Seeking Clarity on Antibiotic Prophylaxis Position Statements

2012-04-17

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

Periodontal Health Isn’t Yet the Answer to Preterm Birth

2012-04-10

Body View letters related to this article Despite advances in the delivery of medical care in Canada, the preterm birth rate and prevalence of low-birth-weight

Resin-Bonded Cantilever and Twist-Flex Wire for Maxillary Incisor Lost due to Trauma

2012-03-13

Body ABSTRACT A simple appliance to replace an 8-year-old’s central incisor, which was decoronated after a trauma, is described. A natural tooth cantilevered pontic

Should Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications Be Discontinued before Minor Oral Surgery Procedures?

2012-02-27

Body Thromboembolic events are among the major causes of mortality and morbidity.1 To decrease the incidence of such events, physicians prescribe one or more antithrombotic

Clinical Resources on Antibiotic Prophylaxis

2012-02-08

Body JCDA has recently featured several articles and clinical resources related to antibiotic prophylaxis. For your reference, links to the articles and related resources are

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

Revascularization of Immature Permanent Incisors after Severe Extrusive Luxation Injury

2012-01-19

Body View letters related to this article Abstract Pulp necrosis is an uncommon sequel to extrusive luxation in immature teeth with incomplete apical

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

Management of Burning Mouth Syndrome

2011-12-15

Body ABSTRACT Burning mouth syndrome is a challenging condition in terms of both diagnosis and management. These challenges lead to frustration for patients and

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

Dentists Leaders in Health: Thinking Outside of the Mouth: Audiovisual Presentation

2011-12-05

Body Are dentists placing too much emphasis on restoration rather than prevention? What is the primary role of a dentist—as a health professional or

Complicated Subgingivally Fractured Central and Lateral Incisors: Case Report

2011-11-24

Body ABSTRACT Dental trauma sometimes causes fractures in the maxillary anterior teeth leading to esthetic, functional and phonetic problems. In this report, we describe