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ture, it’s far better to align the teeth, so
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—please turn to page 13 Today for five years running and who has Dr. Brian Friesen of Winnipeg says his all-volunteer
presented to fellow clinicians at national team competes with the sport’s big guns. See page 24.
More patients compromised and international meetings, says his
DENTISTS SHOULD AIM TO PROVIDE CARE approach is to present numerous options
that is suitable for a patient’s health and for patients and then discuss the advan-
mental status, Dr. Trey Petty advised dur- tages and disadvantages of the options.
ing the annual meeing of the Ontario “The approach we take may come
Dental Association. See page 12. down to what are the patient’s clinical
concerns about what is going on in their
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Dental Chronicle National Editorial Board Pain, Canadian Chapter 4th Annual
International Symposium
15 to 16 October, 2010
Each issue, Dental Chronicle is honored to introduce you to the distinguished members of our
Toronto
National Editorial Board. This month, we welcome Dr. Scott Maclean of Halifax.
Tel: 519-435-0438
Email: aacpcanada@connectdot.ca
Hassan Adam, DR. SCOTT MACLEAN’S DEDICATION TO HIS PROFESSION Website: www.aacpcanada.ca
Yellowknife, N.W.T. emerges through the many hours he spends learning
Véronique Benhamou, and teaching his art. Thompson Okanagan Dental Society—
Montreal, Que. “I travel a lot to train, to train myself to make my Annual General Meeting, Conference
skills the best that they can be and so that I can train 28 to 30 October, 2010
Barry Dolman, others and do some lecturing and keep in touch with Kelowna, BC
Montreal, Que. other people,” Dr. Maclean says. Tel: 250-832-2811
It’s also clear to anyone who was seen him interact Fax: 250-832-2811
Neil Gajjar, Mississauga, Ont.
with his patients. Email: tods@sunwave.net
Cary Galler, Toronto, Ont. “When they get out of the chair and give you a hug
out of pure appreciation, it makes you feel that you’re doing a great job for them.,” Toronto Academy of Dentistry 73rd
Wayne Halstrom,
said Dr. Maclean, or as his patients call him, Dr. Scott. Annual Winter Clinic 2010
Vancouver, B.C. 12 November, 2010
He believes in treating the entire patient, he said, not just their mouths or teeth,
Mel Hawkins, Toronto, Ont. a belief he said came from his mentor, Dr. Carl Dexter, a dentist for fifty years. Toronto
Dr. Maclean said Dr. Dexter had a “robust practice,” which Dr. Maclean Tel: 416-967-5649
Ira Hoffman, Fax: 416-967-5081
Chomedey, Laval, Que. learned first hand when he substituted there for another dentist.
E-mail: admin@tordent.com
“[Dr. Dexter’s practice] was based on treating people not mouths, and not
Mark Lin, Toronto, Ont. Website: http://www.tordent.com
teeth,” he said. “He was a great mentor in terms of professional development,
Ed Lowe, Vancouver, B.C. believing that you need to be teaching, believing that you need to be learning.”
Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
The last of these lessons Dr. Maclean seized with gusto, as he not only teach-
Scott Maclean, es patients, but also teaches dentistry at Dalhousie University in Halifax.
(NESO) Annual Meeting
Halifax, N.S. 11 to 14 November, 2010
He said that in teaching, he learns much from his students. Montreal
John Nasedkin, “I think it keeps you sharp. Some of the students ask the best questions of the Tel: 301-718-6510
Vancouver, B.C. profession,” said Dr. Maclean. “They have different views, because they’re not in a Fax: 301-656-0989
paradigm of thinking that dentistry is one way.” Email: neso@paimgmt.com
Ken Neuman, Bone grafting and surgical placement of implants are what he’s learning now in Website: www.neso.org
Vancouver, B.C. his continuing education couses, he said. “That’s my primary focus, surgical place-
Brian Saby, Red Deer, Alta. ment of implants and working with cadavers, and trying to advance my hand skills
NOW: s.
ew
M O R E n es.
to the highest level I can.”
Ken Serota, Mississauga, Ont. Dr. Maclean said activities outside of his education has benefited his practice.
ag
Paresh Shah, Winnipeg, Man. One of these activities is football, for which he was inducted into Acadia
University’s hall of fame during his undergraduate career.
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Andrew Shannon, “It taught me a lot,” he said. “You may be the best dentist in the world, but
Vancouver, B.C. when you drop the ball [patients] don’t see you in that way. They see you as what- It may have reached your attention
Howard Tenenbaum, ever limitations you had on that particular day.” that while other dental publications are
At home, Dr. Maclean spends time with his wife, Cindy, and his three children: scaling back, and publishing smaller edi-
Toronto, Ont.
Alex, 18; Haley, 16;, and Emma, 13. “My business practice is really a second family. tions, Dental Chronicle continues to grow
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Thunder Bay, Ont. “I always make sure there’s enough time in my life to go to games, and be and more useful information package.
involved with the number one people in your life.” Thank you for noticing, and for contribut-
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The Dental Chronicle Buyer’s Guide: Dental lasers available in Canada patie
n Advances in laser technology means the units are becoming more useful for both hard and soft tissues, and more affordable affor
also
patient in-house with the relatively inex- outlet.
