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Illuminating the Blind Spot

Why do our attempts to deal with the challenges of our time so often fail? Why are we stuck in so many quagmires today? The cause of our collective failure is that we are blind to the deeper dimension of leadership and transformational change. This “blind spot” exists not only in our collective leadership but

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Prenatal Oral Health Program

Evidence indicates that poor maternal oral health can have significant consequences for a woman’s systemic health and that of her children. Similarly, transmission of oral bacteria from mother to child is well-documented and poses a risk for the development of early childhood caries, the most common chronic disease of childhood. Untreated maternal dental disease nearly

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Healthabitat

Paul Pholeros and his colleagues have been working for decades on improving health by improving the living environment and housing of Indigenous people in Australia. This successful model is now spreading to other continents. Ever since I watched this TEDx Talk, I have been wondering how we, dentists could apply similar thinking to improve health

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Of Trust, Value & Infants

Progress in dentistry has an intense focus on technology. And what more exciting for a dentist than a new high-tech instrument? I know. I used to say that the one who dies with the most toys wins. I was going to win this game. Early adopter across the board here! But is high-tech better? In some instances it surely is. When our patients come to the point of needing restorations, the technology that provides the best margins will benefit them for sure. But could there be better ways of benefitting our patients? This article was first published in the March 2013 issue of TEAM WORK, a Palmeri Publication.

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Teeth First

TEETH FIRST from Dr Marielle Pariseau Loaded with colourful visuals TEETH FIRST, designed by Dr Marielle Pariseau, is an educational presentation for senior elementary school students to share important knowledge about teeth that will inspire them to make healthy choices for healthy smiles and, as a result, a healthy life. Tooth decay is preventable. Living

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New Technologies in Caries Diagnosis

New Technologies in Caries Diagnosis: The Canary System in Pediatric Practice from Dr Marielle Pariseau In this piece presented at the May 2012 AAPD annual Session, Dr Ian McConnachie engages the viewer into shifting from a surgical approach in Dentistry to one of risk management and meaningful prevention. An important shift because we know that

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Data Hub for Global Oral Health

On September 12, 2014, FDI World Dental Federation launched its Data Hub for Global Oral Health  a first of its kind online database collating oral health data from various international sources – including World Health Organization (WHO), Niigata University, Malmö University, World Bank and Globocan The FDI Data Hub is an easy-to-use, one-stop-shop for global oral

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Tooth Brushing for Children 3 and Under

Parents often struggle with their infants and toddlers when it comes to oral hygiene. Watch this video created by the people at the Vancouver Dental Public Health Program for great tips on how to make this 2 minutes a day practice a breeze.

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TEETH: CANARIES IN THE MINE?

What if dentists approached findings that indicate an imbalance in the mouth as a far more serious warning sign, like canaries dying in yesteryears mines?

Illuminating the Blind Spot

Why do our attempts to deal with the challenges of our time so often fail? Why are we stuck in so many quagmires today? The cause of our collective failure is that we are blind to the deeper dimension of leadership and transformational change. This “blind spot” exists not only in our collective leadership but

Prenatal Oral Health Program

Evidence indicates that poor maternal oral health can have significant consequences for a woman’s systemic health and that of her children. Similarly, transmission of oral bacteria from mother to child is well-documented and poses a risk for the development of early childhood caries, the most common chronic disease of childhood. Untreated maternal dental disease nearly

Healthabitat

Paul Pholeros and his colleagues have been working for decades on improving health by improving the living environment and housing of Indigenous people in Australia. This successful model is now spreading to other continents. Ever since I watched this TEDx Talk, I have been wondering how we, dentists could apply similar thinking to improve health

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