Anxiety and cortisol excretion correlate prior to dental treatment.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to investigate the opinions of dental students, in one of the dental colleges in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), toward providing tobacco cessation interventions to their patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three-hundred-and-fifty students were administered a questionnaire includi...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Rahman B,Hawas N,Rahman MM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A special form and field manuals defining examination criteria were prepared for recording the following: 1. Number of teeth present both primary and permanent 2. Periodontal disease (a) Oral hygiene using the simplified oral hygiene index. (b) Periodontal condition using a modified P.I. index. (c) Periodontal treatme...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Moller IJ,Beck DJ

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Where does dentistry fit into the field of regenerative medicine? Based on the fact that the goal of regenerative medicine is to restore function to damaged organs and tissues, it is apparent that dentistry, which has long embraced the concept of restoring function of damaged teeth, has embraced this goal from the ver...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ricci JL,Terracio L

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the differences in dental health attitudes/behaviour among freshman dental students. DESIGN:Cross-cultural differences. SETTING:Japan, Hong Kong and West China. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:The original version of the Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI) was written in Japanese...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kawamura M,Yip HK,Hu DY,Komabayashi T

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a pre-brushing rinse containing sodium benzoate and alcohol, on 2 week old dental plaque. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study 20 individuals abstained from oral hygiene for periods of 2 weeks. Ten individuals were then assigned to rinse once fo...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Danielsen B,Fejerskov O,Scheie AA

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A biotechnological approach using ultrasound has led to the development of a method of root canal therapy in which effective debridement, shaping, irrigation and disinfection of the root canal are easily and quickly completed. This is achieved by a handpiece and a file both energized by ultrasound. A flow-through comp...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Martin H,Cunningham W

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the bonding of chemically-cured glass ionomer (polyalkenoate) cement (CGIC) and resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RGIC) to a ground ceramic surface (n = 6 per group). The ceramic surface was left untreated or treated with either commercial dental porcelain primer or with heat-cu...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Vallittu PK,Forss H

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both dental education and dental practice are affected by the increasing pressure for quality assurance/improvement in health care and the dental profession is expected to take more responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of quality of oral health care and service delivery. Dental professionals are expected...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Yamalik N

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overall picture for caries and periodontal disease in Europe has improved over the last years. A very marked decline in caries prevalence was seen in children and adolescents. According to the DMF-figures the caries prevalence in adults and seniors has not declined as rapidly. Yet also in this age group there is i...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Reich E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there is increasing evidence to suggest an association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes, the issue remains controversial. STUDY OBJECTIVE:This study tested the hypothesis that periodontal disease is a risk indicator for preterm delivery of low-birthweight infants. MATERIA...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Turton M,Africa CWJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the proportion of dental practitioners, currently practising in the UK, who are from different ethnic groups. METHOD:Analysis of data from the British Dental Association Omnibus Survey 2000. The sample comprised 970 qualified dentists in all fields of practice. FINDINGS:Dental practitioners from...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Newton JT,Gibbons DE

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although concern for patient safety is inherent to the practice of the health care professions, its transformation into a specific body of knowledge is relatively recent and thus patient safety may be considered as a comparatively 'new' discipline. Its main objectives are to avoid the occurrence of preventable adverse...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Yamalik N,Perea Pérez B

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess factors associated with perception of oral health in older individuals. DESIGN:A cross sectional study. SETTING:A densely populated urban area in Sri Lanka. PARTICIPANTS:585 older adults aged 60 years and above of which 475 were living at home and 110 in institutions. The present analysis is limited to...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ekanayke L,Perera I

更新日期：2005-02-01 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：:The common dental problems of caries and periodontal disease can be controlled by patients who are prepared to adopt the appropriate dietary and oral hygiene behaviours. However compliance with dental surgery based health education programmes is often disappointing. The failure of these interventions is due to the fac...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Blinkhorn AS

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper discusses 20 years of experience with a physiotherapeutic programme that can be used in the initial therapy of myoarthropathies of the temporomandibular joint of both psychosomatic and artificial occlusal origin. The principle is to re-train the masticatory musculature, which has become incoordinated as a re...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Schulte W

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of patient age and cultural background in predicting dental service utilisation and self-care behaviours is discussed in the context of a person-environment model of oral health. This model suggests that dental behaviours are a function of patient characteristics such as age, gender, culture, perceived dental...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kiyak HA

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CPITN (Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs) and DMFS (Decayed-Missing-Filled Surfaces) index were evaluated simultaneously to provide information on the mutual influences of periodontal disease and caries. With the aid of an electronic database system the data of the caries index and periodontal index o...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Frentzen M,Schüler N,Nolden R

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our present understanding of the role of ionizing radiation in the induction of malignant disease and genetic disorders has taken many years to develop. Over this period there has been a considerable degree of international collaboration in producing recommendations for good practice, and today many countries have leg...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Smith NJ

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a population growth unparalleled in the rest of the world. This is placing severe constraints on health care education and especially on dental education. The 16 or so dental schools in this part of the continent cannot train sufficient dentists for Africa's needs. In consequence, ma...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Dreyer WP

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A CPITN survey involving Chileans aged 35-44 and 65-74 was conducted. A random, stratified sample by age, gender, socio-economic status and educational level was obtained, comprising 1150 individuals. Prevalence of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease (Codes 3 + 4) was 90.89 per cent in subjects aged 35-44, and 10...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Gamonal JA,Lopez NJ,Aranda W

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Descending necrotising mediastinitis is a rare complication secondary to oral surgery or odontogenic infections which ultimately spreads to the mediastinum through the anatomical cervical spaces. Delay in diagnosis, despite broad-spectrum antimicrobical therapy and extensive surgical intervention, results in an unacce...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Biasotto M,Pellis T,Cadenaro M,Bevilacqua L,Berlot G,Di Lenarda R

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：UNLABELLED:There is a high prevalence of tobacco consumption among prisoners. This study aimed to establish tobacco use, to explore and assess oral cancer awareness and to identify associations between oral cancer awareness and tobacco use in a sample of male prisoners in a local Indian prison. METHODOLOGY:A systemati...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Dahiya M,Croucher R

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there is evidence that mouthguards prevent orofacial trauma occurrence during sport practice, the influence of this device on athletic performance has not been systematically quantified. OBJECTIVES:We aim to systematically review the literature to determine the effect of mouthguards on athletic per...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ferreira GB,Guimarães LS,Fernandes CP,Dias RB,Coto NP,Antunes LAA,Antunes LS

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:Though gingivitis has a prevalence of close to 100 per cent in many populations, most forms of the 'disease' are self-limiting and reversible: tooth support and function are not compromised so the public health importance of the condition is questionable. Periodontitis occurs in a number of different clinical forms wh...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Johnson NW

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In France, a number of different forms of group practice co-exist. They differ in the number of members and their contractual relationships. 40 per cent of French dentists practise in groups; however, this figure falls to 26 per cent for the true group practices, in only 12 per cent of which are the fees pooled. In mo...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Chardon JC

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Owing to its cost-effectiveness and operative convenience, dental amalgam remains in use as a restorative material for tooth caries in children in many countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between dental amalgam exposure and urinary mercury (U-Hg) concentrations in children. MET...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Baek HJ,Kim EK,Lee SG,Jeong SH,Sakong J,Merchant AT,Im SU,Song KB,Choi YH

更新日期：2016-06-01 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