Pneumoconiosis and respiratory problems in dental laboratory technicians: Analysis of 893 dental technicians [PDF]
Objectives: To explore the rate of pneumoconiosis in dental technicians (DTP) and to evaluate the risk factors. Material and Methods: Data of 893 dental technicians, who were admitted to our hospital in the period January 2007–May 2012, from 170 dental ...
A Cimrin+39 more
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Factors Enabling and Constraining CPD compliance amongst South African Dental Technicians practising in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [PDF]
Health professions’ regulatory bodies are experiencing numerous challenges with compliance to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC) stipulates that dental technicians be CPD compliant
Muslim, Tufayl+2 more
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Education and licensure of dental technicians
The Japanese Health, Labour, and Welfare Ministry in 2020 identified the following issues for training and recruitment of dental technicians: early involvement of students in dental practice and dental laboratory work, a curriculum in line with the times, and an extension of the years of training.
Yoshimasa, Takeuchi+5 more
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Survey on the use of CAD-CAM technology by UK and Irish dental technicians [PDF]
Statement of the problem Digital workflows (CAD/CAM) have been introduced in dentistry during recent years. No published information exists on dental technicians' use and reporting of this technology.Purpose The aim of this cross sectional survey was to ...
Blackwell, E, Nesbit, M, Petridis, H
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Dental Technicians' Pneumoconiosis
A 40-year-old female dental technician visited our hospital for the investigation of a chest X-ray abnormality. Chest computed tomography demonstrated centrilobular nodules and lung volume reduction, and her serum KL-6 level was elevated. A histological analysis of the specimens obtained on a surgical lung biopsy showed peribronchiolar fibrosis with ...
Takashi Nouno+11 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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Origin And Development Of The Activity Of Dental Technicians In Bulgaria [PDF]
: The current article aims to present facts about the development of the profession of the dental technician from its origin to the formation of its present status which is a result of the great social and political changes taking place near the end of ...
Varneva, Mihaela
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Intravenous conscious sedation in patients under 16 years of age. Fact or fiction? [PDF]
Recently published guidelines on the use of conscious sedation in dentistry have published varying recommendations on the lower age limit for the use of intravenous conscious sedation.
J A Leitch+3 more
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Monolithic zirconia and digital impression: case report [PDF]
The aim of this study is to present a clinical case of a full arch prosthetic rehabilitation on natural teeth, combining both digital work-flow and monolithic ...
Brauner, E+9 more
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World at work: Dental laboratory technicians [PDF]
Artists at risk The dental health of the population has improved worldwide due to fluoridation of drinking water and improved preventive dental care. In recent years, full dentures are less commonly used, with a wider application of bridges or crowns.
N Torbica, S Krstev
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