Abstract:
:Routines for disinfecting working surfaces in dental surgeries are difficult to monitor without time-consuming and labour-intensive microbiological techniques, yet effective monitoring is a vital part of cross-infection control. Easy to use, on-site methods would be valuable in this context. This study evaluates a portable monitor, the Biotrace Hygiene Monitor, which uses bioluminescence to measure adenosine triphosphate (ATP) on surfaces. Under laboratory conditions, the ability of the monitor to detect whole saliva and Streptococcus sanguis was determined and, in the general practice environment, the level of ATP on surfaces in five dental surgeries was assessed. The minimum amount of saliva detectable was 0.5 microliters and in surgeries, the monitor readily identified numerous surfaces with fairly high levels of ATP. Routine cleaning methods sometimes left ATP on surfaces at levels which represented a cross-infection risk, if it is assumed that the ATP derived from patients' saliva. Modification of cleaning methods resulted in a reduction of ATP levels to within that which could be considered reasonably practicably safe. It is concluded that the Biotrace Hygiene Monitor offers a simple and valuable means of monitoring dental practice cleaning routines.
journal_name
Br Dent Jjournal_title
British dental journalauthors
Douglas CW,Rothwell PSdoi
10.1038/sj.bdj.4807546subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1991-05-11 00:00:00pages
331-5issue
9eissn
0007-0610issn
1476-5373journal_volume
170pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Background The expansion of the novelty sweets market in the UK has major potential public health implications in children and young adults as they may cause dental erosion.Objective To investigate the erosive potential of the novelty sweets in term of their physiochemical properties and amount of enamel loss.Subjects...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.363
更新日期:2017-04-21 00:00:00
abstract::This paper argues that 'science' does not tell us 'the truth' but is simply one explanatory framework (of potentially many explanations) for understanding the world. Scientific fact is not a given, located somewhere 'out there' waiting to be discovered. Rather as a set of ideas, which offer to explain the world, scien...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4809450
更新日期:1997-09-13 00:00:00
abstract::Aim To compare trends in the volume, socio-demography and academic experience of UK applicants and entrants to medicine and dentistry in the UK with university in general, before and after the major increase in university fees in England in 2012.Methods Descriptive trend analyses of University and College Admissions S...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.122
更新日期:2017-02-10 00:00:00
abstract::In the eighteenth century, a pedestrian strolling around Georgian London may have witnessed the bizarre sight of an ageing gentleman parading the streets on a painted horse and brandishing the jawbone of an ass. Not only was this man an eccentric, he was also a dentist. David Watkins here relates the remarkable story ...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 传,历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4807021
更新日期:1989-11-11 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To assess inequalities in the availability of NHS dental services between Health Boards in Scotland. STUDY DESIGN:Postal questionnaire survey of all dentists (n = 2,852) registered with the General Dental Council at an address in Scotland. METHODS:Data obtained on NHS working hours were used to model dentis...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.1107
更新日期:2008-02-09 00:00:00
abstract::Aim Dental caries epidemiological surveys produce information that may be used to assist health policy makers in the planning of preventive and curative strategies. The detection instruments used in these surveys should be able to identify the correct, true stage of the disease or medical condition. This makes it esse...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1038/s41415-019-1081-1
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The provision of dental care for members of the population infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and those with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), has wide implications for methods of dental practice, professional ethics, dental education at all levels, and the interaction between the denta...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4806735
更新日期:1989-02-25 00:00:00
abstract::Widely varying prevalence rates of oral lesions in patients with Crohn's disease have been reported, ranging from 0.5% to 37%. These manifestations may coincide with or precede intestinal symptoms. Oral manifestations can be classified as specific lesions, when macroscopic examination shows similar changes to those ob...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.954
更新日期:2016-12-16 00:00:00
abstract::The clinical durability of restorations made using water-based materials depends upon the type of material used. Current specification tests cannot predict durability, possibly because these are carried out on samples matured for 24 hours whereas longer maturation times may be more relevant. The lactic acid jet test w...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4808049
更新日期:1992-12-05 00:00:00
abstract::I'm delighted to have the opportunity to share with you my understanding of the much-needed and long-awaited reform of the General Dental Council. Change is moving apace and the new, modern GDC, for which the existing Council has been working so hard, is taking shape as part of widespread fundamental reforms in the re...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4802403
更新日期:2003-01-11 00:00:00
abstract::Part IV of this series introduced the idea that the value a patient places on an outcome has an important influence on the decision making process. This article considers this concept further. It argues that dentists should assess a patient's preferences and consider these before deciding on a treatment option. The ar...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4808720
更新日期:1995-03-25 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:To use nationally available data sets to undertake an equity audit to support the targeting of resources to meet the needs of patients from deprived communities, in areas where levels of poor oral health remain higher than the rest of the population as a whole. METHODS:Postcodes of 224,107 patients in County Durha...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 评论,杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.697
更新日期:2010-08-14 00:00:00
