What a public health planner wants from a periodontal assessment.

abstract：:The results of an FDI questionnaire-based survey involving dentists from five countries reporting on 507 implants were compared with those of similar surveys on implantations conducted by the American Dental Association in 1977 and subsequent years. There were questions on retention time, materials used and types of i...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Hahn W

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:According to dental examinations of 3- and 12-year-old children conducted throughout Japan, the prevalence of dental caries in children is decreasing. However, little is known about changes in the prevalence of dental caries in adults. This study analysed past and present prevalences of dental caries in perm...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kawashita Y,Kitamura M,Saito T

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To identify the role of dental surgical procedures in contributing to the transmission of hepatitis C. DESIGN:Prospective observational pilot study. SETTING:Shaikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore, Pakistan. METHODS:Exposure to dental procedures, injections, tattooing, surgical...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Butt AK,Khan AA,Khan SY,Sharea I

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While toothpaste F(-) concentration and rinsing regimen have well-characterised impacts on fluoride's effectiveness, other aspects of brushing regimen have much less well-established effects, in particular, dentifrice quantity and brushing duration. An in vivo study (n = 42) of oral fluoride delivery (i.e. oral dispos...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Creeth J,Zero D,Mau M,Bosma ML,Butler A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of various fluoride salts to protect enamel against acid attack via a barrier mechanism. METHODS:Extracted human enamel specimens were cleaned and rinsed, then soaked in pooled human saliva for 1 hour to initiate formation of an early pellicle. Groups of three specimens each were etched...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Faller RV,Eversole SL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe a recent health promotion project undertaken by the United Mission to Nepal Oral Health Programme (UMN OHP) to increase the availability and consumption of affordable, fluoridated toothpaste in Nepal. METHOD:The process of advocating for the fluoridation of toothpastes in Nepal is based on Tearfund's ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Yee R,McDonald N,Walker D

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the beginning of a 2-year clinical study patients were subjected to five different periodontal surgical procedures. The oral hygiene of 50 test patients was then maintained by professional cleaning at intervals of 2 weeks. Patients in the control group (n = 25) were recalled only once per year for scaling and polis...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Rosling B

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational health hazards are common in many sectors and are on the increase. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which are problems of musculoskeletal system, are significant and costly workplace problems affecting occupational health, productivity and the careers of the working population. Although there is a lack o...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Nermin Y

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test in vitro the anti-plaque/ antimicrobial efficacy of a new toothpaste formulation containing a 2% zinc citrate/ 0.3% Triclosan anti-microbial system compared with a 0.75% zinc citrate/ 0.3% Triclosan system and where appropriate, against controls of a standard fluoride paste and a 0.3% Triclosan/ 2% co...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Brading MG,Cromwell VJ,Jones NM,Baldeck JD,Marquis RE

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to compare the antiplaque and antigingivitis activity of three commercially-available triclosan containing dentifrices with that of a placebo dentifrice without triclosan, a double-blind clinical study was conducted on 194 subjects over six months. Following baseline supragingival plaque and gingivitis examin...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Palomo F,Wantland L,Sanchez A,Volpe AR,McCool J,DeVizio W

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the incidence, aetiological factors and results of dental trauma on primary dentition of the children referred to the Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Paedodontics in a two year period. DESIGN:A retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS:Eighty four children (50 boys and 34 girls) with 159 affecte...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kirzioğlu Z,Karayilmaz H,Ertürk MS,Köseler Sentut T

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper gives general information on the location of Kenya, its demography, economy, organisation of health services, general health policy, health financing, oral health infrastructure, problems that hamper health financing and proposals on how to solve these problems. Further, a summary of health status of the Ke...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kaimenyi JT

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information pertaining to the research directions and output of dental schools in different countries is of importance in understanding intra- and inter- national differences amongst groups of dental practitioners. The research output of European dental schools has been assessed quantitatively and qualitatively on the...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Plasschaert AJ,Wilson NH

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence and severity of tooth wear and dental erosion is rising in children and there is no consensus about an index to be employed. AIM:To assess the reliability of an epidemiological scoring system dental wear index (DWI) to measure tooth wear and dental erosive wear. DESIGN:An epidemiological cro...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： De Carvalho Sales-Peres SH,De Carvalho Sales-Peres A,Marsicano JA,De Moura-Grec PG,De Carvalho CA,De Freitas AR,Sales-Peres A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If dental pulp injury occurs prior to complete root formation and apical closure, normal root development is halted. This condition produces several complications. Firstly, the apical diameter of the canal is often larger than the coronal diameter, so debridement is difficult. Secondly, the lack of an apical stop make...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Mohammadi Z

