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Amoxicillin/Metronidazole Dose Impact as an Adjunctive Therapy for Stage II - III Grade C Periodontitis (Aggressive Periodontitis) at 3- And 6-Month Follow-Ups: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

eJournal of Oral Maxillofacial Research, 2022
Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis study sought to review the efficacy of amoxicillin/metronidazole dose and duration time in the treatment of stage II - III grade C periodontitis (aggressive periodontitis) after current follow-up ...
Malihe Karrabi, Zahra Baghani
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Validation of ageism scale for dental students in India: (Ageism Scale for Dental Students- India) – a cross sectional study.

F1000Research, 2023
Background : Ageism persists in many different societies as it is innate and subconscious in nature. Negative effects such as loneliness, mistreatment, and occupational discrimination are frequently present due to ageism.
Ramya Shenoy, Praveen S Jodalli, Shushma Rao B, Aishwarya Shodhan Shetty, Manuel Thomas, Kamal Shigli, Leonardo Marchini   +6 more
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Infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures: IDEA case-crossover study

Health Technology Assessment, 2022
Background: Infective endocarditis is a heart infection with a first-year mortality rate of ≈ 30%. It has long been thought that infective endocarditis is causally associated with bloodstream seeding with oral bacteria in ≈ 40–45% of cases.
Martin H Thornhill, Annabel Crum, Saleema Rex, Richard Campbell, Tony Stone, Mike Bradburn, Veronica Fibisan, Mark J Dayer, Bernard D Prendergast, Peter B Lockhart, Larry M Baddour, Jon Nicholl   +11 more
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Pre-procedural Rinse and Ultrasonic Coolant using Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Povidoneiodine in Reducing Aerosol Contamination: A Randomised Clinical Trial [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023
Introduction: The production of airborne particles with embedded microorganisms poses a high risk to dental professionals. Antimicrobials, when used in various forms such as pre-procedural rinse or ultrasonic coolant agents, could reduce the ...
Rini J Prathipaty, Anil Kumar Kancharla, N Sowparnica Naidu, Mohammad Sheema Tasneem, ­Tabassum Adeni, Anwesh Reddy Nandigam, Shiva Shankar Gummaluri, Hemalatha Doppalapudi   +7 more
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Dissemination of aerosol and splatter during ultrasonic scaling: A pilot study

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2015
Summary: Context: Routine dental procedures produce aerosol and splatter, which pose a potential risk to the clinician and dental personnel, as well as the immunocompromised patient.
H.R. Veena, S. Mahantesha, Preethi A. Joseph, Sudhir R. Patil, Suvarna H. Patil   +4 more
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Evaluation of Pain Reduction and Clinical Efficacy of Feedback-Controlled Ultrasonic Scaler

치위생과학회지, 2023
Background: Recently, a piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler based on a feedback control mechanism was introduced for pain relief. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a new ultrasonic scaler in reducing pain and discomfort in adults.
Min-ju Kim, Hee-jung Lim, Myoung-hee Kim, Young-sun Hwang, Im-hee Jung   +4 more
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Human amygdala activation by the sound produced during dental treatment: A fMRI study

Noise and Health, 2015
During dental treatments, patients may experience negative emotions associated with the procedure. This study was conducted with the aim of using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to visualize cerebral cortical stimulation among dental ...
Jen-Fang Yu, Kun-Che Lee, Hsiang-Hsi Hong, Song-Bor Kuo, Chung-De Wu, Yau-Yau Wai, Yi-Fen Chen, Ying-Chin Peng   +7 more
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Analysis of Needs for Clinical Dental Hygienist’s Performances Using Borich Needs Assessment and the Locus for Focus Model

치위생과학회지, 2023
Background: This study aimed to identify the present level and needs of clinical dental hygienists and to present the Borich needs assessment and the locus for focus model as integrated priorities.Methods: The participants of this study were dental ...
Yang-Keum Han, An-Na Yeo
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Current issues and areas for improvement in the Korean Dental Hygienist National Licensing Examination: an expert Delphi survey among dental hygienists [PDF]

Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 2017
Purpose This study aimed to investigate current issues and areas for improvement in the Korean Dental Hygienist National Licensing Examination (KDHNLE) through an expert Delphi survey. Methods A Delphi survey was conducted from May through August 2016 in
Yoon-Sook Hwang, Hyun-Sook Kang, Soo-Hwa Kim, Hee-Jung Moon, Sun-Mi Lee, Jae-Yeon Jung, Su-Jeong Hwang, Jung-Eun Ha   +7 more
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Domiciliary Management of Periodontal Indexes and Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) in Type 1 Diabetic Patients with Paraprobiotic-Based Toothpaste and Mousse: Randomized Clinical Trial

Applied Sciences, 2022
Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation of periodontal tissues. Several systemic diseases are related to this condition. One of the strongest associations is that of periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Andrea Butera, Maurizio Pascadopoli, Simone Gallo, Mario Alovisi, Elisabetta Lovati, Elisa Mutti, Andrea Scribante   +6 more
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