scholarly journals A comparison of anterior teeth color among Polish, Saudi and Taiwanese students of dentistry

2016 ◽  
Vol 126 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mosa Alrifai ◽  
Hassan Alharby ◽  
Joanna Zubrzycka-Wróbel ◽  
Renata Chałas
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
Tooth Color ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Esthetic Dentistry ◽  
Shade Guide

Abstract Introduction. Color of teeth is undoubtedly one of the most important factors considering patients’ satisfaction with the quality of their restoration, especially in the anterior region of the mouth. Therefore, the determination of color is an integral part of esthetic dentistry and therefore it should be given the highest importance in dentistry in order to achieve the esthetic requirements of patients. Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate tooth color in 3 different ethnic groups and its relationship with gender and type of tooth using a clinical spectrophotometer. Material and methods. A total of 90 dental students of the Medical University of Lublin was divided into three groups of 30 each according to participant’s ethnicity, which was as follows: Polish, Saudi Arabian and Taiwanese. Then, different divisions were made according to gender as well as the type of teeth. The tooth color was identified by spectrophotometer. The data was statistically analyzed. Results. For the Vita Classical shade guide, A3.5 shade was the most frequently chosen in Taiwanese and Saudi students’ teeth. However, the most common shade observed for the anterior teeth of Polish students was A3. The most common shade among males was A3.5 and in females A3 was the most frequent shade. In all 360 central incisors, overall, the most common shades noticed were A2, D3 and C1. In all 360 lateral incisors, D3, A3 and A2 were the most frequent shades for this group of teeth. In all 360 canines, A3.5 and A3 were the most common shade with almost half of the number of canines in this study was measured with A3.5. Conclusions. Based on the performed preliminary research, it was observed that Polish students tend to have brighter teeth than Saudis which in turn have even brighter teeth than Taiwanese students. It was also noted that men are more likely to have darker shade values than women. Central incisors have higher values of tooth color than lateral incisors and canines.

scholarly journals Quality of Root Canals Performed by the Inaugural Class of Dental Students at Libyan International Medical University

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranya F. Elemam ◽  
Ziad Salim Abdul Majid ◽  
Matt Groesbeck ◽  
Álvaro F. Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
International Medical ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Initial Procedure ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Significant Opportunity

Objective. The purpose of this study was to radiographically evaluate technical quality of root canal fillings performed by dental undergraduates at Libyan International Medical University in Libya.Methods. Root canal cases were treated at university dental clinic from the fall of 2012 to the fall of 2013 by the fourth and fifth year dental students. Students used step-back preparation and cold lateral compaction in the treatment. Radiographs were reviewed over a two-year period from initial procedure to final restoration. Radiographs were evaluated for adequacy or inadequacy by length, density, and taper. Length inadequacy was classified as short or overextended. Overall quality was considered “adequate” based on all three variables. Chi-square tested differences between teeth groupings and adequacy classification. Significantpvalue results were adjusted by Bonferroni correction.Results. Adequate length of root canal fillings were observed in roughly half of all samples (48.6%). Density was adequate in 75.8% of the samples. Taper was observed as adequate in 68.8%. Higher quality was evident in anterior teeth (plus premolars) versus molars (65.6% versus 43.3%, resp.;p<0.04).Conclusion. Overall quality of endodontic treatment performed by undergraduate dental students was adequate in 53.9% of the cases. Significant opportunity exists to improve the quality of root canals provided by dental students.

scholarly journals A University-based Survey of Career Choices and Perspectives on Higher Education among Dental Students in United Arab Emirates.

