scholarly journals To Evaluate The Self-Apprehension Of Dental Students About Their Own Smile Aesthetics

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (04) ◽  
pp. 236-240
Author(s):  
Farzana Memon ◽  
Salwa Memon ◽  
Muhammad Muslim Khahro ◽  
Abdul Salam Memon
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Self ◽  
Dental Student ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Appearance ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Smile Aesthetics

Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was accomplished at Isra University to evaluate the self-apprehension of dental students related to their own smile. Material and Methods: This study was comprised of 166 dental students belonging to both genders. A structured selfadministered questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among undergraduate dental students at all study levels in Isra University. Questionnaire was designed to observe the self-apprehension and satisfaction of students with reference to their dental appearance. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics via 21st version of SPSS. 0.05% was established as the level of significance. Results: 166 students (32 males and 134 females) participated in this survey. 32.5% students were shy as against 91.6% students who were bold at smiling in public. 55.4% students preferred to be photographed from side pose while 69.9% were inspired by other’s smile. In terms of teeth dimensions, 60.2%, 54.8% and 46.4% students were gratified with the length, breadth and form of their teeth respectively. Conclusion: This study concludes that greater number of dental student were self-assured regarding their apprehension on their own dental appearance. Majority of the females though contented with the dimensions and contour of their teeth, urged to have lighter teeth.

scholarly journals Effect of Canine Dimensions on Smile Aesthetics among General Dentists, Dental Students and Laypersons

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 275-280
Author(s):  
Amjad Al Taki ◽  
Eyas Abuhijleh
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Golden Proportion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Test Of Significance ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Smile Aesthetics

Objectives: Canines and their dimensions play a major role in the appearance of the smile. The aim of the study was to determine the perception of smile aesthetics among General dentists, Dental students, and laypersons, with respect to different levels of maxillary canine (canine tip height and gingival height in reference with central incisors) and Golden Proportions in regards to lateral incisor. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted amongst three different populations; students of dentistry, general dentists and laypersons. A convenient sample size of 109 participants was accepted for the present study, out of which there were 41 students of dentistry, 38 general dentists and 30 laypersons. We used digitally altered photographs (n=15)for data collection. Statistical analysis: Kruskal Wallis Test was applied as a test of significance and the level of significance was set at <0.05. Results: The most of the dental students found the canine tip (-0.5), the gingival height of (+0.5) and the Golden Proportion 62% attractive. The majority of general dentists found the canine tip (-0.5), the gingival height of (+1) and the Golden Proportion 72% attractive. In comparison, laypersons found the canine tip (+0.5), the gingival height of (0) and the Golden Proportion 57% attractive. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the perceptions of dental students, general dentists and laypersons had a significant difference.

scholarly journals Reconsidering the ‘Decline’ of Dental Student Empathy within the Course in Latin America

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor Patricio Díaz-Narváez ◽  
Ana María Erazo Coronado ◽  
Jorge Luis Bilbao ◽  
Farith González ◽  
Mariela Padilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Dental Student ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Physician Empathy ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Made In

Introduction: The controversy over the presence of empathic decline within the course in students of medicine, dentistry and health sciences in general, has not fully been studied. This controversy could be partially solved if massive studies of empathy levels are made in similar cultural, social and economic contexts.Material and Methods: Empathy levels within the course were studied in eighteen dental schools from six countries in Latin America (2013). The mean of the empathy levels were used to study the behavior between first and fifth academic years. The values of empathy levels within the course were observed by applying the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy, the Spanish version. All these studies were cross-sectional. The value of means observed, were subjected to regression studies and further adjustment curves were obtained and the coefficient of determination were calculated.Results: Six different models of behavior were observed, which found that five of them suffer empathic decline within the course, but with different final results: in some the decline persists until the fifth academic year and in others, this decline ‘recovers’ persistently until the fifth academic year. The sixth model is characterized by a constant and persistent increase of levels of empathy within the course until the last academic year.Discussion: There are six different models for the behavior of means of levels of empathy within the course evaluated by a common methodology in eighteen dental schools from six countries of Latin America. These findings support the existence of variability of empathic response and a comprehensive approach is needed to find the causes that give rise to this variability.Conclusion: In dental students of Latin America, there is variability in the behavior of the distribution in means between the academic years of the dentistry schools examined in this study.

