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Watson, Michael. "Corporate Dentistry in 2032?" Primary Dental Care os19, no. 3 (July 2012): 117–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576112802092242.
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During the last 20 years, there has been considerable growth in the number of dental practices owned by corporate bodies. At present, well over 800 practices are owned by such bodies and they employ over 3000 dentists. This paper describes the factors that have led to this growth and explores the advantages and disadvantages of ‘corporate’ dentistry for patients, dentists, and the dental team. It then considers how and why dental practice may change over the next 20 years and concludes that by 2032 the small one-dentist practice may well be in the past. It is likely that smaller practices will have to work in some form of association if they are to survive. Although their current model is unstable, corporates are likely to adapt to a changing environment. By 2032, in some cases, dentistry may well be taken out of its conventional setting, into supermarkets or a school environment.
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Patil, Rucha Bhise, Sanjana Kodical, Amil Joshi, Apurva Nampalle, and Miloni Sanghavi. "Children’s Attitude and Preferences of Paediatric Dentist’s Attire and Dental Clinic Set up in Paediatric Dental Practice." Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 35, no. 26 (September 28, 2023): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2023/v35i267433.
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Background: The biggest issue for any paediatric dentist, despite the many advancements in the field of paediatric dentistry, is to reduce patient anxiety associated with dental visits and encourage them to accept the necessary care. In order to establish a good relationship with the child, the dentist's presentation is crucial.
Aim: To assess the children’s perception and preference towards the dentist’s appearance, dental clinic set-up.
Materials and Methods: A questionnaire designed to evaluate children’s attitudes and preferences towards dentists was distributed in public schools and was completed by 1012 children (459 males, 553 females) aged between 7–13 years. Data collected was entered into a computer and analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out.
Results: For about 526 children (52%) it was their first visit while 486 children (48%) had been to the dentist before. Children’s preferred attire for receptionists was casual clothes (50.2%) while for the dentist, most of them (42.7%) preferred scrubs. Most (69.1%) of the children were not scared with the use of PPE kit.
Conclusion: The findings of this study can assist dentists in determining what to wear when working with kids to lessen their anxiety and enhance healthcare delivery.
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Randall, Ros C., Matthijs MA Vrijhoef, and Nairn HF Wilson. "Dentists’ Perceptions of Trends in Restorative Dentistry in the UK." Primary Dental Care os10, no. 2 (April 2003): 49–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576103322500737.
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Purpose of study To obtain responses to a questionnaire on likely trends in the clinical practice of restorative dentistry from a national sample of general dental practitioners (GDPs) who were principals of group practices in the UK. Basic procedures A panel of nine experts had been convened previously to define areas of trends in restorative dentistry in the UK and to formulate these into statements. Twenty trends were identified and framed into a 22-item questionnaire based on the trend statements. The questionnaire was sent to a national sample of 2800 principal dentists in group practices. Names of principal dentists were taken from the Yellow Pages directories, a group practice being defined as at least one principal dentist and one other practitioner. Levels of agreement for questionnaire scores of ≥70% for all segments of a statement were taken as indicating a possible trend. Main findings Of the 2800 questionnaires sent out, 1448 were returned, a return rate of 52%. Of these, 1217 questionnaires were usable, an overall response rate of 44%. Good agreement was obtained for 14 statements (64%). Principal conclusion: The 14 trend statements that scored a level of good agreement were taken as indicating possible trends in dentistry in the UK as perceived by those GDPs who responded to the questionnaire. However, in view of the fact that the 1217 usable questionnaires received reflected the opinions of 10% of the principal dentists in group practice in the UK, this will not be representative of all principal dentists in practice. Nevertheless for the purposes of gaining some insight into trends in restorative dentistry, it could be considered to be of value.
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Maryniuk, G. A. "Practice Variation: Learned and Socio-Economic Factors." Advances in Dental Research 4, no. 1 (June 1990): 19–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08959374900040010301.
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Much variation exists in the practice of dentistry with regard to diagnosis of caries and recommendations for treatment. This is a particular problem with respect to the replacement of restorations, with responsible factors related to both the patient and the dentist. The aim of this paper is to look at factors, exclusive of clinical data, that may explain why there is so much variation in the practice of dentistry, and specifically pertaining to replacement of restorations. Due to the paucity of studies related specifically to dentists, findings from physician studies will be presented. No studies are available that compare variation in medical and dental practices, but since both professions deal with the provision of health care and function in similar circumstances, comparisons are arguably generalizable between the two groups. Development of clinical judgment will be explored based on dental training experiences, and two explanatory models of practice pattern variation will be discussed—the dentist as a self-fulfilling practitioner and the dentist as the patient's agent. Along with these models, the matter of uncertainty in clinical practice and the development of routines will also be discussed in light of explaining variations.
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Ikusika OF, Idon PI, Alalade O, Sotunde AO, Akinpelu MA, and Igweagu CE. "Fixed-prosthodontics in Nigerian private practice settings." Ibom Medical Journal 15, no. 2 (May 1, 2022): 116–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.61386/imj.v15i2.249.
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Context: Private practice dentistry is predominant in Nigeria. Audits of fixed-prosthodontic practice in these settings are rare and will highlight capacity and guide training. This study aimed to assess the scope and quality of fixed-prosthodontic practice in such settings in Nigeria.
Objectives: The study sought to assess:
Participants’ sociodemographic and their diagnostic and preoperative practices.
The quality of impression making and operative technique, reviews and maintenance, temporization practices and communication with the laboratory.
The range of treatments given and provision of advanced treatments.
Materials and Methods: An adapted questionnaire was administered electronically on Nigerian dentists practicing fixed-prosthodontics in private practice settings. Retrieved data underwent descriptive statistics and associations were tested with the Fischer’s Exact and Chi-Square tests using IBM SPSS Statistics version 21. Statistical significance was set at p≤0.05.Results: A total of 100 valid responses with a male:female ratio of 2.1:1 from 16 states were retrieved. Fifty-nine participants had only first degrees and mean experience was 14.3±9.5 years. There were 27 adequate responses with regards to range of treatments offered. Sixty-three participants practiced direct temporization. Twenty-one and 14 participants regularly practiced implantology and CAD/CAM dentistry respectively. Direct temporization was significantly associated with increasing education (X2=6.03, p=0,05) and experience (X2=13.2, p=0.03).Conclusion: Only a few Nigerian dentists in private practice gave an adequate range of treatment. Most of them prefer direct temporization. Implantology and CAD/CAM dentistry practice are improving, but are still not very common.
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Al-Asmar, Ayah A., Ahmad S. Al-Hiyasat, Motasum Abu-Awwad, Hakam N. Mousa, Nesreen A. Salim, Waed Almadani, Furat Rihan, Faleh A. Sawair, and Nigel B. Pitts. "Reframing Perceptions in Restorative Dentistry: Evidence-Based Dentistry and Clinical Decision-Making." International Journal of Dentistry 2021 (December 31, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/4871385.
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Objectives. The worldwide interest of both dentists and patients in esthetic dentistry has affected decision-making in dental practice. The aim of this study was to investigate contemporary dental practice in restorative dentistry and the relationship between evidence-based dentistry in caries research and decision-making in clinical practice in restorative dentistry. Methods. The study was conducted through a structured questionnaire distributed randomly at the Jordanian Dental Association registered dentists in Jordan. The questionnaire aimed to clarify the degree of knowledge and practice of evidence-based dentistry in caries research the dentists hold regarding clinical decision-making in restorative dentistry. Results. The majority of the surveyed dentists (77%) treat teeth with irreversible pulpitis with root canal treatment rather than vital pulp therapy. 13.8% routinely insert a post and 23% routinely crown the tooth after root canal treatment regardless of the remaining tooth structure. Badly damaged teeth are treated with full crowns in 72% of the cases. Regarding Hollywood smile or smile makeover, the majority of dentists choose conservative approaches, and implants were the first choice to replace missing teeth for 93.8% of the surveyed dentists. Conclusion. A higher degree of implementation of evidence-based dentistry in clinical decision-making was found in Prosthetic Dentistry than in Endodontics. Yet, the gap between evidence-based data and clinical practice needs bridging. More emphasis on communicating these data to educators to integrate them into the dental curriculum is a must.