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of recasting, up to four times, non precious Ni-Cr and Co-Cr commercial dental alloys on their corrosion behaviour in saliva and saline media was carried out. A potentiokinetic technique was utilised to analyse the electrochemical characteristics of the anodic polarisation curves of these alloys. A consider...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Khamis E,Seddik M

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A report of the progress of research in the area of the dentist-patient relationship since Linn's review in 1971 is presented. It discusses several models of the doctor-patient relationship, dentists' perceptions of patients and their influence on treatment outcome, patients' perceptions of the dentist and satisfactio...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ayer WA

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thus, attitudes to oral health and dental utilisation patterns of older adults show great variation and it seems the level of oral health care an individual will seek and accept will depend on their individual: age and their personal experience with dentists, past and present socio-demographic environment, number of r...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ettinger RL

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diseases such as periodontal disease and halitosis have a negative impact on both the economy and the quality of life worldwide; thus, poor oral health has become a public health concern. The aim of this study was to characterise the oral health status of visitors to a public health consumer's exhibition u...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Folgerts O,Buunk-Werkhoven YAB,Batenburg R

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to identify sources of stress and to evaluate stress levels among Turkish dental students and also to investigate the role of year of study and gender on perceived stressors. METHODS:This study included 308 dental students. Dental Environment Stress (DES) questionnaire, Beck Dep...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Peker I,Alkurt MT,Usta MG,Turkbay T

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the enamel abrasivity of three whitening toothpastes and a silica toothpaste and to measure the brushing forces used. METHODS:Polished human enamel blocks were indented with a Knoop diamond and attached to dentures of adult volunteers. The blocks were brushed ex vivo, twice per day with either ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Joiner A,Pickles MJ,Lynch S,Cox TF

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Very little has been researched or published about the oral health of the elderly in the People's Republic of China. The following overview of the dental status for this population has been prepared, based on data supplied by Dr. Wen-Min Luan. ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Luan WM

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study examined patient preference for dentists as a function of the latter's demographics and experience. A sample of 161 British participants completed a questionnaire in which they were asked to rate eight dentists differentiated by nationality (British vs. Eastern European), sex (male vs. female), and e...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Swami V,McClelland A,Bedi R,Furnham A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pathfinder pilot survey was conducted in rural Chiriqui Province, Panama, using standard WHO methodology, in order to estimate dental caries prevalence and treatment need. Examinations for caries and treatment need were performed by six trained, experienced examiners. From a convenience sample of 2,597 subjects, a s...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Astroth J,Berg R,Berkey D,McDowell J,Hamman R,Mann J

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tooth sensitivity is a common complaint of patients in dental practices. Studies have demonstrated dentinal hypersensitivity to affect 10-30% of the population. There are various potential causes of tooth sensitivity and a variety of available treatment options. This narrative review will discuss the possible aetiolog...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Clark D,Levin L

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to substantiate biocompatibility of dental materials and techniques and thereby reduce iatrogenesis, tests for pulpal and dentinal responses have been developed. These have shown that: high-speed tooth cutting techniques are superior to low-speed techniques even when both incorporate air and water coolant spr...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Stanley HR

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodontal disease is a widespread condition ranging from simple gingival inflammation to severe periodontal breakdown. Early detection and diagnosis are key elements in the prevention of this oral pathology. Diagnostic aids available to dentists, such as the Periodontal Screening and Recording or PSR Index, accelera...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Landry RG,Jean M

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from CPITN studies indicate that severe periodontitis affects approximately 10 per cent of most populations. These data have remained static for a number of years. Of interest, however, is that despite the dramatic increase in the use of oral hygiene aids, efforts by the dental profession in oral hygiene instruct...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Bartold PM,Seymour GJ,Cullinan MP,Westerman B

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present investigation was to study Nordic dentists' experiences with patients concerned about the possible adverse effects of dental restorations, their perceived ability to deal with this problem and their views as to the suitability of amalgam as a filling material. A random sample of practising d...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Widström E,Birn H,Haugejorden O,Sundberg H

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The standardised mortality ratios (SMR) were obtained for dentists in Tokyo according to the causes of their deaths, in order to compare them with those for general Tokyo citizens. Furthermore, an abridged life table was prepared and those dentists' life expectancies were estimated. The materials used were 560 death c...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Shimpo H,Yokoyama E,Tsurumaki K

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00