Dentists’ preference for Vital and Non-vital Tooth Bleaching Material in Teaching Institutions of Multan

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2445-2447
Author(s):  
Jaffar Hussain Bukhari ◽  
Mohammad Rauf Ahmed ◽  
Rabia Zafar ◽  
Naghma Parveen ◽  
Sana Chaudhry ◽  
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Objective: The objective of this study was three fold; to investigate the preference of dentists regarding the technique for vital and non-vital tooth bleaching, to find out the materials used for vital and non-vital tooth bleaching and to evaluate the influence of post-graduate training, working place and clinical experience on techniques and material used. Methodology: A cross sectional study was carried out using a questionnaire with dentists working in three teaching institutes of Multan, Nishtar Institute of Dentistry (NID), Bakhtawar Amin Medical & Dental College (BAMDC) and Multan Medical & Dental College (MMDC). A total of 170 questionnaires were distributed and 154 recovered, at a response rate of 90.5%. Information about post-graduate training, working place and clinical experience was obtained. The information regarding technique and material used for vital and non-vital tooth bleaching was also collected. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 and frequencies and percentages were calculated along with association between the treatment options and other variables. Results: Majority of the dentists 81.8% and 75.3% preferred in-office technique for vital and non-vital tooth bleaching respectively. For vital tooth bleaching, 31.8% selected HP 6% and 28.4% opted CP10-22%. For non-vital tooth bleaching, 34.8% selected SP mixed with water/HP and 26.6% opted HP37%. Conclusion: Clinical experience and working place significantly influenced the bleaching technique for vital teeth not for the non-vital. No significant influence of post-graduation, clinical experience and working place was found on material used for vital or non-vital bleaching. Key Words: Vital tooth bleaching, Non-vital tooth bleaching, Hydrogen peroxide, Carbamide peroxide, Sodium perborate

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 642-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Giacomelli Nascimento ◽  
Marcos Britto Correa ◽  
Niek Opdam ◽  
Flavio Fernando Demarco

The aims of this study were to evaluate the materials available for posterior restorations and to assess whether clinical experience time and post-graduate training influence dentists' choices. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire with closed questions applied to dentists (n=276) of a mid-sized city of the southern Brazil. Information was collected regarding sociodemographic variables, level of specialization, time since graduation and working place. In addition, options regarding posterior restorations including the first choice of material, type of composite resin (if used) and use of rubber dam were also collected data. Data were submitted to descriptive analysis and the associations were evaluated using chi-square and Fisher's exact tests (α=0.05). The response rate was 68% (187). Direct composite resin was broadly indicated (73.2%) as the first-choice for posterior restorations. Most professionals used microhybrid composite (74.5%) and 42.6% of the participants used rubber dam for placement of posterior composite restorations. Dentists with more time of clinical practice used less composite (p=0.014). Specialists used more frequently rubber dam to restore posterior teeth than did non-specialists (p=0.006). The results of this survey revealed that direct composite was the first choice of dentists for posterior restorations; microhybrid was the preferred type of composite and the use of rubber dam for composite resin placement in posterior teeth was not frequent; time since graduation and level of specialization affected dentists' choices.


2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 527-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio Fernando Demarco ◽  
Marcus Cristian Muniz Conde ◽  
Caroline Ely ◽  
Eliana Nascimento Torre ◽  
José Ricardo Souza Costa ◽  
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This study evaluated the preferences of general dentists regarding vital and nonvital tooth bleaching therapies and investigated whether the time of clinical practice and post-graduate training influence these options. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire with closed questions applied to dentists (n=276) of a mid-sized city of the southern Brazil (Pelotas, RS). Information was collected regarding sociodemographic variables, level of specialization and time since graduation. In addition, options regarding bleaching therapies including the first choice of material, technique and clinical practice for vital and nonvital tooth bleaching therapies were included. Data were submitted to descriptive analysis and the associations were evaluated using chi-square and Fisher exact tests (α=0.05). The response rate was 68% (n=187). At-home bleaching therapy was broadly preferred (78.1%) over in-office (21.9%) bleaching. For at-home bleaching, most dentists answered to use 10% carbamide peroxide (CP) (40.2%) and >30% hydrogen peroxide (HP) (31.7%) for nonvital therapies. The majority of dentists with post-graduation training preferred at-home bleaching techniques (p=0.003). At-home bleaching therapy was also more indicated by younger dentists. No association was found between the choice for nonvital bleaching therapies and time since graduation (p=0.532) or continuous education (p=0.083). In conclusion, at-home bleaching was preferred over in-office therapies; 10% CP and >30% HP were chosen as first option agents to treat discolored vital and nonvital teeth, respectively. The time in clinical practice and the level of specialization affected dentists' choices only for vital tooth bleaching treatment.


