Are dental professionals more likely to consume sweet snacks, over savoury snacks in the workplace?

abstract：:Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and curable infection, but remains a significant cause of death. The dental team is likely to encounter patients with a history of TB, however, at present there is limited guidance available to inform the provision of oral healthcare for this patient group. This may lead to confusion...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Clough S,Shaw A,Morgan C

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the variety of arrangements for providing out-of-hours dental care in the UK. DESIGN:A telephone interview survey of health authorities and health boards. SETTING:United Kingdom. SUBJECTS:104 health authority contacts, usually consultants in dental public health, dental advisers or others in a ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Anderson R,Thomas DW

更新日期：2000-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：:At one time the incidence of broken hypodermic needles was a fairly common occurrence in general dental practice. Fortunately the routine use of modern stainless steel needles has all but eliminated this emergency. Occasionally a patient may make a sudden movement during administration of local anaesthetic, particular...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： McDonogh T

更新日期：1996-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral cancer has a good prognosis when detected at an early stage yet half of patients diagnosed with oral cancer in the UK have advanced stage disease, for which prognosis is poor. Although most oral tumours are preceded by pre-malignant lesions, the asymptomatic nature of oral cancer, diagnostic delay, and the possib...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： McGurk M,Scott SE

更新日期：2010-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Techniques of linear regression and correlation analysis are discussed and illustrated by means of dentally-related examples. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bulman JS,Osborn JF

更新日期：1989-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Infant oral mutilation (IOM) is a primitive traditional practice involving the 'gouging out' of an infant's healthy primary tooth germs. This can lead to transmission of blood-borne diseases such as HIV/ AIDS, septicaemia and death. Other complications include eradication and/ or malformation of the child's permanent ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Girgis S,Gollings J,Longhurst R,Cheng L

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：:Psychosis is an uncommon but well-recognised complication of short-term corticosteroid administration. We report a case of steroid-induced psychosis subsequent to a bimaxillary osteotomy. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Fleming PS,Flood TR

更新日期：2005-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper sets out a conceptual framework by which quality improvement in primary dental care can be approached. We argue that seeking a unified definition for quality in dentistry is a distraction to the more important end of quality improvement. An approach to quality improvement that interfaces Donabedian's domain...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Byrne M,Tickle M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The field of salivary diagnostics to allow risk determination for periodontal diseases is advancing. New technologies in proteomics, genomics and nanotechnologies have continued the discovery of discriminatory periodontal disease biomarkers. This review briefly overviews biomarker studies that have been completed in s...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Fuentes L,Yakob M,Wong DT

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endodontic procedures are challenging and technically demanding. In the UK standards of treatment have been shown to have fallen short of acceptable guidelines, laying many dentists open to litigation on questions of clinical negligence by patients who understand and know what should be considered as current best prac...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Webber J

更新日期：2010-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:A study of dental caries was carried out involving 1537 mothers who attended St David's Hospital, Gwynedd, between July 1986 and July 1987 for their confinement. The study was 'blind' in respect of residence. The mean DMFT value for mothers with continuous residence in the non-fluoridated Gwynedd mainland was 13.6 and...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Thomas FD,Kassab JY

更新日期：1992-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To gather information on the types of panoramic x-ray equipment used in NHS dental practice and whether dentists satisfy the legal requirements for safety, to determine which practice personnel take panoramic radiographs and to assess the prevalence of the practice of 'routine' panoramic radiography among NH...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Rushton VE,Horner K,Worthington HV

更新日期：1999-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The Shirley Glasstone Hughes Trust Fund was set up in 1990 in order to fund 'prizes or scholarships for dental research' and since 1991 it has provided grants for dental research projects. Between 2005 and 2006, the Trust reviewed the outcomes of its funding over the previous 15 years in order to assess the relevance ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Caines B

更新日期：2009-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This article presents a review of published literature examining fibre-based endodontic post systems. DATA SOURCES:A MEDLINE search was carried out for any articles in dental journals pertaining to fibre-based post systems. Wherever possible articles cited were obtained from the journals and where this was ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bateman G,Ricketts DN,Saunders WP

