No previous studies have investigated what patients expect from out-of-hours or emergency dental services. Although most of these patients primarily sought relief from pain, many also wanted ...

On March 21, 2020, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer Dr. Robert Strang announced the suspension of dental services at all dental offices across the province. From that point on, routine dental care ...

Generally, it is advisable to avoid going to the emergency room (ER) for dental pain if possible. This is because the ER will usually consist of emergency physicians and not dentists. In most cases, ...

It's normal to feel anxious when you suddenly have a severe toothache or develop extreme pain in your teeth or gums and cannot get an appointment with your dentist immediately. Situations such as a ...