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Long-Term Trends in Access to Dental Care in Canada
Canadians are among the largest spenders and users of dental care globally, yet many face financial barriers to dental ca...
Infective Endocarditis: Etiology, Epidemiology and Current Recommendations for the Dental Practitioner
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the endocardium, the innermost lining of the heart.1 It arises when bacter...
Osteomyelitis of the Jaw: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis at a Tertiary Health Care Centre in Canada
Introduction Osteomyelitis (OM) is an inflammatory process of the bone marrow. OM of the jaw is rare in developed countr...
Impact of Delayed Dental Treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic in an Undergraduate Dental Clinic in Southwestern Ontario, Canada – A Retrospective Chart Review
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic.1 As of 19 August 2022, the number of ca...
Persistent Toothache Despite Multiple Dental-related Treatments: How Could this Be?
The dentoalveolar complex is a common source of orofacial pain, and most cases of acute dental pain are successfully diagn...
Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Throughout the Lifecycle of Artificial Intelligence for Better Health and Oral Health Care: A Workshop Summary
Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled technologies are increasingly being applied in all sectors of our society.1-7 Its app...
Pattern of Dental Emergencies at a Pediatric Tertiary Care Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Study
Introduction The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in reduced access to dental care for the Canadian population1,2....
The Use of Medically Required Dental Services by Youth with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in British Columbia, Canada
There is evidence that both children1,2 and adults3-5 who have intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) have poorer o...
British Columbia Dentists’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding HPV Vaccinations: A Cross-sectional Study
In 2021 in Canada, an estimated 7400 or more people were diagnosed with head and neck malignancies, particularly squamous ...
The Prevalence of Patient Aggression Toward Dental Students at a Canadian University Teaching Clinic
It has long been recognized that health care professionals consistently experience various forms of aggression at their wo...
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Factors Modulating Fallow Period of Aerosol-Generating Dental Procedures in a Clinical Setting
This study emphasizes the importance to patient and clinician safety of sufficient air changes during processes that gener...
Management of the Hypertensive Dental Patient
The prevalence of hypertension and associated cardiovascular disease make it imperative for dental professionals to know h...
Quantifying Fluoridation Exposure Over Time in Alberta, Canada: Challenges and Implications for Dental Public Health Surveillance
Central monitoring systems are needed to deal with the complexity and variation in provincial fluoridation coverage.
Dialogue with Key Stakeholders on Digital Technology for Oral Health: Meeting Report
On September 7, 2022, the University of Montpellier in France hosted a meeting with digital oral health technology develop...
Exploring Students’ Views of Portfolio Assignments to Foster Self-reflection in Preclinical Dental Education
Students enjoy portfolio assignments and consider them beneficial in improving learning, engagement and self-assessment.
Demographic and Clinicopathologic Distribution of Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer in Alberta, Canada: A Comparative Analysis
This study confirms characteristics of OCC and OPC and highlights the need for early detection, increased awareness and ea...
The Use of General Anesthesia for Pediatric Dentistry in Saskatchewan: A Retrospective Study
Children who live in remote areas have a higher burden of disease and are more likely to require repeated general anesthes...
Use of Unsafe Teething Remedies: A Survey
New approach needed to parental education about the dangers of some teething remedies.
Bell’s Palsy: Etiology, Management and Dental Implications
Although most cases of Bell’s palsy resolve spontaneously, early diagnosis and prompt management can prevent serious perma...
Patient Characteristics Associated with the Development of Oral Lichen Planus in Two Provinces in Canada
Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a common, chronic inflammatory condition. Geographic differences exist in its presentation and...
COVID-19-Related School Closures and Caries Risk in Canadian Children
School shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had an adverse effect on diet and oral health practices of Canadian children.
Advice for Dentists from Temporomandibular Disorder Patients: A Phenomenological Study
This study reveals a critical lack of communication and understanding between dentists and their TMD patients.
Clinical Management of Interproximal and Occlusal Caries in Children and Adolescents by Canadian Dentists: A Survey
Canadian dentists appear to treat interproximal carious lesions more prematurely than recommended.
Developing a Classification System for Prioritizing Pediatric Dental Patients Needing Treatment under General Anesthesia
Basing OR scheduling on severity of caries, pain and abscess can minimize adverse events among patients waiting for treatm...
Does Vaping Increase the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission and Make Individuals Who Vape Susceptible to Infection and Prone to Severe Illness? A Review
This synthesis provides evidence that will help dental professionals inform patients who vape about the potential risks of...
Dentists’ Experiences and Dental Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Nova Scotia, Canada
This survey, during a peak period in the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights dentists’ concerns over communications with regulat...
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