JCDA

Loss of Sight Caused by Calcium Hydroxide Paste Accidentally Splashed into the Eye during Endodontic Treatment: Case Report

2012-05-17T08:07:58+00:00

This case report of a dentist who lost vision in one eye after accidentally splashing endodontic calcium hydroxide into it emphasizes the importance of taking particular care with this treatment.

Parameters Affecting Degree of Conversion of Dual-Cure Resin Cements in the Root Canal: FTIR Analysis

2012-05-14T08:32:36+00:00

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.

Recall of Spinbrush Rechargeable Toothbrushes

2012-05-11T13:34:12+00:00

Health Canada is advising the public that Church & Dwight Canada has initiated a voluntary recall of its “Spinbrush Pro Clean SONIC Rechargeable Toothbrushes&rdquo.

Painless, Rapidly Increasing Maxillary Swelling and Erythematous Mucosa: Differential Diagnosis and Therapy

2012-05-07T06:08:20+00:00

This case emphasizes the importance of thorough investigation to identify unusual pathology in the oral cavity to allow early diagnosis and prompt treatment.

Conflict of Interest Policies Should Be Better Reported in Dental Journals

2012-05-01T06:23:11+00:00

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.

U of T Dentistry Elects New Dean

2012-04-24T18:56:22+00:00

Dr. Daniel Haas of Toronto has been appointed dean of the University of Toronto faculty of dentistry, for a 5-year mandate.

Brain Abscess Secondary to a Dental Infection in an 11-Year-Old Child: Case Report

2012-04-23T08:31:31+00:00

The case report of a brain abscess in an 11-year-old previously healthy boy that is likely attributable to a primary molar abscess highlights the importance of considering a dental source of infection in the differential diagnosis of the cause of brain abscesses.

AHA Statement on Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

2012-04-19T16:46:04+00:00

The American Heart Association published a scientific statement in its journal Circulation, stating that a review of the current scientific evidence did not establish a cause and effect relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease.

Seeking Clarity on Antibiotic Prophylaxis Position Statements

2012-04-17T12:41:06+00:00

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.

Periodontal Health Isn’t Yet the Answer to Preterm Birth

2012-04-10T06:40:01+00:00

The author, an obstetrician/gynecologist, calls for a better periodontal screening tool for pregnant patients to help reduce adverse outcomes of pregnancy.

Building Osteoporosis Prevention into Dental Practice

2012-04-05T06:52:36+00:00

This literature review found a relationship between osteoporosis and tooth loss for people who have an inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. Dental professionals can assist with national prevention strategies for osteoporosis care by discussing the importance of adequate lifelong dietary calcium and vitamin D consumption with their patients.

Dalhousie Receives ADEAGies Award for Dental Education

2012-04-03T07:58:56+00:00

The ADEAGies Foundation honoured Dalhousie University’s faculty of dentistry with its 2012 William J. Gies Award for Achievement in the Academic Dental Institution category, at a ceremony held in conjunction with the American Dental Educators Association (ADEA) annual session on March 19 in Orlando, Florida.

Listening to Each Other in Australia and Beyond

2012-04-03T07:51:28+00:00

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.

The Feminization of Dentistry

2012-04-03T07:45:10+00:00

I felt somewhat vindicated reading the recent article on the feminization of dentistry. As a member of CDA’s Board of Directors, I attended an interactive session in Ottawa about 5 years ago regarding workforce balance in Canadian dentistry.

Metastatic Carcinoma Presenting as Neuralgia Involving the Trigeminal Nerve

2012-03-30T06:11:15+00:00

A swelling in the mandible was determined to be a metastatic lesion from previously undiagnosed breast cancer. The swelling had been preceded by neuralgia involving the trigeminal nerve, related to another metastatic lesion.