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Dr. David Isen on the Phil Klein Dental Podcast
(Click here to Listen to the Podcast) How do we avoid the side effects and potential emergency situations that can…
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Dentists gearing up for new normal of wearing full protective gear amid COVID-19
'There's no opportunity for social distancing in dentistry,' says Dr. Peter Nkansah WATCH THE CBC VIDEO Dr. Peter Nkansah, a Toronto dentist…
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Fundamental importance of personal connection
Of late, I am often reminded of the fundamental importance of personal connection. The world seems both more virtually linked…
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Insider Knowledge: The lowdown on mouthguards
This is how the discussion usually goes whenever NHL team dentists hold one of their formal meetings, such as the…
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Raptors’ dentist preps for NBA All-Star Game: “When they’re hit, they’re hit hard”
“Teeth go through lips, teeth get broken or knocked out,” Peter Nkansah says. He’s a U of T alumnus with…
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Antibiotics for Patients with Prosthetic Joints
Historically, orthopedic surgeons have requested that their patients take antibiotics 1 hour before their dental appointments in order to avoid…
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Healthy, White Teeth: Your Ultimate Guide
Be honest, when was the last time you went to the dentist? If it wasn't in the past two years…
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Even Dentists Differ on the Best Tooth-Brushing Method
What's the best way to brush your teeth? Dentists disagree, and no one can say for sure, according to a…
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Understanding Gwyneth Paltrow’s oil pulling regime
Faculty of Dentistry expert explains practice Blame it on Gwyneth Paltrow. The newly single actress has been credited by celebrity…
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Preparation is key to coping with medical emergencies
Being prepared in advance for worst-case medical emergencies is the optimal way to prevent any bad outcomes, according to a…
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Q&A: Paediatric Dentistry for children and youth with ASD
The following questions and answers summarize an interview with Dr. David Isen, who has experience in providing Paediatric Dentistry services…
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Tips for a successful anaesthesia appointment
Sleep for Dentistry offers the following tips for achieving a successful experience before and after your anaesthetic/sedation appointment. Steps To…
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Syringes without the needle
The Injex system may be getting the attention of patients who are afraid of needles. Pauline Chan has all the…
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The Risks of Dental Anesthesia
Dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman joins The Doctors to discuss the risks of sedatives and anesthesia during dental procedures. Plus, learn…
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The controversy surrounding dental amalgam (“silver fillings”)
Dental amalgam (“silver fillings”) has been used in dentistry for more than 165 years. Controversies around this material have periodically…
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A History of Patient Comfort (Part III): Comfortably Numb
One of the facets of dentistry that makes it unique in the field of healthcare is the ability to anaesthetize…
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King Pyrrhus and Dental Anaesthesia
In 280 BC and 279 BC, King Pyrrhus led his army to victories against the Romans in two separate battles…
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A family toothbrushing fight, a duck attack and the silliest 911 calls received by a southwest Ontario police force in 2012
A toothbrush may be a perfectly reasonable addition to any emergency kit, but police in Chatham, Ont., would like to…
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The Grossest Thing in the Bathroom: Your Toothbrush
“If you have your toothbrush too close to the toilet,” microbiologist Charles Gerba, PhD, tells WebMD, “you are brushing your…
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Dental Phobia: Is your fear of dentists harming your oral health?
Dental phobia can be devastating. It has been estimated that 10%-20% of the North American population is dental phobic and…
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A History of Patient Comfort (Part II): Passing Gas (1540-1847)
The story of inhalational anaesthesia leading up to Ether Day is as much about personalities as it is about science.…
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Doctors referring patients to us
We appreciate your business! Sleep for Dentistry has been fortunate over the years to have had many dentists, near and…
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Safety-Engineered Needles for Dentistry: Some Clinical Impressions
The Needle Safety Regulation (O. Reg. 474/07) under Ontario’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was extended to include dental…
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