L
ASERS THAT ONCE COST $50,000 AND COULD ONLY BE risk o
pensive Picasso Lite laser. patie
used for specific approved indications are now much Dr. van As said there are many pro- Ivoclar Vivadent—Odyssey Lasers
cedures that are made significantly easier Ivoclar Vivadent offers two diode lasers. tem
more affordable and can be employed to accomplish a by the Picasso The Odyssey Navigator weighs 1.12 kg ditio
variety of preventive, cosmetic, and surgical treatments for Lite laser. and features a touch screen monitor, a used
“The laser highly rated design and navigation abili-
your patients, on both soft and hard tissues. In addition to can be used to ty, and a screen that can be inverted.
for m
being much kinder to the practice pocketbook, lasers are reduce the com- There’s room for eight user-defined pro- py,”
now small enough to fit on a tray table so they can be easi- plexity, to get the grams, and there’s no need to cleave or poin
soft tissue out of strip fiber from this laser after each use, every
ly transported to different examining rooms. In fact, some Dr. van As the way and then as dentists can just snap on a new tip. You
of the new lasers can even fit into your pocket. allow you to con- The 2.25 kg Odyssey 2.4G laser has an instr
tinue on with your task,” said Dr. van As. LED display, an aiming beam to help root
The following Laser Buyer’s Guide, assembled by the “But there are procedures that the den- place the laser, and allows for three user
editors of DENTAL CHRONICLE, outlines the main features defined programs. bacte
right
of most of the lasers available to Canadian dental practi- Periowave PW1100 of ti
tioners, as of press time. “Not all lasers are cutting lasers,” noted outc
Dr. Cary Galler, describing the Perio- men
Please check out our online laser survey at wave PW1100 disinfecting laser.
http://ow.ly/2IoD9. We’d welcome the opportunity to “When people talk about lasers,
generally they think about cutting,
hear your comments regarding experiences with lasers in because that is what a laser does—this is
your practice, and we’ll publish a report based on reader a non-cutting laser,” said Dr. Galler, a
periodontal specialist in Toronto who
responses in an upcoming issue. Additional comments can uses the Periowave PW1100 in his prac-
be emailed to health@chronicle.org Picasso tice to eliminate pockets of bacteria and
Dr.
improve the outcomes of periodontal
The Picasso and Picasso Lite from “It’s a unit you can easily carry from therapy.
AMD LASERS, distributed in Canada room to room.” Instead, the Periowave PW1100
by Oral Science Assembly is also easy, said Dr. van activates a specialized methylene blue-
At $2,995, the affordability of the As. “A dental practice can easily incorpo- based solution that penetrates the pock-
Picasso Lite diode laser makes it an rate one of these in a very short period ets and stains residual bacteria. Dr.
attractive option for dentists, said Dr. of time,” he said. “I always laugh, it can Galler then uses the Periowave PW1100,
Glenn van As, who operates Canyon take a certified dental assistant 10 to 15 a red laser, to activate the methylene blue
Dental Centre in North Vancouver. minutes to put it together for you. It solution and kill bacteria in the pockets Dr. B
“Its elegance and simplicity have would probably take the dentist half an via singlet oxygen formation. The
brought many new users into the laser hour. But it’s easy enough to put togeth- process leaves behind a balance of said
dental field in the last year or two,” he er, and there’s a quick install DVD.” Gram-positive bacteria which are respo
said. The Picasso Lite pays for itself, said required for establishment of good peri-
Dr. van As said the laser is easy to Daniel Ménard, president of Oral Picasso Lite
odontal health.
use, primarily because of its small size. Science, the company that distributes the tist may not want to use because they Dr. Galler said reducing the number
“One of the interesting things is Picasso lasers in Canada. involve suturing or a chance of bleeding, of pathogenic bacteria prevents the pro-
that in the past a laser was made multi-op He said the Picasso Lite allows den- but that can be now completed by the gression of disease, and the Periowave
by putting it on a cart, and carrying the tists to keep patients within their prac- average general dentist using the laser.” process is able to painlessly reach and kill
laser between laboratories,” said Dr. van tice, rather than having to refer them to He said the Picasso provides a solu- these bacteria in deep pockets.
As, who said this strategy was necessary other dentists. tion that is ideal for everyone involved. “You can do this in an environment
for lasers that were too difficult to carry “There are biopsies, for example. A Per
“It’s going to be a win-win situation for when the pocket is deeper because the
around unassisted. That is no longer the lot of dentists are sending [patients who both your patients and your practice,” light penetrates quite deeply into the oral smal
case with the Picasso Lite, Dr. van As require them] elsewhere,” he said, when said Dr. van As. tissues.” optic
said, which weighs in at 0.9 kg. these dentists might easily treat the One of the advantages of the
Softlase Pro laser Periowave disinfection system, Dr. ‘oper
The Softlase Pro diode laser has room Galler said, is that it can serve as an alter- Loeb
for eight preprogrammed settings. native treatment in situations where sur- he re
Procedures can be accessed through a gery is not possible. don’
touch screen that also includes voice “Patients have conceptions on how cord
confirmation to ensure users know what they wish their care to be directed, and [or] a
choice they have selected. At 1.35 kg, it’s they often overrule you,” said Dr. Galler, from
portable enough to be moved anywhere “even though you might explain the ben-
in the office that has access to a 110 volt efits of your treatment, they may not were
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agree with you.” Periowave HHL-1000 provided them ordinary battery charger. The laser is very light, very convenient to
Dr. Galler said that can happen if a another option in the form of a cordless Dr. Veronique Benhamou, the use,” said Dr. Benhamou.
patient is afraid of surgery, or cannot laser the size of a pen. director of periodontology at McGill She also said this system allowed
afford the procedure. He said there are “They loved it,” said Dr. Loebel. University, has had the opportunity to her to effectively treat deeper pockets
also medical conditions that increase the “They said, ‘gotta have it.’ They all pre- use the HHL-1000 at her own practice. than with regular therapy, and that there
risk of surgery, such as diabetes or if the ferred it over the base station format.” “I think it’s great, with the same was less bleeding when she probed after
patient is on blood thinners. He also noted the HHL-1000 laser can outcomes as the earlier model laser. The the healing phase. She also found a
Dr. Galler said the disinfection sys- be used with rechargeable AAA batter- differences are that I don’t have as much decrease in inflammation and less reces-
asers. tem works well in conjunction with tra- ies, which can be charged using the clutter. I don’t have a foot pedal to deal sion of soft tissue, and she said these
2 kg ditional treatments, but shouldn’t be charger included with the kit, or by any with, and I don’t have wire to deal with. —please turn to page 23
or, a used for all patients nor as a replacement
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Implants and veneers in 2010: More methods available to perfect results
continued from page 1— come to make certain the tooth color as they do with veneers that require mouth and screwed into the jawbone.
