Portfolio Category: Patient News

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 bacterial damage to the joint in question. Science is no longer able to support this practice since the chances of infection are considerably lower than the risk of adverse drug events with antibiotics. As a…
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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 shame on you (though really I'm not judging, until this week my most recent denist visit was an embarrassing seven years ago) - how can you expect beautiful teeth if you don't take care of…
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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 magazines with popularizing “oil pulling” among her fans. This latest beauty regimen is an ancient Ayurvedic practice of swishing virgin coconut oil around the mouth for up to 20 minutes. Paltrow claims oil pulling adds…
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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 to children and youth with ASD. This Q&A is presented to help parents gain a sense of what to expect from a particular regulated professional who might provide service for their child or family. Source:…
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