Patient evaluation.

abstract：:For a long time the major emphasis in prosthetic dentistry was placed on the technical and mechanical aspects of the different procedures and material used. The relationship between the prosthetic treatment and the periodontal tissues received less attention. As a consequence early results of epidemiological studies w...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Silness J,Gustavsen F

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The EC has mounted the BIOMED 1 as a specific programme to facilitate cooperative research programmes in identified areas of interest throughout Europe. They have recently announced support under this programme for a joint initiative designed to evaluate in vitro and in vivo methods of biological testing of root canal...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Watts A,Paterson RC

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to investigate changes in the concentration of total bacterial aerosols before, during, and after the working period at different positions within the same multichair dental clinics. Also to investigate the contribution to total bacterial aerosols, if any, of the aerosols ge...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kedjarune U,Kukiattrakoon B,Yapong B,Chowanadisai S,Leggat P

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality has always been important for the health professions. However, recently the 'pressure' for quality assurance/improvement (QA/I) in the health care arena has increased. All health professions and individual practitioners are expected to be aware of the driving forces behind this increasing 'pressure' for qualit...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Yamalik N

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who believe they have oral malodour often have a dry mouth condition instead. Here we have examined its relation to oral malodour, real or perceived. A direct relationship between the thickness of the film of residual saliva on mucosal surfaces throughout the mouth and perception of a dry mouth was observed. ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kleinberg I,Wolff MS,Codipilly DM

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe Early Childhood Caries (ECC) severity in South Africa and examine the association between ECC and socio-demographic factors, area-based measures of sugar consumption and water fluoride levels. METHODS:Children, aged 36-71 months, were examined during the 1999/2002 South African National Children...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Postma TC,Ayo-Yusuf OA,van Wyk PJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotics were first discovered in the late 1920s but were not routinely used clinically until the early 1940s during the Second World War. They can be used as an adjunct to endodontic treatment in a number of ways-systemically, prophylactically and locally. There are few real indications for the systemic use of ant...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Mohammadi Z

更新日期：2009-08-01 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：: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：:There has been an increase in the demand from consumers and patients for products that whiten teeth. To meet this demand, a whitening toothpaste containing calcium carbonate and perlite as the abrasive system and an efficacious fluoride source has recently been launched. The aim of the current paper is to review the t...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Joiner A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effects of an application of chlorhexidine varnish (40%) on dental plaque. DESIGN:Randomised controlled clinical trial. SUBJECTS:40 patients (50% females), aged 25-34 years after undergoing any necessary restorative treatment. Exactly one half of these individuals practiced good oral hygiene, the eff...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Frentzen M,Ploenes K,Braun A

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continued ageing of the global population is expected to pose significant challenges to maintaining optimum lifelong health in individuals and populations. Oral health is an essential element of general health and quality of life throughout an individual's life course, yet it is often neglected in integrated approache...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Miyazaki H,Jones JA,Beltrán-Aguilar ED

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

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：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：: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：:Replacing gold alloys by non-precious ones could save more than 500 million DM per year in German dentistry. However, there are many technical and biological considerations which have to be resolved in evaluating the clinical suitability of non-precious metal alloys. Techniques (e.g. investing, casting, porcelain appl...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Weber H

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The World Health Report, published annually by the World Health Organization, provides a rich source of information from which trends may be distinguished and planning can be initiated. In terms of oral health, trends in caries prevalence are of particular importance, as are developments in health promotion in general...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Pakhomov GN

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of future dentists of the United Arab Emirates on risk and non-risk factors for oral cancers and correlate it with their own tobacco use, whether they assess their patients' tobacco use and their opinion about the relation of oral cancer and smokeless toba...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Rahman B,Hawas N,Rahman MM,Rabah AF,Al Kawas S

更新日期：2013-04-01 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 purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes of oral health knowledge and behaviour among Wuhan citizens after six years of 'Love Teeth Day' campaigns. Representative samples of citizens aged 10-62 years were identified and interviewed in 1987 (n = 1180) and in 1995 (n = 1014). Data on oral health knowledge a...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Peng B,Petersen PE,Tai BJ,Yuan BY,Fan MW

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a spectrum of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. The components of MetS include dysglycemia, visceral obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia (elevated triglycerides and low levels of high-density lipoprotein) and hypertension. An association o...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Lamster IB,Pagan M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to identify predictors of oral hygiene behavior based on the theory of planned behavior among dental care seekers in the Dominican Republic. In addition, measures of oral health knowledge and the expected social outcomes of having healthy teeth were examined. METHODS:In this cross-...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Buunk-Werkhoven YA,Burrekers SY,Jongboer A,Quant DF,van Maanen-Schakel NW

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study, carried out in the region including Baltimore, Maryland, USA followed the pattern previously reported in the studies in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Germany and Japan (Int. dent. J. 1976, 26, 317). In this area dental care is provided predominantly by payment of fees for service in private practice. Det...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Bonito AJ,Donnelly CJ,Klieger WA

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the results of a pilot project, sponsored by the FDI Working Group on Oral Health Promotion, which was designed to describe preventive dental programs for school-age children in 10 countries. A mail questionnaire was developed to obtain information about program philosophy, target population, preven...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Frazier PJ,Jenny J,Johnson BG

更新日期：1982-06-01 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：:Continuing dental education is now a professional and ethical obligation. The practising dentist has the responsibility to be a continuous learner by participating in educational programmes. This requirement for a career long education system provides awareness to the public that the dental profession is dedicated to ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Mersel A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this review was to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of maxillofacial fractures (MFFs), to establish the prevalence of MFFs, and to recognise the major causative factors in both males and females in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. STUDY DESIGN:The protocol of th...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Jaber MA,AlQahtani F,Bishawi K,Thomas Kuriadom S

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse prescription of antibodies in emergency dental service according to antibiotic type, working diagnosis, patient visit time and patient demographic characteristics. Additionally, prescription practices among individual dentists were analysed. METHODS:The data in this retrospective cohort study wer...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Bjelovucic R,Par M,Rubcic D,Marovic D,Prskalo K,Tarle Z

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports the findings of a survey carried out in Zambia by a UK charity. 'Project Teeth Relief', which aims to provide basic pain relief and dental health education to the rural areas of Zambia. The survey investigated the dental health status of schoolchildren from two rural schools: 354 pupils aged 13-22 y...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Noar J,Portnoy S

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the impact of chronic periodontitis on oral health-related quality of life in Sri Lankan adults. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,400 participants, 35-60 years of age, residing in the Colombo district of Sri Lanka. Data were collected using two interviewer-administered quest...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Wellapuli N,Ekanayake L

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00