scholarly journals Evaluation of the Most Stressful Dental Treatment Procedures of Conservative Dentistry among Polish Dental Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4448
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Mocny-Pachońska ◽  
Rafał J. Doniec ◽  
Sylwia Wójcik ◽  
Szymon Sieciński ◽  
Natalia J. Piaseczna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Stressful Environment ◽  
Caries Treatment ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Conservative Dentistry ◽  
High Level ◽  
Treatment Procedures

Background: Dental schools are considered to be a very stressful environment; the stress levels of dental students are higher than those of the general population. The aim of this study was to assess the level of stress among dental students while performing specific dental procedures. Methods: A survey was conducted among 257 participants. We used an original questionnaire, which consisted of 14 questions assigned to three categories: I—Diagnosis, II—Caries Treatment, and III—Endodontic Treatment. Each participant marked their perceived level of stress during the performed dental treatment procedures. The scale included values of 0–6, where 0 indicates no stress, while 6 indicates high stress. Results: Third- (p=0.006) and fourth-year (p=0.009) women were characterized by a higher level of perceived stress during dental procedures related to caries treatment. Caries treatment procedures were the most stressful for 18.3% of third-year students, 4.3% of fourth-year students, and 3.2% of fifth-year students. Furthermore, 63.4% of third-year students, 47.3% of fourth-year students, and 17.2% of fifth-year students indicated that they felt a high level of stress when performing endodontic procedures. Conclusion: Third- and fourth-year female students are characterized by a higher level of stress during caries and endodontic treatment procedures. The most stressful treatments for participants were endodontic treatment procedures.

Possibility to control anxiety and pain in endodontic dental treatment – review

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-167
Author(s):  
E. Stanulewicz ◽  
E. Dąbrowska ◽  
K. Olszański ◽  
K. Borowski ◽  
K. Rosłan
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Treatment Review ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Unpleasant Feeling ◽  
Anxiety Treatment ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
Irreversible Pulpitis

Modern dentistry aims to limit the unpleasant feeling of pain, associated with dental procedures during treatment in the dental office. There are many ways to reduce pain during dental procedures. Endodontic treatment, necessary in irreversible pulpitis, should be completed during one visit. Removal of the inflamed pulp from cavity and root canals is often accompanied by pain. The study aimed to introduce, based on literature, methods of relieving anxiety and pain accompanying dental treatment procedures, including endodontic treatment, as well as the description of applied measures. According to the modern literature, this research compares methodology and results of the anesthetic and anxiety treatment in the dental office, especially in endodontic treatment.

scholarly journals The Best Dentistry Professional Visual Acuity Measured under Simulated Clinical Conditions Provides Keplerian Magnification Loupe: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Iris Urlic ◽  
Josip Pavan ◽  
Zeljko Verzak ◽  
Zoran Karlovic ◽  
Dubravka Negovetic Vranic
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
Clinical Conditions

Visual acuity plays an important role in dentists’ vision in their daily clinical routine. This study aimed to determine dental students’ visual acuity without optical aids and when using magnification devices in simulated clinical conditions. The participants were forty-six students at the School of Dental Medicine with a visual acuity of 1.0 in decimal values or 100% in percentage. The central visual acuity was tested using a miniature Snellen eye chart placed in the molar cavity of a dental phantom, in simulated clinical conditions under five different settings (natural visual acuity, by applying head magnifying glasses x1,5 and binocular magnifying devices using Galileo’s x2,5/350 mm, Keplerx3,3/450 mm and Keplerx4,5/350 mm optical system). The Wilcoxon Signed Rank test shows that the distribution of measurements of the visual acuity undertaken by the application of magnifying devices (VNL, VGA2,5, VKP3,3, VKP4,5) contained higher values of visual acuity than those received by the use of natural vision (VSC) (p < 0.001 for the comparison to the VNL, VGA2,5, VKP3,3 and VKP4,5 groups). The highest and statistically most significant increase in visual acuity is achieved using the Keplerian telescope x4.5/350 mm. The application of magnifying devices provided dentistry professionals with better visual acuity, improving detail detection in an oral cavity during dental procedures by magnifying the oral structure. The use of magnification devices means much more precise work, decreases the operating time, improves posture and reduces muscle pain in the shoulder during dental treatment.

scholarly journals Awareness and knowledge of undergraduate dental students about the signs and symptoms of Corona viral infection (COVID-19), and the required infection control measures to prevent its spread