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 210-222
Author(s):  
Shishir Shetty ◽  
Raghavendra Shetty ◽  
Sangeetha Narasimhan ◽  
Sura Al-Bayati ◽  
Hossam Abdelmagyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Career Choices ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Dental Post

Background: Over the past decade, higher education has made significant progress in the Gulf Corporation Council Region (GCC) due to the promotion and investments made by the local governments. Medical and dental higher education has undergone massive transformation across all the universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the implementation of innovative educational policies. Objectives: The objective of the survey was to determine the career choices and assess the perspectives on higher education among dental students of a medical university in the UAE. Methodology: Structured closed-ended survey questionnaire was provided to 377 respondents at a dental school of a private medical university in UAE. Results: The results of the survey revealed that 51% of the respondents wanted to pursue specialization in dentistry. Orthodontics (33%), endodontics (28%) and oral surgery (16%) were the most preferred branches for specialization. UAE was the most preferred destination for pursuing specialization. Quality of education and proximity to the family were the most common reasons for selecting UAE as the destination for specialization. 36% of the survey respondents wanted more dental post-graduate seats to be available in the UAE. 57% of the survey respondents felt that the cost of post-graduation is comparable to other countries. 64% of the survey respondents felt that Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) program should be offered by medical universities in the UAE. Conclusion: To conclude it can be stated that dental undergraduate students in the UAE prefer to pursue specialization in clinical branches like orthodontics, endodontics and oral surgery. Majority of the respondents prefer to pursue their specialization in the UAE due to the quality of education. Survey respondents felt that there was a need to offer more dental post-graduation and dental PhD programs by UAE universities.

scholarly journals PROFESSIONALLY-ORIENTED APPROACH TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF DENTAL STUDENTS OF THE CLINICAL DEPARTMENT: QUALITY OF PROFESSIONAL ORAL HYGIENE

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 177-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tat'yana Elovicova ◽  
Sergey Griroriev ◽  
Svetlana Ssablina ◽  
Dina Sorokoumova ◽  
Anna Yepishova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Professional Competencies ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Ultrasound Device ◽  
Clinical Department ◽  
Medical University

Subject. The main goal of the medical dental education is to prepare a responsible and qualified professional ready for self-determination and self-realization. Training of dental students in Medical University provides professional competencies in various medical specialties. Today, however, the social requirement is the realization of professional competencies of dentists in periodontology which is inseparable from regular professional oral hygiene. This study covers analysis and investigation of capability and preparedness of dental students to realize personal preventive, diagnostic and curing competencies at therapeutic consultations. Objective — to assess the quality of professional oral hygiene performed by the fifth-year students during practice (course “Periodontology”) for patients with chronic simple marginal gingivitis and mild periodontitis. Methodology. The students examined and treated 50 patients with chronic generalized simple marginal gingivitis (30 patients) and mild periodontitis (20 patients) in the age of 18—38, apparently healthy, both sexes. The patients were divided into 2 groups. All patients were subjected to professional oral hygiene — in the first group by the piezoelectric ultrasound device, in the second group by the combined method, both with hand tools and the piezoelectric ultrasound device [16]. The check inspection was made in a week. The results were measured by statistical methods. Results. Education of professional oral hygiene is carried out by the Department of Preventive Dentistry and Propedeutics of Dental Disease and is the basic component of professional course of disciplines. At practical training of the full-time course of the Faculty of Dentistry students learn medical procedures, solve real-life diagnostic and medical tasks. Conclusions. During study at the Ural State Medical University, the Clinical Department ensures professional socialization and personal development of dental students; it builds their necessary knowledge, skills, experience and qualities, as well as professional competencies and commitment to provide these services self-reliantly.

Quality of Root Canal Obturation Performed by Senior Undergraduate Dental Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Sundahnath Nagaraja
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Root Canal Obturation ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mandibular Teeth

The aim of the present study was to assess the quality of canal obturation performed by undergraduate denal students at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. Records of 200 endodontically treated teeth from patients who were visited by undergraduate students between month of November 2014 to May 2015. Periapical radiographs of all treated teeth were assessed in terms of canal obturation quality (adequate density and length). Forty-five percent of teeth fulfilled the criteria of an acceptable root canal obturation. Adequate length and density of root filling was found in 89% and 34% of teeth, respectively. There was a significant difference between maxillary and mandibular teeth regarding the length of root canal obturation. A significant difference was observed between molars and other tooth types. The frequency of root canals with an acceptable filling was significantly greater in the anterior teeth compared to premolars or molars. The technical quality of root canal treatment performed by undergraduate dental students was found to be less than ideal.

