scholarly journals “Let's go Green to get Our Globe Clean”: Green Dentistry

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Leena Padhye ◽  
Priyanka H Sawant ◽  
Nilker Vimala
Keyword(s):  
Bisphenol A ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Dental Profession ◽  
Dental Offices ◽  
Small Change ◽  
Beryllium Disease ◽  
Plastic Products

ABSTRACT Dentistry is an extremely important and foremost healing profession. In today's world, with the increasing ecological disasters, it is highly obligatory to understand the paramount importance of being eco-friendly in every facet of our lives, including in dental practice, which has a huge impact on the environment. Eco-friendly dentistry is a term legally accepted by the Eco Dentistry Association, which is an emerging concept in dentistry. It is an approach to minimize the environmental hazards of dental practice and provide dental care in an environmentally friendly way. With the widespread introduction of beryllium into the dental industry, a large number of these workers are at risk for the development of chronic beryllium disease. Proper handling of biomedical and dental waste is indispensable for the dental profession. People have become much more cognizant of potentially harmful chemicals contained in plastic products, especially, bisphenol-A. This can be achieved by reducing waste and lowering pollution. Dental offices can use reusable towels, high-efficiency machines, and paperless records. A small change can make the overall impact of the dental office less damaging to the environment. The purpose of this review is to discuss various ways that a dentist can choose to make the dental office “Green” and conserve precious resources with all the options available today. Eco-friendly dentistry is soon becoming the standard. How to cite this article Sawant PH, Vimala N, Padhye L. “Let's go Green to get Our Globe Clean”: Green Dentistry. J Oper Dent Endod 2017;2(1):19-24.

scholarly journals Essentials of Airway Management, Oxygenation, and Ventilation: Part 1: Basic Equipment and Devices

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel E. Becker ◽  
Morton B. Rosenberg ◽  
James C. Phero
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Airway Management ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Crisis Resource Management ◽  
State Regulations ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Advanced Airway ◽  
Dental Offices ◽  
Airway Devices ◽  
Basic Equipment

Abstract Offices and outpatient dental facilities must be properly equipped with devices for airway management, oxygenation, and ventilation. Optimizing patient safety using crisis resource management (CRM) involves the entire dental office team being familiar with airway rescue equipment. Basic equipment for oxygenation, ventilation, and airway management is mandated in the majority of US dental offices per state regulations. The immediate availability of this equipment is especially important during the administration of sedation and anesthesia as well as the treatment of medical urgencies/emergencies. This article reviews basic equipment and devices essential in any dental practice whether providing local anesthesia alone or in combination with procedural sedation. Part 2 of this series will address advanced airway devices, including supraglottic airways and armamentarium for tracheal intubation and invasive airway procedures.

scholarly journals A Multi-Disciplinary Review on the Aerobiology of COVID-19 in Dental Settings

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darya Dabiri ◽  
Samuel Richard Conti ◽  
Niloufar Sadoughi Pour ◽  
Andrew Chong ◽  
Shaahin Dadjoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Pathogen Transmission ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Room Design ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Dental Offices

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed dental health officials around the world to reassess and adjust their existing healthcare practices. As studies on controlled COVID-19 transmission remain challenging, this review focuses on particles that can carry the virus and relevant approaches to mitigate the risk of pathogen transmission in dental offices. This review gives an overview of particles generated in clinical settings and how size influences their distribution, concentration, and generation route. A wide array of pertinent particle characterization and counting methods are reviewed, along with their working range, reliability, and limitations. This is followed by a focus on the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) and face shields in protecting patients and dentists from aerosols. Direct studies on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are still limited, but the literature supports the use of masks as an important and effective non-pharmaceutical preventive measure that could reduce the risk of contracting a respiratory infection by up to 20%. In addition to discussing about PPE used by most dental care professionals, this review describes other ways by which dental offices can protect patients and dental office personnel, which includes modification of the existing room design, dental equipment, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. More affordable modifications include positioning a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) unit within proximity of the patient's chair or using ultraviolet germicidal irradiation in conjunction with ventilation. Additionally, portable fans could be used to direct airflow in one direction, first through the staff working areas and then through the patient treatment areas, which could decrease the number of airborne particles in dental offices. This review concludes that there is a need for greater awareness amongst dental practitioners about the relationship between particle dynamics and clinical dentistry, and additional research is needed to fill the broad gaps of knowledge in this field.