veneers can be a welcome addition to a showing through the veneer is correct. preparation. “These teeth feel thicker for
patient treatment plan. In some situations, where clinicians patients,” he says. MANY SHAPES AND SIZES AVAILABLE
“The patient’s concerns are often have sufficient tooth to work with, they He has found that prepless veneers “Once the surgical guide is screwed in,
that they don’t like the idea of cutting can use traditional feldspathic porcelains can fail from their inherent thinness, and we can then go about placing the
into the tooth,” he said. “If we can min- as well as a pressed require repair or implants into absolutely perfect posi-
imize the amount of cutting into the ceramic, such as replacement more tions,” says Dr. Leigh, a diplomate of the
tooth, that can be critical to the ultimate the E.max materi- often than veneers American Board of Oral Implantology.
success of the case by improving the al. Dr. Goodlin that require prepa- “If they are placed any old way, there
structural integrity of the tooth as well uses a cutback ration. may be difficulties with angulation,”
as the bond strength of the ceramic to technique on the While com- which may ultimately compromise the
the underlying tooth, and it makes it eas- porcelain itself posite bonding as esthetic and functional results.
ier for the patient to accept treatment.” and layers in some Dr. Shannon Dr. Br own veneers is less Many more companies are now offer-
He sees four golden rules involved different surface expensive than ing implants, making the pricing very com-
with the placement of veneers, with porcelains to create a more “lifelike” porcelain veneers, the porcelain veneer petitive, says Dr. Leigh, whose patients
those being first to avoid cutting into the appearance. Additionally, he uses incisal will last much longer. come from all over North America.
tooth unless absolutely necessary. If cli- translucencies and proper color gradation “Composite material is nowhere “For $200 to $300, you can get a top-
nicians do need to cut into the teeth, they along with nuances of maverick colors near as durable,” he says, noting compos- notch implant,” he says. “You do not need
should minimize the amount, because and characterizations to give his restora- ite restorations last about four to six years. to charge $3,000 to place an implant.”
the more they cut, the more tooth struc- tions a natural yet esthetic appearance. “The incidence of discoloration is The prosthetic component, the
ture is removed, and the more they com- “The problem is that very often cli- also much higher with composite bond- abutments of the implants, are now
promise the structural integrity of the nicians view a case as a ‘veneer case’ or a ing and is very much dependent on a available in many different shapes and
tooth. Secondly, clinicians should aim to ‘crown case’ or a ‘bonding case’, like see- patient’s social habits. If you are a smok- sizes, as well as more esthetic materials
maximize the amount of enamel that the ing apples and oranges, whereas compre- er or drink a lot of coffee or tea, you such as custom made Zirconium abut-
veneers can bond to. Although clinicians hensive treatment is more akin to a bowl may find the color of the restorations ments with the margins already pre-
can bond veneers to dentin, bonding to of fruit,” he says. “One tooth is an apple, will fade more quickly.” pared, Dr. Leigh said, and they can be
enamel is preferable because it provides another is an orange, and another is a ordered at different angles as required,
for a stronger bond. “The veneer will be banana. We can minimize oss of tooth IMPLANTS HAVE COMPETITIVE PRICING or as longer or shorter or fatter versions.
stronger if they bond to enamel,” he says. structure and the amount of financial Porcelain restorations last about 12 to 15 “They have impression transfer
The third golden rule is to start with cost to the patient by combining differ- years, and the quality of the porcelain, copings that we can snap onto the abut-
the end in mind. Do a mock-up of where ent techniques such as minor orthodon- such as those made from lithium disili- ments in the mouth and transfer that
the ideal tooth position should be follow- tics and then using a composite on one cate, have improved to the point that information to a master case,” Dr. Leigh
ing the principles of smile design (espe- tooth with a veneer on another.” “you’d be hard-pressed to know that it says. “It helps to make our impression-
cially when determining the all-important Newer materials such as Empress wasn’t the person’s natural tooth.” taking that much easier.”
incisal edge position). Once the ideal Direct from Ivoclar allow dentists to There is less need to replace porce- Computer-scanned impressions will
position is determined, the clinician can accomplish these goals because the com- lain restorations over time than com- increase the precision of the procedure,
decide on the most minimally invasive posite material mimics the optical and posite restorations, and therefore they such that the information can be emailed
approach to achieve the desired outcome. physical properties of the ceramic. “The are more cost-effective in the long run, to a computer and the laboratory can make
The fourth golden rule is that the polish, wearability, strength, color match, according to Dr. Brown. the crown without seeing the patient.
occlusion has to be correct, says Dr. and longevity of these restorations are David Kochberg, RDT, one of the One of the other advances in implant
Goodlin. By starting with a diagnostic outstanding, making them last longer and founders of the Toronto Implant and dentistry, apart from computer usage to
wax-up or composite mock-up before more resistant to stain,” Dr. Goodlin adds. Aesthetic Study Club, operating manager assist in the precise placement of implants,
the teeth are prepped, the clinician has “When you have one next to the of Applied Arts Laboratories Ltd., says is the availability of new materials for bone
the ability to transfer the architectural other, they look the same,” he says. that while anyone who loses a tooth is a grafting, materials that include cadaveric
model to the patient’s mouth in the form “Rather than placing eight veneers, you good candidate for a dental implant, bone and synthetic bone, allowing more
of a temporary mock-up, allowing the may only need to place three veneers and there are several issues in determining patients to be eligible for implants follow-
patient to take the new smile for a test a few composites. Fewer teeth need to be the viability of a dental implant. ing the grafting procedure.
drive and work out the cosmetic and reduced, it is less invasive, and it can pro- “Sometimes it’s a financial consider- “We can cause bone to regrow,” Dr.
functional issues, thereby making sure vide a more responsible esthetic solution.” ation, and sometimes it’s an anatomical Leigh notes, adding that hormonal ther-
your patient is happy and comfortable Incisal Edge Position and the correct consideration, and bone is not there,” apies allow for regrowth of bone. “We
every time,” he explained. anterior guidance needs to be ensured, so says Kochberg, who runs the Academy can graft from other sites of the body,
that the envelope of function is not of Dental Technology in Toronto. There such as the hip and the knee, and move
EACH CASE HAS MANY ANGLES inhibited, to reduce the risk of breakage are constant changes in terms of pros- it to sites in the mouth.