scholarly journals Quality of Root Canal Fillings Performed by Undergraduate Dental Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 324-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gul Celik Unal ◽  
Ayse Diljin Kececi ◽  
Bulem Ureyen Kaya ◽  
Ali Gurhan Tac
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Molar Teeth ◽  
Clinical Curriculum

ABSTRACTObjectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiographic quality of root canal fillings performed by first and second clinical year dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry in Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey. Methods: The technical quality of 833 root canal fillings was evaluated by three examiners according to the density of the filling and the distance between the end of the filling and the radiographic apex. A root canal with acceptable filling length and homogeneous root filling was defined as being good quality endodontic work (GQEW). A treated tooth was defined as having good quality endodontic work tooth (GQEW-T) when all its canals had a GQEW rating. Results: A Chi-square (χ2) test at the 0.05 significance level was used for the statistical analysis of the data. Of a total of 833 root canals, 662 (79.47%) root fillings were classed as GQEW. Two hundred fifty canals (73.4%) (135 teeth) treated by first clinical year dental students were defined as GQEW-T while 412 canals (204 teeth) (73.9%) treated by second clinical year dental students were defined as GQEW-T (P>.05). Most of the GQEW-T were defined in anterior teeth (90.1%), whereas the fewest were in molar teeth (46.6%) for both first and second clinical year dental students (P<.001). Conclusions: The quality of root canal fillings in anterior teeth performed by undergraduate dental students in Isparta, Turkey was satisfactory. However, to improve the success with molar teeth, education about newer techniques and instruments must be incorporated into the preclinical and clinical curriculum. (Eur J Dent 2011;5:324-330)

Determination of the Quality of Life in Medicine Students of Medical University of Zanjan (Iran) in Second Half of 2006

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
M. Shabani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sample Volume ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Native Students ◽  
Married Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Medical University

Aims:This study was done to determine the quality of life in medicine students according to the sex, residence, being native, marital status, being scholar, entrance share to the university, educational level and entrance year to the university in the second half of 2006.Method:It is a descriptive study that was done among medicine students of Zanjan"s medical university. Necessary data were extracted by distribution of QLQ questionnaire among the students. In this study, sample volume was 200 cases and sampling method was total sampling. The data were analyzed with SPSS statistical software.Results:In this research 200 medicine students, whose, entrance year to the university was 1999-2006, were studied. The highest quality of life was seen in students entered to the university in 2004 (105.1), married students (104.67), students in basic science level (99.7), scholar students (98.81), students residing outside of dormitory (96.95 (female students (94.81), students with free entrance share (93.35), and non-native students, respectively.Discussion and conclusion:According, to the analyzed data, the quality of life in medicine students of Zanjan medical university was in ‘intermediate level (93.19). The mean of quality of life in married students (104.67), scholar students (98.81) students residing outside of dormitory (96.95), female students (94.82), students with free entrance share (93.35) and non-native students was more than mean of other students. The most and least mean of score in scale fragments of QLQ questionnaire were related to the body health and parent - child relations, respectively.

scholarly journals Three-year clinical performance of composite restorations placed by undergraduate dental students

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio Renato Reis de Moura ◽  
Ana Regina Romano ◽  
Rafael Guerra Lund ◽  
Evandro Piva ◽  
Sinval Adalberto Rodrigues Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Secondary Caries ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Composite Restorations ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Term Evaluation

This retrospective study evaluated the clinical performance and the reasons for failure of anterior and posterior composite restorations placed by undergraduate dental students over a 3-year period. All cavities were restored using Prime & Bond 2.1 and TPH (Dentsply), according to the manufacturer's indications. One hundred and two patients who had received composite restorations by third and forth year undergraduate students were recalled and examined to analyze the quality of the restorations. The restorations were evaluated using the modified USPHS system. Two hundred and fifty-six composite restorations, 170 in anterior teeth and 86 in posterior teeth, were evaluated. Eighty-five percent of the restorations were considered satisfactory after 3 years. Class II and class IV restorations presented the highest prevalence of failure. Loss of the restoration and deficient marginal adaptation were the main causes of failure. No restoration failed due to secondary caries. Most restorations placed by dental students were considered satisfactory after long-term evaluation. Failure was more prevalent in larger restorations and was not associated with secondary caries.

