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Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Standardized Dental Implant Curriculum for Nigeria's Dental Schools

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Dental implant education in many African countries, including Nigeria, is limited due to a lack of expertise and resources. This study assessed the status of implant education in Nigeria's 13 dental schools, evaluated faculty and student willingness to implement a standardized curriculum, and explored student perceptions of ...
Uvoh Onoriobe, Berna Saglik, Cortino Sukotjo, Marianella Sierraalta, Michael Razzoog, Sompop Bencharit   +5 more
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Evaluation of Panoramic Acquisition Errors by Predoctoral Dental Students

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Panoramic radiography is commonly used in the management of dental‐alveolar pathology. Novice clinicians are prone to technical errors that diminish the diagnostic quality of radiographs. The objective of this study was to analyze technical errors made during panoramic exposures by third‐year (D3) dental students in order to enhance
Zachary B. Featherstone, Xiaoxi Cui, Wenjian Zhang   +2 more
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Clinical Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Aesthetics, Retention, Function, and Comfort of Removable Complete and Partial Acrylic Dentures

Dentistry 3000
Objectives: The quality of removable dentures (acrylic partial and complete) significantly affects patients’ quality of life, encompassing aspects such as aesthetics, function and the psychological well-being of individuals by restoring their smile ...
Amal Qasim Ahmed, Rusul Subhi Hassan, Hussein Ali M. Hussein, Amenah Hafedh Khudhair, Nabaa Basim Alhusseini, Salah M. Ibrahim   +5 more
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A Framework to Establish Diet and Nutrition Competencies for Oral Health Care Education

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective: To prevent and manage oral disease, oral health care practitioners (OHCPs) must provide dietary counseling based on nutrition science. OHCPs are often ill‐equipped to provide such counseling due to fragmented and inadequate dietary education, which is typically attributed to limited curricular time or appropriately qualified faculty.
Teresa A. Marshall, Michael Crowe, Riva Touger‐Decker   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Effectiveness of 3D‐Printed Models in Tooth Morphology Training for Students

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives Tooth morphology is a fundamental aspect of dental education, essential for various clinical disciplines. Traditional teaching methods, such as 2D visualizations, gypsum models, and wax or soap carving, have been widely used to develop students’ spatial understanding and manual skills.
Ivet Dzhondrova, Ilia Liondev, Hristina Galeva, Todor Bogdanov, Todor Uzunov, Dimitar Kirov   +5 more
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A case series on the basic concept and design of removable partial dentures: support and bracing considerations

BMC Oral Health
Background When designing removable partial dentures, maximizing the effectiveness of support and bracing is necessary to minimize denture movement. Therefore, it is essential to emphasize the importance of providing patients with appropriate, safe, and ...
Jun Takebe
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Peri‐implant hypoxia as a potential barrier against ferroptotic mechanisms during peri‐implant diseases: A cross‐sectional study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hypoxia modulates inflammation and oxidative stress through hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α). Ferroptosis, an iron‐dependent cell death process, is regulated by glutathione peroxidase‐4 (GPX4) and involves lipid peroxidation markers like malondialdehyde (MDA).
Büşra Yılmaz, Ali Gürkan, Beral Afacan, Harika Atmaca, Timur Köse, Gülnur Emingil   +5 more
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The association of periodontal inflammation and inflammatory markers with cognitive dysfunction: A case–control study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study investigated the association of inflammatory markers in saliva, plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) with cognitive decline and periodontitis. Methods Patients with Alzheimer disease (AD, n = 52), mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n = 51), subjective cognitive decline (SCD, n = 51), and controls (n = 76) between 50 and 80 ...
Kåre Buhlin, Maria Eriksdotter, Leif Jansson, Pirkko J. Pussinen, Marianne Schultzberg, Ronaldo Lira‐Junior   +5 more
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Rehabilitation of failing dentition with interim immediate denture prosthesis

Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2016
Advances in therapy have helped patients with periodontal disease to retain part of their natural dentition for an extended period. These patients can be well served by properly designed removable partial dentures.
Amit Sharma, Divia Chugh, Bhavika Sachdeva, Manish Sen Kinra   +3 more
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Impact of implant location on load distribution of implant-assisted removable partial dentures: a review of in vitro model and finite-element analysis studies

International Journal of Implant Dentistry, 2023
Background Appropriate load distribution among the supporting elements is essential for the long-term success of implant-assisted removable partial dentures; however, there is little information available on load distribution. Purpose This study aimed to
Hiromi Ichikawa, Nobuhiro Yoda, Toru Ogawa, Maya Iwamoto, Tetsuo Kawata, Hiroshi Egusa, Keiichi Sasaki   +6 more
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