A proposal for voluntary continuing dental education accreditation.

abstract：:A recently discovered alloy of cobalt and samarium (CO5Sm) has exceptional magnetic properties. A laboratory evaluation was made of the grip force of samples of this alloy of a size suitable for dental use. A review of both dental and general literature points to the need for establishing, prior to widespread usage, t...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Cerny R

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glass ionomer (polyalkenoate) cements have proved to be superior to zinc phosphate cements as orthodontic luting agents. Setting behaviours at different temperatures were recorded by an oscillating rheometer under controlled conditions. The working time of these cements can be increased by mixing on a chilled glass sl...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Fricker J,Hirota K,Tamiya Y

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The restorative dentist is often faced with difficulties in overcoming functional, cosmetic, and cleansibility requirements when replacing teeth in areas of localized alveolar ridge resorption. A case report is presented highlighting a surgical technique to correct such an alveolar ridge deficit. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Kitchings SK

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erosive tooth wear is a growing concern in clinical dentistry. Our aims were to assess the effect of Tooth Mousse (TM) in managing erosive dentine wear in vitro. METHODS:Opposing enamel and dentine specimens from 36 third molar teeth were worn under a load of 100 N for 75 000 cycles in electromechanical too...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ranjitkar S,Narayana T,Kaidonis JA,Hughes TE,Richards LC,Townsend GC

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients often present with intraoral pathology in the general dental practice setting. Therefore, it is important that dental practitioners are aware of how to deal with pathology when this occurs and have an understanding of investigative techniques that might assist in making a diagnosis. Biopsy and subsequent hist...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Logan RM,Goss AN

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This in vitro study analysed the effect of different fluoride concentrations in acidic or neutral liquid dentifrices in protecting enamel and dentine from erosive and abrasive wear. METHODS:Bovine enamel and dentine specimens (n = 132) were randomly allocated to 11 groups (each n = 12): experimental liquid ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Moron BM,Miyazaki SS,Ito N,Wiegand A,Vilhena F,Buzalaf MA,Magalhães AC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnostic services are the most common area of dental service in Australia. The objective was to investigate differences in services per visit for examinations and radiographs in relation to the characteristics of patients receiving these services in terms of age and gender, aspects of visiting such as dent...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Brennan DS,Balasubramanian M,Spencer AJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A selected population of children with disabilities in Melbourne, Australia, was studied with reference to their oral disease and treatment needs. A total of 300 children (aged 9-13 years), 150 attending special developmental schools (SDS) and 150 attending special schools (SS), received an oral examination and the pa...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Desai M,Messer LB,Calache H

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the effect of silver and fluoride ions on demineralization of enamel. METHODS:The coronal parts of 40 extracted sound premolars were prepared into tooth blocks. An unvarnished occlusal surface window (OW) and a flat buccal/lingual surface window (FW) were created for each too...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Liu BY,Lo EC,Li CM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A poor appreciation of the role of surgery in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) may result in some patients being denied access to appropriate care. While surgery is often considered as an option of last resort, there are instances where surgery is the definitive and sometimes the only treatment opti...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Dimitroulis G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resin-based cements are brittle materials and the major shortcomings of these materials are manifested in their sensitivity to flaws and defects. Although various mechanical properties of resin luting cements have been described, few fracture toughness test data for resin-based luting cements using the short...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Azar MR,Bagheri R,Burrow MF

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent study investigated attitudes of selected Australian and British dental academics to aspects of educational management. This paper reviews that study and comments upon significant differences which were detected between the national samples. Analysis was by sub-programme CROSSTABS of the Statistical Package fo...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： McMaugh DR

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) occurs on exposed dentine and is dependent on the patency of dentinal tubules. This study compared the effectiveness of red propolis extract (RPE), calcium sodium phosphosilicate (Novamin) and arginine-calcium carbonate (ACC) in occluding dentine tubules. METHODS:Eighty dentine...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Chen CL,Parolia A,Pau A,Celerino de Moraes Porto IC

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on the timing and sequence of human tooth emergence is valuable when analysing human growth and development, predicting the age of individuals, and for understanding the effects of genetic and environmental influences on growth processes. This paper provides updated data on the timing and sequenc...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Woodroffe S,Mihailidis S,Hughes T,Bockmann M,Seow WK,Gotjamanos T,Townsend G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive dentistry (MID), together with patient-centred care (PCC), can be considered central to patient management. These approaches have been incorporated in the structure of various dental curricula and indeed formally assessed. However, there is limited evidence that students have an integrated skill-set...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Kaidonis JA,Skinner VJ,Lekkas D,Winning TA,Townsend GC