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H, Renuka, and Rahul Raj. "Assessment of Dental Professional’s Knowledge and Attitude Towards Green Dentistry in Kottayam Kerala: A Cross-Sectional Investigation." International Journal of Contemporary Dental Research 1, no. 2 (April 27, 2023): 15–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.62175/apdch2309.
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Green dentistry is a cutting-edge approach to dental care that uses the most recent methods and treatments to reduce waste, save energy, and lessen pollution while also being environmentally friendly and saving money and time.In, this study the objective was to assess dental professionals’ knowledge and attitudes toward green dentistry in Kottayam. Materials and Methods: The study was designed in a questionnaire format in online mode which was sent among practicing dentist in Kottayam district Kerala in which 250 dentists participated. The Questionnaire consists of questions based on Knowledge attitude and practice of green dentistry and a period of one week time was given to complete the survey. Results:While the majority of dentists understand the urgent need for environmentally friendly methods even in dental care, the state of current dentistry practices presents a slightly different picture. In their clinic, 65.6% and 68.4% of respondents utilize throwaway cups and drapes. On the other hand, 83.4% of dentists prefer digital radiographs to traditional ones. To reduce trash, 72.7% of people are also willing to utilize towel drapes and steel cups. In addition to being more cost-effective, green dentistry will save 63.5% of costs.Therefore, 92.5% would like to try out implementing these eco-friendly practices in their daily routine. Conclusion:Thus, the study concludes that green dentistry is a relatively new idea, dentists are aware of it, open to implementing it, and eager to do so in their daily work.
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Eliyas, Shiyana, Pavneet Chana, and Peter Briggs. "Complex Dentistry in General Practice – What would you Do?" Primary Dental Journal 8, no. 3 (September 2019): 64–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/205016819827601518.
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In 2019, in a world of instant gratification, what are the expectations of patients and dentists? Is training sufficient to meet these expectations? Decisionmaking in dentistry impacts the treatment choices patients are given, and may influence the outcomes of such treatment. It is therefore important to ensure as much standardisation as possible. In order to achieve this, it is important to know the current standard and the views of dentist as this will influence dental treatment planning. Clinical Relevance This paper captures the treatment planning dilemmas of dentists, specifically of those in their Foundation Training year, in order to aid targeting of training and development. Objective Statement To understand treatment decisions of general dental practitioners and specialists.
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Dikshit, Parajeeta. "Post Pandemic Era – Adopting Tele-dentistry." Journal of Nepalese Association of Pediatric Dentistry 2, no. 1 (December 31, 2021): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnapd.v2i1.41507.
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Dentistry, the field of medicine where the communication sets standards for success. A continuous patient and dentist as well multidisciplinary dental communication leads to accuracy in diagnosis, increased efficiency as well as better patient satisfaction and long term positive outcomes. However the COVID-19 has brought a hindrance in the regular dental practice. The dental work demands a close proximity between the dentists with the patient which pitches them at a higher risk of being affected by the virus. Hence, international as well as national policy making associations and organizations have suggested only emergency and minimal aerosols generating treatment procedures. The dentists have almost been in hibernation, along with the waves of the pandemic and the constant lockdowns, carrying out free consultations for regular patients of their practices, through the phone and even chats. Can this be an opportunity to include tele-communication tools in routine dental practice?
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Al-Dulaimy, Roweda, Harth Rashidi, Rania Alghurary, Rukaya Alsaraf, Ban Alfarag, and Muhanad L. Alshami. "Knowledge, practice, and attitude evaluation of forensic dentistry among Iraqi dentists: Questionnaire-based study." Medical Journal of Babylon 20, no. 4 (2023): 709–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/mjbl.mjbl_162_23.
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Abstract Background: Forensic dentistry is a branch of forensic science that deals with the examination, analysis, and interpretation of dental evidence in legal investigations. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, practice, and attitudes of Iraqi dentists toward forensic dentistry. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was designed with four sections and distributed to dentists. The four sections were demographic, knowledge (assessed the dentists’ knowledge and consisted of 14 questions), practice (evaluated the dentists’ practices and consisted of six questions), and attitude (consisted of two questions to assess the dentists’ attitudes). For the knowledge, practice, and attitude sections, the answers were either “yes” (correct), “no,” or “I don’t know” (incorrect). The correct answer frequencies were calculated, and the mean scores of responses were compared among the different variables. Results: A total of 414 dentists responded, including 196 male dentists and 218 female dentists. The mean age of the responders was 32.57 years, and the responders were divided according to age into: 304 (≤40 years), and 110 dentists (˃40 years), according to qualifications into: 168 (postgraduate) and 246 (graduate), and according to experience years: 228 (≤10 years) and 186 (˃10 years). The questions related to using teeth as indicators of age received the highest number of correct answers, whereas the use of palatal rugae and lips in forensic dentistry received the lowest scores. Conclusion: Iraq dentists had limited knowledge, practice, and attitude about forensic dentistry. Therefore, it is important for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as official training courses, to focus more attention on forensic dentistry.
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Silvester, Stella, Michael Calnan, Graham Manley, and Peter Taylor-Gooby. "Going Private? Exploring the Drift Away from the NHS." Primary Dental Care os7, no. 2 (April 2000): 49–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576100322732166.
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The perception that dentistry is being privatised is widespread. A two-phase study was undertaken to investigate the factors influencing dentists’ decisions to practise in the public and or private sectors. In phase I a national postal survey of general dental practitioners (n=1011) explored differences in working practices and experience of NHS and non-NHS work. Survey data were supplemented in phase II by in-depth interviews with four subsamples of dentists in two regions. The survey found that although the majority of dentists continued to treat the majority of their patients within the NHS since the introduction of the 1990 contract patterns of practice have changed. Where private dentistry was increasing, it was regionally variable and arose mainly from concerns with financial security, maintaining quality of work and autonomy. Ideological differences were apparent in relation to differences in practice mix. Those who continued to work in the NHS, because of insufficient demand for private dentistry, did so in order to provide access to treatment and to maintain a reliable source of income and pension rights. Dentists interviewed expressed reluctance in withdrawing from NHS practice. Disillusionment with government policy and recognition of the marginal nature of dental health issues suggests that current trends will continue.
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Zalan, Abul Khair. "Attitude and Practice of General Dental Practitioners and other Dental Specialties towards Pediatric Dentistry in Pakistan." Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association 31, no. 01 (April 5, 2022): 11–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.25301/jpda.311.11.
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OBJECTIVE: Pediatric patients have high unmet treatment needs in Pakistan. There are only a handful of pediatric dentists in Pakistan. Thus, the dental services to child patients have to be dependent on general dentists and other dental specialists. The aim of this study was to assess the attitude and practice of the dentists towards clinical pediatric dentistry in Pakistan. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among the dentists in Pakistan. RESULTS: A total of 372 dentists participated in the study. These included 122 (32.8%) males and 250 (67.2%) females. The majority of the participants (n = 272, 73.1%) were between the ages of 25 to 35 years. As compared to other dentists, a significantly greater number of general dentists (p < 0.008) had received any training in the behavioral management of children. Operative dentists reported practicing more of the various procedures in child patients (pit and fissure sealants, stainless steel crowns, pulpectomies, fluoride varnishes, pulpotomies and restorations), as compared to the other dentists. Even though the operative dentists performed more of these procedures, more than 50% of them still did not frequently perform any of the procedures. A total of 244 (65.6%) dentists wanted to attend pediatric dentistry courses, if available. CONCLUSION: There is a major gap in the needs and availability of pediatric dentistry services. More training needs to be conducted at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in pediatric dentistry. KEYWORDS: Pediatric dentistry, general dentists, other dental specialists, attitude and practices.
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Babar, Palwasha, and Irsam Haider. "Self-assessed Confidence of Dentists in Pediatric Dentistry: A cross-sectional study." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16, no. 2 (February 26, 2022): 52–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2216252.
