Articles tagged "guidelines"
Conflict of Interest Policies Should Be Better Reported in Dental Journals
High standards for reporting conflicts of interest in dental journals are necessary to improve transparency in the publication process and to increase the public’s trust in dental research. Read more
Seeking Clarity on Antibiotic Prophylaxis Position Statements
The news item that appeared in the recent issue of JCDA implies that CDA, the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) are in agreement regarding prophylactic antibiotic regimens for dental patients with total joint replacements. Read more
Clinical Resources on Antibiotic Prophylaxis
JCDA has recently featured several articles and clinical resources related to antibiotic prophylaxis. For your reference, links to the articles and related resources are listed below. Read more
Oral Health Included in New Guidelines for Physicians Treating Newly Arriving Immigrants and Refugees
The Canadian Collaboration for Immigrant and Refugee Health recently released clinical practice guidelines for primary care physicians regarding health conditions common to newly arriving immigrants and refugees to Canada. Read more
Position Statement on Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities
In May, the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a joint position statement on early childhood caries (ECC) in North American indigenous communities. Read more
Best Practices for Aging Adults in Private Dental Practice
An excerpt from “Optimal Health for Frail Older Adults: Best Practices Along the Continuum of Care” appears in the print edition of JCDA 2011, Issue 2, pages 105–8. Read more
Spontaneous Generation: The Life Cycle of Infection Control Rules
Infection control guidelines evolve with new discoveries, as they should. However, when caution prevails over wisdom, it may be difficult to reverse such steps. Read more
I want to buy one of the new head-mounted LED lights for operatory use. What should I be looking for to ensure I get the best clinical lighting?
Today, a large proportion of practitioners, including ever-increasing numbers of dental students, avail themselves of surgical magnification in daily practice, to improve both their vision and their posture. Higher magnification entails a need for increased lighting at the clinical site.1 Read more
Updated Statement on TMDs Generates Negative Response
Editor’s Note: On October 6, 2010, JCDA.ca published a Debate & Opinion article about the revision of the American Association of Dental Research’s science information statement on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Our intent in publishing the article was to bring the updated statement to the attention of JCDA readers. Read more
New Practical Resources for Dentists on Medical Device Licences and Transplant Materials
CDA’s Committee on Clinical and Scientific Affairs (CCSA) has produced 2 new guidance documents for dentists about medical device regulations and transplant materials used in dental health care. Read more
Guidelines on Oral Health During Pregnancy
In February 2010, the California Dental Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published guidelines regarding oral health during pregnancy and early childhood. Read more
Revision of the American Association of Dental Research’s Science Information Statement about Temporomandibular Disorders
Recent revisions of AADR guidelines emphasize the need for conservative and reversible strategies in treating temporomandibular disorders, as technological and adjunctive diagnostic devices have proved to be ineffective. Read more
OSAP and FDI to Review Patient Safety Guide
The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) is working with the FDI World Dental Federation to conduct an official review of the World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Curriculum Guide. Read more
Is routine radiography for a new patient considered overtreatment?
Radiography should never be “routine.” Like any medical test, radiography should be ordered only after clinical examination of a patient and when the history, a clinical sign or a symptom reveals a potential abnormality that cannot be investigated in any other manner. The results of the radiographic examination must be expected to influence diagnosis and treatment and, thus, the patient can be expected to receive a benefit from the exposure, which although minimal, is considered to carry some risk. Read more
A Place for Oral Health in Diabetes Management
A clinical guideline by the International Diabetes Federation aimed at diabetes care providers encourages the integration of oral health care within diabetes management. Read more
