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Modified functionally generated path technique for single complete denture against non-modified natural dentition

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2012
: Background: A clinical report of a patient complaining of frequent fractures of her maxillary complete denture opposing dentulous mandibular arch is presented.
Snehal Rashmikant Upadhyay, Saumyendra V Singh, Gaurav Bhalla, Lakshya Kumar, Balendra P Singh   +4 more
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Early Clinical Experiences for Dental Students Using Near Peer Assisted Learning (NPAL)

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This paper describes Doctor of Dental Surgery students' perspectives on participating in NPAL sessions at the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta. NPAL provides early clinical experiences (ECE) for junior students (mentees) assisted by senior students (mentors).
Anthea Senior, Colleen Starchuk, Alexandre W. Araujo, Steven Patterson, Nazlee Sharmin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Competences for Providing Oral Health Care to Care‐Dependent Older Adults—Defining Learning Objectives for the German Undergraduate Dental Curriculum Through a Delphi Study

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Aim One of the largest unmet dental care needs in Germany concerns dependent older people (DOP). The aim of this Delphi study was to define learning objectives (LOs) for the dental curriculum, specifying the skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary to enable and motivate future dentists to provide oral health care to DOP.
Anna‐Lena Hillebrecht, Anna Greta Barbe, Susanne Krämer, Marc Auerbacher, Wiebke Semper‐Hogg, Benedikt C. Spies, Philipp Linde, Cornelia Erfurt‐Berge, Anastassia Kossioni, Erik Farin‐Glattacker, Kerstin Bitter   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Task allocation in periodontal treatment among older adults in public oral health services in Helsinki, Finland, from 2007 to 2016

European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract The demand for non‐surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) is increasing due to longer life expectancy and reduced edentulism. This descriptive study examined quantitatively the task allocation between dentists and dental hygienists and the influence of patient age on NSPT provision using aggregated data from electronic patient records of ...
Antti Kokkonen, Kaija Hiltunen, Miira M. Vehkalahti, Päivi Mäntylä   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using Role Substitution to Improve Oral Health in Care Homes: A Process Evaluation

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The oral health of many older adults residing in care homes is poor and service provision is limited. Role substitution has been suggested as a potential model to improve service provision in this context and describes the reallocation of tasks from a dentist to other members of the dental team.
Annie Hendry, Sarah R. Baker, Gerry McKenna, Georgios Tsakos, Ivor Chestnutt, Craig Smith, Ciaran O'Neill, Alison Jenkins, Rachel Evans, Saif Sayeed Syed, Michelle Harvey, Anup Karki, Kirstie Moons, Fiona Sandom, Michael Donaldson, Caroline Lappin, Karen Shepherd, Lorraine Morgan, Paul R. Brocklehurst   +18 more
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Edentulism and Its Rehabilitation Among Older People in China

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To determine the prevalence of edentulism and its rehabilitation in China's older population and describe socio‐demographic differences in edentulism and rehabilitation. Methods Secondary analyses of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Bivariate and regression analyses were performed.
Qiuping Zhou, Reinhard Chun Wang Chau, Hui Min Chen, Hui Chen, Colman McGrath   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Tooth Loss With Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Korean Adults: An Analysis Using Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VI) (2013, 2015)

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the association between tooth loss and depressive symptoms in the Korean population using nationally representative data. Background Tooth loss negatively impacts oral function, aesthetics, and overall quality of life. It can lead to systemic issues, such as nutritional deficiencies, and is associated with mental health ...
Jae‐hun Koh, Eun‐Jae Choi, Jung‐Ah Lee, Seon‐Jip Kim, Hyun‐Jae Cho   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimation of the linear dimensional changes of autoclave cured acrylic resin with multiple palatal depths and investment materials

Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry, 2015
Background: Dimensional changes of acrylic denture bases after polymerization results in need for further adjustments or even ends with technical failure of the finished dentures.
Rola W A, Ali N A
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Flexural strength and surface hardness of nanocomposite denture base resins

Heliyon
Purpose: Higher bending forces during chewing and occlusal loading can lead to the deformation of denture bases. Roughness and microbial adhesion can be the result of improper care of the denture. Many attempts have been made to improve the properties of
Anagha Waghmare, Chandana Nair, Anuj K. Shukla, Mudita Chaturvedi, Tushar Vitthalrao Bhagat, Ebrahim Fihaid Alsubaiy, Ghazala Suleman, Mohasin Abdul Khader, Saurabh Chaturvedi   +8 more
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Measuring Dry Mouth in Older People in Residential Care

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To investigate and describe the concordance between salivary flow rates and xerostomia among older dependent adults, describe the association between medication use and dry mouth, and describe the impact of dry mouth on oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Farah Zahiah Ahmad Zainuddin, Guangzhao Guan, Graeme S. Ting, William Murray Thomson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source