Carbon footprint of private dental laboratories in Egypt: A cross-sectional study [PDF]
BDJ OpenBackground Climate change poses a serious threat to the planet, mainly driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Dental laboratories contribute to GHG emissions through staff travel, waste, energy and water consumption, and procurement.
Amira H. Elwan, Ahmed Mahmoud Fouda
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Cross-Sectional Analysis of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Bone Resorption Regulators in Apical Periodontitis: Linking Molecular Mechanisms with Clinical and Histopathological Features [PDF]
Acta Stomatologica CroaticaObjective(s) : (a) To quantify the relative gene expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) -2, -9, their tissue inhibitor (TIMP) -2, receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL), and osteoprotegerin (OPG) in human apical periodontitis
Dobroslav Purešević +8 more
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cross-infection control among dental laboratory technicians in Bulgaria: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Cross-infection control is essential for high-quality oral health care. Dental technicians, as key members of the dental team, handle clinical materials and manage laboratory processes that pose biological risks. Despite their university-level
Nela Kalpakchieva, Klara Dokova
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Adapting to digital change in Indian dental laboratories [PDF]
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic SocietyManish Katyayan
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Communication between dentists and dental technicians in Lisbon for the construction of removable partial dentures’ metal frameworks [PDF]
Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia Maxilofacial, 2023 Objectives: To evaluate the communication between dentists and dental technicians in Lisbon for the construction of metal frameworks for removable partial dentures (RPDs). Methods: This observational study’s target population was laboratories in Lisbon.
Isabel Gomes +3 more
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PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF CROSS INFECTION AT DENTAL LABORATORIES IN EAST JAVA PROVINCE OF INDONESIA
Journal of Vocational Health Studies, 2021 Background: infectious disease is one major important health issue. Dental technician is an occupation which has a risk to get infectious disease transmitted from saliva, blood or contaminated tools if universal precaution utensils did not use properly ...
Eny Inayati +2 more
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Post-COVID Reflections, the Dental Laboratory Perspective
Nigerian Dental Journal, 2023 There has been a growing interest in the topic of COVID-19 and its impact on dental laboratories. It has gained attention from researchers, policymakers, and the public due to its significance for the overall safety of dental practitioners ...
C. A. Anamelechi
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Infection control awareness level among dental laboratory technicians, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2021 Aims and objectives: Infection control is an essential part in dental practices. Potential disease transmission in the dental lab is well documented.
Khulud Al-Aali +4 more
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SATISFACTION OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE DENTAL LABORATORY [PDF]
Journal of IMAB, 2017 Purpose: Analysis of the attitude of dental physicians, dental technicians, patients and students of dental technology, about the marketing communication in the work of dental technical laboratories. Material and Methods: The main study was conducted on
Minko M. Milev +5 more
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JADA Foundational Science, 2023 Background: When selecting zirconia for a dental restoration, laboratory prescriptions often refer to high strength and high translucency. In this survey, zirconia specimens were ordered from various dental laboratories for posterior (high strength) and ...
Yifeng Liao, PhD +6 more
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