Dr. Goodlin agrees with Dr. Shannon that of these restorations, and it increases thetics regarding implants, he notes. “Oral surgeons can do some of
performing orthodontic treatment before durability and comfort, adds Dr. Goodlin. Cone-beam computed tomography these procedures in patients who have
the case is started is the preferable way to Dr. Lancelot Brown, a Toronto den- is used to capture a scan and produce a severe bone atrophy. When there is a big
ensure that any teeth that are not very well tal surgeon, is increasingly placing more model of the jawbone, and clinicians graft involved, we refer the case to an
positioned are better positioned so as be veneers. Although he agrees with the prin- develop a surgical guide for patients, oral surgeon.”
able to minimize or eliminate the loss of ciples (the four Golden Rules) advanced explains Dr. Robert Leigh, who runs the Implantology is a field that is well-
tooth structure. Performing teeth whiten- by Dr. Goodlin), in his experience, Implant Smile Center of Alberta in suited to general dentists, and it is a field
ing before the teeth are prepped will con- patients do not report the same comfort Westlock, about 90 minutes north of that is driven by prosthetics, says Dr.
tribute to an esthetically desirable out- level with “no-prep” or prepless veneers Edmonton. The guide is inserted into the Leigh. 1
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Dental grey market: Products could be compromised in safety, efficacy Th
n If chain of custody of products cannot be established, dental practitioners could be placing themselves in legal jeopardy nD
Dental products that are sold in market for dental products and more the time they make it to North Am-
The dental grey market can be dangerous to your career, U.S. dentist says
n Dentists should meet with staff member who manages supplies to establish the product brands and quantities to be ordered
Am- Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD, a practicing How can dental staff, who usually order products, be Would different packaging make it easier to identify
prosthodontist in Provo, Utah, is founder and director of educated about grey market dental products? grey market dental products?
Today Practical Clinical Courses, an international organization dedi- Dentists should meet with the staff member in their Yes, it would.
dupli- cated to continuing education for den- office who orders supplies in order to evaluate the
gs of tal professionals, and Dean of the office’s supply needs and establish the brands and What advice would you give to dentists to help them
ey to Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. Dr. quantities that should be ordered. avoid the potential purchase of grey market and coun-
that Christensen assisted in developing den- It would help to identify unauthorized distributors terfeit products?
nnot tal schools at both the University of of products. I think it is a wise decision to deal with major distribu-
have Kentucky and the University of tors. Such distributors also provide repair support. I
these Colorado early in his career. He has How do you suggest manufacturers ensure their prod- can also discuss the qualities of the products with local
qual- presented more than 45,000 hours of ucts are not sold as grey market dental products? sales representatives.
Dr. Christensen
erior continuing education across the globe Dental manufacturers are starting to use labelling to Dentists should also steer clear of heavily dis-
orally and has numerous published articles and books. Dr. allow for identification of grey market and counterfeit counted prices. They should expect to pay a fair market
.” Christensen has become active in educating his dental peers products. One manufacturer has filed a citizen peti- price for products, with price reductions not being very
rcise regarding the perils of the “grey market” for dental products tion with the Food and Drug Administration in the great or frequent. Dentists should ask themselves how
that are available to North American dentists. He advocates U.S., seeking action against authorized dealers that dental retailers can sell dental supplies at highly dis-
deals
adopting a “buyer-beware” approach when it comes to these have been discovered to be distributing grey market or counted prices while other retailers sell the same sup-
that
types of products that are being offerred, often at steep dis- counterfeit products. It is unknown what percentage plies at market level.
counts. He spoke with DENTAL CHRONICLE contributor of dental products sold are counterfeit or grey market It is best to adopt a buyer-beware policy in dental
after
Louise Gagnon. products. offices.
your
buyer
Is it your sense that dentists are aware of the exis-
tence of a “grey market” for dental products in
o are Worldwide developments in dentistry
Canada and in the U.S.?
pur-
They may be using grey market or even counterfeit little difference was seen in the
may products, and they may not know it. Many people want AUSTRALIA Conventional wisdom wins again, as a
com- study out of the Australian Research Centre for referring dentists perceptions of
bargains, and dentists who order products are not general anesthesia or IV sedation.
exceptions to this. The widespread use of the Internet Population Oral Health has linked a lack of
onsi- has made it much easier for distributors to try and sell fruits and vegetables to inadequate dentition, USA A study out of the Journal of the American Dental
nts,” grey-market products. according to a report in the Australian Dental Association (2010; 141(4):415-422) compared the
Journal (2010; 55(2):143-149). The results found effectiveness of mouthwash in preventing bacte-
What do you see as the dangers of using grey market those who consume fruits and vegetables less ria present in patients’ mouths from contaminat-
dental products? than once a month had a higher incidence of ing the dental clinic. The study compared a com-
and There are many dangers. The products might be lost teeth. The findings came from data collect- mercial preprocedural mouthwash containing
grey expired, modified, or they may not be the real thing and ed between 2004 and 2006 using a three stage 0.05 per cent cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) to
ul if be counterfeit. They may have been compromised stratified cluster sample including a computer a rinse solution containing 0.12 per cent
iness because of improper shipping or storage. Material fail- assisted telephone interview, an oral examina- chlorhexidine (CHX) and water to evaluate how
cord- ure may occur. There is the issue of legal liability sur- tion, and a mailed questionnaire followed by a effective they were at reducing levels and com-
rounding the use of dental material that is not food frequency questionnaire. Out of the position of bacteria in oral splatter. The study
ones approved for sale in the U.S. or Canada or cannot be 14,123 respondents, 5,505 agreed to undergo an found that while the water was less effective at
aum. traced back to the manufacturer. oral epidemiological examination. The study eliminating bacteria, CPC was about as effective
o are In addition, the grey market creates a clinical risk was conducted by David Brennan, an associate as CHX.
