Did you know that 1 in 3 Canadians has a dental need? Whether it’s a simple filling, a crown, or something more complex like a dental implant, restorative dentistry plays a crucial role in maintaining not just your oral health, but your overall well-being. Dental issues, if left untreated, can lead to more serious health… Continue reading 7 Types of Dental Restorations (and How to Choose the Right One)
Recovering After a New Implant: How Many Days Does it Take? With a success rate of over 97%, and lasting for 10 years or more with the right care, dental implants are a long-lasting solution to tooth replacement. But this long-term success begins with a crucial phase: recovery. Keep reading to find out how many… Continue reading How Many Days Does it Take to Recover After a New Implant?
Dr. Michael Glogauer of UHN has been awarded the 2024 CADR/ACFD National Research Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes his pioneering work in oral health and immunology, particularly his groundbreaking research on neutrophils and their impact on both oral and systemic diseases. Dr. Glogauer’s studies have greatly enhanced the understanding of neutrophil biology. Neutrophils, a type… Continue reading UHN’s Dr. Michael Glogauerhas been honoured with the 2024 CADR/ACFD National Research Award
Advancements in dental technology continue to transform how we address oral health challenges. One such innovation is the Tooth in a Day implant (or teeth in a day implants), a remarkable solution that offers immediate results for those in need of dental implants. At OMG Perio, we are excited to provide this cutting-edge treatment to… Continue reading The Benefits of Tooth in a Day Implants: A Revolutionary Solution for Immediate Dental Needs
How much do dental implants cost? This is a question we receive a lot at our dental implant Hamilton practice. Generally speaking, you can expect to pay between $1,500 to $20,000 for dental implants depending on the treatment plan and the number of teeth you want to replace. This number will of course vary depending… Continue reading How Much Do Dental Implants Cost? Dental Implants Hamilton FAQs
In general, the health of an individual and a population is the result of interaction between genetics and various environmental factors, of which diet/nutrition is the most important. Human beings evolved on a diet that was balanced in the n-6 and n-3 essential fatty acids with a ratio of n-6/n-3 of 1-2/1 whereas today this… Continue reading Nutrition and Genetics Working Together to Fight Covid-19
Do you Know what Germs live on your Patients’ Toothbrush? By Melissa Busch from Dr. Bicuspid What’s on your toothbrush? Mostly just bacteria from your mouth, according to a study published on January 31 in Microbiome. The types of bacteria living on toothbrushes reflect microbes commonly found in the oral cavity and on the skin —… Continue reading Do Germs Live on Your Toothbrush?
Sugar Is Not the Only Culprit for Tooth Decay Sugar consumption is a well-known factor that affects oral and systemic health. Patients need to understand the different types of sugars and the importance of how sugar affects them systemically. It is important to remember that tooth decay depends on more than just the frequency of… Continue reading 4 SUGAR FACTS FOR YOU
In the early days of the pandemic, many thought that dental offices and dental schools could be a risky healthcare environment that would lead to infections among dental professionals, student dentists, dentistry instructors and patients. “It didn’t turn out that way,” says professor Michael Glogauer 9T3, 9T9 Dip Perio, 9T9 PhD, who is also dentist-in-chief at the… Continue reading Measuring Immunity at Dental Schools
