A study of dental students' clinical knowledge acquisition and experiences in conscious sedation.

abstract：:With the prospect of changes brought about through the Mouatt Report and the European Union, calls for a more flexible approach to teaching dentistry are being made. This article describes a postgraduate dental education system that involves modules and credits set up at the University of Leeds. The new system moves a...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Pollard MA,Walker RT,Curzon ME

更新日期：1996-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of head and neck cancer is on the rise. Most head and neck cancers are treated with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or a combination of these modalities. Patients undergoing radiotherapy can experience several unwanted oral side effects, which have both short and long term implications. Dental genera...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Jawad H,Hodson NA,Nixon PJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the short- and long-term career aspirations and barriers to postgraduate study of recently qualified vocational dental practitioners (VDPs). METHOD:One hundred and eight vocational dental practitioners in London were asked to complete a questionnaire survey. RESULTS:The questionnaires were c...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Fisher NL,Wilson R,Bartlett D

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article highlights several areas of confusion that have arisen in relation to professional standards in the UK. In doing so, it provides a possible explanation for the fact that litigation levels against UK dentists, and also the level of regulatory challenge and criticism that they face, are both at levels far b...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Lewis K

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Background There have been anecdotal concerns that the skill mix of recently qualified graduates is very different to those qualifying several years ago, in particular that the clinical skills on qualification are less. If true, such changes may have ramifications for providers of undergraduate training, postgraduate ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Oxley CJ,Dennick R,Batchelor P

更新日期：2017-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:After a century of increasing dental caries levels there have been dramatic reductions in dental caries and periodontal disease in the past 15 years in most industrialised countries. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Sheiham A

更新日期：1989-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Simulation training involves reproducing the management of real patients in a risk-free environment. This study aims to assess the use of simulation training in the management of acutely ill patients for those in second year oral and maxillofacial surgery dental foundation training (DF2s). DF2s attended four full day ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Kalsi AS,Higham H,McKnight M,Dhariwal DK

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the performance of a computer based decision support system (a neural network) and consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeons in making decisions about the need to remove lower third molars. DESIGN AND SETTING:Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis at a hospital department of oral and maxillof...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Brickley MR,Shepherd JP

更新日期：1997-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many causes of oral ulceration, but diagnosis should be relatively straightforward following an adequate history, examination and investigation. If the ulceration fails to respond to treatment, or has an unusual appearance, then an underlying systemic problem such as myeloproliferative disease or HIV infecti...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Lamey PJ,Lewis MA

更新日期：1989-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dental access centres (DACs) were introduced in England at the turn of the twenty-first century in response to a growing problem of access to NHS dental services. DACs were expected to offer NHS dental care primarily to those patients that were unwilling or unable to attend 'high street' dental practice. A...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Milsom KM,Jones C,Kearney-Mitchell P,Tickle M

更新日期：2009-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to determine on what evidence infective endocarditis (IE) could be legally linked to dental treatment. METHOD:The records of 319 legal cases involving dental treatment as the probable cause of IE were analysed. The medical history, type of dental operation, and whether anti...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Martin MV,Longman LP,Forde MP,Butterworth ML

更新日期：2007-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To test the hypothesis that a blue light emitting diode (LED) light curing unit (LCU) can produce an equal dental composite depth of cure to a halogen LCU adjusted to give an irradiance of 300 mWcm-2 and to characterise the LCU's light outputs. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Depth of cure for three popular composite...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Mills RW,Jandt KD,Ashworth SH

更新日期：1999-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned a survey of early feeding practices within the Asian community. The survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) was designed to assess from a nationally representative sample of infants from the Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani communities from across Eng...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Watt RG

更新日期：2000-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of oral non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting following a tooth extraction is reported. The clinical presentation was that of a periodontal lesion and an extraction socket that failed to heal, which may have led to initial confusion in diagnosis and management. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Parrington SJ,Punnia-Moorthy A

更新日期：1999-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To survey the attitudes, knowledge and practice of general dental practitioners (GDPs) with regard to hypertension in dental patients and to assess opinion with regard to the concept of screening. SETTING:General dental practice. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:GDPs via a postal survey. To achieve an acceptable level ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Greenwood M,Lowry RJ

