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Material-dependent corrosion behavior of fixed lingual retainer wires following exposure to a Streptococcus mutans–containing cariogenic medium: an electrochemical and surface analysis

open access: yes
The aim of this study was to comparatively evaluate the corrosion behavior of six orthodontic lingual retainer wire materials following exposure to a Streptococcus mutans –containing cariogenic medium under ...
Fusun Comert   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Using photovoice to understand community perceptions of firearm risks and protective factors among Asian Americans

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

B/ordering and healthcare access for migrants with precarious status: The role of healthcare workers in counteracting restrictive policies

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract In Canada, precarious migration is largely invisibilized. Nonetheless, b/ordering greatly affects people's realities by limiting access to social rights. In Quebec, migrants with precarious status (MPS) do not have access to healthcare, although Quebec has a “universal” healthcare coverage.
Émilie Pigeon‐Gagné   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review on Current Challenges and Knowledge Gaps in Artificial Stone Silicosis

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The global emergence of artificial stone (AS) silicosis represents a critical occupational health challenge. The aim of this systematic review is to provide an overview of the clinical, functional, radiological, and occupational characteristics of patients affected by AS silicosis at the time of diagnosis, and to identify current ...
Paola Mason   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bond strength of two techniques for bonding lingual orthodontic retainer

open access: yes, 2006
The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of two techniques for bonding lingual orthodontic retainer; the chairside modified bonding technique introduced by Al-Emran and Hashim, and the chairside manual bonding technique currently used
Al-Emran, Sulaiman   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Orthodontic retention protocol among Kurdistan Region of Iraq orthodontists

open access: yesErbil Dental Journal, 2020
Background and Objectives: Retention is important stage of orthodontic treatment that preserves teeth in new positions. To make occlusion stable after orthodontic treatment, retention protocol is recommended. There is great variation among orthodontists
Mahmoud Kanan Mohsin   +2 more
doaj  

The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Workforce in Early Childhood Education: Findings From a National Survey of Australian Centre‐Based Services

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Culturally responsive early childhood education (ECE) environments can increase child and family participation, enhance service quality, and improve developmental outcomes for children. Educators from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds contribute to inclusive ECE and are crucial for addressing workforce shortages.
Sene Gide   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hidden in the Labour Market: An Intersectional Latent Class Analysis of Discouraged Workers in Australia

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study employs an intersectionality‐informed latent class analysis (LCA) to examine the hidden diversity of discouraged workers in Australia. Drawing on nationally representative data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey, we identified six empirically distinct subgroups defined by intersecting demographic and ...
Sora Lee, Woojin Kang
wiley   +1 more source

Family Dispute Resolution in Australia: The Under‐Servicing of Indigenous, Migrant and Refugee Families Experiencing Family Violence

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Improving access to legal services for Indigenous, migrant and refugee women is critical to addressing family violence. In this context, Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) has long been discussed as a solution for separating families. This paper presents key findings of a research evaluation of an Australian Government $8.37 million pilot project
Siobhan McDonnell, Alyson Wright
wiley   +1 more source

A comparative evaluation of lingual retainer failure bonded with or without liquid resin

open access: yes, 2011
Objective: To prospectively evaluate and compare the effect of liquid resin on lingual retainer failure after a 2-year follow-up. Materials and Methods: Fifty-two ...
Bazargani, Farhan,   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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