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 shame on…
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 magazines with…
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 to children…
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 A Successful…
Syringes without the needle
The Injex system may be getting the attention of patients who are afraid of needles. Pauline Chan has all the details after…
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 the must-ask…
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 swirled around…
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 remind you…
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 teeth withwhat’s…
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 upwards of…