August 2010



Welcome to the latest instalment of JCDA Update—an email bulletin that keeps you up-to-date on new material currently found on the new JCDA website.

In addition to the articles outlined below, we have recently launched a Discussions section dedicated to volunteer dentistry. Here, you can share your outreach experiences with colleagues or browse volunteering resources and opportunities, if you are looking to get involved in your community or beyond.

I am always interested in receiving your feedback and advice about the JCDA website—especially any features that can provide solutions to clinical problems and be more useful at the point of patient care.

I invite you to take a few minutes to look around the JCDA website and let me know what you like and dislike and what could be added to make it more appealing. In particular, please visit the Products & Services section and tell me what would make this area more useful and compelling for you.

Sincerely,

Dr. John P. O’Keefe
Editor-in-chief, JCDA

Dental Procedures and Stroke: A Case of Vertebral Artery Dissection

Dr. Rohit Bhatia et al.

Seemingly trivial trauma caused by prolonged extension of the neck can lead to tearing of an artery. Headache, pain and vomiting following dental procedures should be investigated promptly to ensure rapid treatment of ischemia and prevent further injury.

   

A patient treated for lymphoma with chemotherapy is now interested in a dental implant. If her lymphoma recurs, will there be any ramifications for the implant?
Dr. Bob Wood

How do I evaluate a patient with a swollen lip?
Dr. Catherine Poh et al.

The Committee on Clinical and Scientific Affairs has produced a toolkit for dentists on the disclosure of unanticipated outcomes.

   
Read more about the latest in Clinical Dentistry at JCDA.ca  

Comparative Translucency of Esthetic Composite Resin Restorative Materials

Dr. Dorothy McComb et al.

The translucency of 39 composites representing various shade-and-translucency combinations was measured. In general, "opaque" and "dentin" composites had low translucency, "universal" or "body" composites had intermediate translucency, and "enamel" composites had high translucency.

   

Property and Privacy Paradigms of "Marketable Spit": An Ethical and Legal Counterpart to Blood?
Drs. Anthony Thomas Vernillo and Paul Root Wolpe

Displacement of the Temporomandibular Joint Disk: Correlation Between Clinical Findings and MRI Characteristics
Dr. Zeev Maizlin et al.

Development and Retention of Fine Psychomotor Skills: Implications for the Aging Dentist
Dr. Janice Duong et al.

   
Read more about the latest in Research at JCDA.ca 

JCDA Interview: When Price Becomes the Fundamental Issue

Bernie Teitelbaum is executive director of the Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC). In this JCDA interview, Mr. Teitelbaum addresses the many factors that can affect the price of dental equipment and materials in Canada, including the illicit "grey market" trade.

     
     
     

CDA/Dentsply Student Research Program Celebrates Its 40th Year

Students from the Canadian dental faculties gathered in Montreal, Quebec, for the 40th edition of the CDA/Dentsply Student Research Clinician Program. David Lee of the University of Toronto took top honours while Jeanne Sansfaçon of Laval University was voted runner-up.

   

Sjögren Syndrome: Reduced Quality of Life as an Oral–Systemic Consequence
Dr. Anthony Iacopino

Preparing Today for Dentistry Tomorrow
Dr. Randall Croutze

CDA/CDRAF Interface Committee Holds First Meeting

ADA/HVO to Help Rebuild Dental Offices in Haiti

Nobel Biocare's New Virtual Study Club Tool

Pierre Fauchard Academy Canada Awards



Read more about the latest News and Issues at JCDA.ca

Look for these other articles:

Guest Editorial: Light Energy Matters

Dr. Richard Price of Dalhousie University highlights factors that can cause reduced longevity of resin restorations, along with 4 variables that determine how long curing lights should be used to adequately cure a resin.


President's Column: Bridging the Rural–Urban Divide

CDA president Dr. Ron Smith discusses the challenges facing the profession in trying to persuade more dentists to practise in rural or remote locations rather than larger urban centres.



JCDA is the authoritative written voice of the Canadian Dental Association, providing dialogue between the national association and the dental community. It is dedicated to publishing worthy scientific and clinical articles and informing dentists of issues significant to the profession.







Dr. John P. O'Keefe
 Editor-in-chief, JCDA
jokeefe@cda-adc.ca