scholarly journals Ethical Challenges Faced by Senior Dental Students and General Dentists

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
F Rashidi Maybodi ◽  
A Haerian Ardakani ◽  
M Khabazzadeh Yazdi ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
General Dentists

Angel or Devil? Dentists and Dental Students Conceptions of Pediatric Dental Patients through Metaphor Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Buldur
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Management ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Metaphor Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Patient ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
General Dentists

Purpose: The aim of this qualitative study was to identify the conceptions of dentists and dental students (DSs) about pediatric dental patients (PDPs) using metaphor analysis. Study Design: The study group (N = 259) consisted of dentists and DSs. Participants completed the sentence “A pediatric dental patient is like ... because …...” in order to reveal the metaphors they use about the concept of PDPs. The data were analyzed using the mixed-methods: qualitative (metaphor analysis) and quantitative (chi-square) data analysis techniques. Results: The dentists and DSs produced 259 metaphors. These metaphors were gathered under six different conceptual categories that define a PDP as unpredictable, dangerous, uncontrollable, requiring care and sensitivity, valuable, and orientable. The most important factors leading to these conceptions were the uncooperativeness of some PDPs and the effectiveness of behavior management. Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that there was no significant difference among DSs, general dentists and specialist dentists with respect to six conceptual categories that identify the conceptions about PDPs.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness towards Occupational Hazards and Preventive Measures among Students and Dentists in Jazan Dental College, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 1722-1726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Redhwan A. Al-aslami ◽  
Fahiem M. M. Elshamy ◽  
Essamet M. Maamar ◽  
Ali Y. Shannaq ◽  
Abdulaziz E. Dallak ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
P Value ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Questionnaire Item ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
General Dentists

AIM: The present study was aimed to assess the level of awareness and occupational hazards of dental students and professionals who are working at dental college and hospital, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data has been collected through a self-administrated questionnaire with closed questions. The questionnaire consisted of questions on personal information like age, gender, years of experience and awareness of occupational hazards, seminar attendance, safety measures practised, and experience of occupational hazard while in practice. Participants were asked to answer each questionnaire item as “yes” or “no”. The data were analysed with SPSS-Version and P-value was generated. RESULTS: Out of the 200 participants, 38.5% were females, and 62% were males. Differences were found significantly high between male and female subjects regarding neck shoulder pain, hand wrist pain, backache, and anxiety and routine use of a surgical cap (P < 0.05). Over 33% of the participants had attended workshops or conferences about the occupational hazards. 12.85% participants reported latex allergy and 74% of the participants vaccinated against Hepatitis B. Significant differences were found in the attitude of general dentists towards the preventive measures against the occupational hazards based on years of experience. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study are consistent with the previous studies. Specific psychological concerns related to the conditions and the environment of the practice at dental college and hospital, Jazan University were expressed because the majority of participants were students.

scholarly journals Effects of healthcare policy and education on reading accuracy of bitewing radiographs for interproximal caries

2020 ◽  
pp. 20200153
Author(s):  
Hiroki Sato ◽  
John D Da Silva ◽  
Cliff Lee ◽  
Hisashi Yonemoto ◽  
Yukinori Kuwajima ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Healthcare Policy ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Enamel Caries ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Usa ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Japanese Group

Objectives The aim of this study is to assess the accuracy of bitewing radiograph interpretation of predoctoral students, residents and general dentists who work under different core curriculum of dental education and healthcare policy. Methods A total of 118 examiners including predoctoral dental students, residents and general dentists from USA and Japan were tasked with evaluating a series of bitewing radiographs and diagnosing interproximal carious lesions. This study was approved by the Harvard Medical School Institutional Review Board (IRB). Participants graded interproximal aspects of those images and categorized the following criteria; “intact”, “enamel caries <1/2 width”, “enamel caries >1/2 width” or “caries into dentin”. The gold-standard was determined by the consensus of two HSDM full-time faculty. Results There was significant difference in the sensitivity for all three caries levels between the two groups but there was no significant difference on specificity. The positive-predictive and negative-predictive values of the USA group for the enamel caries (<1/2 of enamel) were significantly higher than the Japanese group. The average of AUC (ROC) was significantly higher in the USA group (0.885 ± 0.04) than the Japanese group (0.785 ± 0.08, p<0.01). Conclusion Teaching and adopting BW radiographs for diagnosis of interproximal caries is integral for dental providers to accurately and efficiently use them in their practices. It is critical that all dental educators approach policymakers to explain the importance of BW radiographs and promote their efficacy for prevention and early diagnosis of interproximal caries.

Relationship between community-level variables and number of general dentists

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond A Kuthy ◽  
Mark Pooley ◽  
M Bridget Zimmerman ◽  
Susan C McKernan
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Community Characteristics ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Mean Concentration ◽  
Binomial Models ◽  
Practical Implications

Background. This study uses observational data (2014) to evaluate the association between the number of general dentists and several community characteristics. Methods. Researchers collected community level characteristics from secondary sources for all 947 Iowa incorporated communities (N = 947) to study their relationships with mean number of general dentists per 1000 population per square mile (population density), the dependent variable. Researchers used zero-inflated negative binomial models to examine the association between the dependent and predictor variables. Results. Only 23% of communities had a dentist. Urban, young, well educated, fluoridated communities with at least one elementary school had the highest estimated mean concentration of dentists. Isolated communities with older, less educated adults and lacking fluoridation and an elementary school had the fewest dentists. Conclusions. Although population is an important determinant for where a dentist practices, other variables such as urbanization, demographics, fluoridation status, and presence of at least one elementary school are also predictors of the number of dentists in a community. Practical Implications. These findings provide dental students and young practitioners useful information by highlighting community characteristics that are associated with office locations.

