Students shortlisted for national dental professional awards

ABSTRACT Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), numerous restrictive measures have been adopted by governments of different countries. The return to elective dental care in Brazil is a reality even during the COVID-19 pandemic. During restorative dental procedures, the dental professional requires close contact with the patient, being exposed to contaminated saliva and fluids. In addition, transmission of COVID-19 by the generation of aerosol produced by dental handipieces may be possible. Thus, the dental staff must know how to act during restorative dental procedures, putting into practice the correct clinical protocols to avoid cross-contamination and COVID-19 spread. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the biosafety practices especially in the context of restorative dental procedures in times of COVID-19.

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Availability of ‘Do-It-Yourself’ orthodontics in the United Kingdom

Journal of Orthodontics ◽

10.1177/14653125211021607 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 146531252110216

Author(s):

Annabelle Carter ◽

Susan Stokes

Keyword(s):

Web Search ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Limited Information ◽

Treatment Length ◽

Do It Yourself ◽

Dental Professional ◽

The Uk ◽

Product Costs ◽

Age Range

Objective: To identify the number of companies providing Do-It-Yourself (DIY) orthodontics and explore information available on websites for DIY brace providers operating in the UK. Design: Web search and review of websites providing DIY braces. Setting: Leeds, UK. Methods: A Web search was completed in November 2020 and April 2021 of all companies providing DIY braces for UK consumers. Each website was evaluated, and the following data collected: name; year started operating; costs; process; involvement of a dental professional; average ‘treatment’ length; retention; consent process; information on risks and benefits; aligner material; social media presence; age suitability; and consumer ratings on Trustpilot. Quality of website information was assessed via the DISCERN tool. Results: Seven DIY orthodontic companies were operating in the UK. Websites reviewed revealed the following: product costs were in the range of £799–£1599, ‘treatment’ length quotes were in the range of 4–12 months; Trustpilot reviews were in the range of 1.6–4.8 stars; and websites claimed their aligners were suitable for individuals with an age range of 12–18 years. Quality of content regarding risks described on websites varied, and there was limited information regarding involvement of a dental professional. Quality of websites information scored ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ on the DISCERN scoring. Conclusions: There has been an increase in the number of DIY orthodontic companies operating in the UK over the last three years. There is a need to determine whether these products constitute dental treatment in their own right. If so, it is crucial to ensure these are regulated appropriately with adequate information available to satisfy informed consent and have greater transparency over dental professional involvement to safeguard the public.

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Time Efficiency of Digitally and Conventionally Produced Single-Unit Restorations

Dentistry Journal ◽

10.3390/dj9060062 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 62

Author(s):

Sofia Stromeyer ◽

Daniel Wiedemeier ◽

Albert Mehl ◽

Andreas Ender

Keyword(s):

Single Unit ◽

Operating Time ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Working Time ◽

Control Group ◽

Similar Amount ◽

Scan Design ◽

Time Efficiency ◽

Dental Professional

The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the time efficiency of digital chairside and labside workflows with a conventional workflow for single-unit restorations. The time efficiency in this specific sense was defined as the time, which has to be spent in a dental office by a dental professional performing the relevant steps. A model with interchangeable teeth on position 36 was created. These teeth were differently prepared, responding to several clinical situations to perform single-unit restorations. Different manufacturing techniques were used: For the digital workflows, CEREC Omnicam (CER) and Trios 3 (TN/TI) were used. The conventional workflow, using a dual-arch tray impression technique, served as the control group. For the labside workflow (_L) and the conventional impression procedure (CO), the time necessary for the impressions and temporary restorations was recorded and served as operating time. The chairside workflow time was divided by the time for the entire workflow (_C) including scan, design, milling and finishing the milled restoration, and in the actual working time (_CW) leaving out the chairside milling of the restoration. Labside workflow time ranged from 9 min 27 s (CER_L) to 12 min 41 s (TI_L). Entire chairside time ranged from 43 min 35 s (CER_C) to 58 min 43 s (TI_C). Pure chairside working time ranged from 15 min 21 s (CER_CW) to 23 min 17 s (TI_CW). Conventional workflow time was 10 min 39 s (CO) on average. The digital labside workflow and the conventional workflow require a similar amount of time. The digital chairside workflow is more time consuming.