ually exposure for dentists. When the product does not meet professor at the University of Adelaide.
p the its intended purpose, who can you address? If patients BRAZIL A meta-study is seeking to “systematically
they have complaints, you cannot go back to the manufactur- UK Trouble treating younger patients? An article in assess the factors influencing tooth loss during
er if the product cannot be traced back to the origin of the British Dental Journal asks: what happens if long term periodontal maintenance,” said an arti-
ot to
sale. It is not worth trying to save money by purchasing you put them to sleep? (June 12, 2010; cle in the Pediatric Dental Journal (2010; 20(1):1-6).
g for
grey-market products if there are so many concerns. 208(11):E21). The study set out to “determine Studies including patients with periodontitis who
rod-
which services dentists use to manage unco- underwent periodontal therapy and a mainte-
What are the clues that a product may be grey market? operative children.” To answer the question, nance care program were searched in CEN-
uffi-
Dentists need to look at the price of the products and the study looked at patient and referrer satis- TRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE were
mate-
determine if they are significantly lower than market faction of about 400 patients ages five to 12 searched up to and including Sept. 2009. When
ental
price. They should look at online or printed catalogues years who were referred for cavities and the results were analysed and compared, the
adian
of major dental retailers to compare prices. Another orthodontic extractions. Methods of sedation study did not find any definitive conclusions,
at is
clue is that there is an unknown distributor name. The included a combination of intravenous mida- although it did conclude tha t age, smoking, and
dical
packaging may be a clue as well, such as the bar code zolam/ketamine/fentanyl in 40 per cent of initial tooth prognosis were associated with tooth
rding being blocked out or the printing on the package being cases, and intravenous midazolam/ketamine in loss. The study suggested patients be instructed
smeared. If the product has expired or it appears the 34 per cent. In these patients, 56 per cent of to quit smoking, and continue to see their den-
nada expiration date has been changed, that is another clue. dentists preferred general anesthesia, while 66 tists, and said that further analysis into smoking
bility Look for other signs such as if the product is per cent preferred IV sedation. Most of the frequency and the particular type of periodontitis
ental marked that it is not for sale in the European Union or parents were satisfied with the procedure, and would allow for more accurate evaluations.
U.S. or Canada.
ClinicalNews
Demographics: More dental patients likely to be medically compromised Fe
n Aging population means dentists will be providing more geriatric care; ODA speaker stresses importance of treatment plans contin
ual p
With the aging of the population, It’s recommended that the INR be Another consideration is that
[rath
their
that are older and medically compro- formed. these medications are contraindicated Syed
tal status, particularly as that patient
mised,” he noted. And because of the move to out- with local anesthetic administration,” are a
ages.
patient care in treating cancer patients, said Dr. Petty. plan
“There is an idea that anything less
IDEAL NOT ALWAYS ACHIEVABLE some patients may be undergoing Other healthcare providers, such mon
than an ideal treatment plan is compro-
Moreover, dental schools need to con- chemotherapy and visit the dentist as nurses and physicians, are not trained
mised [care],” says Dr. Trey Petty, a
vey the concept of ‘realistic’ care for an without mentioning their medical care. to look in the mouth and think about ensu
practicing dentist and an associate pro-
increasingly older patient population Chemotherapy will affect the patient’s the oral health of a patient, said Dr. ty, cr
fessor of surgery
that may possess multiple co-morbidi- ability to heal or for their blood to clot, Petty. “Older patients are typically erage
in the faculty of
ties, both physical and mental. so procedures such as extraction or underdiagnosed and undertreated in
medicine at the
“Dentists need to think about scaling of the teeth may not be ideal to terms of their oral health.” ity in
University of
what is realistic to bring about good perform if patients are undergoing Patients who have conditions expla
Calgary.
oral health versus what has been the chemotherapy, said Dr. Petty. such as dementia or Alzheimer’s dis- ance
“An ideal
dental school ideal vision,” explained “You need to be aware of their ease are not able to communicate with of m
treatment plan
Dr. Petty Dr. Petty. platelet count,” he said. their healthcare providers to ensure insur
can in fact make
If a patient is on anticoagulants they receive appropriate care following
patients sick and compromise their
following an event like a heart attack or OLDER PATIENTS UNDERDIAGNOSED dental procedures, according to Dr. to en
medical care. Dental care can be very
stroke, for instance, they likely cannot If patients are undergoing surgery Petty. with
invasive because we are injecting things
withstand invasive treatment such as a because of oral cancer, it may change In such instances, dentists need to prefe
in the mouth and cutting in the
tooth extraction or crowing of a tooth, the anatomy in the mouth, and it is a spell out medication regimens designed form
mouth.”
explained Dr. Petty. fact clinicians need to be aware of, to relieve pain for patients, and instruct spou
Delivering a talk during the annual
“The patient could bleed to according to Dr. Petty. healthcare providers at long-term care purp
meeting of the Ontario Dental infor
death,” stressed Dr. Petty, noting den- In addition, if patients are under- facilities, for example, to deliver these
Association in Toronto, Dr. Petty noted
tists need to inform themselves of the going radiation therapy, there is strong medications to provide symptom relief
the general population is not getting any PROF
patient’s International Normalized potential that they will have xeostomia, to dental patients.
younger, and that epidemiological phe- “If y
Ratio before they perform surgery or which predisposes them to other oral “If a patient has dementia, that
nomenon will be observed in dental spou
scaling. health challenges. patient may express that they are in
practices. them
pain by being in a foul mood,” Dr. Petty
said. ment
“We need to write the prescrip- says
NEW the s
tions, so that nursing staff know how
to deliver the medications. You need to from
w w w . o d a n l a b . c o m keep the language simple for caregivers, accor
whether it is family members or staff at
ing o
a healthcare facility. Nurses and physi-
to no
The Dentist Antibiotic cians don’t know dental terms or the
tooth-numbering system.”