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasha F. Sharaf ◽  
Nihal Kabel
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is considered a highly contagious disease with flu-like symptoms and causing relatively high level of death. It can be transmitted from a person to another through droplets and that makes the dentists at high risk of infection. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of dental students about the signs and symptoms of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and to evaluate their awareness about the required infection control measures during the dental treatment to control the spread of the disease. A questionnaire was formed using Google forms and distributed among dental students and interns in different universities in Cairo, Egypt. Questions were about signs and symptoms of COVID-19, attitude of the dentists toward dental treatment of suspected patients and the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control measures at the dental clinic. Results The majority of the participants strongly agreed/agreed that COVID-19 is a highly dangerous disease, Participants reported that the most common symptom is difficulty in breathing (89.4%) followed by fever (84.4%). Face shield was the most recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) during dental treatment (98.6%) followed by disposable gown (96.3%). The majority of participants (84.8%) recommended using 70% ethyl alcohol as the first method to disinfect surfaces in between dental visits, followed by sodium hypochlorite. Conclusions Dental students and interns in Cairo, Egypt, have good knowledge and awareness about COVID-19 and the necessary precautions required to provide adequate dental treatment for the patients during the pandemic COVID-19; however, the importance of infection control should be highlighted for both clinical and preclinical dental students, to provide safe dental treatment to the patients as well as protection of the dentists and healthcare workers.

scholarly journals Awareness on Commonly used Sedatives Hypnotic in Dental Practices among Dental Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 188-196
Author(s):  
Nathasha Sivakumar ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy ◽  
Kiran Kumar Pandurangan ◽  
Ashok Velayudhan
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Dental Practices

Fear or anxiety towards dental procedures can discourage patients from getting dental treatment done. The management of anxious patients undergoing dental treatment is still a challenge in clinical practices. The increased use of sedative and hypnotics in dental practices appears to indicate that the assessment of dental student’s awareness of it, is essential. This survey is carried out to determine the awareness of sedatives and hypnotics used in dental practices among dental students. A questionnaire-based survey study was conducted among 100 undergraduate students at Saveetha Dental College and hospital. The study revealed 94% of the students are aware of the commonly used sedatives and hypnotics in dental practices.

scholarly journals The Gag Reflex: A Hurdle in Dentistry– Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 224-237
Author(s):  
S. Meenakshi ◽  
Shyla Dureja ◽  
G. C. Kavita ◽  
M. Pallavi ◽  
K. N. Raghavendra Swamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Treatment Techniques ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Extreme Response ◽  
Therapeutic Procedures ◽  
Gag Reflex ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Treatment Procedures

Gagging reflex poses a hurdle in numerous dental procedures. It causes discomfort for the patient, extended procedure time for the clinician, compromised quality of treatment and along with a lot of physiological discomfort for both. The normal gag reflex is protective in nature, but few individuals elicit extreme response, leading to problems during the treatment procedures. It is extremely important for the clinician to identify the cause and severity of the condition so that it can be decided whether the patient can handle standard treatment techniques or whether alternative methods must be considered. There is no universal solution for successfully managing the gagging patient. Various modalities can be used according to the doctor’s assessment and patient’s conditions in order to control the gag reflex so that the patient can be comfortable and cope with the dental treatment. A wide range of management solutions are available, and many cases need a combination of therapeutic procedures. The main aim of the present article is to comprehensively report the clinical significance, etiology, symptoms and various management approaches used during prosthodontic treatments.

scholarly journals The Challenge of Dental Education After COVID-19 Pandemic – Present and Future Innovation Study Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 004695802110182
Author(s):  
Miguel Pais Clemente ◽  
André Moreira ◽  
João Correia Pinto ◽  
José Manuel Amarante ◽  
Joaquim Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Innovation Study ◽  
Systems Simulation

The present work suggests research and innovation on the topic of dental education after the COVID-19 pandemic, is highly justified and could lead to a step change in dental practice. The challenge for the future in dentistry education should be revised with the COVID-19 and the possibility for future pandemics, since in most countries dental students stopped attending the dental faculties as there was a general lockdown of the population. The dental teaching has an important curriculum in the clinic where patients attend general dentistry practice. However, with SARS-CoV-2 virus, people may be reluctant having a dental treatment were airborne transmission can occur in some dental procedures. In preclinical dental education, the acquisition of clinical, technical skills, and the transfer of these skills to the clinic are extremely important. Therefore, dental education has to adapt the curriculum to embrace new technology devices, instrumentations systems, haptic systems, simulation based training, 3D printer machines, to permit validation and calibration of the technical skills of dental students.

scholarly journals Clinical Guidelines for Dentistry in China During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Luo ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Maoxue Tang ◽  
Jiaming Peng ◽  
Wenmin Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship

Preventing the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become the focus of epidemiologists as the highly infectious respiratory disease spreads primarily by close, person-to-person contact via droplets or the skin. Aerosol dissemination may occur in a closed, high-aerosol environment. The aerosols generated in dental procedures can pollute surrounding air and device surfaces. In this paper, we summarize prevention and control measures relating to dentistry. We focus on the relationship between COVID-19 and dental disease prevention and control in dental treatment procedures and imaging examinations, oral health education and perspectives, and guidance for the practice of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide a consistent and broadly endorsed standard for dental hospital and clinics.