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Aim: To assess the confidence of dentists in provision of dental treatment for children and to explore the status of the current pediatric dental services offered by the dental practitioners. Methodology: A self-structured questionnaire was administered. Data was collected from both academic and non-academic dental practitioners and specialists. Pediatric dentists were excluded from the study. Results: The results show that there is lack of undergraduate training in the subject of pediatric dentistry. Dentists reported low confidence in various pediatric dental procedures. The provision of dental services to the pediatric patients was also observed to be inadequate. Conclusion: The undergraduate education of pediatric dentistry is of paramount importance. The curriculum should be structured in such a way so that it translates into provision of best dental services to the children. There is need for continuing education courses for dentists in pediatric dentistry in order to ensure adequate dental care for children. MeSH Keywords: Dentist's Practice Pattern, Pediatric Dentistry, Pedodontics
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Ahmed, Shoeb. "The Socio-cultural Dynamics of Antibiotic Misuse in Hyderabad City, India: a Qualitative Study of Dentist and Pharmacist." Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences 2, no. 3 (December 10, 2019): 197–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkahs.v2i3.26655.
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Background: Antibiotic resistance and antibiotic-associated adverse events are rapidly escalating and considered as a global health threat and public health problem. There is poor evidence base on the contextual specificities and everyday use of antibiotic in public health dentistry and pharmacy dispensing practices. The study explores the socio-cultural dynamics emergent around antimicrobials in the Indian Public dentistry and pharmacy practice in India.
Methods: Using purposive sampling, dentists and pharmacists were recruited for the study in Hyderabad City, Telangana State, India. Using semi-structured interviews, dentists and pharmacists were asked about how antibiotics were prescribed and dispensed, perceptions of antibiotic use in community and socio-cultural norms prevailing in the use of the antimicrobial practice.
Results: The dominant themes, emerged by both dentists and pharmacists, was the avoidance of dentist visit on encountering dental infection, reliance on self-medication, use of over-the-counter antibiotics and easy accessibility of antibiotics without prescription as a primary driver of antibiotic misuse and development of antimicrobial resistance, which is associated with socio-cultural practices and economic problems.
Conclusions: The speculations of qualitative responses to antimicrobial resistance are profoundly entangled in the specificities of dental infection management across cultures and locales in daily life. This study emphasizes the need for enforcement of regulatory mechanism on antibiotic dispensing over the counters, educating dental patients in avoiding self medications, educational and training initiatives are necessary to sensitize and rationalize dentist and pharmacist in the use of antibiotics.
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Jairath, Neha, Shalu Jain, Pradeep Raghav, and Kumar Amit. "Corporate dentistry – An insight and vision for future." IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research 9, no. 4 (January 15, 2024): 227–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2023.041.
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Not been a long while since dentistry used to be a family or community-acquainted profession. Utmost of our parents used to visit one or two dentists as family dentists. A single dentist used to care for the dental health of a small community in that area. In a sense, dentistry was more particular. Recently, with adding mindfulness and generation gaps, the conception of a ‘family dentist’ is sluggishly fading. Patients are more apprehensive, want technical treatment, and prefer all specialists under a single roof. Many times agone, private dentists considered their neighbourhood competitive conventions a trouble to their practice. With changing times, the thing which interpreters consider dangerous now is big corporate titans, opening luxurious centers and dental chains across the visage world. With the use of a huge marketing machine and the capability to offer targeted impulses that are grounded on request exploration, corporate dentistry is veritably delicate to contend with. At the same time, it’s arising as a comfortable career option for dentists. A country like India, with around 1 billion population being a huge potent request for corporate dental chains. To tap this largely profitable market corporate or corporate thinking has surfaced.
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Darwish, Samy. "COVID-19 Considerations in Dental Care." Dental Update 47, no. 4 (April 2, 2020): 287–302. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/denu.2020.47.4.287.
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COVID-19 is a disease that is causing uncertainty with the provision of dental services. The situation is rapidly changing and dentists remain unsure on how to change practices accordingly. Formal guidance remains sparse at the time of writing, so this paper presents matters within the practice of dentistry to be considered, as we adapt to the rapidly-changing need. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Dentists are unsure what to do and where to look for guidance during this worrying pandemic situation. A structured presentation of matters arising within the practice of dentistry is required for consideration in order to maximize the safety of patients and members of the dental team.
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Kupryahin, Vyacheslav, and Vladimir Sergeev. "ABOUT TECHNO-HUMANITARIAN BALANCE IN DENTISTRY." Actual problems in dentistry 19, no. 1 (May 22, 2023): 133–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.18481/2077-7566-2023-19-1-133-138.
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Relevance. In connection with the development of Hi-Hume high humanitarian technologies, named so by analogy with Hi-Tech high technologies, it seems relevant to consider the problem of techno-humanitarian balance (THB) in modern dentistry. This is due, in particular, to the fact that today the vector of interests of dentists is often shifted towards Hi-Tech, and they do not always pay due attention to Hi-Hume issues.
The main purpose of the work. To draw the attention of dentists to the significance of the THB problem in their professional activities.
Used approaches. An analytical approach has been applied to the study of various points of view on the concept of Hi-Hume. The provisions of legislative and by-laws related to the implementation of the principles of humanism and the provision of adequate regulatory mechanisms for the use of new medical technologies have been studied. A survey of 100 respondents (50 dentists, 50 medical students) was conducted.
Results. Using the questionnaire method, the relation of dentists and medical students to the importance of high technologies (Hi-Tech), high humanitarian technologies (Hi-Hume), as well as their adequate balance for the development of modern dentistry, is shown. It is noted that dentists attached more importance to the importance of Hi-Tech (intraoral scanning, 3D printing, microprosthetics using milling, etc.) in the development of modern dentistry in comparison with Hi-Hume (realization of the patient's personal potential when providing dental care). Three variants of the ratio of humanitarian and technological aspects in dentistry are considered.
Main conclusions. When using Hi-Hume in dentistry, one should single out not so much the technological (instrumental) as the value aspect. Despite the difficulties in achieving an adequate THB of the actual practice of a dentist, the desire for it should not be questioned. When analyzing a specific medical technology, the possibility of unreasonably restraining influence of social norms on its implementation into practice should be excluded.
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Cybelle Enta do Prado, Luciana Damasceno Ferreira Kanunfre, Alessandra Pinto Feistler, and Wellington Zaitter. "Criminal liability in dental practice." RSBO 10, no. 1 (March 28, 2014): 96–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.21726/rsbo.v10i1.902.
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The technical and scientific evolution is the greatest advance in dentistry since its regulation with the law 5.081/1966;however it is worth remembering that constant modernization of treatments brings along a proportional increase on the dentist’s responsibilities with his patient. The professional should always keep in mind that along with his hand ability, innovative techniques and the best material applied there is Deontology evaluating three areas: civil, ethical-administrative and criminal. It is the dentist’s obligation to follow and respect the deontological issue in a world where lawsuits against peers have increased exponentially. Objective and Conclusion: The presented study reports the relations in the Brazilian penal code concerning to criminal responsibility of the health professionals, analyzing the dental behaviors which, once applied, configure criminal types, �ecting the agent to the prosecution and trial of criminal justice. A little known subject hardly ever discussed in dentistry.
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Anu, Jose, and M. Thomas Abi. "Survey of Dentists' Attitude Towards Parents Accompanying Children in the Dental Operatory." International Journal of Pedodontic Rehabilitation 8, no. 1 (June 30, 2023): 50–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.56501/intjpedorehab.v8i1.851.