2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 566-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Alexandre Chisini ◽  
Marcus Cristian Muniz Conde ◽  
Marcos Britto Correa ◽  
Raquel Venâncio Fernandes Dantas ◽  
Adriana Fernandes Silva ◽  
...  

Studies based on dentists' clinical practice possess vital relevance to understand factors leading the clinicians to choose by a specific technique over another. This study investigated which clinical conduct therapies are adopted by dentists in front of deep caries. Was evaluated how the place of work, post-graduate training and years since complete graduation influenced their decisions. A cross-sectional study was performed using a self-applied questionnaire with dentists (n=276) in Southern Brazil. Information regarding post-graduation training (specialization, master's or PhD), clinical experience (years since completing graduation) and place of work were investigated. The information regarding pulp vital therapies (materials for direct pulp capping; techniques for caries removal in deep cavities and strategies for indirect pulp capping) were collected by specific questions. Data were submitted to descriptive analysis and Exact Fischer Test. Response rate was 68% (187). The majority of dentists selected the calcium hydroxide (CH) as first material for direct (86.3%) and indirect (80.3%) pulp protection. Partial caries removal was reported by 61.9% of dentists. Less experienced clinical dentists choose partial caries removal more frequently (p=0.009), if compared with dentists graduated 10 years and up ago. The use of MTA was more common among professionals working at academic environment. Besides, MTA was not mentioned by professionals working exclusively in the public health service (p=0.003). In conclusion, the time since graduation influenced the clinical conduct related to caries removal. The choice of liner materials was influenced by dentists' workplace.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 96-101
Author(s):  
Ruchika Iyer ◽  
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Vinod Anju ◽  

The Coronavirus pandemic has affected all walks of life in an unprecedented manner and in order to curb the spread of the same the government imposed a stringent lockdown. This led to profound effects on the education and training of medical programmes including dentistry. The study was conducted as a cross sectional online survey circulated among dental post graduate students in Karnataka, India. This study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on the dental post graduate training programme considering various factors like impact on teaching, training, dissertation, various problems and difficulties faced by the residents and reasons for stress induced among them. It also addresses suggestions which would help in alleviation of the problems. The Government must ensure that the concerned teaching organisations should take the required measures in order to relieve the residents of the various problems faced and provide rational solutions for the same.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2808-2810
Author(s):  
Kiran Javed ◽  
Razia Bibi ◽  
Samina Gohar ◽  
Munawar Afzal

Objective: To determine the frequency of stillbirths in obese pregnant women. Design of the Study: It’s a descriptive cross-sectional study. Study Settings: This study was carried out at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from January 2018 to July 2018. Material and Methods: In this study a total of 289 patients were observed. Detailed history was taken from each patient, period of gestation was calculated from 1st trimester scan, conducted by a person having at least 2 years post-graduate training experience in his/her respective field. Height/Weight measurements were done by the same standardized equipment’s for all enrolled patients and BMI calculation done by standard WHO formula before delivery. Baby after delivery was examined and looked for presence/absence of vital signs by the designated obstetrician. Outcome of pregnancy either alive or stillborn baby was recorded for each patient in order to fulfill the objective of study. To control bias and confounding, exclusion criteria had strictly followed. All the data was recorded on a pre-designed Proforma and subjected to analysis. Results of the Study: Our study shows that mean age of 28.87 +3.92 years Forty two percent patients were primi gravid and 58% patients were multi gravida. Forty three percent patients were primi para while 57% patients were multi para. Ninety percent babies were alive while 10% babies were still birth. Conclusion: Our study concludes that the frequency of still births was 10% in obese pregnant women. Keywords: still births, obese, pregnant women, primi para, WHO.


Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Samira Adnan ◽  
Sadia Tabassum

BACKGROUND: The perceptions and trends of magnification use in dentistry need to be determined since magnification significantly enhances clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: To assess perception and practices of Operative and Endodontic specialists currently working in Pakistan, regarding use of magnification. METHODS: A structured questionnaire administered for this analytical cross-sectional study recorded demographics, trends of magnification devices used in practice and their perceived advantages and disadvantages by the specialists with close-ended questions and three-point Likert scale. RESULTS: Out of 91 forms, 77 responses were received (response rate of 84%). Most participants had 1–4 years’ practical experience, were employed at both faculty and clinical positions, were more interested in operative/restorative procedures and used TLL (through the lens loupes) at low magnification. Use of magnification devices was learnt mostly during post-graduate training and was used daily or weekly for complicated cases. Noteworthy perceptions included improved treatment quality and standard of care. However, they were also perceived as irritating, increasing treatment time, with adverse effect on eyesight with prolonged use. No statistically significant correlation was found between the variables recorded (p >  0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Most specialists used magnification devices in some form and were abreast with their advantages. Proper training and continued dental education courses can help dispel any observed misapprehensions.


Author(s):  
O.P. Kovtun ◽  
S.V. Kuzmin ◽  
O.V. Dikonskaya ◽  
B.I. Nikonov ◽  
V.B. Gurvich ◽  
...  

The paper presents long-term experience of interaction between practitioners of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service (until 2005) and Rospotrebnadzor (since 2005), the institutions of science for Rospotrebnadzor, Ural State Medical University in preparing graduates of a medical-preventive profile, starting from pre-university work with schoolchildren to the introduction of modern technologies of practice-oriented training of students, specialists post-graduate training of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service and Rospotrebnadzor.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gérsica Sampaio Silva ◽  
Fernanda Alves Ferreira Gonçalves ◽  
Bárbara Ribeiro Miquelin Bueno ◽  
Georlucya Kátia Da Silva Ferreira ◽  
Ludmila Pinheiro Da Silva ◽  
...  

Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento acerca dos cuidados bucais realizados por enfermeiros a pacientes ventilados mecanicamente. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado em um hospital escola de Goiânia/Goiás. A coleta de dados deu-se por meio de questionário estruturado. Resultados: Os enfermeiros conhecem as medidas recomendadas sobre higiene bucal. Os fatores dificultadores encontrados foram a falta de pessoal (21,7%), falta de tempo (16,7%) e trabalhos burocráticos (15%). Contudo ainda existem lacunas no que se refere a produtos e materiais utilizados na higiene bucal. Conclusão: As Lacunas e os fatores dificultadores sinalizados nesse estudo merecem reflexão, como forma de avaliar a qualidade do cuidado oferecido.Descritores: Biofilme; Higiene Bucal; Cuidados de enfermagem.ORAL CARE IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS: KNOWLEDGE OF NURSES FROM A SCHOOL HOSPITALObjective: To evaluate the knowledge about oral care performed by nurses in mechanically ventilated patients. Methods: a cross-sectional study, conducted in a teaching hospital of Goiania/Goias. The data collection was performed by means of a structured questionnaire. Results: The nurses know the measures recommended on oral hygiene. The complicating factors found were the lack of personnel (21.7%), lack of time (16.7%) and work on tape (15%). However there are still gaps in relation to products and materials used in oral hygiene. Conclusion: The gaps and the factors complicating factors indicated in this study deserve consideration, as a means of evaluating the quality of care offered.Keywords: Biofilm; Oral hygiene; Nursing care.CUIDADO ORAL EN PACIENTES CON VENTILACIÓN MECÁNICA: EL CONOCIMIENTO DE LAS ENFERMERAS DEL HOSPITAL ESCUELAObjetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento sobre el cuidado bucal realizadas por enfermeras en pacientes ventilados mecánicamente. Métodos: Estudio transversal, realizado en un hospital de Goiania y Goias. La recolección de datos se realizó por medio de un cuestionario estructurado. Resultados: Las enfermeras saben las medidas recomendadas en la higiene bucal. Los factores encontrados fueron la falta de personal (21,7%), la falta de tiempo (16,7%) y trabajar en la cinta (15%). Sin embargo todavía hay lagunas en relación con los productos y los materiales utilizados en la higiene bucal. Conclusión: Las brechas y los factores factores indicados en este estudio merecen consideración, como medio de evaluar la calidad de la atención ofrecida.Palabras clave: Biofilme; Higiene Bucal; Atención de Enfermería.


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