scholarly journals Dental Students' Perception and Confidence Level in Key Dental Procedures for General Practice and the Impact of Competency Implementation On Their Confidence Level, Part I (Prosthodontics and Conservative Dentistry)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wijdan R. Elmanaseer ◽  
Salah Al-Omoush ◽  
Firas Alsoleihat
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Level ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Complete Denture ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Conservative Dentistry ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: There are limited studies that assess the level of confidence among the final year dental students in the ability to conduct key dental procedures. The present study aims to assess the perception and confidence level of final year dental students ‎from the School of Dentistry at the University of Jordan to perform essential dental procedures ‎across various dental disciplines; to assess the effect of competencies implementation in curricula on the confidence level of students. Methods: An electronic questionnaire was answered by two cohorts of final year dental students: one group in 2016 before the implementation of the competency-based assessment system (group 1, n = 153), and the other in 2019 after the implementation of this system (group 2, n = 199). The two groups were compared regarding the degree of confidence in conducting key dental procedures. The data were analysed using SPSS statistics. Statistical significance was set at 0.05 level.Results: Statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding the confidence levels were found in 5 out of 20 prosthodontic procedures (placing treatment plan of removable partial dentures, using semi-adjustable articulator, giving oral hygiene instructions (OHIs) for denture patients, dealing with complete denture post-insertion complaints, and giving OHIs for denture patients); and in 5 out of 20 conservative Dentistry procedures (placing treatment plan of removable partial dentures (RPD), using semi-adjustable articulator, giving OHI's for Denture Patients, dealing with complete denture (CD) post-insertion complaints and giving OHI's for Denture patients). These differences were in favor of grope 2.Conclusion: This study has shown that final year dental students generally have high confidence levels in doing simple dental procedures and less confidence in more complex ones, thus additional focus on such complex procedures is advised during post-graduation training and before entitlement for practice licensing. Competency-based dental education is an advantageous over classical dental training systems, and thus should be maintained and continuously enhanced.

Association between Anxiety and Pain in Dental Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.-S. Lin ◽  
S.-Y. Wu ◽  
C.-A. Yi
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Clinical Group ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Treatment Procedures ◽  
The Impact

Accumulating evidence has revealed that dental anxiety (DA), as a dispositional factor toward the dental situation, is associated with the state anxiety (SA) and pain related to dental procedures. However, conclusions from individual studies may be limited by the treatment procedures that patients received, the tools used to assess DA, or the treatment stages when anxiety or pain was assessed. It is unclear whether DA, at the study level, accounts for the variance in pretreatment SA. The impact of DA and SA on pain at different treatment stages has not been systematically investigated. To address these questions, we present novel meta-analytical evidence from 35 articles (encompassing 47 clinical groups) that investigated DA in a clinical group. Subgroup analyses revealed that the studies of surgical and nonsurgical procedures did not significantly differ in either DA or pretreatment SA. Furthermore, metaregressions revealed DA as a significant predictor that explained the variance in SA assessed before and during treatment but not after treatment. The findings suggest that patient DA has a significant impact on patient SA. Metaregressions revealed DA as a significant predictor that explained the variance in expected pain, pain during treatment and posttreatment pain. In contrast, pretreatment SA was a significant predictor that explained the variance in expected pain. The findings reveal that DA has a consistent impact on pain through the entire period of dental treatment. Altogether, the findings highlight the role of DA as an overall indicator for anxiety and pain, across different types of dental procedures or treatment stages. We conclude that anxiety should be assessed as a critical step not only in anxiety management for high-DA patients, but also in pain control for all dental patients.

scholarly journals Pediatric dental treatment: manifestations of stress in patients, mothers and dental school students

2004 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cármen Lúcia Cardoso ◽  
Sônia Regina Loureiro ◽  
Paulo Nelson-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Physical Restraint ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
School Students ◽  
Stress Indicators ◽  
Behavior Difficulties ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

The aim of this study was to compare a group of children with high levels of anxiety during dental treatment who required physical restraint (group 1) to a group of children who collaborated with treatment (group 2). Child stress and its relationship with the manifestations of stress of the mothers and the dental students were assessed. The following psychological evaluation techniques were applied: the Child Stress Scale, the Rutter Parent Scale A2, Dental Fear Survey, and Lipp Stress Symptoms Inventory for Adults. Group 1 presented higher stress indicators, and emotional and behavior difficulties than group 2 (p < 0.01). The stress indicators and the dental fear presented by mothers from group 1 were higher than that from group 2 (p < 0.01). The dental students who treated the children from both groups presented high stress levels. We conclude that the difficulties experienced by the child and the mother, associated to the student's diminished ability to control the situation, may negatively influence the perception that the child has of dental treatment. A set of factors related to the children, mothers or dental students may cause poor collaboration during the dental treatment.

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