Perceived dental treatment need among older Tanzanian adults – a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background Need perceptions for dental care play a key role as to whether people in general will seek dental care. The aim was to assess the prevalence of perceived need of problem based dental care, dental check-ups and any type of dental care.
Åstrøm Anne N, Kida Irene A
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Evaluation of physico-mechanical properties of dental plaster modified with pulverized acrylic waste [PDF]
Background: Dental plaster is most widely used to make temporary casts and as an investment medium during the fabrication of removable complete and partial denture prostheses. Dental plasters exhibit poor mechanical properties.
Alla, Rama Krishna +9 more
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Self-Perception of dental problems among intermediate school children in Abha, KSA
Background and objective: Oral health is one of the essential elements of the overall health status of the people. Dental hygiene and dental diseases concern to have a major public health problem.
Fatima Riaz +9 more
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Dental problems among diabetics: A case control study from an Indian state
Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, which affects almost all parts of body. Dental problems remain neglected among diabetics which could have negative impact on health and if untreated could lead to financial loss in treatment of diseases. Aims:
Bhola Nath +2 more
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Knowledge and attitude on infant oral health among graduating medical students in kulasekaram
AIM: This study was intended to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes regarding infant's oral health care among graduating medical students from Kulasekaram, Tamil Nadu.
P Chellaih +2 more
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Assessment of Dental Care Seeking Behaviour and Attitude among Adults in a Metropolitan City in Southern India- An Observational Study [PDF]
Introduction: Understanding the factors that promote or impede dental visits is a prerequisite for devising healthcare changes because underuse of dental services is linked to an increased burden of oral disorders.
Devapriya Appukuttan +2 more
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Assessment of Dental Problems and Self-esteem among School Children: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction: The transitional stage of a person’s physical and psychological development, known as school age, is strongly related to adolescence. An individual’s oral health significantly impacts their general health and happiness.
Tenzin Tsephel +5 more
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Fluorotic Enamel Susceptibility to Dental Erosion and Fluoride Treatment
The purpose of this in vitro study was to test the hypothesis that fluoride treatment can prevent dental erosion on fluorotic enamel of different severities.
Silva, Cristiane Araújo Maia +5 more
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Background Oral diseases are a public health concern with a significant impact on the quality of life of individuals. Children with special needs face significant challenges in carrying out oral hygiene due to their disability, and they are more prone to
Amare Teshome Tefera +8 more
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Root Canal Treatment Survival Analysis in National Dental PBRN Practices
Few studies have examined the longevity of endodontically treated teeth in nonacademic clinical settings where most of the population receives its care.
Eckert, G. +9 more
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