scholarly journals Grillz and Gold Teeth – Esthetic, Economics and Ethics

2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (08) ◽  
pp. 498-500
Author(s):  
Thembelihle M Mtolo ◽  
Pagollang D Motloba
Keyword(s):  
Tipping Point ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Small Laboratory ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
The Right ◽  
Dental Professionals ◽  
Dental Casts

My laboratory has been providing services to a modest number of dental professionals for a while now. As part of prosthodontic work I have done, one has witnessed a generalised upsurge, albeit steady, in the request for gold inlays, followed by silver and grills overtime. The demand for these services is correlated with the location, period and ethos of the practice. Our practice has seen a drastic tapering down of requests during the Covid -19 period. Ultimately, there is a discernable driver for the demand of these services. We have also observed from dental casts that, the dentition appeared to be without any noticeable pathology. This implies that most patients requiring these prosthesis, have “virgin” teeth prepared. Being a small laboratory, our numbers, are insignificant compared to bigger laboratories. Additionally, unregistered laboratories and jewellers have entered this space and are providing ‘affordable’ alternatives. On a typical month, our laboratory fabricates a total of 320 prosthesis of which gold inlays, constitute about 60%, silver, 30% and grills, 10%. These numbers are an under-representation of the extent of this phenomenon and the potential ‘subdued’ and untapped market, especially during this fierce Covid -19 economic downturn. We hypothesise that we are witnessing the tip of an iceberg, and that under the right conditions, this grills and gold teeth epidemic will go beyond the tipping point. Given the cultural, economic and other factors, more and more youth will sustain the demand for these services in perpetuity.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Palatal Displacement of Upper Canines and Incisors Widths in a Syrian Sample of Patients with Uncrowded Arches

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 873-875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luai Mahaini
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Tooth Size ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mandibular Incisors ◽  
Dental Casts

ABSTRACT The aim of this study investigates mesiodistal crown size of the maxillary and mandibular incisors of patients with palatally impacted canines (PDC). Pretreatment dental casts of orthodontic patients with PDC of one or both maxillary canines (N: 33) were collected. This PDC sample was matched according to age and sex with pretreatment dental casts from unaffected orthodontic patients. For the PDC and matched control samples, maximum mesiodistal crown diameters were recorded for the four incisors on the right side only. The results showed that, on average, the mesiodistal crown diameters for the maxillary and mandibular incisors measured smaller in the PDC sample than in the control sample. These findings of statistically significant tooth-size reductions associated with PDC occurrence indicate a generalized pattern of reduced tooth size as a characteristic associated with the PDC anomaly. Further, the presence of generalized tooth-size reduction in cases with palatally displaced canines help explain why most orthodontic treatment plans for PDC patients are of the nonextraction type. How to cite this article Mahaini L. The Relationship between Palatal Displacement of Upper Canines and Incisors Widths in a Syrian Sample of Patients with Uncrowded Arches. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(11):873-875

scholarly journals DAMPAK PERILAKU KONSUMEN TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN AKSES SITUS ON-LINE SHOP (STUDI KASUS PADA MAHASISWA DI UNIVERSITAS PANCASAKTI TEGAL)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Agnes Dwita Susilawati ◽  
Dewi Apriani Fr
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
On Line ◽  
The Right

<p>ABSTRACT</p><p><br />The development of information technology has touched various joints of human life, especially the development of the internet. The development of the internet forms a new world where every individual has the right and ability to interact with other individuals indefinitely. The objectives of the research are (1) The influence of service quality on consumer satisfaction in accessing online shop website, (2) To know the influence of attitude and trust toward online shop shop user and (3) Influence of satisfaction to consumer loyalty online shop. Data analysis method used is included in the category of quantitative data analysis is a data analysis using statistical instruments. Statistical instruments used are Chi Square Test and performed using SPSS (Statistical Package For Social Science) software. The results of model fit testing showed that the four factors (cultural, economic, social and ethical) that have the most contigency coefficient on consumer behavior in accessing online shop site are Social variables. This means showing a group of people or individuals having a relationship between consumers with each other in choosing products through an online shop site and building good communication in choosing products and knowing the risks faced when buying products through online shop site.</p><p>Keywords: Consumer Behavior, Use of On-Line Website Access Shop</p>

scholarly journals The Prospects for Diversification of Slovak Export to Asia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
Radomír Boháč
Keyword(s):  
Trade Balance ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
State Control ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Centre Of Gravity ◽  
The Right ◽  
Global Growth ◽  
The Eu