更新日期：2003-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodontitis and diabetes are common, complex, chronic diseases with an established bidirectional relationship. That is, diabetes (particularly if glycaemic control is poor) is associated with an increased prevalence and severity of periodontitis, and, severe periodontitis is associated with compromised glycaemic con...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Casanova L,Hughes FJ,Preshaw PM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the true nature of an acute reaction in 25 patients initially diagnosed as allergic to local anaesthetic drugs. SETTING:University General and Dental Hospitals. INTERVENTIONS:Detailed review of each patient's previous exposure to local anaesthetic drugs and of the history of the acute event was ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Wildsmith JA,Mason A,McKinnon RP,Rae SM

更新日期：1998-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a national level cost model of both the direct and indirect costs of hospitalisations for impacted teeth in Australia. This model will then be used to compare a watchful monitoring strategy for impacted third molars versus prophylactic removal under GA, and calculate possible cost savings in the sc...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Anjrini AA,Kruger E,Tennant M

更新日期：2015-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the therapeutic prescribing of antibiotics to patients presenting for emergency dental treatment. DESIGN:A prospective clinical study. METHOD:Information was collected via a questionnaire concerning the patient's reason for attendance and treatment undertaken at emergency dental clinics in North an...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Dailey YM,Martin MV

更新日期：2001-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To discover what dentists require of a hospital response letter with regards to content and timeliness. DESIGN:Postal survey. SETTING:South Wales. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:A postal questionnaire was issued to all dentists (n = 256) who had referred a patient to the dental hospital between 1 January 2003 and 1...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Tomlinson P,McAndrew R

更新日期：2006-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Locator retained implant overdentures are associated with a high incidence of prosthodontic complications. This study investigated whether general dental practitioners (GDPs) were willing to maintain these prostheses in primary dental care. METHOD:A questionnaire was distributed to all GDPs referring pati...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Patzelt SB

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：:A 14-year-old boy suffered transient uniocular blindness after extraction of four permanent first molar teeth under general anaesthetic. We discuss the theoretical basis for ocular vasospasm secondary to the minor trauma of dental extraction being relayed to the orbit. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Malden N,Kaye-Wilson LG,Hudson I,Valentine D

更新日期：1993-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Resin-based composite (RBC) materials are increasingly being used for the restoration of posterior teeth. The increasing demand for aesthetic, tooth-coloured restorations coupled with the patient's concerns regarding the use of mercury containing restorations, has driven a surge in the use of RBC materials. With the M...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Chesterman J,Jowett A,Gallacher A,Nixon P

更新日期：2017-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction This study was conducted in light of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which brought UK dentistry to a standstill. The market has seen a recent influx of unproven extraoral scavengers (EOSs), which claim to reduce the risk of particulate spread.Aims To investigate the efficacy of a commercially available EOS devic...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Shahdad S,Patel T,Hindocha A,Cagney N,Mueller JD,Seoudi N,Morgan C,Din A

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The optimum management of dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) in patients undergoing dentoalveolar surgery is controversial. The lack of guidelines has meant clinicians have been left to manage these cases from specialist advice or past experience. In view of this the British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS)...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Patel N,Patel V,Sarkar D,Nokes T,Blacklock P

更新日期：2014-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper will explore the pathological process involved in dental resorption as well as its classifications and aetiology. The second subsequent paper will look at its diagnosis and management. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Darcey J,Qualtrough A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone is a specialised connective tissue that, together with cartilage, makes up the skeleton. These tissues serve three functions: (a) mechanical support and site of muscle attachment for locomotion; (b) protection for vital organs and bone marrow and (c) a metabolic reserve of ions for the entire organism, especially...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Meghji S

更新日期：1992-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronectomy involves removal of a crown from roots of a healthy tooth in healthy patients indicated to prevent inferior alveolar nerve injury in a high risk case. Since the original paper in 2005 ( 2005; 43: 7-12) describing a prospective randomised study on coronectomy, there has been a lot of interest in this proced...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Renton T

更新日期：2012-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:One day Andy Beazley was a busy dentist, the next he found himself setting off for a week in a Romanian children's hospital, loaded to the brim with blankets, bedding and toys. When he goes back in March, he hopes to take a couple of Portakabins and some drainage equipment. What did he discover while he was there and ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Beazley A

更新日期：1991-02-09 00:00:00