scholarly journals Quality of Root Canal Obturation Performed by Senior Undergraduate Dental Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Sundahnath Nagaraja
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Root Canal Obturation ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mandibular Teeth

The aim of the present study was to assess the quality of canal obturation performed by undergraduate denal students at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. Records of 200 endodontically treated teeth from patients who were visited by undergraduate students between month of November 2014 to May 2015. Periapical radiographs of all treated teeth were assessed in terms of canal obturation quality (adequate density and length). Forty-five percent of teeth fulfilled the criteria of an acceptable root canal obturation. Adequate length and density of root filling was found in 89% and 34% of teeth, respectively. There was a significant difference between maxillary and mandibular teeth regarding the length of root canal obturation. A significant difference was observed between molars and other tooth types. The frequency of root canals with an acceptable filling was significantly greater in the anterior teeth compared to premolars or molars. The technical quality of root canal treatment performed by undergraduate dental students was found to be less than ideal.

scholarly journals Workshop Training for Tooth Color Selection to Meet the Need Based and Competency Based Education in Dentistry

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Elmira Jafari Navimipour ◽  
Fatemeh Pournagi Azar ◽  
Sarvin Kholafazade
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Tooth Color ◽  
Color Selection ◽  
Workshop Training ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Simple Medium ◽  
And Control

Background and Objectives: Professional qualification-based dentist training plays an important role in providing the health services needed by the community. One of the most important steps in dentistry is choosing the color and matching the color of the tooth with the restoration. Color selection training in the curriculum of Iranian dental schools is provided to students as implicit training in some related courses such as restorations and prosthetics, and there is no separate practical unit for students to learn and practice more. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of workshop training in the quality of tooth color selection by final year students of Tabriz Dental School in the academic year2019-2020. Material and Methods: In a quasi-experimeایntal study; Final year students of Tabriz Dental School entered the study. Students were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, after selecting the primary color, through the workshop training strategy, color selection by Vitapan system in the right maxilla incisor 3 patients were taught simple, medium and complex method of workshop training and one week after training the correct color selection It was reviewed by these students. In the control group, color selection was done by students in exactly the same conditions as the case group who had received routine training. The data obtained from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods (frequency-percentage) and Fisher's Exact test and statistical software SPSS.16. Results: In all three groups of simple, medium and complex patients, the quality of color selection in the intervention group was improved, which was significantly different from a dental point of view; however, there was no statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups in all three groups of patients. Also, the effect of training in choosing complex colors was more significant. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that workshop training had a positive effect on the color choice of dental students. Because dentistry is a procedure-based discipline and not all procedures are seen in the training curriculum. The dental professor can choose some procedures based on the pervasive need and teach in one workshop day. On the other hand, workshop training can be an proper educational strategy based on adult learning that learners show a lot of desire to learn according to their job needs.

scholarly journals Multidisciplinary esthetic approach for multiple anterior diastema: 36-month clinical performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Karin Cristina da Silva Modena ◽  
Bella Luna Colombini-Ishikiriama ◽  
Sergio Kiyoshi Ishikiriama ◽  
Cassiana Koch Scotti ◽  
Flavia Pardo Salata Nahsan
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Gingival Tissue ◽  
Advanced Treatment ◽  
Tooth Color ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Minimum Wear

<p>The presence of diastema, between anterior teeth, distorts a pleasing smile by concentrating the observer’s attention on the spaces. The patient’s needs and expectations must be considered in the process of treatment planning to ensure satisfaction with the treatment outcomes. There are many forms of therapy that can be used for diastema closure. A carefully developed diagnosis, which includes a determination of the causal elements and advanced treatment planning, allows the most appropriate treatment to be selected for each case. The aim of this paper is present a multidisciplinary approach as a solution to multiple diastemas in the anterior region using gingival tissue recontouring and direct adhesive restorations, with minimum wear of the dental structure, after the orthodontic intervention discussing the minimal intervention to obtain imperceptive and aesthetic final restoration. Thirty-six months after the treatment was carried out, the final aesthetic was maintained with all dental element details and gingival tissue harmony, without recurrence of periodontal pockets and the preservation of the tooth color and shape. </p>

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