Main Content Early detection is a key to prevention and control of caries and periodontal diseases. Researchers from China have developed a mouthguard that can
There’s no evidence to suggest conventional fillings are more successful than sealing decay into teeth. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth
In support of the development of practice partnerships with pediatricians, the ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations is informing dentists of recent changes
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 Dr. Catherine Poh In dentistry, screening for oral cancer by visual inspection and palpation is an essential part of a clinician’s routine practise. Yet
Body Dr. Benoit Soucy On January 24, 2014, Minister of Health Rona Ambrose and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) co-hosted a symposium to
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
Body The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recently added Oral Health Promotion as one of the components of its Canadian Best Practices Portal’s Public
Body In January, CDA coordinated a national survey of Canadian dentists to measure the attitudes and activities of practitioners on first dental visits. The survey
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 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
Body Dr. Amir Azarpazhooh (l.) receives the Canadian Cochrane Review of the Year Award from Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw, director of The Canadian Cochrane Centre
