careful treatment planning, space management, augmentation of bone and attention to the details of implant surgical and prosthetic techniques are important factors when treating anterior maxilla, especially in the replacement of missing teeth. this case report addresses the fundamental considerations related to replacement of a congenitally missing lateral incisor by a team approach.

BACKGROUND Little evidence exists that links teamwork to patient outcomes. We conducted this study to determine if patients of teams with good teamwork had better outcomes than those with poor teamwork. METHODS Observers used a standardized instrument to assess team behaviors. Retrospective chart review was performed to measure 30-day outcomes. Multiple logistic regressions were calculated to...

Editorial Éditorial E very surgeon has begun his or her career as a medical undergraduate with a keen awareness of the basis for our assessments in the domains of knowledge, skills and attitudes. It is this last domain in which psychological and human factors are crucial to good outcomes of medical performance. In this issue of the Canadian Journal of Surgery (page 22), Mark Fleming and colleag...

Taking on the position of bedside assistant for a surgical robotic team can be a daunting task. Keys to success include preparation, proper operation set up, effective use of instruments to augment the actions of the console surgeon, and readiness for surgical emergencies. Effective communication, repetitive execution, and readiness facilitate the efforts of the surgical team.

BACKGROUND Thirty-day postoperative complications from unintended harm adversely affect patients and their families and increase institutional health care costs. A surgical checklist is an inexpensive tool that will facilitate effective communication and teamwork. Surgical team training has demonstrated the opportunity for stakeholders to professionally engage one another through leveling of th...

Objectives Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) comprises a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of conditions that affects the dental enamel, occasionally in conjunction with other dental, oral, and extra oral tissues. The purpose of this case report was to describe the necessity of the multidisciplinary approaches taken to treat a young patient diagnosed with hypocalcified-type of amelogene...