scholarly journals Correlation of birth weight with other anthropometric variables in detection of low birth weight (LBW) babies

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reema Afroza Alia ◽  
MA Mannan ◽  
Kanij Fatema ◽  
Fahmida Begum ◽  
Russel Siddique
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Calf Circumference ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Correlation Tests ◽  
Level Of Significance

Objective: To assess the correlation of birth weight with other anthropometric variables and their appropriateness in prediction and detection of low birth weight babies. Methodology: It was a hospital-based cross-sectional observational study, conducted over 100 newborn babies within 24 hours of their birth. Birth weight and other anthropometric variables were recorded and analyzed with statistical package for social science (SPSS-17) and Student’s t-test, Chi-squared (?2), ANOVA and Pearson correlation tests were done to test the hypothesis and level of significance was set as p <0.05. Result: All the anthropometric variables were well correlated with birth-weight, irrespective of gestational age (p<0.01). The highest correlation was found with chest circumference (r = 0.962), while the lowest correlation was observed with calf circumference (r 0.923). Conclusion: All anthropometric variables except calf circumference can be considered as appropriate indicators for identifying neonates require special attention and intervention for low birth weight (LBW) where weighing machine or facilities for ultrasonography is not readily available. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdnmch.v17i1.12189 J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2011; 17 (01): 29-32

scholarly journals Self-confidence in oral and maxillofacial surgery: a cross-sectional study of undergraduate dental students at Kuwait University

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Kamal ◽  
Mohammad Abdulwahab
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
The Self ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kuwait University ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Surgical Extraction

Abstract Background: To evaluate the self-confidence of undergraduate dental students in relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) in order to assess the teaching curriculum at Kuwait University using a validated questionnaire originally developed by the Association of British Academic Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABAOMS).Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 6th year (n=20) and 7th- year (n=19) dentistry students was conducted Kuwait University Faculty of Dentistry between the 1st and 15th May 2020. The ABAOMS questionnaire is composed of 17 questions assessing various areas of the undergraduate OMFS curriculum. The response options to the questionnaire utilised a Likert scale. Independent sample t-tests were performed to assess the difference in responses between the two year groups. Spearman’s Rho correlations were calculated to measure the strength of association between confidence in all aspects of surgical and forceps exodontia.Results: A total of 39 questionnaires were completed by the students. The majority of students expressed that they feel confident that they have enough knowledge to undertake independent practice (61%). General aspects of the questionnaire were answered favourably except for surgical extraction of teeth, in which both classes reported a lower level of self-confidence.Conclusions: This survey revealed the students’ self-confidence in undertaking independent practice and preforming basic oral surgery procedures. Students felt comfortable with exodontia using forceps and elevators, root removal, managing acute pericoronitis, managing haemorrhage from a socket, assessing impacted teeth, and recognising the clinical features of potentially malignant and malignant lesions of the oral cavity. They reported a lower level of confidence for performing surgical procedures. The ABAOMS survey instrument is a useful and thorough tool to assess the self-confidence of dental students according to their undergraduate oral and maxillofacial surgery teaching.

scholarly journals Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Dental Undergraduate Students: Prevalence, Stressors and Relieving Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Munirah Yaacob ◽  
Nor Asilah Harun ◽  
Farizah Ramli ◽  
Hannah Abdul Razak ◽  
Noor Aisyah Sajuni
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Student ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Stress Relieving

