Articles tagged "children"
A Talon Cusp Mistaken for a Mesiodens: Case Report
In assessing a dental anomaly, careful clinical and radiographic assessment is important, as an incorrect diagnosis could lead to misguided treatment of great clinical significance. Read more
Revascularization of Immature Permanent Incisors after Severe Extrusive Luxation Injury
Revascularization is an emerging endodontic treatment that allows continuation of root development and tissue regeneration in immature necrotic teeth. Read more
Setting Priorities for the Profession
Dr. MacGregor reports on the progress of CDA’s 3 priority projects—branding, jcda.ca and access to care for children and seniors—and identifies organizational and personal goals for the coming year. Read more
Saskatchewan Funds Preventive Oral Health Care Services for Children
Saskatchewan has launched new programs that will increase access to preventive dental care services for preschool and school-age children at risk living in areas of the province with the highest need. 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
Access to Care for Young and Old
Dr. MacGregor outlines how a new national working group will be building on recommendations from previous CCSA reports and looking to implement access to care advocacy initiatives for children and seniors across Canada. Read more
Solving a Big Problem One Small Step at a Time
Citing the example of a program that uses radically new methods to deliver surgical eye care to India's poorest citizens, Dr. O'Keefe believes the time has come for the profession to take action on the issue of lack of access to oral health care. 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
Fracture Resistance of 3 Types of Primary Esthetic Stainless Steel Crowns
In vitro testing revealed that esthetic stainless steel crowns are capable of resisting typical pediatric occlusal forces over short clinical periods. Read more
Utilization of Dental Services by Children in Low-Income Families in Alberta
Surveys of clients of 2 provincial health benefit programs in Alberta revealed that, despite great need, low-income families underutilized the dental benefits available to their children. Read more
Behaviour Management of a Pediatric Dental Patient: Audiovisual Presentation
Creating a safe, relaxed and inviting environment at the dental office is essential to instilling a positive dental attitude in the child patient. This audiovisual presentation offers non-pharmacological advice and techniques to help make a child’s dental treatment an enjoyable experience. 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
Gummy Bear Vitamins
I am writing today about the problems I’ve witnessed with gummy bear vitamins. I recently saw one particular brand of these so-called “vitamins” that was promoting the inclusion of omega-3 among its ingredients. Read more
Can a Prenatal Dental Public Health Program Make a Difference?
A dental program aimed at pregnant women can not only improve their oral health, but also increase their knowledge and lead to better oral hygiene and dental care for their children. Read more
Oral Health of Children and Seniors Leads the Agenda at CDA’s Parliamentary Meetings
Dr. Ronald Smith, president of CDA, and Dr. David Zaparinuk, a member of CDA’s Board of Directors, participated in meetings on Parliament Hill in November 2010 to increase awareness of CDA’s priority advocacy projects—the oral health of children and seniors. Read more
ADA Publishes Clinical Recommendations on Infant Formula and Enamel Fluorosis
The American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs (CSA) published a report1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) concerning potential associations between infant formula and enamel fluorosis. Read more
Oral Health for a Lifetime
The profession needs to make a concerted effort to ensure that those who are unable to see a dentist on a regular basis, such as seniors living in long-term care facilities and children in need, have greater access to quality oral health care. Read more
Guiding Unerupted Teeth into Occlusion: Case Report
Orthodontics can be used in managing delayed eruption of a permanent tooth. The tooth can be guided into occlusion during the mixed dentition stage, rather than waiting until the permanent dentition stage. Read more
Hyland’s Teething Tablets Recalled on Risk of Belladonna Poisoning
Hyland’s Teething Tablets (125 tablets, DIN 01956485) have been voluntarily recalled from the Canadian market because they may pose a risk to infants and children. Read more
Audiovisual Presentation: How do I perform a first dental visit for an infant or toddler?
Clinicians, dental assistants and front office staff can all play a role in a successful first dental visit for infants and toddlers. Read more
Clinical Relevance of Access Targets for Elective Dental Treatment under General Anesthesia in Pediatrics
Longer wait times for elective dental procedures requiring general anesthesia in a pediatric population were associated with a greater burden of dental disease, but the increase in burden of disease was not clinically significant. Read more
CDA Position Statements on Early Childhood Caries and Use of Fluorides in Caries Prevention
In April 2010, the CDA Board of Directors approved a new position statement on early childhood caries (ECC) and an updated statement on the use of fluorides in caries prevention. Read more
Pitching in for Society and Our Profession
The dental profession’s philanthropic efforts with AboutFace (www.aboutface.ca), an organization that advocates on behalf of people affected by facial difference, highlights the generous, caring nature of dentists. Further examples of volunteerism in dentistry can be shared on JCDA’s new online forum (www.jcda.ca/discussions). Read more
Study Examines BPA in Dental Materials
An article published in Pediatrics assessing the benefits and potential health risks of dental materials that may contain bisphenol A (BPA) has generated extensive media coverage in the United States. 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
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Children’s Dental Health Program Extended
The Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association (NLDA) reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government to extend the Children’s Dental Health Program for an additional 4 years. Read more
Volunteerism: An Opportunity to Give Back
Dr. Jack Cottrell of Port Perry, Ontario, shares his insights as a volunteer on medical–dental missions to Central America. He encourages his colleagues to consider volunteering in their community or beyond. Read more
Developmental Disturbance of an Unerupted Permanent Incisor Due to Trauma to Its Predecessor
Intrusive injury to a primary tooth in young children often affects the underlying germ of the permanent tooth. This case study illustrates that careful and regular monitoring following treatment of such injuries can allow early detection and treatment of malformation in the permanent dentition. Read more
Prevention: Dentistry’s Legacy for the Future
Reflecting on her 35-year career in dentistry, Dr. Marielle Pariseau of Kanata, Ontario, questions whether the profession has placed enough emphasis on prevention and education initiatives to help combat tooth decay and erosion in children. Read more
BCDA Launches Educational Resources on Children’s Oral Health
The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) has produced an educational CD on children’s oral health designed for parents and caregivers of children under 3 years of age. Read more
Dalhousie University’s Communities of Practice: Part 1. Education and Service Models
Dalhousie University’s communities of practice provide a network of oral care services that extends beyond the school walls to the Nova Scotia community, its provincial neighbours and internationally. Read more
Treatment and Care Options for Patients with Facial Differences
Patients with cleft lip and palate are now being treated by multidisciplinary care teams in a clinic setting. These teams work in conjunction with support organizations, such as AboutFace, to address the psychosocial health of patients with facial differences and their families. Read more
Dalhousie Cleft Lip and Palate Outreach Initiatives Extend Internationally
Dr. David Precious says volunteering internationally gives him “a direction that has meaning.” Since 1995, the dean emeritus of dentistry at Dalhousie University has travelled annually to Vietnam with a team of maxillofacial surgeons to perform surgery on children with cleft lip and palate. Read more
