What are some common issues with dental implants?

 While dental implants enjoy a staggering 95 per cent to 98 per cent success rate, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t an issue or two that can arise from time to time. The good news though is that if anything should arise, then chances are it’ll be short lived, and will

Introducing Digital Dentistry

 Written by Dr. Hassan G. Moghadam DDS, M.Sc, FRCD(C) Digital dentistry may be defined as any dental technology or device that incorporates digital or computer-controlled components in contrast to that of mechanical or electrical alone. This broad definition can range from the most commonly thought area of digital radiographs to the complex

Teeth In a Day

 Dental implant technology has changed significantly and in doing so has revolutionized care. Traditionally, patients may have been reluctant to get dental help. Because they may not wanted to have a period without teeth while the implants integrate with the bone. The traditional procedure requires removal of the teeth, placement

‘GumDocs’ Serving Patients & Creating Smiles for 20 Years

 Photo credit: Peter Waiser When it comes to anniversaries, twenty years is a special one for businesses. This year, GumDocs, the periodontal and implant clinic located on the fourth floor of a brownstone at Catherine and Bank is marking that special milestone. While the space has had a few makeovers

Understanding Dental Implants

 In 1983, following a successful five-year replication study at the University of Toronto, a new and exciting phase of Canadian dentistry began. For the first time, implants were available to the dental public in North America. These implants were placed by dental specialists, primarily Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS). In

Dr. Shadi Shadid – The Dentist Who Gives You a Reason to Smile

 Humour, warmth, understanding and excellent care. These are the things you can expect when you walk through the door at Dentistry at the Crossing. Ditching the guilty lectures on plaque build up or swollen gums, Dr. Shadi Shadid, the charismatic owner of Dentistry at the Crossing, instead focuses on the