Aim: To investigate the depression, anxiety and stress, stressors and relieving factors among dental students at Kulliyyah of Dentistry (KOD). Materials and methods:  A cross-sectional study was conducted among 222 dental students. Their socio-demographic data, self-reported depression, anxiety and stress (DASS-21) scores, causes and relieving factors were collected using validated semi-structured pre-tested questionnaires. The data was analysed using percentages, chi-square test and Binary logistic regression tests with SPSS version 24. Results: The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress was 41%, 68.9% and 34.2% respectively. Cross analysis showed that academic-related and laboratory or clinical related reasons were significantly associated with the depressive symptoms [(X2= 15.86, p<0.0001) and (X2= 10.45, p=0.001) respectively] and stress symptoms [(X2= 19.95, p<0.0001) and (X2= 6.11, p<0.05) respectively] among dental student. Furthermore, the item ‘examination’ being the highest factor chosen in academic-related stressors. The response for stress-relieving factors was high for Islamic ritual prayer/spiritual activities (94.6%), sleeping (86.5%) and doing exercise/playing sports (76.1%), while ‘seeking professional help’ (19.8%) was the least. Conclusion: This study shows that depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms are prevalent among dental students. Islamic ritual prayer and involvement in spiritual related activities was found to be the most preferred way for students to relief stress. Hence, it is vital that the university continually evaluates the psychological health of the students, tailor preventive measures and spiritual related programs to help students to cope with stress.

Competitive Intelligence and Performance of Microfinance Banks (MFBs) in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Fabian Chinedu Osita ◽  
Hope Ngozi Nzewi ◽  
Chigozie Chinonso Ojimba ◽  
Chimezie Ifechukwu
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
P Value ◽  
Strategic Intelligence ◽  
Study Population ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Level Of Significance

The sustainability issues faced by microfinance banks (MFBs) in Nigeria necessitated this study to examine the effect of competitive intelligence on performance of MFBs in Nigeria. The study adopted the use of survey research design. The study population was made up of 112 employees of 28 MFBs. Primary source of data collection was deployed (questionnaire) and reliability was done using Crombach Alpha with a reliability statistic of .899. Descriptive statistics (mean) and inferential statistics (regression analysis) at 5% level of significance was adopted for data analysis and test of the hypothesis respectively. The result revealed that strategic intelligence indeed had a statistically significant relationship with the performance of MFBs in Nigeria (r =.863; R-Square = .746; F = 284. p-value < 0.05). It was, therefore, concluded that the environment of business is increasingly becoming more dynamic by the day, hence, the need to keep an eye on it to stay relevant in business.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Normal Flora Streptococcus sp. Karang Gigi Terhadap Pemeriksaan Darah Lengkap Pada Mahasiswa Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Rahayu Anggraini ◽  
Umi Hanik ◽  
Gilang Nugraha ◽  
Dwi Lestari Pertiwi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Normal Flora ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Nahdlatul Ulama ◽  
Edta Blood

This study aims at determining the normal flora of Streptococcus sp., the inhabitants of the oral cavity in the tartar that can lead to health problems. This study is an observational study with cross sectional analytic approach performed on 47 samples of dental smear for Streptococcus sp. bacteria identification and EDTA blood samples for Hemoglobin level examination, hematocrit percent, the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets in University of Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya students. The result of Independent Samples T Test data analysis in a cut point showed that the levels of hemoglobin, number of leukocytes and platelets look significantly different with p <0.05 in individuals with normal flora Streptococcus alpha and Streptococcus gamma. The conclusion in this study, in individuals with normal flora Streptococcus alpha, can decrease hemoglobin level, whereas in individuals with normal flora Streptococcus gamma can increase the number of leukocytes and decrease the number of platelets.

scholarly journals Introvert and extrovert personality: Is it correlated with academic achievement of Physical Education, Health and Recreation students at university level?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-146
Author(s):  
Hasanuddin Jumareng ◽  
Wolter Mongsidi ◽  
Edi Setiawan ◽  
Ihsan Abdul Patah ◽  
Adi Rahadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Student Academic Achievement ◽  
High Category ◽  
University Level ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Education Psychology ◽  
The University

