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Conflict of Interest Policies Should Be Better Reported in Dental Journals

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.

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Posted in Debate and Opinion on May 01, 2012

Dentistry News

ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge Trailblazer Award Winners

ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge Trailblazer Award Winners
The Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) recently announced the recipients of its Trailblazer Awards for the ImagineNation Outcomes Challenge. The award was given to the top 3 Challenge teams in each of the 4 categories; e-Scheduling, Patient Access to Health Information, Medication Reconciliation and Clinical Synoptic Reporting. Read more
Posted in Dentistry News on May 18, 2012

Recall of Spinbrush Rechargeable Toothbrushes

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
Posted in Dentistry News on May 11, 2012

Clinical News

Cochrane Review Reveals Benefits of Flossing for Reducing Gingivitis

Cochrane Review Reveals Benefits of Flossing for Reducing Gingivitis
Flossing remains an effective adjunct to toothbrushing, according to the results of a recent systematic review. Read more
Posted in Clinical News on January 19, 2012

Xylitol for Preventing Ear Infections in Children

Xylitol for Preventing Ear Infections in Children
Xylitol might help guard against ear infections in healthy young children, according to initial evidence published in a Cochrane review conducted by University of Toronto researchers. Read more
Posted in Clinical News on December 13, 2011

Debate and Opinion

Conflict of Interest Policies Should Be Better Reported in Dental Journals

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
Posted in Debate and Opinion on May 01, 2012

Periodontal Health Isn’t Yet the Answer to Preterm Birth

Periodontal Health Isn’t Yet the Answer to Preterm Birth
The author, an obstetrician/gynecologist, calls for a better periodontal screening tool for pregnant patients to help reduce adverse outcomes of pregnancy. Read more
Posted in Debate and Opinion on April 10, 2012

Letters

Seeking Clarity on Antibiotic Prophylaxis Position Statements

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
Posted in Letters on April 17, 2012

Listening to Each Other in Australia and Beyond

Listening to Each Other in Australia and Beyond
I would like to congratulate the authors of the “Listening to Each Other” article on the work they are doing with underprivileged patient populations. Evidence in Australia suggests that only 39% of Australians are regularly accessing general and preventive dental care. Read more
Posted in Letters on April 03, 2012