Reporting of occupational exposures to blood and body fluids in the primary dental care setting in Scotland: an evaluation of current practice and attitudes.

abstract：AIM:This paper, the second in a series of two (see 2013; 215: 177-181), investigates the opinions of a cohort of dental foundation year 1 (DF1) practitioners regarding their skills and competence in relation to their educational background in complete dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:With the permission of the Dean of ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Wieder M,Faigenblum M,Eder A,Louca C

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the impact of dental anxiety on daily living. METHOD:Twenty people attending a dental sedation clinic completed the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale, and were interviewed privately using a reflexive, in-depth technique. All interviews were audio-tape recorded and transcribed. The transcripts were analysed ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Cohen SM,Fiske J,Newton JT

更新日期：2000-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) recently published a number of news articles aimed at drawing attention to its 'Hold that Smile' campaign which promotes lifelong retainer wear. The BOS's stated intention is to 'generate a viral #HoldthatSmile campaign in order to build awareness of its message that retainers are...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Crory PVM

更新日期：2018-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in severe limitation and closure of dental practices in many countries. Outside of the acute (peak) phases of the disease, dentistry has begun to be practised again. However, there is emerging evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted via airborne routes, carrying implications for dent...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Eden E,Frencken J,Gao S,Horst JA,Innes N

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since January 1993 general dental practitioners have been able to prescribe dietary fluoride supplements in the form of drops or tablets for their child patients within the conditions of service of the General Dental Service. Many GDPs may already have taken advantage of this to the benefit of their patients. However,...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Holloway PJ,Joyston-Bechal S

更新日期：1994-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationships between working conditions for new dental graduates and their mental and physical health. DESIGN:A cross-sectional postal survey. SUBJECTS:Graduates from the years 1991 and 1994 were selected to provide cohorts before and after the introduction of mandatory vocational training...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Baldwin PJ,Dodd M,Rennie JS

更新日期：1999-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Many terms have been used to describe incomplete tooth fractures. This paper reviews them, discusses the clinical features of incomplete tooth fractures and proposes a clinically representative definition. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Ellis SG

更新日期：2001-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:There may be unintended changes to the occlusion following the provision of guards and splints. This article describes the management of anterior open bite as an unintentional, iatrogenic occlusal change in patients who have worn a night guard or occlusal splint and one case caused by an orthodontic retainer. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bereznicki T,Barry E,Wilson NHF

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The congenital absence of teeth is one of the commonest developmental abnormalities seen in human populations. Familial hypodontia or oligodontia represents an absence of varying numbers of primary and/or secondary teeth as an isolated trait. While much progress has been made in understanding the developmental basis o...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Cobourne MT

更新日期：2007-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The gagging reflex is a physiological reaction which safeguards the airway from foreign bodies. In some people this response is exaggerated to the extent that the acceptance/provision of dental treatment is not possible. The aim of this paper is to review the role of acupuncture in controlling gagging as a s...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Fiske J,Dickinson C

更新日期：2001-06-09 00:00:00

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

authors： Aljawad A,Morgan MZ,Fairchild R,Rees JS

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with intra-oral squamous cell carcinoma arising in an area of cyclosporin-induced gingival hyperplasia associated with a renal transplant is presented. This appears to be the first reported case of its kind. Subsequently, the patient developed a carcinoma of the lateral margin of the tongue, with metastasis ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Varga E,Tyldesley WR

更新日期：1991-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of the cavity with silver diamine fluoride before placement of glass ionomer cement containing CPP-ACP enhances anticariogenic effect in vitro. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors：

更新日期：2017-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The British Orthodontic Society launched a campaign called 'Hold that smile' to highlight to patients the importance of wearing retainers as a means of reducing relapse following orthodontic treatment. This opinion piece, on behalf of the British Orthodontic Society, is written in response to an article entitled 'Brit...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Littlewood SJ,British Orthodontic Society.

