dental Implants

2016-04-15

Abstract Dental implants are routinely used to treat edentulism. Their success depends on osseointegration, the direct functional and structural interlocking of implant and bone. The

Management of Dental Extractions in Patients taking Warfarin as Anticoagulant Treatment: A Systematic Review

2015-10-13

Download PDF Abstract Objectives: The management of patients on anticoagulation therapy is challenging. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review to