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Background: The most significant problems in pediatric dentistry is behavioural resistance of children in the first visit. There is a debate on parental presence in operation room. The literature on dentists' preference of parental presence in the operatory is sparse. Aims: 1. To determine the percentage of dentists in a major city who prefer parental presence in the dental operatory. 2. To correlate parameters like practitioners’ gender, practice type, patient volume, and patient age in allowing parental accompaniment. 3. To determine the significant variable that constraints dentists from allowing parental presence. Methods And Materials: The study group included pediatric dentists and dentists who treat children in their private or institutional practice. Specific variables that were addressed in the questionnaire and used for the correlation included: practitioners age, gender, qualification, years in practice, practice type, volume of children treated by them, attitudes towards parental accompaniment and variables that constraints the dentist while treating children in parental presence. Results: 43% dentists felt comfortable treating children in the presence of parents. Factors like gender, practice type and volume of patients have shown to influence the attitude of dentist towards parental accompaniment. The major constraint reported by dentists is that of parents intercepting orders and thus affecting the rapport between the dentist and child (85.6%, n=89) Conclusion: The dentists practicing in this city demonstrated a positive trend towards increased parental presence in the operatory.
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Armandroff, Olivia. "A Dentist’s Chair: For Practicality, Comfort, or Spectacle?" Journal of Design History 34, no. 2 (April 5, 2021): 89–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jdh/epab005.
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Abstract This essay focuses on a thirteen-inch-high reclining chair with a carved walnut frame, brass base, and emerald green velvet upholstery in the Winterthur Museum collection [1 and 2]. Created by Ira Salmon of Boston circa 1866, the chair is a patent model and part of Salmon’s efforts to win a professional reputation as a dentist early in his career. This essay documents the transformation of dentistry in America from an itinerant practice in the early republic to a professionalized career in the mid-nineteenth century. It offers evidence of how the material world of dentists changed when tools of the profession became standardized and mass produced. Developing technologies facilitated reclining chairs suited for newfangled operative techniques. The essay also focuses on a period that anticipates the development of germ theory in the early twentieth century and the sterilization of the dentist’s office. In this mid-nineteenth century moment, the aesthetics of dentist offices, and their chairs’ designs, bridge a divide between the traditional values associated with dentists and those ascribed to dentists today. The patent model demonstrates Salmon’s desire to appeal to his clients’ interest by capturing the dramatic potential of a dentist’s visit while satisfying their desire for comfort and expectation of skilful technique.
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Qazi, Nadia, and Syed Nasir Shah. "Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Dentists Regarding Cross Infection in Dental Teaching Hospitals of Peshawar." Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Science 2, no. 2 (March 1, 2016): 3–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.37762/jgmds.2-2.49.
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OBJECTIVES:The objective of the current study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of dentist regarding cross infection in Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD) and Sardar Begum Dental College (SBDC) Peshawar.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at two tertiary care hospitals having sample size 214 with 94 males and 121 females. A pilot study was conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex to assess the reliability of questionnaire. Self administered anonymous questionnaire was administered to 214 dentists. The dentist in each health care facility was observed for their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding cross infection.RESULTS:Knowledge of dentist’s was optimum but they were lacking sufficient knowledge in areas of sterilization and cross infection due to waste material present in pipes of dental units. Significant numbers of them 28.8% were not agreed with the role of wearing rings in cross infection during dental procedure. Although lack of hand washing and impression was considered as a source of cross infection and 33.9% reported poor attitude regarding hand washing, 39.9% were not regarding the hygiene of nails in cross infection control. Similarly only 59% of them have shown positive attitude towards the vaccination of dental professionals. Although the knowledge and attitude was seen acceptable but their practices regarding the infection control were lacking in area of use of N95 respirator, taking off jewelry during dental surgeries, use of filtered water, use of anti-retraction valve, use of rubber dam for aerosols, use of separate box for sharp disposal and use of disinfectants in dental units..CONCLUSION:From current study it was concluded that dentists have good knowledge but poor practice regarding various aspect of infection control which provide an indication either lack of availability facilities or poor supervision and monitoring, due to lack of policy and implementation regarding cross infection control in dental units
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Surya C, Lakshmi T, and Gayatri Devi R. "Use of digital dentistry in clinical practice among dental practitioners - A review." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 11, SPL3 (October 14, 2020): 1412–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl3.3423.
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The aim of the study is to find an opinion about the use of digital dentistry in clinical practice among dental practitioners. Digital dentistry is the use of dental technologies and devices that incorporate digital (or) computer controlled components that carry out dental procedures than using mechanical (or) electrical tools. A detailed study is done by reviewing several articles about digital dentistry in dental practice. Many dentists are focusing on advanced dentistry now-a-days, which causes them to take care of conventional issues with present day arrangements. The purpose behind this article is to analyze the idea of computerized dentistry, its focal points and restrictions, and offer expressions and perceptions on explicit areas of advanced dentistry dependent on research, understanding, and correspondence with clinicians around the world. It is expected to give a functional perspective on computerized dentistry, an improvement for more prominent selection of the areas that are concerned with digital dentistry, and quicker incorporation of new innovations.
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Nigora, Narziyeva, and Burxonova Zarafruz Kobilovna. "METHOD OF VORT IN PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY." European International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Management Studies 4, no. 6 (June 1, 2024): 152–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.55640/eijmrms-04-06-23.
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The challenge facing reconstructive dentistry today is how to achieve excellent aesthetic results while preserving the biological structures involved as much as possible. Today, clinicians and dental technicians have materials and procedures at their disposal that make it possible to recreate aesthetics and function in a simpler and more predictable way.
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Dewi, Ardianti Maartrina, Dimas Prasetianto Wicaksono, Betadion Rizki Sinaredi, Riska Bangkit Nastiti, Taris Fathin Luthfiani, and Tasyha Firnandia Ardiana. "MID (Minimal Intervention Dentistry) by Pediatric Dentist Specialist in City of Surabaya during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Journal of Indonesian Dental Association 6, no. 1 (June 24, 2023): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.32793/jida.v6i1.997.
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Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic that has occurred worldwide due to the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus requires adaptation, including in dentistry. Changes in dental care services have occurred in Indonesia, including closing practices, using PPE up to level 4, types of procedures that can be given, duration of treatment, and criteria for pediatric patients companion. Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) is defined as a principle in dentistry that aims to maintain oral tissue and prevent the development of a more severe disease. This technique is child-friendly because it does not involve various dental instruments that tend to increase anxiety. MID also produces small amounts of aerosols resulting minimal spread of COVID-19. Objective: This study aims to raise awareness about the application of MID by pediatric dentists specialist in the city of Surabaya during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study utilized a questionnaire as the primary research instrument to gather data from a sample of 33 respondents out of a population of 60 pediatric dentists in Surabaya. The questionnaire covered various aspects, including the location and type of practice, years of practice, experience with practice closures, and data on actions taken by respondents regarding the implementation of MID measures during the pandemic. Results: Pediatric dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced a series of changes in its implementation, including closing practices for a period of several days, weeks and months, in 18.87%, 24.53%, 56.6% respectively. MID procedures have been widely used by pediatric dentists since before pandemic (80%) are fissure sealants with HVGIC ingredients (80%), Preventive Resin Restoration (82.8%), GIC restorations (83.9%), and SSC Hall Technique (77.3%). There were variations in the number of MID procedures performed by pediatric dentists the city of Surabaya during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of which had increased (26.67%), decreased (33.33%) and remained constant (40%). Conclusion: The implementation of the MID advantages in pediatric dentistry is very useful and has been applied before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and is recommended for future use.
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Šljivić, Katarina, Maja Nikolić, and Nebojša Krunić. "Examining dentists' attitudes about ethical principles in everyday practice." Acta stomatologica Naissi 36, no. 82 (2020): 2067–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/asn2082067z.
