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Ready or Not? Oral Health Therapists' Preparedness for Dental Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The Dental Council of New Zealand requires oral health therapists (OHTs) to meet competency in seven domains to be considered safe to practise clinically in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). The aim of this study was to explore OHT graduates' preparedness for clinical practice.
Jacqui Smith, Heuiwon Han, Karen Lansdown   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative clinical performance of stainless steel, zirconia, and Bioflx crowns in primary molars: a randomized controlled trial

BMC Oral Health
Background Choosing the appropriate crown type for primary molars is essential for effective restoration and oral health. Stainless steel crowns are durable and cost-effective, making them suitable for extensive decay.
Ahmed Abdelhafez, Vineet Dhar
doaj   +1 more source

Phosphomimetic statherin‐derived peptide protects against intrinsic enamel erosion independently of sodium trimetaphosphate

European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract This in vitro study evaluated the effect of a phosphomimetic statherin‐derived peptide (DDSt15), alone or combined with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP), on the protection against initial enamel erosion. A total of 102 bovine enamel samples (4 × 4 mm2) were prepared and randomly allocated into six groups (n = 17): deionized water (negative ...
Carolina Ruis Ferrari, Hannah Zomignan Barros, Julia Pereira Bicalho, João Victor Frazão Câmara, Monique Malta Francese, Lethycia Almeida Santos, Juliano Pelim Pessan, Naiara Maia Pereira, Reinaldo Marchetto, Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Report on a Qualitative Service Evaluation of Return to Dental Therapy Reskilling Schemes in the United Kingdom

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose In 2019, Thames Valley & Wessex dental directorate, National Health Service England, South East (TV&W NHSE), launched a ‘Return to Therapy’ (RTT) scheme. This was aimed at dental therapists who had not used their full scope of practice for an extended period. A service evaluation was undertaken in 2023 to determine if the schemes (2019,
Amanda Gallie, Kira Stearns
wiley   +1 more source

A ‘Black Diamond’, But Not a ‘Silver Bullet’: Oral Health Professionals' Perception of SDF Use in New Zealand—A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Despite the free childhood dental care in New Zealand (NZ), the need for extensive dental treatment, particularly hospital dental treatment is on the rise. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of oral health professionals and cariology experts on the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in reducing outpatient dental ...
Batool Ghashi, Hanna Olson, Zeina Al Naasan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization Under the Brazilian Unified Health System

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is challenging for Pediatric Dentists. Aim To assess the perception and experience of dentists from the Brazilian Unified Health System (UHS) regarding clinical management of MIH. Design This cross‐sectional study was based on a questionnaire including sociodemographic data, perception and ...
Thais Aguiar Gomes, Roberta Costa Jorge, Vera Mendes Soviero   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self‐Perceived Confidence in Pediatric Dental Procedures Among Final‐Year Dental Students

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives This study aimed to assess the self‐perceived confidence of final‐year dental students in performing pediatric dental procedures. The study included students who had completed their pediatric dentistry internship. Methods A descriptive, cross‐sectional survey was conducted among final‐year dental students (n = 46) at ...
Ceren Kaplan, Melis Ünsal Çalışkaner
wiley   +1 more source

First air-tolerant effective stainless steel microbial anode obtained from a natural marine biofilm [PDF]

, 2009
Microbial anodes were constructed with stainless steel electrodes under constant polarisation. The seawater medium was inoculated with a natural biofilm scraped from harbour equipment.
Erable, Benjamin, Bergel, Alain
core   +1 more source

Microbial Evaluation of Plaque on Conventional Stainless Steel Crown and Titanium-coated Stainless Steel Crown on Primary Molars

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
The extensive plaque formation on dental restoratives may contribute to secondary caries or periodontal inflammation. Therefore, it is important to know how different types of dental restoratives may prevent or promote the accumulation of microorganisms.
Biradar, Rishika, Bhat, Prasanna Kumar, Nanjappa, Aishwarya   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Local and Systemic Risk Factors of Dental Biofilm‐Induced Gingivitis and Their Control: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To identify local and systemic risk factors/indicators for dental biofilm‐induced gingivitis (DB‐GI) and to summarize evidence for their control. Methods A systematic review was undertaken following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and divided into PECOTS and PICOTS questions ...
M. Gosset, E. Chatzopoulou, L. Detzen, K. Jepsen, P.‐M. Jervøe‐Storm, S. Jepsen, R. Cosgarea   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source