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Vasoconstrictors used in dentistry
vasoconstrictor agents in anesthesia can be detrimental to the health of patients if they are used improperly. However, vasoconstrictors have many advantages too as the study shows. The knowledge of the chemistry, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics is essential in the bank of knowledge of the …
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Temporary Filling Materials in Restorative Dentistry
The role of temporary restorative material in dental treatment is not limited to protecting teeth until permeant restorations are placed. They also help protect pupal tissues, maintain occlusal spaces, preserve contact points, and support periodontal health. These materials are especially needed …
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The assessment of ultrasonic instruments in dentistry
Introduction: Ultrasonic scalers are an accepted alternative to hand instruments for the removal of plaque, calculus and stains from teeth. Although the use of these instruments is widespread, the vibrational motion of scalers is not fully understood. Their high frequency, low displacement …
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Toothbrush Diaries: Motivating Improved Oral Hygiene in Pediatric Dentistry
Evaluating Toothbrush Diaries as a Motivational Tool for Pediatric Patients To Improve Oral Hygiene
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Pre-doctoral implant dentistry education: Trends, issues, and perspectives
<p>Implant dentistry has emerged as a very reliable and predictable option for replacing missing teeth. Implant education at the pre-doctoral level has been implemented in most parts of the world and is currently perceived as a fundamental discipline in dental education. Dental graduates today are …
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Present and future challenges for e-learning in dentistry
… The University of Birmingham, School of dentistry, e-learning platform “e-course”, was assessed at four stages. The attitudes of third year dental students towards an online orthodontic e-course were assessed to explore students’ learning needs using a five Likert-scale questionnaire. The …
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Laser Photonic Energy Delivery in Clinical Dentistry: Scrutiny of Parameter Variables.
Laser use in the disciplines of clinical dentistry, oral surgery and oral medicine have developed during a period of over 30 years. During that time, from a rudimentary base of non-awareness of the scientific processes involved or scope of possible application, the knowledge and understanding of …
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Back pain amongst dentistry students at the University of Western Cape
… to investigate the prevalence of back pain among dentistry undergraduate students. As there have been reports of high prevalence of back pain among dentistry students in Western countries.
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Impact of intraoral scanners in prosthetic dentistry: research for clinical indications
L'abstract è presente nell'allegato / the abstract is in the attachment
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Dental Photography in Modern Prosthetic Dentistry // Фотографията в съвременната протетична дентална медицина
… of clinical research suitable for any area of dentistry. The application of this method for clinical and research purposes is bound to fixed criteria of camera settings and photography algorithms which are currently lacking in Bulgaria. We put forward the use of a criteria setting the …
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Knowledge and attitudes of dentists towards evidence-based dentistry in Lagos, Nigeria
… dentists towards the concept of evidence-based dentistry (EBD). This study also attempted to create an awareness of this concept in the minds of previously uninformed dentists as well as demonstrate its need in continuous professional education via seminars, updates, lectures and short-term …
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Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in Clinical Dentistry: Unravelling the Mechanisms and Exploring Hidden Benefits
… of laser aPDT applications in clinical dentistry through a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. It has been suggested that aPDT significantly enhances tissue healing. Following the application of the photosensitizer to the target tissue, the incident light scatters beyond the …
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Evaluation of faculty perceptions of online dental education in the Kuwait University Faculty of Dentistry
… perceptions in the Kuwait University-Faculty of Dentistry regarding online dental education. Out of sixty-six full-time faculty members thirty-three of them have responded to questionnaires regarding their perceptions. The data were analyzed for themes and patterns. There was a general positive …
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PREVALENCE OF MAXILLARY SINUS PATHOLOGY IN PATIENTS AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY- A COMPARATIVE STUDY
… regarding pathology of the maxillary sinus in dentistry. This may be attributed to the increasing routine use of cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) for diagnosis and treatment planning of complex dental treatments, and incidental findings identified by clinicians during the process. This …
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Implementation of a communication skills module at the University of Washington School of Dentistry: pilot study
<p>The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recognize a need for health care professionals to demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal communication. This pilot study investigated the implementation of a communication skills module for …
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Understanding effective communication in dental primary care: the dentally anxious patient, an example of special care dentistry
Background: More than 10% of UK adults suffer extreme dental anxiety. Effective verbal and non-verbal communication (VNVC) in the dental dyad following handover of a completed Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) had been hypothesised to reduce dental state anxiety. This study aims to consider …
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An Assessment of the Postural Risks in Dentistry and of the Potential for Passive Exoskeletons to Mitigate Musculoskeletal Risks among Dental Professionals
… However, the applicability of EXOs to dentistry is currently unclear, and their use over prolonged periods, such as a full work-shift, has not commonly been evaluated. The purpose of this dissertation was to assess the postural exposures of Dentists, dental Assistants, and dental …
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Correlation of Dental Anxiety, Dental Phobia, and Psychological Constructs in a Sample of Patients Receiving Dental Care at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Introduction: Dental anxiety, fear, and phobia are common factors that prevent individuals from seeking dental care by delaying dental care or terminating the visit entirely, which may cause a decline in oral health-related quality of life. Dental anxiety often has a correlation with other …
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Current knowledge and attitudes of paediatric dentists regarding the use of Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) for the management of carious primary and permanent teeth
Σκοπός Η οδοντιατρική ελάχιστης παρέμβασης αποτελεί μια σύγχρονη προσέγγιση που εστιάζει στην αναχαίτιση της εξέλιξης της τερηδόνας, με την αφαίρεση της ελάχιστης δυνατής ποσότητας οδοντικής ουσίας, στοχεύοντας στην προστασία του πολφού. Σκοπός της παρούσας εργασίας ήταν η αξιολόγηση των γνώσεων …
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