Microbiological purity of syringes containing composites in the context of cross-infection prevention in dental practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Joanna Bialowska ◽  
Witold Bojar ◽  
Tomasz Zareba ◽  
Stefan Tyski ◽  
Barbara Tymczyna-Borowicz
Keyword(s):  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Aerobic Bacteria ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Bodily Fluids ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Dental Offices ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

AbstractCross-infection involves the transmission of microorganisms through secretions, bodily fluids and excreta, as well as undisinfected surfaces and medical equipment. In the dental office, diseases are transmitted via various routes, e.g. from patient to dentist or other member of dental team, from doctor or dental team member to patient, from patient to another patient, from dental office to community and from community to patient. The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of infection control in dental practices based on the qualitative and quantitative assessment of microbiological contaminants detected on the surface of filling material packaging used in dental offices. The material for research were 9 packages containing dental materials during their use in 3 dental settings. The packages were placed in sterile flasks and rinsed to wash microorganisms from the surfaces. The washes were filtered through membrane filters and cultured under proper aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and at elevated CO2 concentration. Microbial growth on TIO and TSB media was observed. The contamination of most samples remained low as indicated by the growth from one to a maximum of five colonies on TSA. The contamination remained at the level of 10-50 CFU/package, i.e. <100 CFU/single package. The tests evaluating the contamination of dental package surfaces with aerobic bacteria confirmed high hygiene standards observed in dental offices from which the packages were brought.

scholarly journals Endocrine disruptors and dental materials: health implications associated with their use in Brazil

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 505-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Jorge Molinário Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Resin Cements ◽  
Historical Trends ◽  
Contemporary Work ◽  
Force Characteristics

This study analyzes international historical trends in the use of different types of materials in dental practice. The author describes the chemical properties of their ingredients and the potential and observed adverse effects in patients and dental technicians resulting from clinical or occupational exposure to various metals like beryllium, used to produce metal alloys. The growing use of various products (resin cements, ionomer cements, aesthetic restorative materials, resins, endodontal cements, and others) based on the compound bisphenol-A, whose chemical structure is similar to that of estrogen. Considering the demographic and contemporary work force characteristics of those involved in dental practice in the Brazil, the study highlights the possible effect of the use of these materials in both male and female patients and all age strata, as well as in health professionals with occupational exposure to products containing bisphenol-A.

scholarly journals Digital Workflow for Homemade Aligner

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalal Elmoutawakkil ◽  
Nabil Hacib
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
The World ◽  
3D Printers ◽  
Dental Profession ◽  
Dental Offices ◽  
Clear Aligner

Advanced digital technology is rapidly changing the world, as well as transforming the dental profession. The adoption of digital technologies in dental offices allied with efficient processes and accurate high-strength materials are replacing conventional aligners workflows to improve overall patients’ experiences and outcomes. Various digital devices such as 3D printers, intraoral and face scanners, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), software for computer 3D ortho setup, and 3D printing provide new potential alternatives to replace the traditional outsourced workflow for aligners. With this new technology, the entire process for bringing clear aligner production in-office can significantly reduce laboratory bills and increase patient case acceptance to provide high-quality and customized aligner therapy.

scholarly journals Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental practice: why measures to be taken – the experience of an European University Hospital (part 2)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-285
Author(s):  
Politis Constantinus ◽  
◽  
Schuermans Annette ◽  
Lagrou Katrien ◽  
Putte Mia Vande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
European University

Background The COVID-19 pandemic does not leave the dental practice unattended. In Part 1 the reason why measures should be taken was explored. Objective The objective is to review the measures that can be taken to minimize the risk of tranmission in the dental practice. Data Sources These measures can be classified according to the guidelines of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Study Selection A qualitative approach explores the applicability of these guidelines to the dental practice. Data Extraction In order to prevent aerosol transmission in the dental practice a large number of changes are needed. It concerns hygiene protocols, organizational protocols and architectural changes, none of which are backed by a legal framework. Conclusion Until a vaccination program is introduced to counter the COVID-19 pandemic in a country, the dental society will need to take measures to prevent aerosol transmission in the dental office. The pyramid of measures according to NIOSH offers a suitable frame to classify all measures. Any legal regulatory intervention could use this framework.

