Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: who knows more? A cross-sectional study of general dental practitioners and oral maxillofacial surgery assistants [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground/objectives Anti-resorptive and anti-angiogenic drugs, commonly prescribed for osteoporosis, bone metastases, and metabolic bone diseases, increase the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) following dentoalveolar surgery.
Mert Zeytinoğlu, Oytun Özkaya
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ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL TEAMWORK [PDF]
Journal of IMAB, 2021 PURPOSE: To compare the opinion of dentists and dental assistants about the advantagesf teamwork. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted an anonymous survey of 110 dental practitioners and 108 dental assistants in four cities in Bulgaria. The questionnaires
Cvetelina Antonova +1 more
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Expanding the functions of dental assistants in Bulgaria and perceptions about their role in the Bulgarian healhcare workforce [PDF]
Folia Medica, 2023 Aim: The study queries a sample of dentists and dental assistants in Bulgaria about their understanding and perceptions of Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries (EFDA). The study considers whether expanding the skillset of dental assistants to function in
Chris S. Ivanoff +2 more
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DENTAL ASSISTANTS IN THE TEAMWORK [PDF]
Journal of IMAB, 2021 Purpose: The aim of the study was to establish the socio-demographic and professional characteristics of the sample of dental assistants and their contributions to the efficiency of dental teamwork.
Krassimira Yaneva-Ribagina +1 more
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Job profile and infection control of dental assistants in Tehran, Iran
Journal of Dental School, 2023 Objectives: This study aimed to investigate background and job characteristics of dental assistants in Iran and to assess their knowledge and practice about infection control.
Hadi Ghasemi +2 more
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The representation of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B in the dentistry context
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2021 Introduction: HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B are diseases with major epidemiological and social impacts, with important effects in the dentistry context. This study aimed to compare the knowledge, presence, and manifestation of discriminatory and stigmatizing
Bruno Wakayama +4 more
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Needlestick Injuries among Dental Professionals in Dental Colleges of Rawalpindi, Pakista
Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2021 Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of Needlestick Injuries (NSIs) among dental professionals in various dental hospitals of Rawalpindi.
Batool Zara +5 more
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Utilization of dental assistants in Orthodontics: ethics and legal implications [PDF]
, 2015 INTRODUCTION: the work market has been shown to be saturated with professionals working at large urban centers and, for this reason, productive strategies are indispensable.
Silva, Rhonan Ferreira da +4 more
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Knowledge and Awareness of Specialists, General Dentists and Assistants Regarding SARS-CoV-2
International Dental Journal, 2021 Aim or Purpose: This study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness among dental specialists, general dentists and dental assistants regarding guidelines on minimizing the spread of infection. Materials and Methods: A survey based cross-sectional study
Hafsa Qabool, Rashna Sukhia
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Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2021 BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 is a new viral outbreak in the world. Dentists and their assistants are at greatest risk of exposure to the virus, due to close contact with patients and dealing with aerosols.
Narjes Akbari +3 more
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