Articles tagged "dental devices"
Parameters Affecting Degree of Conversion of Dual-Cure Resin Cements in the Root Canal: FTIR Analysis
For 2 dual-cured resin cements, the degree of conversion was significantly higher when used with translucent fibre posts than with opaque fibre posts, because of the light-transmitting properties of optical fibres in the translucent posts. Read more
Recall of Spinbrush Rechargeable Toothbrushes
Health Canada is advising the public that Church & Dwight Canada has initiated a voluntary recall of its “Spinbrush Pro Clean SONIC Rechargeable Toothbrushes&rdquo. Read more
Fraudulent Ordering Activities
The Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC) has received reports of fraudulent activities that involve individuals ordering dental supplies by telephone but subsequently diverting or intercepting the products. Read more
Advisory on Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Powered Toothbrushes
Health Canada is advising the public about new safety information for the battery-powered Arm & Hammer Spinbrush series of toothbrushes, following reports of adverse events associated with these products in the United States. Read more
Passive Archwires for Intermaxillary Fixation in Surgical Cases: A Clinical Report
Creating a passive anchor unit using an archwire bonded to the teeth with composite resin can be relatively quick and easy and has many advantages over alternative methods, including patient comfort. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Transplants in Dentistry
This complementary resource to CCSA’s Guidance Document for Dentists Providing Human Allogeneic Transplants appears in the print edition of JCDA 2011, Issue 6, pages 355-6. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Devices for Use in Dental Health Care
This complementary resource to CCSA’s Guidance Document Pertaining to Devices for Use in Dental Health Care appears in the print edition of JCDA 2011, Issue 6, pages 353-4. Read more
Burns from Rotary Handpieces
A case presentation about a patient receiving a burn from a dental rotary handpiece was included in Health Canada’s Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter in October. Read more
Evaluation of Ocular Hazards from 4 Types of Curing Lights
Four curing lights were tested to assess the risk of ocular damage to dental practitioners. Effective UV irradiance was minimal, and maximum permissible daily exposure limits exceeded 8 hours. 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
Health Agency Finds No Evidence that Weight Loss Affects Denture Fit
In my role as a national dental consultant for Veterans Affairs Canada, I have always been amazed at how much time is required to research evidence-based treatment protocols. Read more
Management of a Broken Needle in the Pterygomandibular Space Following a Vazirani-Akinosi Block: Case Report
Needle breakage, while rare, can lead to complications that result in serious morbidity. Steps can be taken to avoid this complication. Read more
Effect of Distance on Irradiance and Beam Homogeneity from 4 Light-Emitting Diode Curing Units
Quantitative analysis of irradiance and beam homogeneity from 4 curing lights revealed differences between units and changes with increasing distance. These results have implications for the adequacy of curing of deep restorations. Read more
Cleaning and Shaping Calcified Canals
I wanted to thank Dr. Dabuleanu for authoring the audiovisual presentation on treating calcified canals 1 on the JCDA.ca website. It was very informative and clear. I am a recent graduate who can make use of those great tips! Read more
Canadian Study on Sleep Apnea Receives Award
A long-term study on the use of mandibular advancement appliances, led by Dr. Luc Gauthier of the University of Montreal, received a Clinical Research Award from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). Read more
Managing Calcified Canal Systems: Audiovisual Presentation
Calcifications are the result of chronic inflammatory processes such as occlusal trauma, caries and aging. Gaining entry into a calcified canal system can be extremely tricky and even impossible at times. This audio-visual presentation guides you through the various techniques and instruments that can help treat calcified canals. Read more
Judging the Efficacy of Laser Treatment
In her article on soft tissue lasers and nonsurgical periodontal therapy,1 Dr. Matthews concludes “there is no evidence that any laser system adds clinical value over and above SRP [scaling and root planing] and conventional surgical treatment.” Read more
Factors Affecting the Energy Delivered to Simulated Class I and Class V Preparations
The energy delivered by a light curing unit in a simulated clinical environment was affected by the operator’s technique, the choice of light curing unit and the location of the tooth preparation. Read more
Dentist Unhappy with Customer Service
I am writing about my experiences with Zila Dental and its Rotadent automatic toothbrush product line. Read more
Seeing the Light — The Truth about Soft Tissue Lasers and Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Recent publicity about the benefits of lasers in dentistry has generated considerable interest among dental professionals and the public. This article takes a brief look at the mechanism behind soft tissue lasers and reviews the evidence on the use of soft tissue lasers in the nonsurgical treatment of patients with periodontal diseases. Read more
Quantifying Light Energy Delivered to a Class I Restoration
Three-quarters of students who cured a simulated Class I restoration with the instruction typically received by third-year dental students delivered less than 10 J/cm2. After the students received additional instruction about light-curing, the amount of energy delivered increased significantly, with half of the students delivering more than 10 J/cm2. Read more