Importance of Mobile Photography in Dental Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 99-99
Author(s):  
Dilkush Zafar ◽  
Ahsan Inayat ◽  
Uzma Anam Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Improved Technology

This letter aims to explain the importance of using cell phones to take helpful images with high efficiency in various types of dental procedures. In our dental practices’ photography is an effective tool. Its applications are widespread such as in the diagnosis and treatment planning, keeping an illustrative clinical history, legal documentation, publishing, and delivering lectures.1 In modern dentistry, photography has grown into a standard of treatment. With the advent of digital technology these days, photography has now become simpler and widely available. Even then, few practitioners introduce them in their daily practices due to reasons such as a lack of expertise in cameras, lenses, and technique, disruption of workflow, and cost considerations. The use of smartphones with improved technology, however, is constantly emerging. It allows every practitioner with minimal interruptions in their patient workflow to incorporate photography into his or her practice.2 Making images from mobile in dentistry has multi-level importance. Its implementation in dental practice is simple, swift, and extremely useful in recording working practices, conducting health promotion sessions, and administering clinical examinations, thus providing dentists and patients with many advantages.1-2

scholarly journals Trace Level Detection of Bisphenol A Analogues and Parabens by LC-MS/MS in Human Plasma from Malaysians

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idha Arfianti Wiraagni ◽  
Mustafa Ali Mohd ◽  
Rusdi Abdul Rashid ◽  
Didi Erwandi bin Mohamad Haron
Keyword(s):  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Healthy Volunteers ◽  
Human Plasma ◽  
Extraction Procedure ◽  
Detection Technique ◽  
Trace Level ◽  
Simple Extraction ◽  
Us Fda ◽  
Plastic Products

In this study, a novel LC-MS/MS method was designed using a simple extraction procedure that was scientifically developed to capture the most relevant bisphenol A (BPA) analogues (BPB, BPF, BPS, and BPAF) and parabens (propylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, and methylparaben) in human plasma. The LC-MS/MS method was validated using US FDA guidelines, and all validation requirements were satisfactory. This is the method that allows for the detection of plasma bisphenols and parabens in one run and is also the fastest BPA analogue and paraben detection technique for human plasma. The method was used to analyze samples from 150 healthy volunteers from Malaysia who enrolled in the study. No BPB was detected in any of the volunteers; however, 99.3% were positive for BPF. Only 24% and 10.7% of volunteers were positive for BPAF and BPS, respectively. A high percentage of volunteers were negative for propylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, and methylparaben (56%, 68%, 86.7%, and 83.3%, respectively). These results suggest that persons in Malaysia are exposed to different BPA analogues and parabens, from both the daily use of products (cosmetic and plastic products) and the environment.

The association between professional stratification and use of online sources: Evidence from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network

2019 ◽  
pp. 016555151989051
Author(s):  
Simone Rosenblum ◽  
Kimberley R Isett ◽  
Julia Melkers ◽  
Ellen Funkhouser ◽  
Diana Hicks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Search ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Search Behaviour ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
Dental Profession ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Different Levels

The use of online information sources in most professions is widespread, and well researched. Less understood is how the use of these sources vary across the strata within a single profession, and how question context affects search behaviour. Using the dental profession as a case of a highly stratified discipline, we examine search preferences for sources by professional strata among dentists in a practice-based network. Results show that variation exists in information search behaviour across professional strata of dental clinicians. This study highlights the importance of addressing information literacy across different levels of a profession. Findings also underscore that search behaviour and source preference vary with perceived question relevance.

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