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ABSTRACT Objectives This qualitative study explored the instructors’ perspectives on the clinical performance of internationally trained dentists (ITD) as dental students, focusing on strengths, limitations, and recommendations for improvement. Methods Qualitative description guided the study design.
Riya Midha+3 more
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General Dentistry on Life Support: The Overspecialization of the Profession
ABSTRACT Issue General dentists are trained to identify and treat the most common oral conditions and their complications, including dental caries lesions, by restoring tooth structure and function and replacing missing teeth, as well as by treating gingival diseases.
Mario Brondani+4 more
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Efficiency of two protocols for maxillary molar intrusion with mini-implants
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of two protocols for maxillary molar intrusion with two or three mini-implants. Methods: Twenty five maxillary first molars extruded for loss of their antagonists in adult subjects were ...
Juliana Volpato Curi Paccini+5 more
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ABSTRACT Purpose Light‐curing plays a vital role in various dental procedures across specialties; however, previous studies have revealed significant gaps in knowledge and practice, highlighting the necessity for focused educational interventions to enhance skills and confidence in this area. Aim To evaluate the confidence, knowledge, clinical practice
Ibtesam Alzain, Afnan O. Al‐Zain
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ABSTRACT Introduction This study aimed to determine construct and transfer validity of a virtual reality inferior alveolar nerve (VRIAN) injection simulation to improve the technique of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) delivery for novice students. Methods Second year dental students (n = 44) were randomized into VR and control groups. At baseline (
Miranda Haas‐Stroede+7 more
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Dental Pulp Assessment: A Comprehensive Review
ABSTRACT Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has recently emerged as a promising modality for dental applications, offering radiation‐free imaging with superior soft tissue visualization capabilities compared to x‐ray‐based techniques such as spiral or cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Bing Han+5 more
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Abstract Introduction The purpose of this follow‐up study was to assess the effects of discovery learning and subsequent standardised teaching on students’ advanced dental surgical skills. Materials and Methods A total of 29 dental students who had no theoretical education on the Rehrmann flap were included in the skills training programme.
Kristian Kniha+7 more
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Prognostic factors associated with success rates of posterior orthodontic miniscrew implant [PDF]
Three electronic searches were conducted to obtain articles in English limited to clinical human studies published prior to March 2015. The outcome measure was the success of MIs. Patient factors included age, gender, and jaw; the MI factors included length and diameter. A metaanalysis was then performed based on 17 individual studies.
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Abstract Introduction This study investigates and compares the self‐perceived competencies of recent dental graduates from the University of Otago (UoO) (Dunedin, New Zealand) and Dalhousie University (DU) (Nova Scotia, Canada). Materials and Methods A validated survey was emailed to recent graduates from the UoO (December 2019) and DU (May 2020).
Lee Ann Adam+5 more
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The use of orthodontic appliances is constantly associated with symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). In this sense, the present study aimed to investigate the development of TMD symptoms in patients undergoing ...
Isabella Avelar Santos+5 more
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