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It is worthwhile for dentists to
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on the ficul
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d NL dental staff in their transport from the
formula inves
ries.
wheelchair to the dental chair, then are n
there may be a re-evaluation of the guar
necessity for dental care.
“If the patient is uncooperative, ance
loud, and aggressive, then there may be like
a re-assessment of the need for dental you
treatment, as well as a discussion with rain
Also available: the family,” Dr. Petty said in conclusion.
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continued from page 1— Another benefit to incorporation is planning and asset protection, and estate transferring assets from the operating
ual pension plan, but says they should not preserving a capital gains exemption transition and risk management. company to the holding company.
that when a dentist sells his or her practice. Depending on the dentist’s situa- Another strategy is to ensure the
incorporate for the sole purpose of estab-
maco- Meeting with a financial planner tion, a financial planner may suggest individual pension plan is held by the
lishing an individual pension plan.
andi- should cover four areas including retire- establishing a holding company and an holding company as opposed to the
“They can use corporate dollars
“If [rather than personal dollars] to fund ment planning, investment planning, tax operating company and may suggest operating company.
tors, their retirement planning,” explains
cated Syed. “It makes sense for dentists who
ion,” are aged 60 and older to have such a
plan. It allows you to put additional
such money aside over and above an RRSP.”
ained Risk management translates to
bout ensuring dentists have adequate disabili-
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with of money than if they obtain disability
nsure insurance after they have incorporated.
wing Incorporating also permits dentists
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n Dry vacuum systems offer alternative to wet vacuum units that demand copious amounts of water to operate properly
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continued from page 15— vacuum system is that at 60-plus deci- utilises hand sanitizers, rather than soap that there is no visible bioburden on way.”
vacuum equipment,” Bernardi told bels, it represents less noise pollution and water, as a means of infection con- one’s hands.
DENTAL CHRONICLE. “It is more expen- than a traditional vacuum system. And trol. According to Bernardi, the U.S. “I have the hand sanitizers available offic
sive to run than a traditional system, but too, Bernardi’s office is free of a cuspi- Centres for Disease Control states that by the sinks in my office,” says Bernardi. mean
I think it is worth it.” dor which contributes to water conser- the use of hand sanitizers, such as alco- Steam sterilization of almost all her bleac
An added bonus of the water-free vation. hol-based hand rubs, is the preferred instruments is another measure that prefe
In addition, Bernardi routinely method of infection control, provided Bernardi has adopted as a means of that
reducing water consumption. She uses expla
stainless steel cups, rather than dispos-
able cups, and employs steam steriliza- OPTI
Are You Helping to Protect tion of those cups.
Dr. Imran Baksh, a dentist who has
Usin
cally
the World’s Largest Ecosystem? been in practice for more than 25 years
and operates Village Green Dental Care
prac
insta
in Kanata, Ont., notes he uses digital tions
imaging to reduce water consumption to of th
develop the radiographs and also to min- the e
imize possible harmful chemicals being
washed down the drain. conc
“You then do not have all the by- of d
Eco-Friendly Practice. ages his staff to turn the water off when
it is not in use.
The next major step in Dr. Baksh’s
effort to conserve water is to install
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use
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water-free or dry vacuum equipment.
Such equipment is available to suit a sin- he s
gle practitioner, a large clinic, or a dental remo
Air Techniques is the industry leader for lates
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practices with first-rate air and evacuation tion to the environment is inappropriate tor w
systems. At Air Techniques, we understand disposal of mercury from dental offices. they
how to create an amalgam separator that works Indeed, dental offices in the U.S. have have
in-line with your evacuation system. Acadia is been cited as the largest source of mer- sepa
ISO 11143 certified and exceeds standards, ensuring cury pollution to the country’s waste- publ
sion
compliance with all US and Canadian regulations. water treatment plants. To minimize that
contamination, dental offices can use
To order or for more information amalgam separators to properly collect cian
contact your local Henry Schein and dispose of mercury-containing den- Cana
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At this point in time, it is optional, the e
rather than mandatory, for dentists to
use such separators, explains Pockrass. the e
says
“This is critical,” she says. “Some
is rig
municipalities require use of an amalgam
for t
separator, and others do not. It’s a rela-
tively inexpensive piece of equipment,
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water supply. Our view is that every den- practices is mandatory. “Many dentists completed their Canada by 2005, a goal that was not
tal office has an obligation to deal with But even before their use was installations well before any regulations achieved. However, it is encouraging that
the disposal of mercury in a responsible mandatory, Dr. Dolman notes that many were in place,” says Dr. Dolman. “Some the proportion of Canadian dentists
n on way.” Canadian dentists had amalgam separa- did not go ahead with the installation who use amalgam separators rose signif-
Cleaning water lines in a dental tors installed in their offices, while oth- because they wanted to ensure the instal- icantly over a short span of time: 27 per
lable office in an ecologically responsible way ers waited until lation of the separators was compatible cent of Canadian dentists used these
nardi. means steering clear of using chlorine regulations were with ISO separators in 2003, according to that
l her bleach, according to Pockrass. “It is in place to ensure (International year’s National Survey of Dentists, while
that preferable to use an enyzmatic cleaner their configura- Organization for 70 per cent used the separators in 2007.
s of that uses biodegradable enzymes,” she tions were consis- Standardization) In addition, manufacturers have
uses explains. tent with regula- standards.” developed amalgam separators that are
pos- tions. What was more efficient: where previous separa-
iliza- OPTIONS FOR AMALGAM SEPARATORS Cities such as first a good deed, tors captured chunks of mercury, newer
Using amalgam separators is an ecologi- Montreal and Dr. Iacopino Dr. Pockr ass and then a regula- models can capture fine particles,
o has cally responsible way for dentists to Toronto have tion, has now observes Dr. Fred Pockrass, a co-
years practice, and many dentists have adopted by-laws evolved into a founder of the U.S.-based Eco-Dentistry
Care installed the separators, ahead of regula- requiring dental standard of prac- Association, an organization promoting
igital tions requiring them to do so, because facilities to install tice, according to environmentally-friendly dentistry.
