Comparison of computerized provider order entry specific transfusion indications versus the use of "Other".

Background: Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems are one way to reinforce evidence-based transfusion indications for blood products. The new CPOE system that was implemented at our institution allowed healthcare providers to select "Other" as an indication and provide reasons for transfusion outside of accepted guidelines.

Study Design And Methods: Transfusion order records for packed red blood cells (RBCs), platelets, and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) from high product-ordering areas of Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen's Children's Medical Center from April 2021, when the new CPOE system was implemented, to November 2021 were reviewed.

Tooth loss and dementia amongst older adults residing in long-term care facilities in Vancouver: A case-control study.

Objective: The purpose of this case-control study was to determine the association between dementia and the number of missing teeth, functional occlusal units and denture use in older adults residing in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities.

Background: Many studies have shown an association between dementia and tooth loss. However, few studies with a large sample size have been reported describing the relationship between dementia and the number of missing teeth, remaining teeth and functional occlusal units.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the University of British Columbia Geriatric Dentistry Program: Clinical education and service.

Background And Objective: In Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with significant morbidity and mortality in older adults, particularly those in long-term care (LTC). Access to oral health services was limited during the pandemic due to public health restrictions. The aim of this paper was to describe the impact of the pandemic on the clinical education and service of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Geriatric Dentistry Program (GDP), which provides care to LTC residents.

Characteristics of Emergent and Essential Dental Services in University and Hospital-based Settings During COVID-19 Pandemic in Vancouver, Canada.

Objectives: In early 2020, COVID-19 was classified a pandemic. During phase 1 (16 March-18 May 2020) in British Columbia (BC), dental services were restricted to those that were emergent and essential. Such services were provided by several university and hospital-based dental clinics affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC), including the BC Cancer Agency Department of Oral Oncology (BCCA), BC Children's Hospital Department of Dentistry (BCCH) and the UBC Oral Health Centre (OHC).

Accidental displacement of mandibular Third molars into the submandibular space - Two case reports, a suggested surgical approach and management algorithm.

Displacement of a mandibular third molar into a fascial space is a relatively rare event with potentially serious complications. The surgical procedure to remove a displaced tooth, or part thereof from these spaces may be difficult due to poor access and an abundance of vital structures within these spaces. Here, we present two cases of submandibular displacement, suggest an intra-oral approach and algorithm to help guide practitioners with management of displaced third molars in the submandibular space.