更新日期：2002-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims We have conducted a survey of administrative data, aiming to investigate the reported provision of dental extraction under general anaesthesia in the NHS for adults in secondary care in the following aspects: 1) anaesthetic data accessibility by NHS organisations; 2) the number and proportion of dental extraction...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Hong B,Morris J,Dietrich T

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This series of articles is aimed at anybody who places crowns and other extra-coronal restorations (ie veneers and shims) on individual teeth. We hope that everyone from experienced practitioners to undergraduate students may find something of value. Whoever reads them, we would ask to do so with an open mind. We have...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Steele JG,Wassell RW,Walls AW

更新日期：2002-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate any relationship between ICON, IOTN and PAR. To establish whether or not ICON could replace these indices as a measure of orthodontic treatment complexity, outcome and need. METHOD:The study models of 55 consecutively treated cases were examined and PAR, IOTN and ICON recorded. RESULTS:The study showe...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Fox NA,Daniels C,Gilgrass T

更新日期：2002-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：:As we debate shaping the future oral health workforce within the UK, to meet the needs of current and future populations, it is helpful to take an international perspective on this very important issue. Globally, there is a strong recognition that human resources for health (HRH) are fundamentally important to deliver...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Balasubramanian M,Davda L,Short SD,Gallagher JE

更新日期：2018-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite an increasing incidence, the 'mortality from oral cancer appears to remain static...' (five-year relative survival = ca. 60%). ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors：

更新日期：2016-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Consistent evidence has shown that periodontitis can be considered a risk factor for the development of vascular complications such as myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accident. The majority of cases of erectile dysfunction (ED) are considered to result from the complication of vascular impairmen...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bizzarro S,Loos BG

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An in-vitro study was carried out to investigate the effects of contamination of the porcelain surface on the shear-bond strength of a dual-cure composite luting cement to etched, silanated porcelain. Furthermore, the effects of different cleaning regimens were studied. A total of 390 etched, silanated porcelain speci...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Swift B,Walls AW,McCabe JF

更新日期：1995-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction People from vulnerable groups have higher levels of untreated dental disease compared to the general population, yet often experience barriers to accessing care. Difficulties accessing oral healthcare services have been suggested as one of the pathways that contribute to oral health inequalities.Aim To co...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： El-Yousfi S,Jones K,White S,Marshman Z

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Community Dental Service has been encouraged to refer regular attending patients to General Dental Practice whilst maintaining a monitoring system to ensure that referred patients do not 'fall through the net'. The referral and monitoring system run by Halton Health Authority for one year is described. During this...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Zoitopoulos L,Jenner AM

更新日期：1991-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The oral rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients is a vital and pivotal part of their care pathway, helping to restore function, aesthetics and improve patient well-being and quality of life. Patient-reported outcome data demonstrates that such patients consider that many of their continued and unmet needs rel...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Barclay CW,Foster EC,Taylor CL

更新日期：2018-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:In August 1995, the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield is to launch a new training programme for junior hospital dentists. It comprises a combined SHO post and Masters degree course over 2 years. This article outlines and explains how the Sheffield scheme has been designed to embrace recent developments in ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Franklin CD

更新日期：1995-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral health promotion in the community pharmacy: an evaluation of a pilot oral health promotion intervention. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors：

更新日期：2017-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper addresses the questions of whether a dental profession existed in ancient Egypt and if it did then considers whether these practitioners were operative dental surgeons as we know them today or whether they were pharmacists. Evidence from hieroglyphic inscriptions, from the dentitions of the surviving mummif...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Forshaw RJ

更新日期：2009-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate by questionnaire, the use and selection of materials and techniques for the placement of direct restorations and the provision of endodontics and bleaching by dental practitioners in the North West of England and Scotland. METHODS:A questionnaire was sent to 1,000 general dental practitioners...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Wilson NH,Christensen GJ,Cheung SW,Burke FJ,Brunton PA

更新日期：2004-12-25 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

authors： Patel V,Ormondroyd L,Lyons A,McGurk M

更新日期：2017-02-10 00:00:00