Periodontal status and treatment needs among regular dental patients.

abstract：:The article presents the case of a patient who was practising Yoga (Kunjal kriya) which led to dental erosion. Dental erosion can be due to extrinsic or intrinsic causes. The intrinsic causes include vomiting due to anorexia nervosa, regurgitation due to abnormality in gastro-intestinal tract or rumination. A 38-year-...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Meshramkar R,Patil SB,Patil NP

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate: the incidence of occupational exposures (OE) to patient body fluids among a sub-group of dental students; the rate of reporting of incidents; and the association of various factors. DESIGN:Multicentre retrospective analysis. SETTING:Four UK dental schools in 2000. SUBJECTS:Dental students fro...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Stewardson DA,Burke FJ,Elkhazindar MM,McHugh ES,Mellor AC,Coulter WA,Palenik CJ

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the scientific weight of the studies about reports of suicide rates in dentistry and decide the possible stressors caused by dental clinical activity, their consequences and their treatment. DISCUSSION:The previous literature treats the high suicide rate associated with the dental profession in d...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Sancho FM,Ruiz CN

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A national survey was conducted to investigate current procedures in New Zealand dental practices for control of cross-infection, and to gauge dentists' perceptions of their current procedures. A questionnaire was sent to all dental practices in New Zealand, and non-returns were followed up by two further mailings. Fr...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Treasure P,Treasure ET

更新日期：1994-08-01 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：:Constant themes in the worldwide debate on public health policy are, on the one hand, the medical aspects, including those of social medicine, together with healthcare provision, and, on the other, considerations of health economics. Although it is essential for healthcare resources to be allocated appropriately, medi...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ziller S,Micheelis W,Oesterreich D,Reich E

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was carried out to assess the associations between oral diseases and specifically oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in a nationally representative sample of 12-year-old children in Thailand in order to classify children according to their levels of risk for adverse OHRQoL and to apply f...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Krisdapong S,Prasertsom P,Rattanarangsima K,Adulyanon S,Sheiham A

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:Before nomenclatorial translation can be begun, an approved definition of the term concerned is required, as is a systematic classification of related designations. Existing sources are bi- or multi-lingual dictionaries and glossaries but relatively few of these cover oral biology and dentistry in adequate detail. Muc...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Baume LJ

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The improvements in human health and increased life expectancy which have come about in many societies in the past century have been due, predominantly, to improvements in hygiene--both personal and environmental. As the common oral diseases--caries and gingivitis and to some extent periodontitis--are bacterially medi...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Johnson NW

更新日期：1993-08-01 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：: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：: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：:Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is the latest addition to medical imaging technology. This technique plays an important role in head and neck diagnosis. Radiologists may encounter patients with fixed dental prostheses that may produce image distortion on MRI scans of the face. The MRI appearances of dental prosthetic...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Lissac M,Coudert JL,Briguet A,Amiel M

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:  This study aims to investigate the economic hardships of dentists from the rapid reduction of incomes after the IMF crisis in Korea 1998, the retirement plan status of those dentists, and to provide the basic data to determine an economic retirement plan of dentists. METHODS:  Among the 14,359 dentists in...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kim JH,Lee YH,Kim Y,Ahn KS,Kwon HJ,Kim SH,Park YD

更新日期：2011-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Little is known about dental problems suffered by travellers abroad. This study was designed to investigate travel insurance claims made by travellers from Australia for dental conditions, particularly examining demographic factors, type of travel insurance coverage, nature and duration of travel, when denta...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Leggat PA,Leggat FW,Kedjarune U

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the level of oral disease in urban and rural schoolchildren in Southern Thailand; to analyse self-care practices and dental visiting habits of 12-year-olds, and to assess the effect of socio-behavioural factors on dental caries experience. DESIGN:A cross sectional study of 6- and 12-year-old children, ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Petersen PE,Hoerup N,Poomviset N,Prommajan J,Watanapa A

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ageing is a physiological process which impairs vitality and ultimately leads to death. It is found in all differentiated multicellular organisms. Recent theories attribute ageing to an accumulation of errors as the capacity of mechanisms for their repair and compensation becomes limited. Erroneous processes leading t...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Hofecker G

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diet analysis and advice for patients with tooth wear is potentially the most logical intervention to arrest attrition, erosion and abrasion. It is saliva that protects the teeth against corrosion by the acids which soften enamel and make it susceptible to wear. Thus the lifestyles and diet of patients at risk need to...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Young WG

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Latin American dental schools are at diverse stages in the continuum of implementation of infection control (IC) programmes that comply with evidence-based recommendations. Poor IC training may result in low compliance and negative attitudes against patients infected with blood borne pathogens (BBP). OBJECT...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Acosta-Gío AE,Borges-Yáñez SA,Flores M,Herrera A,Jerónimo J,Martínez M,Meneses P,Peralta H,Pérez L,Portocarrero R,Rodríguez L,Castillo L,Molina M,Larrondo M,Maupomé G,Soriano I

更新日期：2008-08-01 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：:This brief paper describes the construction and method of use of a periodontal probe specifically designed for the assessment of the periodontal treatment needs of populations. ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Emslie RD

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the periodontal status of patients measured by two indices, the Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and the Loss of Attachment Index (LA). METHOD:The CPI and LA index scores were determined for a sample of 367 adult subjects (1,535 dentate sextants) aged 15-65 years from two rural areas in Croatia and ana...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Plancak D,Spalj S,Juric H,Bosnjak A

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of reliable adhesive technology in the oral cavity has opened the way to an entirely new approach to the treatment of active carious lesions. The initial lesion, prior to complete penetration of the enamel, can often be controlled with remineralization techniques. However, once the dentine is breached,...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Mount GJ

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Health interventions based on cognitive theories effectively bring about behaviour change. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the determinants of oral hygiene behaviour (OHB) based on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) among patients with moderate and severe periodontitis. METHODS:A cross-secti...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Patel J,Kulkarni S,Doshi D,Reddy BS,Reddy MP,Buunk-Werkhoven YAB

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To obtain basic data on dental caries and gingival status of students in Myanmar, and to identify related risk indicators, including socioeconomic conditions and oral health behaviours and habits. STUDY DESIGN:This cross-sectional study enrolled 537 fifth-grade students in Myanmar. Oral health behaviours an...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kyaw Myint ZC,Zaitsu T,Oshiro A,Ueno M,Soe KK,Kawaguchi Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：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：:Dental practitioners have traditionally neglected halitosis despite its high priority for the public, but practitioners' interest in halitosis has recently increased. Although oral pathologic or physiologic halitosis is easily reduced by a suitable treatment based on the treatment needs, systemic and psychological con...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Coil JM,Yaegaki K,Matsuo T,Miyazaki H

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00