http://www.jcda.com/ Journal Canadian Dental Association FR cdauser@highroad.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-31T08:20:39+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/c2/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/c2/ Two irreversible hydrocolloid alternative impression materials exhibited minimal dimensional changes with immediate and delayed pouring, differing statistically from a traditional impression material but still meeting established clinical standards.

]]> 2012-01-31T08:20:39+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/c1/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/c1/ As more women enter this male-dominated profession, we can expect some significant changes that will be of interest to deans, senior administrators and regulatory bodies.

]]> 2012-01-24T05:19:10+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b140/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b140/ This literature review confirms that long-term use of phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia, as does the use of valproate, carbamazepine and phenobarbital. Patients taking carbamazepine or phenytoin had alveolar bone loss. However, the effects of newer-generation antiepileptic drugs on oral health have not yet been studied.

]]> 2011-12-02T07:08:59+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b147/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b147/ Length of exposure to bisphosphonate therapy seems to be an important risk factor for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Dental clinicians should encourage patients with cancer to use oral and dental prevention strategies to reduce the risk of osteonecrosis during bisphosphonate therapy.

]]> 2011-11-18T07:00:20+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b131/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b131/ Interviews with Montreal-based Chinese low-income economic immigrants revealed that financial, language and cultural barriers limited their access to dental health care in Canada. Understanding these factors could help dental health care providers supply culturally competent services and help policy makers devise culturally appropriate dental health care programs.

]]> 2011-10-19T06:19:16+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b116/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b116/ 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.

]]> 2011-10-04T06:39:49+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b125/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b125/ Numerous studies have associated common oral diseases with metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that dentists could be involved in primary prevention and early assessment of cardiometabolic risk.

]]> 2011-09-21T07:58:34+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b93/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b93/ Potential sources of contamination of the plates used for digital intraoral radiography were investigated. Recommendations to reduce cross-contamination include rigorous disinfection between uses and placement under aseptic conditions.

]]> 2011-09-07T05:40:03+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b107/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b107/ 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.

]]> 2011-08-18T08:04:29+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b97/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b97/ Treatment of generalized aggressive periodontitis with full-mouth scaling and root planing (FRP) alone or combined with either metronidazole and amoxicillin or doxycycline provided significant clinical benefits that reduced the need for periodontal surgery. Both antibiotic treatments had additional clinical benefits over those of FRP alone.

]]> 2011-08-02T13:41:15+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b85/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b85/ Patients with dry mouth can mitigate their risk for caries by using various dental products with Recaldent, high levels of fluoride or xylitol, or parasympathetic medications. Brushing teeth carefully and following a diet low in sugar and acid can also help these patients prevent caries.

]]> 2011-07-14T13:30:43+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b90/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b90/ In vitro testing revealed that esthetic stainless steel crowns are capable of resisting typical pediatric occlusal forces over short clinical periods.

]]> 2011-06-28T14:08:21+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b70/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b70/ Among 118 patients with osseous (cemento-osseous) dysplasia of the jaw, the condition was usually asymptomatic. Most cases presented as solitary lesions or in association with simple bone cysts or osteomyelitis.

]]> 2011-06-15T06:57:25+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b67/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b67/ 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.

]]> 2011-06-10T08:07:41+00:00 http://www.jcda.ca/article/b57/ http://www.jcda.ca/article/b57/ 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.

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