Screening for mouth cancer: the pros and cons of a national programme.

abstract：:The number of immunocompromised patients is increasing because of iatrogenic immunosuppression and HIV infection. Most have T lymphocyte defects and are prone to develop persistent and severe fungal and viral infections. Oral candidosis and peri-oral herpes simplex infections are particularly common. Other oral lesion...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Scully C

更新日期：1992-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first of two articles that provide a guide for the clinical management for people with dementia who present with periodontal disease in dental practice. Conditions that cause dementia and their increasing prevalence are described. Advice is given to aid the dental team in recognising patients with dementia...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Cerajewska TL,West NX

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On 6 July 2005, the EU Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive (2002) came into force across all member states. This will mean that legally enforceable limits on hand-arm vibration exposures will be introduced and that risk management must be set in place at work. This article briefly describes the content of the Direct...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Mansfield NJ

更新日期：2005-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:This article represents the consensus from a meeting of the British Society of Prosthetic Dentistry's Education Group which met to discuss implant dentistry at the undergraduate dental student level. The consensus recognises the need to embed the teaching of implant supported prostheses if such a treatment modality is...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： McAndrew R,Ellis J,Lynch CD,Thomason M

更新日期：2010-01-09 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：BACKGROUND:Dental problems in early childhood can have a very significant effect not only on the oral health of young children but on their quality of life and that of their families. Added to this are the long term risks they carry into the permanent dentition. AIM:To review current literature on the management of ea...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Drummond BK,Meldrum AM,Boyd D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the presence of fluoride in toothpaste on tooth wear was investigated in extracted human premolar teeth collected from two geographic areas with different fluoride concentrations in the public water supply. Nine teeth from each area were divided bucco-lingually into matched pairs and subjected to a wear ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bartlett DW,Smith BG,Wilson RF

更新日期：1994-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To investigate current strategies of acute management of irreversible pulpitis by general dental practitioners.Design A postal survey was sent to a representative sample based on postal code to 180 dentists registered with the General Dental Council in the North East of England. The questionnaire identified ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Gemmell A,Stone S,Edwards D

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：AIM:To investigate the measurement of oral health self perceptions, as part of a concise patient survey, and to consider the potential value of including this aspect in survey instruments. METHOD:In 2011, the data collected from 42,794 patients attending 276 practices participating in a voluntary accreditation program...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Busby M,Burke FJ,Matthews R,Cyrta J,Mullins A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Potential proteolytic and hydrolytic enzymes of inflammatory cell origin might serve as biomarkers of periodontal disease activity. The role of these enzymes in periodontal pathology, particularly in respect of collagen and proteoglycan degradation, is discussed. The cellular location of these enzymes and their normal...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Eley BM,Cox SW

更新日期：1998-03-28 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

authors： Newton JT,Williams AC,Bower EJ

更新日期：2008-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many care home residents require simple dental treatment which is complicated by the need for extra time to deliver dental care. The proportion of their care which could be delivered wholly by hygienists or therapists is unknown. METHOD:2010 Welsh dental care home survey data on clinical opinion of treatmen...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Monaghan NP,Morgan MZ

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify potential problems in the quality of care when oral surgery is provided in the primary health care setting. METHOD:Retrospective analysis of referral patterns, waiting times, treatment with clinical and histological diagnosis, including complications of 600 patients referred to a practice-based oral su...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bell G

更新日期：2007-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify which local anaesthetic solutions were used by general dental practitioners in the United Kingdom and to determine selection criteria. In addition, differences in anaesthetic choice between recent graduates (< or = 5 years) and more experienced practitioners were investig...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Corbett IP,Ramacciato JC,Groppo FC,Meechan JG

更新日期：2005-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to describe New England dental professionals' attitudes and behaviours regarding domestic violence (DV) and to identify barriers faced in intervening to help suspected victims. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey using a convenience sample of dentists (n = 169) and hygienists (n = 190...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Mascarenhas AK,Deshmukh A,Scott T

更新日期：2009-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:There is evidence, although limited, for beneficial effects of bisphophonates (BPs) across multiple dental specialties. Within implant dentistry BP coatings have been shown to significantly increase pull out forces and bone density in animal models, and significantly increase implant stability whilst reducing marginal...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Shah NP,Nayee S,Pazianas M,Sproat C

更新日期：2017-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:General referral letters to any hospital specialty are universally poor. These letters are the main source of information regarding the clinical problem and shortfalls can compromise the management of the patient. METHOD:One hundred retrospective randomly selected oral surgery referral letters in the form...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Shaffie N,Cheng L

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent clinical studies suggest that substance use may be associated with an acceleration of the ageing process, possibly related to a deficit of stem cell number or function. As this clinic had access to both medical and drug dependent patients, we tested the hypothesis that there may be an association betw...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Reece AS

更新日期：2008-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:It is now more than one year since the Specialist List in Orthodontics closed on 30 June 2000. I therefore felt it appropriate that I should give my views on the list, having probably had more experience in this process than any other dentist in the UK. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Cook P

更新日期：2001-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of two different communication tools on the levels of anxiety and concern when a change in patients' treatment was introduced. METHOD:Patients previously advised to have antibiotic prophylaxis before their dental treatments were randomised to receive information ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Soheilipour S,Dunne SM,Dickinson C,Jabbarifar SE,Newton JT

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Firstly to determine the current provision of sedation in primary dental care in an area of Scotland without local secondary care support and secondly, to investigate dental practitioners' desire for formal postgraduate training in sedation techniques. DESIGN:A prospective postal questionnaire-based study. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Foley J

更新日期：2002-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a postal questionnaire, the use of general anaesthesia and sedation in general dental practice in two cities over a 4-week period was investigated. Questionnaires were sent to a random sample of one in five dental practitioners in Bristol and Sheffield, and an 82% response rate was attained. More practices in Sh...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Allen NA,Dinsdale RC,Reilly CS

更新日期：1990-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Cost efficiency of removing third molars in a practice specialising in minor oral surgery was compared to that of a hospital oral surgery department. A total of 100 patients treated in each locality were prospectively audited during the financial year 1989-90. Surgical complexity, waiting time, complications and patie...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Sadler A,Davidson M,Houpis C,Watt-Smith S

更新日期：1993-04-24 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：:The 1998 Adult Dental Health Survey, published this year, showed that the number of people without teeth should fall over the next three decades, to only 4% of the UK population. Patterns of tooth loss and retention are also changing. This article, the first of a series on the interpretation of the Adult Dental Health...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Steele JG,Treasure E,Pitts NB,Morris J,Bradnock G

更新日期：2000-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Having listened to, examined, tested, diagnosed and recommended a course of action to the patient, treatment will usually follow at the same or subsequent visits. In the vast majority of cases, the foregoing will have proceeded without a hitch, and the treatment completed to the satisfaction of both the practitioner a...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Caplin RL

更新日期：1989-03-11 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：AIM:To develop a reliable, machine-readable coding system for dental appliances. METHODS:Incorporation of two-dimensional bar codes and matrix codes into a range of dental appliances using printed thermal substrates and laser-etched ceramic discs. RESULTS:Problems including reaction of thermal substrates with methyl ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Milward PJ,Shepherd P,Brickley MR

更新日期：1997-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first of two review papers which aim to update the general dental practitioner on contemporary endodontic practice. This first paper reviews advancements in knowledge of endodontic infections, case selection and diagnosis. An overview is given of contemporary pulp therapy and the role of antibiotics in end...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Barnes JJ,Patel S

更新日期：2011-11-25 00:00:00