Dental Did You Know: Irrigation in Root Canals

When cleaning the pulpal (nerve) area of a tooth during a root canal procedure, sodium hypochlorite (a strong base - pH 11 and more commonly known as bleach) is usually used in concentrations between 0.5 and 5.25%. The overall effect is to dissolve organic tissues that can not be readily accessed mechanically.

Source: Basrani B, Endodontic Irrigation, Oral Health, May 2011, Vol 101, No 5, pg 12-18.

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100

Great Dental Blog added to the Blog list

I just added to our list of dental blogs the fantastic blog of Dr. Spindel, who maintains a practice in Manhattan, NY. Great full length posts on questions often asked by patients. You can read his posts here: Dr. Spindel Dental Blog

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100

Dental Did You Know: Common Systemic Diseases in Elderly Patients that Affect Dental Care: Arthritis

Arthritis can cause reduced dexterity for oral hygiene/restorative procedures, joint discomfort in the dental chair, and a tendency to bleed.  Providers should be aware of antibiotic coverage for joint protheses and the possible need for corticosteroid supplementation.

Source: Committee of Clinical and Scientific Affairs, Best Practices for Aging Adults in Private Dental Practice, J Can Dent Assoc 2011;77:b40.

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100

Dental Did You Know: JCDA is on Twitter!

The Journal of the Canadian Dental Association is on Twitter!  You can follow them at: @JCDATweets.

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100