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Dr. Balevi's Publications
Dr. Balevi is actively involved in research, and publishes regularly in peer reviewed scientific journals.

Being involved in research is not only a passion for Dr. Balevi, but also helps keep him and his team current with the most recent developments. It is also an important way for Ben to contribute to the growing body of evidence based knowledge in dentistry.

Following is a list of Dr. Balevi's publications. Have a look, and if you find a topic that interests you, be sure to bring it up during your next visit!

  1. Balevi, B; Laser Therapy has Minimal Clinical Efficacy at Reducing Postsurgical Complications After the Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2018 Jun;18(2):162-164. [read more]
  2. Moreira NCF, Leonardi-Dutra K, Feres MFN, Colangelo EAM, Balevi B, Matthews D, Flores-Mir C; Impact of Evidence-Based Dentistry Workshops on Educators' Use of Evidence in Teaching and Practice: A Pilot Study. J Dent Educ. 2018 Jun;82(6):581-590. [read more]
  3. Balevi, B; Screening for Oral Disease; a probabilistic approach. Int J Evid Based Pract Dent Hyg. 2017:2(4); 265-275.
  4. Balevi, B; Commentary on two reviews of anterior composite restorations. Evid Based Dent. 2016;17(3):90-1. [read more]
  5. Balevi, B; Metal or fibre post and root fractures. Evid Based Dent. 2015;16(3):80-1. [read more]
  6. Balevi, B; Two reviews of full crown restorations. Evid Based Dent. 2015;16(2):35-6. [read more]
  7. Balevi, B; Antibiotics and implants, Author response. J Am Dent Assoc. 2015 Mar;146(3):146-7. [read more]
  8. Balevi, B; Clinical Practice Guidelines are relevant to dentistry. Can J Rest Dent & Prosth 2014 Winter;7(4):32-34.
  9. Balevi, B; Caries risk and number of restored surfaces have impact on the survival of posterior composite restorations. Evid Based Dent. 2014;15(4):108-9. [read more]
  10. Balevi, B; Patients who received preoperative antibiotics showed fewer early implant failures. J Am Dent Assoc. 2014 Oct;145(10):1068-70. [read more]
  11. Balevi, B; Evidence-Based Dentistry; critically appraising scientific evidence. Can J Rest Dent & Prosth 2014 Fall;7(3):10-15.
  12. Balevi, B; Defective amalgam restorations - repair or replace? Evid Based Dent. 2014 Jun;15(2):54-5. [read more]
  13. Bader J, Balevi B, Farsai P, Flores-Mir C, Gunsolley J, Matthews D, Vig K, Zahrowski J; Lasers may reduce pain arising from dentin hypersensitivity. J Am Dent Assoc. 2014 Apr;145(4):e1-2. [read more]
  14. Balevi, B; There is no one mandibular advancement device design that fits all for the management of obstructive sleep apnea. J Am Dent Assoc. 2014 Mar;145(3):280-2. [read more]
  15. Balevi, B; Limited evidence on the best position for prosthetic margins. Evid Based Dent. 2013 Dec;14(4):103-4. [read more]
  16. Balevi, B; Cast or fiber posts a summary of evidence from vitro studies. Evid Based Dent. 2013 Sep;14(3):84-5. [read more]
  17. Balevi, B; In selected sites, short, rough-surfaced dental implants are as successful as long dental implants. J Am Dent Assoc. 2013 Feb;144(2):195-6. [read more]
  18. Balevi, B; Ante's law is not evidence based. J Am Dent Assoc. 2012 Sep; 143(9):1011-2. [read more]
  19. Balevi, B; Oxalates may not be effective in treating dentin hypersensitivity. J Am Dent Assoc, 2012 Jun; 143(6):614-5. [read more]
  20. Balevi, B; Should warfarin be discontinued before a dental extraction? Letter to Editor, Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2012 Feb;113(2):150-2.
  21. Balevi, B; Periodontally involved teeth - extract or not? Evid Based Dent. 2011 Dec;12(4):110-1. [read more]
  22. Balevi, B; Industry sponsored research may report more favourable outcomes. Evid Based Dent. 2011;12(1):5-6. [read more]