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Introduction: Patient care, knowledge of medical law and compliance with the law contribute to more efficient dealing with the ethical dilemmas often faced by today's dentists. Moreover, when it comes to determining 'the best' dental treatment, patients also play a certain role. The aim of the research was to examine the attitudes of Serbian dentists related to ethical dilemmas in everyday practice, so as to determine the factors that affect solving the dilemmas. Materials and methods: The paper was carried out as a cross-sectional study. The research included 88 respondents, 42 final year dentistry students at the Faculty of Medicine in Niš and the Faculty of Dentistry in Belgrade and 46 dentists from both private and state practice. The first part of the questionnaire included socio-demographic information on the respondents, and the second part consisted of 7 closed-ended questions about particular ethical dilemmas. Statistical analysis was done using Excel from Microsoft Office and SPSS, version 18.0. Results: There were no significant differences regarding the students and dentists' answers about individual ethical aspects, except for the domain of question 2b, whether the oral surgeon should have extracted both teeth on the patient's request, although the patient had a heart disease. A statistically significant difference was found (ch 2 =18,834, p<0,0001) regarding the dentists' answers in comparison with the students' answers. Conclusion: The knowledge about ethical principles of the majority of the respondents was satisfying. A smaller proportion of the respondents were not sufficiently aware of the importance of applying ethical principles in dental practice. Consequently, it is necessary to promote education programs about medical ethics for dentists and dentistry students.
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Mansoor, Hashim Bin, Usman Zafar Kayani, Reeja Khatoon, Erum Idrees, Hira Zafar Kayani, and Ayesha Aslam. "INDIGENCE OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY IN LEGAL PRACTICE OF PAKISTAN." PAFMJ 71, no. 5 (October 31, 2021): 1709–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v71i5.5044.
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Objective: To assess and interpret the utility and need of forensic dentistry in current judicial system of Pakistan.
Study Design: Cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, in the month of Jun, 2020.
Methodology: This questionnaire based cross-sectional study was conducted in a 1-month time frame, and a sample of 100 lawyers was recruited using snowball sampling technique and only criminal lawyers were included which had a minimum of 5 years of experience. Data was analyzed using SPSS-24.
Results: The results were quite significant, 81% (81 lawyers) of the population recognized the relationship of forensic dentistry with criminal litigation (p-value=0.006). Furthermore 86% (86 lawyers) believed that there are a limited number of practicing forensic dentists and a massive 96% (96 lawyers) of the population was not able to acquire the expertise of a forensic dentist.
Conclusion: There is a major lack of trained forensic odontologists and training institutes in Pakistan, which has a significant effect on the legal practices of Pakistan. Furthermore, it defines the lack of specialization trend in forensic odontology.
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Spencer, A. J., and J. M. Lewis. "The practice of dentistry by male and female dentists." Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 16, no. 4 (August 1988): 202–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0528.1988.tb01754.x.
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Schwarts, Steven. "It's Magic: A Unique Practice Management Strategy." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 4, no. 4 (2003): 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jcdp-4-4-000.
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Abstract For thousands of years prior to the advent of modern dentistry, magic has been used to entertain, impress, and motivate individuals. Today's dental professionals are using the concept of The Magic of a Healthy Smile through their use of modern clinical techniques and as a means for practice marketing, patient education, and the reduction of patient stress and fear. This article describes how dentists/magicians have incorporated magic into their practices and the benefits of this useful patient management strategy. A script of the “Happy Tooth Magic Show” and resources for dentists to create their own dental magic show are provided. Citation Schwartz S. It's Magic: A Unique Practice Management Strategy. J Contemp Dent Pract 2003 November;(4)4:000-000.
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Stuart, Jackie, and Tarun Sen Gupta. "Medicine and dentistry: Understanding the language of dentistry." Australian Journal of General Practice 50, no. 12 (December 1, 2021): 950–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.31128/ajgp-01-21-5794.
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Subramanian, Aravind Kumar. "Biomedical waste management practice in dentistry." Bioinformation 16, no. 11 (November 30, 2020): 958–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.6026/97320630016958.
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Biomedical Waste Management practice in Dentistry is an important issue. Therefore, it is of interest to document awareness on such issues among clinical practitioners, academicians and students. A survey was completed using a questionnaire from 355 dentists consisting of 201 students, 39 academicians and 115 clinicians in India. Analysis of the survey data shows that majority of students, practitioners, and academicians are aware of laws binding with such issues. However, the Biomedical Waste Management practice among them is not satisfactory. Therefore, education on such issues among clinical practitioners, academicians and students is critical in this part of the globe.
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Lőrincz, Hajnal, Henrietta Zsófia Kovács, and Bernadette Kerekes-Máthé. "Allergies in Dental Practice – Questionnaire-Based Study." Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine 5, no. 3 (September 1, 2020): 97–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/jim-2020-0021.
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AbstractBackground: Allergy is one of the most widespread diseases in this century. Allergy-causing materials used in dentistry are most frequently metals, such as nickel, cobalt, palladium, and amalgam, certain components of dental composites, denture resin materials, and even certain mouthwash components. The aim of this study was to assess dentists’ experience regarding allergies occurring in their practice among patients and among dental team members.Material and methods: We conducted a questionnaire-based study, in which 104 dentists responded.Results: Immediate allergic reactions were more often caused by different drugs, detergents, and anesthetics, while delayed allergic reactions were mostly caused by acrylates. Allergic reactions occurred more often among women than men, but the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.3).Conclusions: Our results suggest that allergies in dentistry appear mainly among adults, caused mostly by acrylates, metals, and different drugs. Immediate allergic reactions are often present, and mostly women are susceptible to allergies.
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Chaudhary, V., B. Shrivastava, HP Bhatia, A. Aggarwal, AK Singh, and N. Gupta. "Multifunctional Ribbond - A Versatile Tool." Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 36, no. 4 (July 1, 2012): 325–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.17796/jcpd.36.4.n140k84100758340.
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Pediatric dentists come across a variety of cases in their day to day practice that requires quick intervention in order to enhance or restore children's smile and functions in the oral cavity. Ribbond is one such material, which has occupied an important place in the dentist's repertoire. Ribbond can be used as an alternative to conventional treatment in pediatric dentistry. This case report demonstrates usage of Ribbond as a space maintainer, a fixed partial denture with an acrylic tooth pontic, an endodontic post and a splint material in children. Ribbond combines high-strength fibers with enhanced bondability and patented crosslink lock-stitch leno weave. Ribbond's strength, esthetics, and bondability make it useful for multiple applications in clinical pediatric dentistry.
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Rivera-Hidalgo, Francisco, Leah S. Spittle, Kathleen B. Muzzin, Patricia R. Campbell, and Janice P. DeWald. "Current prescribing Practices for Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Survey of Dental Practitioners." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 18, no. 7 (2017): 559–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2084.
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ABSTRACT Aim Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines have been developed for health care and dentistry. The authors examined whether dentists were following the 2007 American Heart Association (AHA) and the 2012 American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis. Materials and methods A survey was sent to 600 dentists in the south-central region of the United States. The survey examined dentists’ prescribing practices for patients with cardiac and prosthetic joint replacements, antibiotic regimen prescribed, confidence in their prescription decisions, and dentistry's contribution to antibiotic resistance. Results The response rate was 28.7% (n = 172). Dentists followed the 2007 AHA guidelines for patients with a history of infective endocarditis (95%), and cardiac valves repaired with prosthetic materials (76%) or animal/donor tissue (61%). For prosthetic joint replacement, 72% prescribed antibiotic prophylaxis within the first 2 years after placement and 58% continued to prescribe after 2 years. Amoxicillin was the most frequently prescribed antibiotic for cardiac conditions (92%) and prosthetic joint replacements (77%). No significant differences were found in relation to dentists’ gender (p = 0.75), year of graduation (p = 0.71), scope of practice (p = 0.30), and their confidence in their prescription decisions; 73% believed taking multiple doses of antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance. Conclusion The majority of dentists were following the 2007 AHA guidelines. Confusion regarding the 2012 AAOS guidelines for prosthetic joint replacement was evident. Clinical significance Keeping current with changing antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines ensures dentists are providing the best evidence-based dentistry for their patients. How to cite this article Spittle LS, Muzzin KB, Campbell PR, DeWald JP, Rivera-Hidalgo F. Current prescribing Practices for Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Survey of Dental Practitioners. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(7):559-566.
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Young, Andrew S., Michael W. Fischer, Nicholas S. Lang, and Matthew R. Cooke. "Practice Patterns of Dentist Anesthesiologists in North America." Anesthesia Progress 65, no. 1 (March 1, 2018): 9–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.2344/anpr-64-04-11.