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Radiology for the dental professional (eighth edition)

BDJ ◽

10.1038/sj.bdj.4813065 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 199 (11) ◽

pp. 751-751

Author(s):

J Rout

Keyword(s):

Eighth Edition ◽

Dental Professional

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Full Contoured Tooth-Implant Supported 3-Pointic All-Ceramic Denture During Occlusal Load Transfer in Lateral Region

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials ◽

10.1515/amm-2016-0142 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 61 (2) ◽

pp. 843-846 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

J. Żmudzki ◽

P. Malara ◽

G. Chladek

Keyword(s):

Finite Element Analysis ◽

Finite Element ◽

Bone Tissue ◽

Load Transfer ◽

Element Analysis ◽

Lateral Region ◽

The Finite Element Analysis ◽

All Ceramic ◽

Dental Professional ◽

Wide Zone

Abstract Implant and a tooth supported dentures are avoided by dentists because of uneven distribution of occlusal loads between a stiffer implant and a more pliable tooth. The hypothesis was that a 3-point all-ceramic bridge supported on a natural second premolar tooth and a two-pieces typical implant bears safely mastication loads. The finite element analysis showed that the implant splinted by all-ceramic zirconium bridge with the second premolar was safe under lateral mastication load, but there was found an overload at wide zone of bone tissue around the implant under the load of 800 N. The patients can safely masticate, but comminution of hard food should be avoided and they should be instructed that after such an indiscretion they need to contact a dental professional, because, in spite of integrity of the prosthesis, the bone tissue around the implant may fail and there is a hazard of intrusion of the tooth.

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Effectiveness of brushing teeth in patients with reduced oral hygiene by laypeople: a randomized, controlled study

BMC Oral Health ◽

10.1186/s12903-021-01590-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anna Greta Barbe ◽

Aya Al-Barwari ◽

Stefanie Hamacher ◽

Renate Deinzer ◽

Ulrike Weik ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Group Intervention ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Care Gap ◽

Parallel Group ◽

Dental Professional ◽

The Individual ◽

Time Required ◽

Powered Toothbrush ◽

Dental Professionals

Abstract Background To evaluate the success of plaque reduction after external toothbrushing by instructed laypeople versus dental professionals using either a manual or powered toothbrush. Longitudinal, randomized, parallel-group intervention study in periodontitis patients with reduced oral hygiene quality undergoing anti-infective therapy. Patients were randomly and equally assigned to one of four groups: laypeople using a manual or powered toothbrush or dental professionals using a manual or powered toothbrush. Plaque reduction (Quigley–Hein-Index (QHI), Marginal Plaque Index (MPI)), gingivitis (papilla bleeding index), and cleaning time (seconds) were investigated. Results Thirty-nine patients participated in the study. Neither the choice of toothbrush (p = 0.399) nor the use of a dental professional (p = 0.790) had a significant influence on plaque levels achieved. However, multivariate modeling indicated statistically significant differences in the external cleaning time between brushing groups, with longer time required by laypeople (p = 0.002) and longer use of the powered toothbrush (p = 0.024). Conclusion When the ability to carry out personal oral hygiene is reduced, external brushing by dental professionals or instructed laypeople who meet previously defined criteria such as sufficient personal oral hygiene at home could help to fill the emerging dental care gap. A combination of oral hygiene approaches adapted to the individual needs of the patients in need of external help is necessary for optimum oral hygiene. Trial registration: German Clinical Trials register (https://www.germanctr.de; number DRKS00018779; date of registration 04/11/2019).

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Image Gently: A campaign to promote radiation protection for children worldwide

South African Journal of Radiology ◽

10.4102/sajr.v19i2.919 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Kimberly Applegate

Keyword(s):

Steering Committee ◽

Dental Imaging ◽

Global Campaign ◽

Image Gently ◽

Raising Awareness ◽

Reduction Strategies ◽

Regulatory Bodies ◽

Dental Professional ◽

International Representation ◽

Unnecessary Radiation

With the goal of raising awareness and developing stakeholder educational tools for the appropriate imaging of children, the Image Gently campaign was launched in 2007. This campaign is a product of a multidisciplinary alliance with international representation which now numbers nearly 100 medical and dental professional societies and organisations, and includes regulatory organisations. The alliance focuses on increasing awareness and developing education materials that support the protection of children worldwide from unnecessary radiation in medicine. The alliance members work with agencies and regulatory bodies to improve standards and measures that are specific to children. The campaign has produced open source modules for all stakeholders regarding CT, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, digital radiography and dental imaging. The philosophy of the Image Gently steering committee is to collaborate, to share information freely, to keep messaging simple and to commit to lifelong learning. Many healthcare practitioners may not understand how to decrease children’s radiation exposure; the goal of Image Gently is to increase all stakeholders’ understanding of both the benefits and the risks and to encourage radiation reduction strategies. This article summarises the rationale and goals of the global campaign to date.