abstract::With ongoing changes to the demography of the dental workforce coupled with the changing expectations of those participating in early career post-graduate training, dentistry is experiencing a shift in how it might manage trainees. Drawing on experience from medicine and the anticipated behavioural differences, it is ...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/s41415-019-0676-x
更新日期:2019-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:As an alternative to general anaesthesia for dentistry.attention has been focused on other, apparently safer, methods of pain and anxiety control. We have undertaken a study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravenous sedation using propofol target-controlled infusions. DESIGN:We describe a retrospect...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4810031
更新日期:2003-04-26 00:00:00
abstract::Even dentures exhibiting superb aesthetics are of no use if they visibly move during speech and social intercourse. In this, the second paper of three on removable denture aesthetics, we describe impression making and shaping the wax occlusal record rims. Not only are the impressions important for producing dentures w...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.76
更新日期:2018-02-09 00:00:00
abstract::The full coverage, all-ceramic restoration of an anterior tooth is a challenging clinical situation for which a variety of all-ceramic systems and cements are available. The decision making process involves the consideration of a number of factors such as underlying substrate colour, tooth preparation geometry, margin...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.735
更新日期:2008-09-13 00:00:00
abstract::There are many varying factors which impact on the behaviour of reluctant patients and the understanding of theoretical behavioural models can help to understand some of the key issues. This paper considers such models and the effective use of marketing communications in helping to change behaviour. The paper conclude...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4800135
更新日期:1999-05-08 00:00:00
abstract::Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) remains a difficult clinical problem. In large refractory cases surgery appears to be the only option but it does not guarantee a cure and is expensive. Cost analysis of 31 patients who had resection with or without reconstruction of their mandible was £892,357. The largest cost was in-patient...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.121
更新日期:2017-02-10 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Many oral squamous cell carcinomas present as late stage disease and so the detection of early and pre-malignancy is considered to be of paramount importance. The majority of research examining primary care dentists' experience of the detection and management of early disease has been undertaken usi...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.54
更新日期:2010-01-23 00:00:00
abstract::Stomatitis glandularis is an unusual chronic inflammatory condition of the minor salivary glands, mainly affecting the lower lip. Two cases are reported, one of which was progressive and affected the glands of both the cheeks as well as the lips. After confirmation of the clinical diagnosis by histopathological appear...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4809351
更新日期:1997-03-22 00:00:00
abstract::'...absence of any leachable antibacterial agent.' ...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.823
更新日期:2016-11-04 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:A prospective cohort study was undertaken to describe the incidence of dental caries, as recorded by GDPs, in the primary molar teeth of children aged approximately 3-6 years attending general dental practices in the North West of England. METHOD:Detailed dental records of children aged 3-6 years attendin...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.582
更新日期:2008-10-11 00:00:00
abstract::The regulation of cell growth is fundamental to the maintenance of health: disturbed regulation can result in neoplasia. Genes in normal cells (protooncogenes) code for proteins involved in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation; abnormalities in these genes (oncogenes) or their expression are often involve...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4807936
更新日期:1992-07-25 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine the weight of dentifrice and consequent amount of fluoride placed on a toothbrush by the mothers of young children when instructed to apply a pea-sized quantity or smear of two dentifrices containing different fluoride concentrations from tubes with round or star-shaped nozzles. SUBJECTS AND MET...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4809522
更新日期:1997-12-13 00:00:00
abstract::Prosthetic dentistry in general practice produces many challenges for both the newly qualified trainee and the long-standing practitioner. If these challenges are not appreciated, met and dealt with effectively, the dentist may be left disillusioned with his skills and expertise, and stressed at the thought of treatin...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4806977
更新日期:1989-10-07 00:00:00
abstract::Oral histoplasmosis, a rare condition, is reported in two HIV-infected patients. The lesions showed different characteristics. One was an ulcerative lesion presenting as the only manifestation of the disease. The other was nodular, with disseminated histoplasmosis. In both cases infection with Candida was also noted w...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4809373
更新日期:1997-04-26 00:00:00
abstract::The improvement of patient safety has been a long-term aim of healthcare organisations and following recent negative events within the UK, the focus on safety has rightly increased. For over twenty years, clinical audit has been the tool most frequently used to measure safety-related aspects of healthcare and when don...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2014.861
更新日期:2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::This paper outlines the development of the training of orthodontic therapists in the UK, the experiences of the first cohort to pass through the Bristol course, the roles and responsibilities of the therapist and possible issues with future orthodontic manpower planning. ...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.766
更新日期:2009-09-12 00:00:00
abstract::Antimicrobial prescribing by dentists in Wales, UK: findings of the first cycle of a clinical audit. ...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.489
更新日期:2016-07-08 00:00:00
abstract::The behavioural science course for the undergraduate dental curriculum at Liverpool university Dental School is designed to be integrated into the basic science and clinical teaching. The course is taught by a clinical psychologist and social anthropologist. The course has an input to each of the 5 years of the studen...
journal_title:British dental journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4808904
更新日期:1995-10-21 00:00:00