Quality of Impressions and Work Authorizations Submitted by Dental Students Supervised by Prosthodontists and General Dentists

2016 ◽  
Vol 80 (10) ◽  
pp. 1229-1236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terence A. Imbery ◽  
Nicholas Diaz ◽  
Kristy Greenfield ◽  
Charles Janus ◽  
Al M. Best
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
General Dentists

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of General Dentists and Dental Students of Isfahan University about the Principles of Biopsy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Forouz Keshani ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Razavi ◽  
Negar Jalalpour
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Biopsy is the most accurate way to make a definitive diagnosis, based on which the prognosis and treatment plan can be determined. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of general dentists and dental students about the principles of biopsy. Materials & Methods: This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study conducted on 188 general dentists and 93 senior dental students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences using a questionnaire. Then data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, T-test) in all tests, the significance level is considered 0.05). Results: The mean score of dentists’ knowledge was 4.62 ± 1.42 and, the mean score of students’ knowledge was 4.96 ± 1.77 out of 8 points. The knowledge of dentists who had participated in retraining courses was higher than that of dentists who had not attended any biopsy retraining and was statistically significant (p value > 0.001).The mean score of dentists’ attitude (39.6 ± 4.06) was higher than the students’ (37.05 ± 3.06). Conclusion: Level of knowledge and attitude of dentists and students about the principles of biopsy was moderate. Their performance was also poor and most of the dentists expressed a lack of necessary skills for not doing a biopsy. This study shows the need for educational programs related to the principles of biopsy, in the form of retraining courses and more emphasis on the student curriculum.

scholarly journals Creation and Evaluation of an Endodontic Diagnosis Training Software

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Ebtissam M. Al-Madi ◽  
Layla Al-Bahrani ◽  
Rafif Al-Shenaiber ◽  
Samar A. Al-Saleh ◽  
Mohammad I. Al-Obaida
Keyword(s):  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Cold Test ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Proficiency Scores

Objective. The purpose of the study is to evaluate a user-friendly, comprehensive, fully integrated web- and mobile-based application that was specifically developed to guide learners and help them practice and train in pulpal and periapical diagnosis. Methods. The software was designed for assistance in the diagnosis of the pulpal and the periapical area. The software contained questions and tests, e.g., presence or absence of signs and symptoms, cold test, percussion, palpation, and radiographic examination that the user must answer to arrive at the final diagnosis. An electronic survey was prepared to evaluate the effectiveness, productivity, and accurateness of the software. The software and the electronic evaluation survey were sent by e-mail to dental students, endodontist, general dentists, and dental interns who study or work in four Saudi dental colleges. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Result. A total of 203 questionnaires were completed. Results showed that 29% of the participants were highly satisfied with the software; 40% gave a very good rating about the application satisfaction, while only 2% reported a poor degree of satisfaction with the software. Results also showed that students accurately selected the correct diagnosis but received relatively low diagnostic proficiency scores because they did not request diagnostic data in a pattern similar to experts. Conclusion. In conclusion, the software is promising as an effective and efficient tool for teaching and assessing the diagnostic skills of learners.

scholarly journals Knowledge of General Dentists and Senior Dental Students in Iran about Prevention of Infective Endocarditis

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ahmadi-Motamayel ◽  
Samaneh Vaziri ◽  
Ghodratollah Roshanaei
Keyword(s):  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
General Dentists

scholarly journals Geriatric oral health competency among dental providers

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 682-690
Author(s):  
Maryam Tabrizi ◽  
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Wei-Chen Lee ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Chronic Condition ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Multiple Chronic Conditions ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Vulnerable Patients ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Multiple Health

<abstract><sec> <title>Background</title> <p>Geriatrics as an educational topic has been a high priority in current health care. The innovative Age-Friendly health system with the 4Ms structure (what Matters most, Medication, Mentation, Mobility) needs to be integrated into oral health and dental services training. The purpose of this study is to respond to one question: are the graduating general dentists trained and prepared to treat medically vulnerable elderly in communities?</p> </sec><sec> <title>Methods</title> <p>All pre-doctorate dental students from first year to fourth year were invited to voluntarily respond to an online survey provided on Qualtrics. The survey provided examples of two broken molar teeth that need extraction. First, students were asked how comfortable they felt extracting the two molars based on the x-rays. Then, the question was repeated to evaluate if they felt comfortable with extracting the teeth in a patient with one chronic condition and related medication(s). Finally, the students were again questioned whether they feel comfortable to provide the same service to medically vulnerable patients with multiple health conditions and polypharmacy.</p> </sec><sec> <title>Results</title> <p>The majority of students who participated in this study said they were comfortable with extracting the teeth of patients without any chronic condition. However, many more chose to refer medically vulnerable patients with multiple chronic conditions and polypharmacy to a specialist.</p> </sec><sec> <title>Conclusions</title> <p>Dental education in many U.S. dental schools may provide adequate education and create competent general dentists. Yet, the competency and confidence required for dentists to be able to treat older adults with multiple health conditions and using prescribed or over-the-counter medication is insufficient.</p> </sec></abstract>

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