on to of their own concerns about hazards to ISO 11143 certi- Dr. Dolman.
min- the environment. fied amalgam sep- But even INCREASED NEED FOR SEPARATORS
being Mercury is the heavy metal that is of arators. Moreover, though there is Dr. Pockrass, a Canadian dentist now
concern, representing up to 50 per cent Environment growing con- based in Berkeley, Calif., recognizes that
e by- of dental amalgam, and its toxic effects Canada has Dr. Dolman Dr. Hiltz sciousness about there is a decreasing use of amalgam as
als,” to the environment, animals, and worked in con- the environment a restorative material because of envi-
humans have been documented. The junction with the CDA on the issue of and the fact that Environment Canada ronmental concerns expressed by
components consist of elemental mer- amalgam waste disposal for many years. has issued directives aimed at the appro- patients and by dentists themselves.
cury vapour, dental amalgam scrap, A Memorandum of Understanding on priate disposal of amalgam in Canadian Clearly, dentists are turning to alterna-
low- amalgam waste, and amalgam sludge. Canada Wide Standards (CWS) on dental offices, targets for appropriate tives to amalgam such as resins, porce-
ional Anthony Iacopino, DMD, PhD, Mercury for Dental Amalgam Waste was disposal have not yet been met. lains, and ceramics. Dr. Pockrass stresses
r per dean of the faculty of dentistry at the signed in 2002, which outlined a series of The 2007 Survey of Dentists con- that does not mean that there is a declin-
oilets University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, best practices. cluded that 70 per cent of Canadian den- ing need for amalgam separators.
water notes that there are many options for In addition, Environment Canada tists use an ISO certified amalgam sepa- “There will actually be an increased
. amalgam separation units, with some issued a Pollution Prevention Notice rator, and that roughly the same percent- need for amalgam separators,” explains
staff being based on sedimentation, some obligating dentists to consider the imple- age of Canadian dentists who place and Dr. Pockrass. “Many of the baby
serve based on filtration, and some based on mentation of these best practices, remove restorations had used a licensed boomers want beautiful white teeth. In
out a centrifugation. including the installation and mainte- waste carrier to remove amalgam waste. the transformation to having beautiful
erva- “I think by this time, most regula- nance of an ISO 11143 certified amal- The goal of the CWS was a 95 per cent
gam separator. decrease in mercury release across —please turn to page 23
cour- tion bodies that govern how dental
when offices operate and regulate licensure,
are requiring dental offices and clinics to
ksh’s use [amalgam] separators,” says Dr.
nstall Iacopino.
ment. “They function in different ways,”
a sin- he says, estimating amalgam separators
ental remove 98 or 99 per cent of the particu-
lates that come out of dental offices.
mina- “No matter how the [amalgam] separa-
riate tor works, they generally all work, and
fices. they all work well. As a profession, we
have have been quick in terms of having the
mer- separators in place and using them. The
aste- public can be confident that the profes-
that sion is doing the right thing.”
use Dr. Barry Dolman, a Montreal clini-
ollect cian and former president of the
den- Canadian Dental Association (CDA),
says dentists acknowledge that caring for
onal, the environment is significant.
ts to “We understand that protection of
ass. the environment is an important issue,”
says Dr. Dolman. “We want to do what
ome
is right for the patient and what is right
lgam
for the environment.”
rela-
In a growing number of jurisdic-
ment,
tions in the U.S. and Canada, whether
ercu-
municipality, county, province, or state,
s the
the use of amalgam separators in dental
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DentalVitae Leisure, travel, and making the most of your own time
Profile against cars with multi-million dollar
405 km/h in 1/4 mile Friesen said. “That was our biggest are
“It’s very exciting to hear the abl
accomplishment for a bunch of guys low
engines start up and then you’re driving
from Winnipeg.” acc
it,” said Dr. Friesen.
Their competitor at that race, Rick Pro
Unlike street driving, Dr. Friesen
said, there is no margin for error.
“It can be terrifying. You have to
Drag car pumps out 3,000 horsepower Jackson, had significantly greater
resources than Dr. Friesen.
sap
sea
n Though he doesn’t pilot the race car anymore, Dr. Brian
Circ
“Jackson’s car is from California,
have a huge amount of control,” said
[he] had a crew of paid tuners and peo-
Dr. Friesen. “These cars have three- Friesen leads a crew of volunteers up against the big guns ple like that all over and our crew was all Sm
thousand horsepower and you’ve got to com
volunteers,” he said. “So it was quite
control that power.” mu
good to compete with him and almost
Fail to control that power, due to a out
win.”
mechanical malfunction or driver error, tion
Not bad for a pit crew that was paid rial
and the result is serious injury or death,
only in plane tickets and meals, said Dr. initi
said Dr. Friesen, who said he sees one
Friesen. low
driver die on the track each year.
act
“Truly these guys are warriors that hig
TRY DIFFERENT THINGS
don their safety suits and go in there and 140
“Some of the people I’ve known for
they could die, and that’s what you real- fou
twenty years, some of the people I’ve rad
ize when they do it.”
known from when we drag raced in the Fro
‘80s, and other people, [30 -ear veteran Circ
YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN BEHIND WHEEL
drag race driver] Roger Bateman [for
Another difference between traditional
example], I just called him one day and
driving and drag racing, Dr. Friesen said,
he’s a good driver and he agreed to drive
Th
is that during lessons there is no driver
our car. He was semi-retired, we’ve had The
instructor in the car. When Dr. Friesen
four years with him and he’s done a great des
first received his lessons, drivers were
job,” Dr. Friesen said.
given training exercises that gradually
“He answered the phone, we chat-
increased in difficulty.
