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Barriers to the use of a diagnostic oral microbiology laboratory by general dental practitioners [PDF]

, 1999
OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers on the use of diagnostic microbiology facilities in general dental practice. DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey using a postal questionnaire. SETTING: Primary/secondary care interface between the diagnostic oral microbiology
Bagg, J., Jackson, M.S., MacKenzie, D., McEwen, J., Roy, K.M., Sanderson, J., Smith, A., Taylor, G.   +7 more
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Patient safety in dentistry: development of a candidate 'never event' list for primary care [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction The 'never event' concept is often used in secondary care and refers to an agreed list of patient safety incidents that 'should not happen if the necessary preventative measures are in place'.
A Milstein, A Saksena, B Perea-Perez, C de Wet, C Vincent, E Bailey, E Bailey, E Bailey, HH Chang, HM Pinsky, HP Beddis, HR Zahiri, I. Black, J Pill, Johnny Saldana, JS Lee, MN Pemberton, MN Pemberton, MR Lynn, O Peleg, P. Bowie, S Hignett, S Thusu   +22 more
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Is water in dental units microbiologically safe?

Medycyna Pracy, 2015
Background: Water supplied to the dental units must be of sufficient quality. The article presents the results of the microbiological analysis of cold municipal water which flows into a patient’s disposable mouthwash cup, and demineralized water which ...
Michał Michałkiewicz, Dobrochna Ginter-Kramarczyk, Izabela K. Kruszelnicka   +2 more
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Microbial contamination in dental equipment and disinfection potential of different antimicrobial agents

RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2022
Objective: To analyze the dental equipment microbial contamination and to test different disinfectants, collaborating with the protocols control of cross infection in dental care.
Stephanie Cezar de Mello TONELLO, Mateus José DUTRA, Gabriela PIZZOLATTO, Letícia de Abreu GIACOMINI, Daniela Jorge CORRALO   +4 more
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A four-part setting on examining the anxiety-provoking capacity of the sound of dental equipment

Noise and Health, 2011
This paper reports the results of a four-part questionnaire survey to assess the effects of the sound of dental equipment on people′s perceptions and dental anxiety levels.
Hai Ming Wong, Cheuk Ming Mak, Ying Feng Xu   +2 more
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Quality Control in Dental Cone-Beam Computed Tomography

Applied Sciences, 2021
Poor medical equipment may lead to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis by doctors, leading to medical accidents. Given the differences in imaging methods, the performance determination method for conventional computed tomography (CT) does not apply to ...
Jin-Feng Huang, Xiao-Zhao Chen, Hong Wang   +2 more
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Changes in radiological protection and quality control in Spanish dental installations : 1996-2003 [PDF]

, 2009
Introduction: The European Union has established specific directives concerning radiological protection which are obligatory for member States. In addition, all Spanish dental clinics with radiological equipment are required to have an annual quality ...
Alcaraz Baños, Miguel, Armero Barranco, David, Parra Pérez, María del Carmen, Velasco Hidalgo, Esteban, Velasco Hidalgo, Francisco   +4 more
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Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink? [PDF]

, 1999
Biofilms are emerging as an increasing problem as medical technology advances. Dental practice is no exception and interest in the role of biofilms within dental units as a possible source of cross-infection is intensifying. It is difficult to quantitate
Bagg, J., Burke, F.T., Hood, J., Smith, A.J.   +3 more
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Evaluation of activities aimed at preventing microbiological risks in dental practice

Medycyna Pracy, 2013
Background: Microbiological contamination of water in dental unit waterlines (DUWL) creates a risk of cross-infections, and is a source of biological risk factors in the work environment of a dentist.
Jolanta Szymańska, Jolanta Sitkowska
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Professional dental cleaning in dogs: clinical routines among Swedish veterinarians and veterinary nurses

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2020
Background Dental disease is very common in dogs and veterinary professional dental cleaning and examination, together with daily dental home care, is the foundation for good dental health.
Karolina Brunius Enlund, Michaela Karlsson, Carl Brunius, Ragnvi Hagman, Odd Viking Höglund, Pia Gustås, Jeanette Hanson, Ann Pettersson   +7 more
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