The centre of gravity of international trade has been shifting eastwards; 2 of 3 largest economies come from Asia. It witnessed 6.9% growth in 2014, much above the 2.6% on the global level. Credit goes in full to continent’s hard working population. It is presumed that 90% of the global growth within the next 10 – 15 years will be generated outside Europe; the majority of it in Asia. By 2050 a half of the global GDP will be generated there. Asia represents the global model in promoting R&D and innovations; it has become the key trading partner of the EU, with strategic partners in China, India, Japan, and South Korea. Numerous EU´s FTAs are being negotiated, hopefully eliminating remaining barriers to trade. The contribution focuses on prospects which are emanating for Slovakia and the Western liberal economic model vis-a-vis state control. It discusses the China’s economic downturn as a risk but also as a new opportunity. Slovak prosperity is vitally interlinked with the performance of export. It disproportionately depends on the EU. Out of the first eight countries within Slovakia‘s negative trade balance statistics, six come from Asia. Thus Asia should imperatively facilitate diversification of Slovak economy. The paper attempts to establish a frank and open picture of the state of the game, with the right balance between theory and authentic professional experience of the author. It assesses key Slovak strengths and weaknesses, identifies opportunities and offers a “food for thought”.

Analysing Benefit Sharing Scheme as Compensation for Damages Caused by Resource Extraction in Indigenous Territory

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-116
Author(s):  
Maria Augusta León Moreta
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
National Level ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
Sharing Scheme ◽  
Mining Project ◽  
The Right ◽  
San Carlos ◽  
The Impact

In Latin America extractive operations have given rise to the loss and environmental degradation of indigenous peoples’ territories. This, in turn, has implied the denial of the access of indigenous peoples to essential resources for their cultural, economic and social development. To compensate the loss of their livelihood, the Inter-American Court on Human Rights, states, multinational and financial institutions have recognised the right of indigenous peoples to benefit sharing. This article analyses the impact of this mechanism on indigenous peoples’ lives. While the definition and scope of benefit sharing is still being shaping at international level, its implementation depends on the political and economic interests at national level. The case of Shuar communities in Ecuador affected by the Mirador and San Carlos Panatza mining project illustrates how a top-down hierarchical approach to implementation leads to violent confrontation between state, corporations and indigenous peoples.

Swedish Austerity: Benefits at Risk

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-482
Author(s):  
Eero Carroll
Keyword(s):  
Welfare State ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Social Programs ◽  
Welfare Programs ◽  
Service Programs ◽  
Social Welfare Programs ◽  
Working People ◽  
The Right ◽  
Social Service Programs ◽  
The Welfare State

The Swedish welfare state is facing the greatest threat since its inception. Attacks stem from the country's sharp economic downturn since 1989 and the related currency crisis of September 1992. Politicians of the right and left have responded to the economic crisis by initiating cutbacks in social welfare programs and supporting policies that will lead to a massive transfer of income from working people to corporations. The focus on cutting social programs is misplaced. The Swedish economy flourished for decades with the network of social service programs in place; the welfare state cannot be blamed for economic problems that have only recently arisen.

scholarly journals Prevalence, prevention and risk factors for lumbar spine pain in dental practitioners

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 312-317
Author(s):  
Elvis Mahmutovic ◽  
Radoslava Doder ◽  
Zana Dolicanin ◽  
Bozana Radanovic ◽  
Tanja Jankovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Spine Pain ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
The Right ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Dental Professionals

Introduction. Lumbar spine pain is among the most common conditions affecting daily activities in modern-day societies, as well as the second most common cause of absenteeism from work. The aim of the paper was to determine the incidence of lumbar spine pain in dental professionals of the Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, the effects of lumbar spine pain on their general health and work ability, their attitude to treatment options, as well as potential etiological factors for the appearance of lumbar spine pain. Material and Methods. A prospective study included 45 employees of the Dental Clinic of Vojvodina. We investigated the association between the appearance of lumbar spine pain and the work of dental professionals. The data were gathered via a questionnaire analyzing musculoskeletal disorders, and the probable risk factors for their appearance. Results. There were 75.6% (34/45) of women and 24.4% (11/45) of men, aged from 22 to 64 years, with a total work experience of 13?9.6 years. Lumbar spine pain was recorded in 60% of examinees. They were mostly localized in the lower back (52.2%), but also spreading down along both legs (17.4%) and into the right hip (13%) (p < 0.01). The incidence of low back pain was higher in dentists (72.4%) than in dental assistants (45.5%) and dental technicians (20%) (p < 0.05). Conclusion. Lumbar spine disorders are among the most frequent occupational diseases in dental practice, associated with multifactorial causes. Ergonomics and ergonomic education are primary factors in the prevention and therapy of lumbar spine conditions.