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Oral health status among long-term hospitalized adults: A cross sectional study.

10.7287/peerj.preprints.178 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Leon Bilder ◽

Nirit Yavnai ◽

Avi Zini

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Term Care ◽

Plaque Score ◽

Dental Professional

Background: Many Long-Term Care (LTC) patients suffer from dental neglect due to difficulties in achieving appropriate dental professional care; although oral health has important influence on the quality of life among them. Dental care of the long term institutionalized adults is often limited to emergency and first aid care and there is insufficient data regarding oral health status in this population.Objectives: To describe the oral health status of the long-term hospitalized adults. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study including clinical oral examinations was carried out among institutionalized LTC patients aged 18 and older in a geriatric - psychiatric Hospital in Israel. Main outcome measures were: edentulousness, presence of dentures, mucosal findings, number of teeth, number of functional teeth, level of dental hygiene and, dental caries. Results: Subjects’ mean age was 65 years; 31.3% of the patients were edentulous, and only 14% had partial or full dentures. Only 17.2% were caries free. Females had significantly higher number of caries cavitation than men (p=0.044). The number of caries cavitation was higher among patients with higher plaque scores (p<0.001) and when taking Clonex (p=0.018). Number of residual teeth in mouth was higher in the low plaque score group (p<0.001). Carious teeth percentage was higher among the high plaque score group (p<0.001)

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Correlation between thumb length on handgrip strength, hand dexterity and musculoskeletal problem among dental professional

Brazilian Dental Science ◽

10.14295/bds.2016.v19i2.1171 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tilak Francis ◽

Siva Anandhi

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Work Related ◽

Finger Dexterity ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Dental Professional ◽

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder

Objective: The key factor for potency of the teeth is their muscular strength. The dominant hand plays an important role in most of the daily muscular activities involving dental procedure. There are many factors, which may affect the grip strength, and very few studies especially in India have shown their correlation with grip strength. Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are an important occupational health problem affecting dental practitioners. This study assessed the prevalence of WRMSD in dental interns in relation to the thumb length and hand grip strength. Material and Methods: Thumb length template, jammer dynamometer, nine-hole peg board, and RULA assessment. Methods: Thumb length was measured by thumb length template. Grip strength was measured by jammer dynamometer, unilateral hand finger dexterity was measured by nine-hole pegboard, and work related musculoskeletal disorder was assessed by RULA. Results: Thumb length was positively correlated with grip strength and work related musculoskeletal disorder. Thumb length was negatively correlated with unilateral hand finger dexterity among dental professionals. Conclusion: Thumb length is a better predictor for measuring hand grip strength and work related musculoskeletal disorder, than unilateral hand finger dexterity.KeywordsDental professional; Hand grip strength; Thumb length; Unilateral hand finger dexterity; Work related musculoskeletal disorder.

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Appraisal of awareness on medical emergencies and its management among dentists in Bhubaneswar, India

Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny ◽

10.32394/rpzh.2021.0160 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 193-201

Author(s):

Ramesh Nagarajappa ◽

Ipsita Mahapatra ◽

Dharmashree Satyarup ◽

Sharmistha Mohanty

Keyword(s):

Statistical Significance ◽

Emergency Situation ◽

Total Sample ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Office ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Medical Emergencies ◽

And Gender ◽

Dental Professional

Background. Medical emergencies can be distressing for any dental professional, whether in a dental practice, hospital or other sites. Objectives. To assess the knowledge and awareness of dental practitioners towards medical emergencies and its management in Bhubaneswar. Material and Methods. In this cross-sectional investigation, a self-administered questionnaire which included demographic details and 19 questions regarding knowledge about medical emergencies, was disseminated to a random sample of 183 dentists working in their private dental clinic set up in Bhubaneswar. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. Results. Total sample size was 183, out of which 79 (43.17%) were males and 104 (56.83%) were females. The mean age was found out to be 30.7 ± 5.38 years. Practically 96% of the practitioners were not certain enough to deal with the emergency conditions at dental office. Around 67% had not attended any workshop on emergency training. It was amazing to observe that larger part (90%) of the experts didn't possess first aid kit at their dental office. In instances of handling emergency situation at the dental chair no statistical significance (p>0.05) with respect to age and gender was found. Conclusion. This investigation showed that hypothetically dental professionals had better knowledge on medical emergencies yet at the same time they were not equipped efficiently to manage the same at their workplace.

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