Psychological elements, namely introverted and extroverted personalities, are currently one of the keys to determining success in academics at the University level, but it is not clear which type is more correlated with academic achievement. The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between introverted and extroverted personalities with student academic achievement. The subjects in this study come from the PJKR Department of the University of Suryakancana (N=20) and Halu Oleo (N=20). Data analysis uses SPSS version 25 to find descriptive statistics, normality, data linearity and person product moment correlation. The level of significance used is 0.05. The results of the study finds that introverted personality is significantly correlated with academic achievement in the high category (r= 0.749**), and extroverted personality is not significantly correlated with academic achievement (r= -0.120). Thus, it can be concluded that the personality of students with introverted type is far superior to extroverts in academic achievement at the University level. The contribution in this study contributes to knowledge in the field of physical education psychology, so that later lecturers can pay more attention and optimize academic achievement in students with both types, especially the extroverted type.

scholarly journals KORELASI MASA KERJA, JAM KERJA TERHADAP KADAR t,t- MOCONIC ACID URIN PEKERJA TERPAPAR BENZENA DI PERTAMBANGAN MINYAK TRADISIONAL BOJONEGORO

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saadatuddaroini Saadatuddaroini ◽  
Soedjajadi Keman
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Natural Compound ◽  
Work Time ◽  
Muconic Acid ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Period ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Threshold Limit ◽  
Work Duration

Benzene is a natural compound contained in petroleum. Exploitation of petroleum can be done traditionally and modern. Exposure in traditional oil mining contained benzene compound can cause high levels of urine t,tmuconic acid in workers. The highest urine t,t-muconic acid levels can be affected by several factors including work period and work duration. The aim of this study was to analyzed the correlation between work period and work duration to urine t,t-muconic acid levels in traditional oil mining workers. This was an observational study with cross sectional approach. Eleven (11) sample was drawn from twelve (12) population of traditional oil mining workers. The variables studied were urine t,t-muconic acid levels, work period and work duration. Methods of data analysis to known the correlation between variabels used spearmen correlation test with α=0.05. The result showed that benzene level in ambien air measured at 4 points were exceeded the threshold limit while, 72.3% of workers had t,t-muconic acid levels within urine highest the BEIs levels. Work period and work duration were significally correlated to urine t,t- muconic acid levels (all variables, p<0.05). It can be concluded that the longer the work period and work duration were the highest the t,t-muconic acid levels of urine would be.Keywords: traditional oil mining, urine t,t-muconic acid levels, work duration, work time

scholarly journals Forensic Odontology Knowledge Analysis among Undergraduates Dental Students in Saudi Aribia

2021 ◽  
pp. 282-290
Author(s):  
Kholod Alsowayigh ◽  
Rawan Almajaishe ◽  
Shatha Shareef ◽  
Hassan Alateeq ◽  
Norah Alaskar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Student ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bite Mark ◽  
Study Participants

Aims: This study aims to measure the knowledge and awareness level towards Forensic odontology and Bite mark analysis among Dental students in Saudi Arabia. Study Design: This is an observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Conducted in Saudi Arabia from July to August 2021. Methodology: The study’s population consisted of Dental undergraduate in Saudi Arabia. Our Inclusion criteria: Male and Female, Private or Public, Dental Intern and dental students in Saudi national or non-Saudi. And Agree to Participate. The sample size was estimated using the Qualtrics calculator with a confidence level of 95%; a sample size of 386. Google Form was used as study tools the questionnaire contained 8 Questions. The First question includes information about years of study, the second question Name the College of a student, and other questions include questions on knowledge about Forensic odontology and Bite Mark analysis, and would they wish this specialization would be Available to us in Saudi Arabia Results: A total of 386 participants completed the survey questionnaire. The results showed that the 75.4% of the study participants were females compared to 24.6% of them were males. it can be noted that approximately 75% of the study participants were in advance levels of their education (fourth year or after) compared to 25% of students were at inception phase of their study. Conclusion: Every dental student must have knowledge of forensic dentistry because it is important to preserve the rights and assist the legal and security authorities in identifying victims and suspects and gaining awareness to accurately.

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