Articles tagged "adults"
Oral Health Status of Long-Term Care Residents—A Vulnerable Population
An epidemiologic study of the oral health of long-term care residents in Nova Scotia, Canada, revealed a high prevalence of untreated oral disease and low use of oral care services, highlighting the need for better access to oral care for this population. Read more
Management of Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome is often characterized by delays in diagnosis and initiation of management. This article highlights causes of delay in a retrospective series of cases and describes current approaches to managing this enigmatic condition. Read more
Diagnostic Dilemma: The Enigma of an Oral Burning Sensation
Primary burning mouth syndrome has traditionally been considered a diagnosis of exclusion. The authors use a case report and retrospective case series to help practitioners understand and recognize this enigmatic condition. Read more
Does ultrasonic dental equipment affect cardiovascular implantable electronic devices?
Ultrasonic dental devices have been in use since the 1950s and are important in the armamentarium of oral health care providers.1 Ultrasonic scaling is as effective as hand instrumentation for the removal of calculus and is widely used. Read more
What should I look for when treating an alcoholic patient (current or recovered) in my office?
Alcohol consumption is accepted around the world. About 70% of the US population drinks alcohol, and 1 in 10 will suffer from problems of alcoholism, a statistic that is probably mirrored in the Canadian population. Read more
Genetic Risk Factors for Celiac Disease
I read with great interest the article by Dr. Rashid and colleagues, as it provided valuable information to oral health care providers on celiac disease (CD). The authors state that CD is hereditary and caused by an autoimmune mechanism in those who are genetically susceptible to the disease. Read more
Metastases to the Mouth and Jaws: A Contemporary Canadian Experience
The relative frequency of types of cancer that metastasize to the mouth and jaws reflects the relative incidence of cancers in the population. Currently in Ontario, prostate, lung and breast cancer are the cancers that most commonly metastasize to the oral cavity. Read more
Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting with Bilateral Loss of Vision and Jaw Pain: Reminder of a Potentially Devastating Condition
The authors report a case of giant cell arteritis presenting with bilateral loss of vision and jaw pain. Increased awareness of this condition should lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment and avoidance of devastating consequences. Read more
Oral Manifestations of Celiac Disease: A Clinical Guide for Dentists
People with celiac disease may have no symptoms other than oral and dental abnormalities, such as enamel defects and recurrent aphthous ulcers. Thus, dentists and hygienists have an important role to play in identification of these patients. Read more
Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) 2007–2009: Oral Health Results
CDA invites you to consult the summary report on the findings of the oral health component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). For further details, including tables and appendices, please consult the technical report. Read more
Why do some people get dizzy in the examination chair?
Dizziness isn’t the kind of thing that most dentists are worried about; however, they probably see it often in their practices. Read more