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This study provides trends in the discipline of dental anesthesiology. A questionnaire-based survey was sent to 338 members of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists to evaluate practice patterns. One focus of the study was modality of sedation/anesthesia used for dentistry in North America. Age, gender, years in practice, and geographic region of practice were also obtained. Data gathered from the returned questionnaires were entered into an Excel spreadsheet and then imported into JMP Statistical Discovery Software (v12.2 Pro) for descriptive analysis. A total of 112 surveys were completed electronically and 102 surveys were returned via post, for a total response rate of 63.3% (N = 214). Data from this survey suggested a wide variation of therapeutic practices among dentist anesthesiologists in North America. Of the surveyed dentist anesthesiologists, 58.7% (SE = 4.2%) practice as mobile providers, 32.2% (SE = 3.1%) provide care in an academic environment, and 27.7% (SE = 2.8%) function as operator/anesthetists. The majority of anesthesia is provided for pediatric dentistry (47.0%, SE = 4.2%), oral and maxillofacial surgery (18.5%, SE = 3.9%), and special needs (16.7%, SE = 3.6%). Open-airway (58.7%, SE = 5.5%) sedation/anesthesia was the preferred modality of delivery, compared with the use of advanced airway (41.3%, SE = 4.6%). The demographics show diverse practice patterns of dentist anesthesiologists in multiple regions of the continent. Despite concerns regarding specialty recognition, reimbursement difficulties, and competition from alternative anesthesia providers, the overall perceptions of dentist anesthesiologists and the future of the field seem largely favorable.
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Burrows, R. S. "Illegal practice of dentistry." British Dental Journal 202, no. 10 (May 2007): 579. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/bdj.2007.427.
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Weiner, Gerald P. "Laser dentistry practice management." Dental Clinics of North America 48, no. 4 (October 2004): 1105–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cden.2004.05.001.
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Saito, Traci, Jae Hyun Park, and Curt Bay. "A Survey of Pediatric Dentists on the Treatment Timing and Modalities for White Spot Lesions in the United States." Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 43, no. 1 (January 1, 2019): 27–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.17796/1053-4625-43.1.6.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of white spot lesions (WSLs) in various practice settings and patient populations, and to gather information about the treatment timing and modalities used by pediatric dentists in the United States. Study design: A fourteen question, multiple choice, electronic survey was developed and distributed to 6,092 active American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) members. Results: A total of 625 active members responded, garnering a 9.7% response rate. Before treatment, there were significantly more WSLs reported in Corporate practice than Multi-Doctor Practice (P=0.002), and significantly more WSLs in Academics/Hospital-Based Practices than in Multi-Doctor Practices (P=0.002). For WSLs after treatment, there were significantly more WSLs in Academic/Hospital-Based practices than in single-practitioner settings (P=0.003). Approximately 38% of pediatric dentists preferred to treat WSLs before, during or after orthodontic treatment, while 23% treat only before and 20% treat only after treatment. The three most common treatment modalities for WSLs, were prescription fluoride toothpaste (5000 ppm), fluoride varnish, and fluoride rinse. Approximately 47% of respondents reported they were “very comfortable” treating WSLs and 31.0% felt “comfortable.” Conclusions: The prevalence of WSLs differed across types of practice. There is no agreement among pediatric dentist as to timing and treatment modalities for WSLs.
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Olabi, Nassim F., James E. Jones, Mark A. Saxen, Brian J. Sanders, LaQuia A. Walker, James A. Weddell, Stuart M. Schrader, and Angela M. Tomlin. "The Use of Office-Based Sedation and General Anesthesia by Board Certified Pediatric Dentists Practicing in the United States." Anesthesia Progress 59, no. 1 (March 1, 2012): 12–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.2344/11-15.1.
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The purpose of this study is to explore the use of office-based sedation by board-certified pediatric dentists practicing in the United States. Pediatric dentists have traditionally relied upon self-administered sedation techniques to provide office-based sedation. The use of dentist anesthesiologists to provide office-based sedation is an emerging trend. This study examines and compares these two models of office-based sedations. A survey evaluating office-based sedation of diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) based on gender, age, years in practice, practice types, regions, and years as a diplomate of the ABPD was completed by 494 active members. The results were summarized using frequencies and percentages. Relationships of dentist age, gender, and number of years in practice with the use of intravenous (IV) sedation was completed using two-way contingency tables and Mantel-Haenszel tests for ordered categorical data. Relationships of office-based sedation use and the type of one's practice were examined using Pearson chi-square tests. Of the 1917 surveys e-mailed, 494 completed the survey for a response rate of 26%. Over 70% of board-certified US pediatric dentists use some form of sedation in their offices. Less than 20% administer IV sedation, 20 to 40% use a dentist anesthesiologist, and 60 to 70% would use dentist anesthesiologists if one were available.
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Newsome, Philip RH. "Current Issues in Dental Practice Management Part 1. The Importance of Shared Values." Primary Dental Care os10, no. 2 (April 2003): 37–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576103322500683.
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There can be few who would argue with the notion that the nature of dental practice in the United Kingdom has changed dramatically over the last couple of decades. A variety of factors, including new clinical techniques, growing consumerism, a much greater awareness of health-related and well-being issues in the public at large, as well as a marked deregulation within the dental profession, the development of vocational training and recently mandatory lifelong learning, the growing number of females working in the profession, and an increasing reluctance of young dentists to finance dental practices have all combined to create an environment which has enabled and encouraged a move away from traditional forms of dental care delivery. Instead, there has been considerable growth in independently-funded practice and a commensurate growth in the number of practices operating under a corporate body umbrella of one form or another.1 Currently there are 27 corporate bodies registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) with the likelihood of more in the future given the proposed GDC review. This will no doubt take into consideration European law, under which the restriction within the Dentist's Act on the number of corporate bodies is likely to be untenable. Although they still have only a small share of the dental market—with 4% of all dentists in the UK in 19992— they have expanded rapidly from a small base. The data available at the time the paper was written indicate that the global total of fees earned from dentistry in the UK in the financial year 2001/2002 was almost £3 billion, of which £1.9 billion (64%) came from NHS fees3 and £1.1 billion (36%) from private fees. Of this £1.9 billion received in NHS fees in 2001/2002, £0.55 billion were paid by patients who were not exempt from charges, bringing the total amount actually paid out of patients’ pockets for dental treatment to £1.65 billion. Compare these figures with 1996/1997 when NHS fees stood at £ 1.6 billion (71%) and private fees at £0.6 billion (29%) and it can be seen that while the size of the whole market has grown NHS fees have risen by around 18% while private sector fees have gone up by 64% during the same period. It can not be said therefore that NHS dentistry has disappeared, although it is clear that access to NHS dentistry has been and may still be difficult in some parts of the country.4 The Department of Health in England has responded by developing ‘access centres’ and in the recently published Options for Change5 sets out sweeping proposals to revitalise NHS dentistry and delegate decisions over funding to a local level. It is far from clear what the consequences of these changes will be. How ever, one possible scenario is that in many parts of the UK, although relief of pain, prevention and restoration of function will be funded by the NHS, other than in ‘special circumstances’ such as after trauma and inherited conditions ‘cosmetic embellishment’ will not be funded. In which case, ever increasing public interest in personal appearance may well lead to further growth in private dentistry. Against a background of change and uncertainty, this series of articles explores some of the issues facing dentists coming to terms with working in this brave new world. This first part examines an aspect of dental practice that is seldom discussed openly and yet is of such fundamental importance that it is the cornerstone of all successful practices and the main fault line in unsuccessful ones, namely the nature and strength of practice values.
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Dulin, Floriane, Jean-Marie Marteau, Jean-Christophe Fricain, and Mathilde Fénelon. "Dental implant practice in French West Indies and French Guyana: a cross-sectional study among dental practitioners." Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery 24, no. 4 (December 2018): 157–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/mbcb/2018008.
