Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Dental Professionals in Central India regarding Amalgam Restoration and Composite Restoration as Posterior Restorative Material: A Questionnaire Based Study [PDF]
Introduction: The restoration of teeth, which are most often damaged by trauma or dental caries, remains the majority of general dentists’ main area of focus on a daily basis.
Anjali E Mule +2 more
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The development and piloting of the graduate assessment of preparedness for practice (GAPP) questionnaire [PDF]
Introduction Most new dental graduates in the UK begin their professional career following a year in dental foundation training (DFT). There has been little investigation of how prepared they feel for independent general dental practice across all four ...
A. M. Milston +24 more
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Barriers to the use of a diagnostic oral microbiology laboratory by general dental practitioners [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers on the use of diagnostic microbiology facilities in general dental practice. DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey using a postal questionnaire. SETTING: Primary/secondary care interface between the diagnostic oral microbiology
Bagg, J. +7 more
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COVID-19 in dental practice – An overview of challenges and preventive measures
COVID-19 was identified to be caused by a new coronavirus named as SARS-CoV-2. Since the outbreak of this disease, World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health emergency.
Dáurea Adília Cóbe Sena +5 more
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The use of the arts to encourage reflection in the dental professions — A commentary [PDF]
Reflective practice is viewed internationally as an important activity within the dental professions and one which the General Dental Council expects to be part of all dental technician programmes in the United Kingdom (UK), irrespective of academic ...
Barton +24 more
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Background It is hypothesized that periodontal status is compromised and whole salivary (WS) interleukin (IL)-15 and IL-18 levels are higher among cigarette-smokers and electronic-nicotine-delivery-systems (ENDS)-users than never-smokers.
Dena Ali +3 more
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Antibiotic prescribing for dental presentations in Victorian general practice.
Aim or Purpose: The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the reasons when general practitioners (GPs) prescribe antibiotics for dental conditions, and the reasons for patients with dental problems attending GPs, rather than seeking dental ...
Miss Angel Leong
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Projected speciality career choices amongst undergraduate dental students in Scotland [PDF]
Background: Despite increased numbers of dental specialists, around 90% of dentists in the UK continue to work in general practice. Previous research shows that undergraduate students indicate interest in speciality careers, however few studies have ...
Lee, Yung, Ross, Alastair
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Oral health awareness and care preferences in patients with diabetes : a qualitative study [PDF]
Background People with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of oral health problems; however, oral health is currently not included in structured diabetes reviews and education in the UK.
Bowyer, V. +4 more
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Factors that influence delivery of tobacco cessation support in general dental practice: A narrative review [PDF]
Objectives: To review the literature reporting factors that are associated with the delivery of lifestyle support in general dental practice. Methods: A systematic review of the quantitative observational studies describing activities to promote the ...
Csikar, J +3 more
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