ted, he agreed to drive our car in Las
“[The tasks] progressed as the days
Vegas at the National Hot Rod
went on, until you eventually made a full
Association’s Winternationals, and we
run down the track.” stood it, and I drove it within my “I’ve tried different types of car rac-
liked what we saw. He was very capable
Dr. Friesen said he started with a means.” ing, I’ve tried ice racing in the winter,
of driving the car and we stuck with him
simple burnout. That’s when the rear Dr. Friesen said his interest in cars and I did have a drag race car and go to
after that.”
wheels of the car sit in a puddle of water and drag racing started early in his child- high performance driving schools,” said
A dentist who drag races might
just before the starting line, and the driv- hood, and has continued through his Dr. Friesen.
seem a little different, but considered
er applies the front brakes while revving adulthood and training in dentistry. Dr. Friesen operates a dental prac-
along with Dr. Friesen’s other activities,
the engine. The rear wheels spin in the tice in Winnipeg, and continues his
puddle while the front brakes hold the
car in place, heating up the tire rubber so
the tires get a better grip on the track
involvement in the sport of drag racing.
Although he doesn’t drive a race car any-
more, he is now the owner of a Ford
it’s really not that much out of the ordi-
nary.
He’s also been a bodybuilder, a
cross country skier, and a runner.
N
surface. Mustang Top Alcohol Funny Car, a
Prospective drivers who did an ade- machine that has a top speed of 405
“I guess I test myself to see how W
competent I can be at these things,” Dr.
quate job, said Dr. Friesen, were permit- km/h (252 mph) with an elapsed time of
Friesen told DENTAL CHRONICLE. A
ted to advance to more complicated 5.655 seconds in the quarter mile.
“Certainly the bodybuilding thing, I did A
driving tasks, but not everyone made it “I have to pay all of the bills which
that for a while to see if I could do it and
that far. are quite staggering when we’re compet- B
get down to a certain percentage of
“Some of the guys, they weren’t ing with multi-million dollar teams, so
body fat, and then once I did it I sort of C
able to do it correctly, so they were going we’ve had sponsorships over the years, G
left it alone. Running was part of my fit-
to have to try to repeat that until they and we’ve had a sponsor stay very suc- G
ness regimen and at one point I ran a
could get it right,” said Dr. Friesen. cessfully for a couple years.”
“Some of the guys were so afraid of it “If you win, you can possibly make
half marathon just to see if I could do H
it,” said Dr. Friesen. O
that they never even got down the track, a lot of money at the end of the year,
“Once I achieve my goal I sort of O
they were so afraid of the car. I was able but you have to win every race,” said Dr.
abandon it and move on.”
to make a full run at the end because I Friesen.
—Josh Long
P
was more comfortable with it, I under- No easy task when competing
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Ten minutes with... Dr. Richard Souviron
As Dr. Richard Souviron prepares to take a dental impression, the Forensic science television shows are very popular now. Do you
patient, surrounded by police officers with a warrant, begins to yell. feel you have to dispel the mythos around forensic science?
Dr. Souviron asks the patient if he’s going to bite him, but the patient It’s unfortunate that a high amount of publicity surrounded the Ted
replies in the negative. He says he’s a non-violent person. Bundy case, a unique situation with somebody who left a very clear
That patient was America’s most prolific serial killer Ted Bundy, pattern and somebody with extremely unusual teeth. After that it was
and Dr. Souviron’s evidence helped convict him in 1979. A bite mark extrapolated to say some people said it was good as a fingerprint,
on the neck of one victim was the only physical evidence linking some people said it’s better than a fingerprint. There are a lot of vari-
Bundy to her death, and Dr. Souviron was responsible for determin- ables, a lot. It’s pretty impressive when you have a set of teeth and the
ing that Bundy made that bite, demonstrating the important and jury can literally take an acetate overlay and match it up to a bite mark
practical use of bite mark analysis to the U.S. judicial system. . and they can see whether it fits or doesn’t fit. Then they have to arrive
Dr. Richard Souviron, at a decision whether or not this evidence along with everything else
through his work on the Ted What drove you to make bite marks admissable in a court of law? is enough to convict beyond a reasonable doubt. But that’s just a piece
Bundy case, has been responsi- I’d been working for, at that time, probably six or seven years with the of the puzzle. There’s never one thing, it’s never a smoking gun.
ble for demonstrating the practi- [medical examiner’s] office, and had done several other cases prior to
cal use of bite mark analysis to this one that involved homicide. [The bite mark on Lisa Levy] was a What other cases were you most proud to be a part of?
the U.S. judicial system. Since pretty important link and in this case it was the only physical evidence In one case I was the only expert, and that was a case out of
the Bundy case in 1979, he con- they had at the time. So I don’t know that I was any different than any Mississippi [involving] Kennedy Brewer, who did 13 years for mur-
tinues to appear in court as an of the other forensics dentists in the country who wanted to use this dering a little girl. My testimony for the defense was that there
forensic dentist and expert wit- evidence as part of the criminal justice system. weren’t any bite marks on the body at all, no human bites, they
ness, exonerating the innocent were all either insect or aquatic animal activity, but none of them
and putting away those he calls You were responsible for making the public aware of this foren- were human bites. And 13 years later DNA not only cleared him
the “bad guys.” He also operates sic technique. How do you react to that? of the crime but found the man who actually did do the murder.
a private dental practice in Coral I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. The evidence was reviewed by numerous forensic dentists subse-
Gables, Fla. quently and they all agreed that none of them were bite marks, and
In April, Dr. Souviron was Your expertise allows you to shed light on the justice system. Do the odontologist that claimed they were has since been debunked.
invited to present a guest lecture you consider this just a job, a way to pay your bills, or do you feel He’s had four or five of his cases reversed, and it was just a terri-
on forensic dentistry at Saint a certain amount of pride? ble blow. Whatever good was done by [the Bundy case] was
Mary’s University in Halifax. Two out of three. (laughs) undone by this particular individual.
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