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim The aim of the study was to investigate: i) the geographical reach and reaction of the online participants engaging in an oral health campaign 'National Smile Month' UK 2016 (NSM); and ii) whether dental practices during NSM were using Twitter to help address regional oral health inequalities.Methods Twitter posts...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Potts G,Radford DR

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of referral guidelines for the referral of orthodontic patients to consultant and specialist practitioner orthodontists. DESIGN:Single centre randomised controlled trial with random allocation of referral guidelines for orthodontic treatment to general dental practit...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： O'Brien K,Wright J,Conboy F,Bagley L,Lewis D,Read M,Thompson R,Bogues W,Lentin S,Parr G,Aron B

更新日期：2000-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:'Been there...done that...now what?' Is this what can be said of all dentists following Vocational Training? In fact, it is the title of a booklet given to all Ventures following an expedition with Operation Raleigh. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Murphy S

更新日期：1989-11-11 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

authors： Humphris GM,Ling M

更新日期：1995-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Statement of the problem Digital workflows (CAD/CAM) have been introduced in dentistry during recent years. No published information exists on dentists' use and reporting of this technology.Purpose The purpose of this survey was to identify the infiltration of CAD/CAM technology in UK dental practices and to investiga...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Tran D,Nesbit M,Petridis H

更新日期：2016-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Dental standards play a vital and important role in society by contributing to the quality and safety levels of products used in dental treatments by dental professionals as well as the hygiene products used by the general public. Few members of the public or indeed many dentists fully appreciate the contribution made...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Jones DW

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Extensive literature covers the relationship between psychiatric and dental health, but little research explores the ability of dental practitioners to confidently address patient mental health. This paper explored self-reported confidence of dental students when addressing patient mental health in a univer...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Elliott E,Sharma S,Omar A,Hurst D

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are international grumbles from those perturbed by an impending identity crisis within oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). This unrest is further compounded by scattered suggestions that a name change may prove beneficial in raising the profile of OMFS. The purpose of this paper is to consider novel methods o...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： van Gijn DR

更新日期：2011-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Heroin addiction is associated with poor oral health. Oral and dental care in heroin addiction might be complicated by altered mental status, negative attitude towards oral health, dental anxiety and fear, drug interaction, and associated medical co-morbidity. We present the oral findings and discuss the dental, behav...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Abed H,Hassona Y

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An in vitro investigation measured the pressures produced by an Astra type aspirating syringe (modified Sterling) and a pressure syringe (Ligmaject) during periodontal ligament injections. A pressure transducer (0-6.9 MPa) was adapted to record the pressures generated within both syringes, with the output of the trans...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Walmsley AD,Lloyd JM,Harrington E

更新日期：1989-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents a distant complication in the auricle following the administration of a standard inferior alveolar nerve block. The patient experienced profound numbness of the auricle on the ipsilateral side of the injection that lasted for about an hour following unintended injection to the auriculotemporal ne...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Ngeow WC,Chai WL

更新日期：2009-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The first two articles in this series exploring the oral and dental health of male prisoners in the UK demonstrated how the general and oral health of prisoners is compromised compared to those of a similar age who are not prisoners. In caring for the oral health needs of this group the high demand for emergency denta...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Heidari E,Dickinson C,Newton T

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over 19,000 patients treated by 57 HIV-infected health care workers (HCWs) have been tested for HIV. Apart from the notorious Florida dental case, no patient has been shown to be infected by treatment given by an HIV-infected HCW. Cases of 10 HIV-infected HCWs have been examined in some depth. The evidence indicates t...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Scully C,Porter SR

更新日期：1993-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of double teeth in the primary dentition, for the British schoolchild, is 1.6%. Although primary double teeth in the anterior region of the mouth are not uncommon, double teeth in the primary molar region are rare. This case report describes the intra-oral findings, and in particular a case of a primary...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bedi R,Moody GH

更新日期：1991-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Background There is an urgent need to consider the skill-mix of the dental team to meet the oral health needs and demands of the population in general, and older people in particular. As people live longer and retain their teeth there will be a progressive change in both the volume and type of dental care required, an...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Falcon H

更新日期：2010-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Within the BDS curriculum, dental public health and the importance of social responsibility is clearly emphasised though often in a didactic manner, without practical application. Preventative concepts are taught and relayed to individual patients being treated within a dental school. The impact of oral disease on gen...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Pritchett RM,Hine CE,Franks MA,Fisher-Brown L

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00