Why are people afraid of the dentist?:Observations and explanations [PDF]
, 2013 Objective: The aim of this review was to explore the peer-reviewed literature to answer the question: 'Why are people afraid of the dentist?' Method: Relevant literature was identified by searching the following on-line databases: PubMed, PsycInfo, the ...
Beaton, L., Freeman, R., Humphris, G.
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3D PRINTING OF A LOWELL MAKES MASK IN PLA
Медична наука України, 2021 Relevance: The new pandemic crisis caused by the Covid19 virus has led to a global shortage of personal protective equipment including FFP2 masks necessary for the exercise of professionals in direct contact with positive patients. Objective: 3D print
Elmoutawakkil Nidal +4 more
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PROTOCOL FOR PERIODONTAL TOOTH PREPARATION WITH ER-YAG LASER BEFORE FIXED PROSTHETIC TREATMENT [PDF]
Journal of IMAB, 2020 Purpose: Every clinician encounter isses with problematic periodontal tissue around teeth intended to be treatet prosthetically. Swollen, reddish, with deeper periodontal pockets and and impossible to dry up with air flow.
Plamen Nenkov +2 more
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Treatment needs and skill mix workforce requirements for prosthodontic care: a comparison of estimates using normative and sociodental approaches. [PDF]
, 2015 The traditional measure for assessing dental treatment needs and workforce requirements based solely on normative need (NN) has major shortcomings. The sociodental approach (SDA) to assess needs overcomes some of the shortcomings as it combines normative
Ab-Murat, N +3 more
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Cross infection control measures and the treatment of patients at risk of Creutzfeldt Jakob disease in UK general dental practice [PDF]
, 2001 AIMS: To determine the suitability of key infection control measures currently employed in UK dental practice for delivery of dental care to patients at risk of prion diseases.
A Smith +22 more
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Emerging nanomaterials for dental treatments [PDF]
Emerging Topics in Life Sciences, 2020 The emergence of nanomaterials for dental treatments is encouraged by the nanotopography of the tooth structure, together with the promising benefits of nanomedicine. The use of nanoparticles in dentistry, also termed as ‘nanodentistry', has manifested in applications for remineralisation, antimicrobial activity, local anaesthesia, anti-inflammation ...
Zi Hong Mok, Gordon Proctor, Maya Thanou
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Dental treatment and risk of variant CJD - a case control study [PDF]
, 2007 Objective: Knowledge of risk factors for variant CJD (vCJD) remains limited, but transmission of prion proteins via re-useable medical devices, including dental instruments, or enhanced susceptibility following trauma to the oral cavity is a concern ...
A. J. Smith +21 more
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BMC Public Health, 2021 Background The present study aimed to develop and test an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB), which includes attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control, oral health knowledge, and past oral health behavior on the intention to ...
Hongyan Shi +11 more
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Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures on Dental Care for Schoolchildren Aged 6 to 12 Years: A Cross-Sectional Estimate in a Less-Developed Country Setting [PDF]
, 2019 Aim: The objective of this study was to estimate the Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures (OOPEs) incurred by households on dental care, as well as to analyze the sociodemographic, economic, and oral health factors associated with such expenditures.
Borges-Yañez, Socorro Aida +8 more
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Attrition in a Multi-Component Smoking Cessation Study for Females
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2006 Limiting attrition (i.e., participant dropout before the conclusion of a study) is a major challenge faced by researchers when implementing clinical trials.
Robert F. Leeman +6 more
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