  23. Balevi, B; Assessing the usefulness of three adjunctive diagnostic devices for oral cancer screening: a probabilistic approach. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2011 Apr;39(2):171-6. [read more]
  24. Balevi, B; Should warfarin be discontinued before a dental extraction? A decision-tree analysis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2010 Dec;110(6):691-7. [read more]
  25. Balevi, B; Implant-supported cantilevered fixed partial dentures. Evid Based Dent. 2010;11(2):48-9. [read more]
  26. Balevi, B; Assessing the usefulness of toludine-blue staining, OralCDx®, and VELscope® for oral cancer screening: A Probabilistic Approach Presented at the 2nd World Congress of Oral Oncology, published in the Journal of Oral Oncology-Supplement 2009 3:230-31) [pdf]
  27. Balevi, B; Fine-Hybrid and nanohybrid restorative materials show similar durability in Class II cavities. Evid Based Dent. 2009;10(4):107-108. [read more]
  28. Balevi, B; Assessing the effectiveness of Toludine-blue staining, OralCDx®, and VELscope® for oral cancer screening: The mathematics behind diagnostic testing and screening. POSTER 170; 2nd World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO); Toronto, July 8-11, 2009 [pdf]
  29. Balevi, B; Do preoperative antibiotics prevent dental implant complications? Evid Based Dent. 2008;9(4):109-110. [read more]
  30. Balevi, B; No difference in the 5-year survival rates between the resin-bonded cantilever bridge and the removable partial denture for the restoration of the shortened dental arch. Evid Based Dent. 2008;9(4):105-6. [read more]
  31. Balevi, B; The management of incipient or suspicious occlusal caries: a decision-tree analysis. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;36(5):392-400. [read more]
  32. Balevi, B; Root canal therapy, fixed partial dentures and implant-supported crowns, have similar short term survival rates. Evid Based Dent. 2008;9(1):15-7. [read more]
  33. Balevi B, Shepperd S; The management of an endodontically abscessed tooth: Patient health state utility, decision-tree and economic analysis. BMC Oral Health. 2007 Dec 6;7:17. [read more]
  34. Balevi, B; No definitive conclusion as to the most effective method of pulp treatment of asymptomatic carious teeth. Evid Based Dent. 2007;8(3):76-7 [read more]
  35. Balevi, B; Evidence-based decision making: should the general dentist adopt the use of the VELscope for routine screening for oral cancer? J Can Dent Assoc. 2007 Sep;73(7):603-6. [read more]
  36. Balevi, B; Are dental amalgams toxic to children? Comment on 2 recently published randomized controlled trials. J Can Dent Assoc. 2007 Feb;73(1):51-4. [read more]
  37. Balevi, B; Patient's age and extent of coronal and root destruction predict root canal treatment subsequent to after a full-cast crown. Evid Based Dent. 2006;7(4):98-9. [read more]
  38. Balevi, B; Melkersson - Rosenthal syndrome: Review of the literature. Quintessence Int. 1997 Apr;28(4):265-9. Review. [read more] [pdf]
  39. Balevi, B; Engineering specifics of the periodontal curet's cutting edge. J Periodontol. 1996 Apr;67(4):374-8. [read more] [pdf]
  40. Balevi B, Breen L, Krasnowski J; The dentist and prescription drug abuse. J Can Dent Assoc. 1996 Jan;62(1):56-60. [read more] [pdf]
  41. Balevi, B; Letter to the Editor. Quintessence Int. 1995;26(7):444. [pdf]
  42. Balevi, B; Making sense of dentin bonding agents. Oral Health. 1995 Mar;85(3):29-30, 32, 34; quiz 35. [read more] [pdf]
  43. Balevi, B; Newspaper Article The Community Press, December 27, 1994. [pdf]
  44. Balevi, B; Letter to the Editor J Can Dent Assoc. 1995;61. [pdf]
  45. Balevi, B; Ketorolac versus Ibuprofen J Can Dent Assoc. 1994 Jan;60(1):31-2. [read more] [pdf]
  46. Balevi, B; Mercury and Dentistry. The controversy continues. Oral Health. 1988 Jun;78(6):21-4. [read more] [pdf]
  47. Balevi, B; Cracked tooth syndrome. Univ Tor Dent J. 1987 Fall;1(1):7-9. [read more]