Politics and Book Publishing in Argentina

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezequiel Saferstein
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Book Publishing ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Cultural Objects ◽  
Historical Significance ◽  
Political Ideas ◽  
Publishing World ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
The Right

In a country where literacy rates are among the highest in the region, books are cultural objects cherished by vast sectors of the Argentine population as well as powerful symbolic, cultural, economic, and political artefacts. In particular, books on politics are an indispensable segment in the catalog of any Argentine publishing house. The vertiginous nature of politics and the historical significance of the book in Argentine society are such that the publishing sector has been—and still remains—one of the preferred spaces where symbolic and political power is disputed. Throughout the 20th century and the first two decades of the 21st century, the publishing market responded to different historical circumstances by producing headlines that sought to engage readers in different ways, helping them make life choices and understand the significance of their own time, as well as forming or reinforcing their opinions. Manufactured from the Left to the Right, books on politics expressed and shaped wills and aspirations, serving as combat weapons and means for the creation of spaces where ideas and political sentiments flourish. There are historical ties between the Argentinean publishing and political spheres, and the publishing process works as a fundamental form of mediation concerning the production and distribution of political ideas. Against the image of the book as an exclusive bridge connecting the authors with the reading public, a sociological and material viewpoint might focus on the publishing world and its protagonists: the ghost editors and agents who play an indispensable and decisive role in the processes whereby a book becomes an entitled cultural, economic, and political intervention—a great factory of ideas, discourses, and products with material and symbolic ramifications that influence public debates and agendas.

scholarly journals Why is it so hard to take lawful strike action in Australia?

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shae McCrystal
Keyword(s):  
Regulatory System ◽  
Tipping Point ◽  
Legal Regime ◽  
Industrial Action ◽  
Current Controversy ◽  
The Law ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

This current controversy analyses the legal impediments to taking lawful strike action for workers in Australia, reviewing the components of the regulatory system that combine to restrict access to strike action for Australian workers. The discussion explores the flaws underlying the enactment of the right to strike, the limitations surrounding the definition of industrial action, the prerequisites to lawful strike action including the problems that arise from the pre-strike ballots regime, the grounds on which lawful strike action can be stopped, and the consequences of getting it wrong. The picture presented by the legal regime for strike action is that the impact of the regime is greater than the sum of its parts – making it very difficult to strike even for the most seasoned industrial players. It is possible that strike regulation in Australia has reached a tipping point whereby the costs associated with getting it right may now be so high that simply abandoning the lawful path and engaging in unlawful strike action may be more appealing than complying with the law.

scholarly journals Relative Esthetic Importance of Orthodontic and Color Abnormalities

2008 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 889-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Lawson ◽  
John J. Warren ◽  
Steven M. Levy ◽  
Barbara Broffitt ◽  
Samir E. Bishara
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Parent Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Dental Esthetics ◽  
Color Aberration ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Dental Professionals ◽  
Dental Casts

Abstract Objective: To assess the relative importance of an orthodontic esthetic index, dental fluorosis and nonfluoride opacities, with respect to parents' satisfaction with their children's dental esthetics. Materials and Methods: Dental examinations of Iowa Fluoride Study participants assessed fluorosis and nonfluoride opacities in the mixed dentition. Dental casts of 200 randomly selected subjects were scored using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) criteria. Parent satisfaction was assessed via multiple items on a questionnaire. Associations were evaluated using logistic regression. Results: Nineteen percent of parents were somewhat or very dissatisfied with their children's dental esthetics. Overall DAI score was positively associated with dissatisfaction (P &lt; .001), as was fluorosis (P = .003). Conclusions: In addition to changes related to DAI scores, parent esthetic satisfaction decreased with the presence of fluorosis. Dental professionals should address both the issues of tooth positioning and color aberration with respect to dental esthetics.

Part Three Protection and Solutions, VI Focusing on Specific Rights

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albanese Francesca P ◽  
Takkenberg Lex
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Humanitarian Law ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Mena Region ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Palestinian Refugees ◽  
The Right

This chapter focuses on a number of specific rights and entitlements of Palestinian refugees under international law, including the rights to self-determination, return, and compensation, as well as a number of civic, cultural, economic, political, and social rights, relevant because of the protracted nature of Palestinians’ exile and the main vulnerabilities to protection threats, as discussed in Part II. Despite being firmly established in international law, and being reaffirmed multiple times by the United Nations, both the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people, and the right to return and compensation of the refugees, remain unmet. This is largely because of the lack of a solution in accordance with international law. The chapter argues that recognizing other fundamental rights of the Palestinians as refugees, stateless persons, and/or protected persons under international humanitarian law, and above all, as human beings, does not undermine the right to return and rather helps ensure human dignity while a just and lasting solution remains pending. These rights remain an important benchmark for assessing the treatment of Palestinian refugees in the MENA region and beyond, for as long as the more fundamental rights to self-determination, return, restitution, and compensation remain unrealized.

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