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum. Cases of syphilis have increased in frequency and are challenging when affecting the elderly. The main causes of increased prevalence of syphilis are sexual promiscuity, lack of knowledge about the disease and decreasing use of barrier...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Minicucci EM,Vieira RA,Oliveira DT,Marques SA

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Westmead Centre is a large teaching hospital of 925 acute treatment beds planned to provide a comprehensive range of general and specialist referral services to the rapidly expanding population of the western suburbs of Sydney. The hospital was conceived in 1968 and opened for patient treatment in 1978. The Dental Cli...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Lester KS

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of migratory abscess pointing both intraorally and extraorally at a considerable distance from the causative site is reported. The anatomy of the area leading to the formation of such an abscess is described. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Ho KH

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) comprise over 90 per cent of leukocytes in the oral cavity. Although these phagocytic cells have primary defence roles in the gingiva, their stimulation by micro-organisms may also cause substantial tissue damage due to the release of lysosomal enzymes and oxygen radicals. Adherenc...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Seow WK,Whitman LM,Bird PS,Thong YH

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using the performance criterion of "success time" it has been possible to investigate in detail the changing efficiency of the amalgamation process as both capsule length and amplitude of oscillation are varied. The most efficient amalgamation was obtained for a length:amplitude ratio between 0.5 and 1.3 over a range ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Darvell BW

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In some countries the use of amalgam has been restricted, and the dental profession may be forced into using alternatives to amalgam by a combination of public opinion and legislation, including the proposal that the material be 'phased-down'. The limited research that exists as to restorative decision-making is quant...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Alexander G,Hopcraft MS,Tyas MJ,Wong RH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original design of a semi-precision extra-coronal attachment for partial dentures is illustrated, and its fabrication in a cast non-precious bondable alloy is described. A step-by-step method is also described of bonding multiple attachments in parallel for the retention and support of removable partial dentures. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Murray MD

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malposed mandibular and maxillary premolars and canines often cause great difficulties in removal. The ways in which these procedures are accomplished are described in detail. ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Summers L

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this, the second of two papers on the relationships between dental treatment and dental health, the philosophical basis of Minimum Intervention Dentistry is presented. This approach to patient care has several distinct treatment modalities. These range from preventive measures and fissure sealants, through monitori...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Dawson AS,Makinson OF

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diamine silver fluoride (Ag(NH3)2F), referred to as AgF, has been shown to provide a pronounced antimicrobial action against caries. The clinical application of this material has been limited by the staining associated with both teeth and tooth coloured restorative materials. The application of potassium iod...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Knight GM,McIntyre JM,Craig GG,Mulyani

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical extraction of third molars is one of the most common oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures performed and may have a number of associated complications. One of these complications is inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) dysaesthesia or impairment of sensory perception (including paraesthesia and/or ana...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Koong B,Pharoah MJ,Bulsara M,Tennant M

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burning mouth syndrome is an underdiagnosed and often poorly managed oral sensory disturbance. This paper discusses the recognition of the condition and suggests clinical approaches to ensure a correct diagnosis and appropriate management. The expansion of the traditional dental role of the dentist is reviewed in the ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Savage NW

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An oral health status survey was conducted on 818 adolescents aged 12 to 16 years in a non-fluoridated area in rural Victoria. The prevalence and severity of dental caries experience was found to increase with age. The occlusal surface was the predominant surface affected by dental caries for all age groups. Filled su...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Soo YS,Morgan MV

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continuing education (CE) is an essential professional activity. In the last decade, CE has been actively pursued by the medical profession in Australia and abroad. However, the uptake of CE in dentistry has been much slower and there is minimal Australian data on dental CE. METHODS:To determine the level o...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Sambrook P,Thomson D,Bastiaan R,Goss A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study tested the hypothesis that risk behaviours in disadvantaged groups would explain socio-economic inequality in dental caries prevalence among preschool children. METHODS:Using a case-control study, children with caries experience (one or more decayed, missing or filled primary tooth surfaces) and ...

journal_title：Australian dental journal

authors： Slade GD,Sanders AE,Bill CJ,Do LG

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00