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Background: In 2016, 459 dentists were registered in French West Indies and French Guyana. They represent 10% of French clinicians but they work in an environment very different from continental France. The aim of this study was to describe dental implantology practices among dentists in Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guyana. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study, with questionnaires sent by email, was conducted from November 2016 to January 2017. Results: 116 practitioners answered. Respondents were all general practitioners, except two dentists who practiced only surgical procedures (not specialists). Implant surgeries were provided by 50% respondents and soft-tissue or hard-tissue grafting were provided by 34.5% of the sample. Prosthodontic procedures were carried out by 62.9% respondents. At last, 34.5% of the sample were not involved in implant services. Discussion: The proportion of dentists who performed implant procedures was similar to that reported in other international studies and French survey. The percentage of dentists not involved in implant dentistry still significant and the most frequently reported barriers were the expense of treatment, patient's difficulties to afford the treatment and the lack of knowledge. Conclusion: The practice of implant dentistry is widespread in French West Indies and French Guyana. Dental implant use was not different between clinicians of Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guyana. The number of dentists who received local implant training was lower in French Guyana.
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AlSheikh, Rasha, Khalid S. Almulhim, Moamen Abdulkader, Rasha Haridy, Amr S. Bugshan, Rand Aldamanhouri, and Moataz Elgezawi. "Toward a Clinically Reliable Class II Resin Composite Restoration: A Cross-Sectional Study into the Current Clinical Practice among Dentists in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Dentistry 2022 (August 2, 2022): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2691376.
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Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current clinical practice of general dentists in Saudi Arabia in restoring class II cavities using direct resin composites and to set evidence-based practice recommendations of concern. Methods. An online survey formed of 20 questions and classified into four domains was developed. 500 dentists in 5 Saudi provinces were invited to join the survey anonymously and voluntarily using poster announcements and e-mail invitations. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze participants’ responses. Results. 343 responses were received. Dentists in Saudi Arabia vary in their clinical practices and techniques of insertion of resin composite in class II cavities. 67% of participants use cotton rolls for isolating the field while 32% use rubber dam isolation. 33% and 28% of respondents use circumferential matrix (Tofflemire) and AutoMatrix, respectively. Fracture, followed by recurrent caries and open proximal contacts, was the received main reason of failure of class II direct resin composite restorations. Conclusion. Diversity of class II resin composite practices exists among dentists in Saudi Arabia. For ensuring optimum quality outcomes and high standards of restorative dentistry healthcare, several dentists in Saudi Arabia need to reconsider their clinical practice and modify their clinical procedures of direct class II resin composites. Several evidence-based practice guidelines are recommended to dentists in this article to improve their practice and enhance the clinical reliability and longevity of class II direct resin composite restorations.
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Brocklehurst, Paul, Stephen Birch, Ruth McDonald, Harry Hill, Lucy O’Malley, Richard Macey, and Martin Tickle. "Determining the optimal model for role substitution in NHS dental services in the UK: a mixed-methods study." Health Services and Delivery Research 4, no. 22 (July 2016): 1–118. http://dx.doi.org/10.3310/hsdr04220.
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BackgroundMaximising health gain for a given level and mix of resources is an ethical imperative for health-service planners. Approximately half of all patients who attend a regular NHS dental check-up do not require any further treatment, whereas many in the population do not regularly attend. Thus, the most expensive resource (the dentist) is seeing healthy patients at a time when many of those with disease do not access care. Role substitution in NHS dentistry, where other members of the dental team undertake the clinical tasks previously provided by dentists, has the potential to increase efficiency and the capacity to care and lower costs. However, no studies have empirically investigated the efficiency of NHS dental provision that makes use of role substitution.Research questionsThis programme of research sought to address three research questions: (1) what is the efficiency of NHS dental teams that make use of role substitution?; (2) what are the barriers to, and facilitators of, role substitution in NHS dental practices?; and (3) how do incentives in the remuneration systems influence the organisation of these inputs and production of outputs in the NHS?DesignData envelopment analysis was used to develop a productive efficiency frontier for participating NHS practices, which were then compared on a relative basis, after controlling for patient and practice characteristics. External validity was tested using stochastic frontier modelling, while semistructured interviews explored the views of participating dental teams and their patients to role substitution.SettingNHS ‘high-street’ general dental practices.Participants121 practices across the north of England.InterventionsNo active interventions were undertaken.Main outcome measuresRelative efficiency of participating NHS practices, alongside a detailed narrative of their views about role substitution dentistry. Social acceptability for patients.ResultsThe utilisation of non-dentist roles in NHS practices was relatively low, the most common role type being the dental hygienist. Increasing the number of non-dentist team members reduced efficiency. However, it was not possible to determine the relative efficiency of individual team members, as the NHS contracts only with dentists. Financial incentives in the NHS dental contract and the views of practice principals (i.e. senior staff members) were equally important. Bespoke payment and referral systems were required to make role substitution economically viable. Many non-dentist team members were not being used to their full scope of practice and constraints on their ability to prescribe reduced efficiency further. Many non-dentist team members experienced a precarious existence, commonly being employed at multiple practices. Patients had a low level of awareness of the different non-dentist roles in a dental team. Many exhibited an inherent trust in the professional ‘system’, but prior experience of role substitution was important for social acceptability.ConclusionsBetter alignment between the financial incentives within the NHS dental contract and the use of role substitution is required, although professional acceptability remains critical.Study limitationsOutput data collected did not reflect the quality of care provided by the dental team and the input data were self-reported.Future workFurther work is required to improve the evidence base for the use of role substitution in NHS dentistry, exploring the effects and costs of provision.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.
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Touyz, Louis Z. G. "Orally Transferred Aphorisms of Dentistry." Dentistry and Oral Health Care 2, no. 2 (August 18, 2023): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.59657/2993-0863.brs.23.008.
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Dentistry has existed for millennia. Wisdom derived from experience has produced principles of practice that influence dentistry. Many of these are oral advisories circulate among dental health care workers in spoken words but are rarely written down. Aim: This article accumulates some of the important orally transferred aphorisms (OTA) and traditions, records them and deconstructs their implications, reasons and significance. Discussion: These oral advising principles have evolved from experience and each act as a dictating guide for policy and activities in the practice of dentistry. Conclusion: Orally transferred aphorisms have been passed down from generation to generation of dentists; those recorded here will be added to, as long as dentistry evolves as a profession to yield further accumulated wisdom of dental health care workers.
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Akgül, Sinem, İhsan Yıkılgan, and Hüma Ömürlü. "Dentists’ Decision to Conduct CRA in Adult Patients in Turkey: A Questionnaire-based Survey." Journal of Advanced Oral Research 11, no. 1 (May 2020): 77–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2320206820913731.
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Aim: The concept of minimal intervention in dentistry is one of the most important stages of the preventive dentistry, and caries risk assessment (CRA) is an application that needs to be primarily evaluated in order to perform minimal intervention approaches. This study was aimed to evaluate the awareness of CRA and whether CRA is included in daily practice by dentists in Turkey. Materials and Methods: This study used a questionnaire survey. A survey was prepared and sent to the dentists who were registered with the Turkish Dental Association via e-mail. A total of 790 dentists returned and 95 respondents were excluded. All the registered dentists filled and returned their survey. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were performed (n = 695). Results: A total of 86.9 percent dentists who took the survey said that they performed CRA in daily practice. “Lack of time” was specified as the most important factor by the respondents who did not perform CRA in daily practice (61.5%). Current oral hygiene status (96.4%) and the presence of one or more active caries lesions (74.5%) were considered the most important risk factors for not performing CRA. Results of multiple logistic regression analysis showed that clinical experience, number of patients treated per day, and type of practice were mostly associated with whether or not performing CRA ( P = .012, .018, and .035, respectively). Conclusions: It can be concluded that most of the dentists are aware of the importance of conducting CRA and, with differences in the factors considered, CRA is required in their daily practice in Turkey. The concept of minimal intervention in dentistry is one of the most important stages of preventive dentistry, and CRA is an application that needs to be primarily evaluated in order to perform minimal intervention approaches.
