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In a study of 2581 patients that presented with facial fractures in New Zealand,  49% were alcohol related. Males accounted for 88% while 59...

This theory stated that in the mandible, the outer nerves innervated molars while the inner nerves supplied incisors. The theory was suggest...

Hi Everyone, Saw this nice review of 50 great dental blogs at the Masters in Public Health website and we are on the list! Hooray! Sourc...

For severe dental pain, one of the recommended protocols is Motrin (ibuprofen) 600mg every six hours, in combination with two tablets of Per...

A nice story from the Toronto Star Online on unlicensed dentists. Here's the teaser quote: In basements and backrooms across the pro...

Giving a slower injection (60 sec) when giving a mandibular block increases the number of teeth that can be frozen vs. giving a fast injecti...

On average, when giving an mandibular block (to freeze the lower teeth), the failure rate is approximately 20%. On teeth that are infected, ...

The specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Pathology (OM-OP) deals with the nature, identification and management of disease affec...

Our New Logo! Thanks to all our family, friends and patients who gave us very valuable feedback on our new logo. We are now getting new s...

In a UK study, 78 to 94% of long term care residents were unable to clean their dentures themselves. Source:  Hase H, Oral Health and Agin...

In a UK study, 72 to 84% of long term care residents were unable to brush their own teeth. Source: Hase H, Oral Health and Aging: Addressi...

Hi everyone, I am taking some time off this weekend for my wedding anniversary. (7 years on May 10th!) Oh my, time has flown by! The pract...

Hi everyone, Most dental anesthetics that are typically used contain epinephrine (adrenaline). Studies have shown an increase of 10-20 mmH...

Having an abscess is the third stage of dental infection and it usually happens between days 4-10. It is characterized by: mild, localized ...

Cellulitis is the second stage of infection. It is usually occurs in days 2 -5 of an infection and is characterized by severe and diffuse di...

Inoculation is the first stage of a dental infection. Typically 0-3 days in duration, with mild discomfort, no pus, but a soft and doughy fe...

Most dental infections are caused by more than one type of bacteria. About 50% are caused by anaerobic bacteria alone, 44% by a combination ...

Dental researchers as early as 1877 noticed that oxalic acid could be used to whiten vital teeth. Source: Alford A, Clinical Report: The ...

Hi everyone, I thought that posting our practice philosophy would help our new and existing patients better understand my clinic: Dear Pat...

Hi everyone, In a landmark case, researchers were contacted by a 35 year old woman who had recently delivered a still-born baby at 39 week...