Utilization of therapies for stress management in Chilean clinical dental students.
Dental students suffer greater stress than the rest of the university population. In general, most health students seek little assistance to help them cope with stress. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of therapies to manage stress in Chilean
Francisco Pérez+4 more
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An Adaptive Enhancement Based Hybrid CNN Model for Digital Dental X-ray Positions Classification [PDF]
Analysis of dental radiographs is an important part of the diagnostic process in daily clinical practice. Interpretation by an expert includes teeth detection and numbering. In this project, a novel solution based on adaptive histogram equalization and convolution neural network (CNN) is proposed, which automatically performs the task for dental x-rays.
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The Odyssey of Dental Anxiety: From Prehistory to the Present. A Narrative Review [PDF]
Dental anxiety (DA) can be considered as a universal phenomenon with a high prevalence worldwide; DA and pain are also the main causes for medical emergencies in the dental office, so their prevention is an essential part of patient safety and overall ...
Abrahamsson+231 more
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Unperceivable Designs of Wearable Electronics
Unperceivable wearable technologies seamlessly integrate into everyone's daily life, for healthcare and Internet‐of‐Things applications. By remaining completely unnoticed both visually and tactilely, by the user and others, they ensure medical privacy and allow natural social interactions.
Yijun Liu+2 more
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Motivation as a predictor of dental students’ affective and behavioral outcomes: Does the quality of motivation matter? [PDF]
Since the motivation to study and engage in academic activities plays a key role in students’ learning experience and well-being, gaining a better understanding of dental students’ motivations can help educators implement interventions to support ...
Binnie, Vivian I.+2 more
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Capillary‐Driven 3D Open Fluidic Networks for Versatile Continuous Flow Manipulation
The capillary‐driven 3D open fluidic networks (OFNs), composed of connected polyhedral frames, enable precise, programmable, and versatile manipulation of unary, binary, and multiple continuous flows in both spatial and temporal dimensions. OFNs represent a significant leap beyond conventional microfluidics, unlocking new possibilities for selective ...
Shuangmei Wu+4 more
wiley +1 more source
Objectives: The principle of leverage to superpose the convex surfaces of two shells was applied to develop a device for treating limitation of mouth opening and called it the “shell-shaped mouth opener” and analyzed pressure on the teeth with the ...
Takashi Satomi+3 more
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Adjusting Cell‐Surface Interactions Through a Covalent Immobilization of Biomolecules
This review presents an overview of current and emerging immobilization techniques coupled with an in‐depth investigation of the underlying mechanisms governing the activity and stability of covalently immobilized biomolecules. The aim of this study is to serve as a guide for the development of long‐lasting biomedical coatings with versatile biological
Sara Shakibania+2 more
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The prevalence and under-reporting of needle-stick injuries among dental healthcare workers in Pakistan: a systematic review [PDF]
Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a major occupational health problem among dental healthcare workers (HCWs) in Pakistan, which places them at a significant risk of acquiring blood-borne infections.
Ali, Nasreen+2 more
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Current Advances of Antibacterial Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration
Effective treatment of infectious bone defects requires not only robust bone regeneration, but also the elimination of bacterial infection. This review highlights current cutting‐edge concepts and innovations in synthetic bone repair biomaterials and antibacterial bone repair materials, aiming to promote clinical translation and inspire broader ...
Xueping Kong+3 more
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