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Iordanishvili, A. K. "THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL MEDICINE AND DENTAL SERVICE OF CITIZENS." Marine Medicine 6, no. 5(S) (January 20, 2021): 50–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.22328/2413-5747-2020-6-s-50-55.
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The article presents the main stages of the life path of a prominent dentist and maxillofacial surgeon Sergo Nesterovich Ugulava. Its role in the formation and development of military dentistry, including in the Black Sea Fleet, as well as its contribution to the development of the theory and practice of marine medicine and dentistry, the formation and optimization of planned rehabilitation of the oral cavity of the naval personnel has been shown. It is noted that in 1947, on his initiative, the Scientific Society of Dentists of the Main Base of the Fleet of the Red Banner Black Sea Fleet was created, which was an important form of increasing special knowledge, familiarizing physicians with scientific work.
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Farokh-Gisour, Elham, and Marjan Hatamvand. "Investigation of Stress Level Among Dentistry Students, General Dentists, and Pediatric Dental Specialists During Performing Pediatric Dentistry in Kerman, Iran, in 2017." Open Dentistry Journal 12, no. 1 (September 28, 2018): 631–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1745017901814010631.
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Background & Aim:Dentists are exposed to stress and tension as they have a close contact with the patients. The increase in stress may affect the dentists’ performance and can be a major threat to the physical and mental health of the patients. Pediatric dentistry requires experience, without which the amateur dentists and students feel lack of self-confidence, and consequently be unable to deal with problematic patients. There is no study investigating stress during pediatric dentistry among the dentistry students as well as general and pediatric dentists in Iran. Regarding the importance ofthis subject, we aimed to evaluate the stress level among the aforementioned three dental service providers during pediatric dentistry.Materials & Methods:This study was conducted on 300 dentistry students, general dentists, and pediatric dental specialists in Kerman, Iran. The data were collected using a questionnaire entailing demographic information and therapeutic practices of pediatric dentistry. After checking the participant’s comments, the data were analyzed usingSPSSversion 16 (IBM, Texas, USA).Results:According to the results, the mean age of the participants was 28±5 years. Out of the 300 participants, 113 (37.7%) and 178 (59.3%) cases were male and female, respectively, and 9 (3%) participants did not fill out this part. Furthermore, 108 (36%), 173 (57.7%), 6 (2%), and 10 (3.3%) subjects were general students, general dentists, residents, and pediatric residents, respectively. Anesthesia injection in the mandible for an anxious child and amalgam restoration in the mandible led to the highest and lowest stress levels in the participants, respectively. Furthermore, the mean stress levels were significantly different between the practices performed in the maxilla and mandible (P<0.001). In addition, the females showed a significantly higher level of stress, compared to the males (P<0.001). The specialists had significantly lower stress than the dentistry students and general dentists (P<0.001).Conclusion:As the findings indicated, anesthetic injection to a nervous infant was the most stressful practice in pediatric dentistry. The results also showed that the pediatric dental specialists had lower stress level, compared to the students and general dentists.
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Solaiman, Faisal, Shamim Ahmed, Syeda Mahmuda Akhter, Arup Kumar Saha, Helal Uddin, Md Abul Kalam Azad, and ASM Rafiul Haque. "Preventive Practice on Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Dentists in Selected Hospitals at Dhaka City, Bangladesh." City Dental College Journal 10, no. 1 (February 5, 2018): 13–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i1.13831.
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Aims: The study was carried out among 120 dentists working in the selected hospitals of Dhaka city to find out the preventive practice on hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Methods: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was carried out involving 120 dentists working in the selected hospitals of Dhaka city from December 2011 to March 2012 to quantify the preventive practice on HBV infection through a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Results were analyzed by using the software SPSS 16.0 version (Chicago). Then analyzed data were presented according to the variables of the study showing percentage relationship between variables using appropriate statistical method.Results: Mean age of the dentists was 26.43±6.29 (range, 25-45) years where 74.17% were male and 25.83% were female. Among 120 respondents, 20.83% obtained BDS degree along with a postgraduate training (PGT) in any of the respective fields of dentistry. Others obtained MS in dentistry (21.67%), MPH in dentistry (10.83%), PhD in dentistry (9.17%), DDS in dental surgery (10%) and FCPS in dentistry (6.67%). Academic positions of the respondents were 33.33%, assistant professors, 26.67% associate professors, 19.17% medical officers, and 17.5% were lecturers. Majority (93.3%) dentists knew about HBV transmission, prevention, symptoms, risks, and concurrences. Out of them, 87.5% reported having been tested for HBV which was associated with their designations (p=0.013) and more than 75% reported having been vaccinated against HBV. Conclusions: A high level of knowledge and attitude towards practice in the prevention of HBV was found to be very good among the dentists of Dhaka city though seemed it was not always possible to take precaution for handling emergency patients. Further broad scale studies would be needed to have decisive results. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i1.13831 City Dent. Coll. J Volume-10, Number-1, January-2013
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Pradhan, Dilesh, Sapna Laxmi Tuladhar, and Ram Kumar Adhikari. "Patients’ perception of infection control in dentistry." Journal of Kathmandu Medical College 12, no. 1 (September 30, 2023): 40–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v12i1.56691.
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Background: Dentistry is a high-risk profession for infections due to exposure to contaminated materials like blood, saliva, and instruments. Both dental staff and patients can contract diseases via person-to-person contact or contaminated objects. Objectives: To assess patient perception of infection control practices in dentistry which will help in planning effective public health care delivery. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 170 patients visiting Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (KMCTH) over the period of three months (2022 June to 2022 August) for any form of dental treatment. Ethical approval was granted by Institutional Review Committee of KMCTH on 8th June 2021. Data obtained were entered and analysed using SPSS v.21. Results: Majority of the participants believed dentists should wear gloves (164, 96.7%), face masks (159, 93.8%), and eye goggles (105, 61.9%) while treating patients, and 152 (89.6%) of participants agreed that dentist should change gloves between patients. However, nearly half of the participants were not hesitant to receive treatment from the dentist not wearing gloves (82, 48.3%) and mask (86, 50.7%). In total, 119 (70.2%) agreed that it was possible to catch an infection during dental treatment and 121 (71.3%) did take interest in sterilisation of instruments but only 21 (12.3%) always asked their dentist about the method of sterilisation. Conclusion: Patients possess a strong awareness of the importance for infection control in dental practice, however, this study underscores the importance of implementing effective infection control measures in dental settings to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
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Chae, Jong Kyun, Ji-Soo Song, Teo Jeon Shin, Hong-Keun Hyun, Jung-Wook Kim, Ki-Taeg Jang, Sang-Hoon Lee, and Young-Jae Kim. "Regional Distribution and Practice Pattern of Pediatric Dental Clinics in Korea." JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN ACADEMY OF PEDTATRIC DENTISTRY 47, no. 1 (February 29, 2020): 44–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.5933/jkapd.2020.47.1.44.
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The number of pediatric dental clinics has been increasing due to the development of dentistry and changes in public awareness of professional dental care for children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the present status of pediatric dental clinics in Korea in several respects, including regional distribution.<br/>There were 343 pediatric dental clinics (1.91%) among 17,917 dental clinics in Korea. 248 out of 343 private practitioners were board certified pediatric dentists. Of 248 board certified pediatric dentists, 25 displayed the specialty in their clinics’ name. Gyeonggi occupied largest share of the total pediatric dental clinics in Korea, followed by Seoul and Busan. Gangnam-gu occupied largest share of the total pediatric dental clinics in Seoul. Out of all pediatric dental clinics in Korea, 78.7% was run by only one dentist. 90.9% of pediatric dental clinics didn’t do night clinic on weekdays and 26.5% was open until after 15:00 on Saturday.
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Zafar, Dilkush, Ahsan Inayat, and Uzma Anam Iqbal. "Importance of Mobile Photography in Dental Practice." Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College 11, no. 02 (April 5, 2021): 99. http://dx.doi.org/10.51985/lvnd5229.
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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