A comparison of the sedation provision of NHS dental services 2014-2016 for local authorities throughout England.

abstract：:Despite its excellent safety record there remains disquiet about the provision of conscious sedation for dental care. This applies particularly to the use of 'alternative' sedation techniques which extend beyond the 'standard' techniques (intravenous midazolam for adults and nitrous oxide/oxygen) described in Consciou...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Craig DC,Wildsmith JA,Royal College of Anaesthetists.,Royal College of Surgeons of England.

更新日期：2007-12-08 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：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects an estimated 3 million people in the United Kingdom, and is most common among elderly smokers. Patients may present with recurrent coughing of mucoid secretions (chronic bronchitis) or breathlessness caused by destruction of the airways (emphysema). If possible, it ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Devlin J

更新日期：2014-09-01 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:Physical appearance plays a key role in human social interaction and the smile and teeth are important features in determining the attractiveness of a face. Furthermore, the mouth is thought to be important in social interactions. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between tooth colou...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Kershaw S,Newton JT,Williams DM

更新日期：2008-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The floor of the mouth is a very vascular area. Should perforation of the lingual cortex of the mandible occur during the placement of an osseo-integrated implant, significant haemorrhage may result. We present the case of a patient who attended our unit with acute airway obstruction. Although life threatening haemato...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Pigadas N,Simoes P,Tuffin JR

更新日期：2009-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Widely varying prevalence rates of oral lesions in patients with Crohn's disease have been reported, ranging from 0.5% to 37%. These manifestations may coincide with or precede intestinal symptoms. Oral manifestations can be classified as specific lesions, when macroscopic examination shows similar changes to those ob...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Tan CX,Brand HS,de Boer NK,Forouzanfar T

更新日期：2016-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper is the first in a series of two that investigate the undergraduate teaching of complete dentures in the UK. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A questionnaire was sent by email to 13 UK dental schools enquiring about the number of hours spent in the lecture theatre, laboratory and clinic. The schools were also asked...

journal_title：British dental journal

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

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper outlines the development of the training of orthodontic therapists in the UK, the experiences of the first cohort to pass through the Bristol course, the roles and responsibilities of the therapist and possible issues with future orthodontic manpower planning. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bain S,Lee W,Day CJ,Ireland AJ,Sandy JR

更新日期：2009-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the psychiatric disorders seen in 138 consecutive attenders at a psychiatric clinic in a dental hospital. The disorders were rated using a standardised interview, and assigned a diagnosis in accordance with a multiaxial classification known as the DSM-III. The rate of psychiatric disorder seen in ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Hughes AM,Hunter S,Still D,Lamey PJ

更新日期：1989-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of adhesive restorative materials has led to more conservative cavity design with greater reliance being placed upon the bond of a material with tooth tissue for retention of the restoration. Glass-ionomer cements may offer particular advantages but have yet to achieve the durability reported for amalg...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Kilpatrick NM,Murray JJ,McCabe JF

更新日期：1995-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The current debate on our pay system sparked off by the elegant dissertation by David Watson-James (BDJ, October 24 1992) has been welcomed by those of us in the profession who try to see past the size of our next monthly schedule. Having spent the last eight years as a member of the Representative Board of the BDA an...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Renshaw J

更新日期：1993-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of repair vs replacement of failed restorations on patient related outcome measures, and to explore the clinical factors that influence this decision. DESIGN:Multicentre, prospective practice-based study.Setting Dental practices within Salford, Trafford and East Lancashire in the No...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Blum IR

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：: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：:The problem with improving quality in dental practice is not so much a difficulty with understanding exactly what quality means, but more a lack of clear guidance as to how to take the simple, practical steps to achieving that improvement in the daily pressures of practice life. This article describes Quality Developm...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Grace M

更新日期：1992-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim The objective of this study was to determine dental patients' uptake of two preliminary screening tools for risk of diabetes (the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score -FINDRISC- and HbA1c finger-prick testing) in general dental practice, and to determine the number of patients at risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) based on the ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bould K,Scott SE,Dunne S,Asimakopoulou K

更新日期：2017-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Despite improvements in oral health outcomes in New Zealand over the last number of decades, there are still high levels of preventable tooth decay in adults and children. We investigate the prevalence and spatial variation of non-fluoride toothpaste use in a nationally representative sample of adults and...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Hobbs M,Marek L,Clarke R,McCarthy J,Tomintz M,Wade A,Campbell M,Kingham S

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:This paper reflects on an educational development, a dental law and ethics course, as the course approaches its fifth anniversary. The authors outline their personal journey into developing and delivering this course, as well as sharing their best practice in relation to teaching dental postgraduate students who may a...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Wassif HS,D'Cruz L

更新日期：2017-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital alveolar synechiae is rarely seen as an isolated disease. It is generally observed together with various syndromes such as Van der Woude and cleft palate lateral alveolar synechiae syndrome, and is concomitant with other anomalies in the maxillofacial or other regions of the body. Prior to this case report ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Tanrikulu R,Erol B,Görgün B,Ilhan O

更新日期：2005-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews and discusses the difficulties posed by the application of epidemiological indices for the measurement of dental erosion. It covers several aspects of index design. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Milosevic A

更新日期：2011-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the range and frequency of diagnoses in specimens submitted for histopathological examination by general dental practitioners (GDPs). METHODS:A retrospective analysis was carried out of all cases submitted by GDPs for the period 1974-2003, using a Foxpro Windows database. The data were collated...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Franklin CD,Jones AV

更新日期：2006-04-22 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：:The flexible use of a visual/verbal analogue scale--the thermometer--is described as a means of monitoring patients' levels of cognitive fear, trust, pain and self-esteem during treatment visits. Variations for use with very young children and those with physical and learning disabilities are also described. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Chapman HR,Kirby-Turner N

更新日期：2002-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:This paper defines key points from a ten million restoration dataset in order to compare and contrast the data from the previous nine papers, identifying common themes and/or differences in the factors affecting the survival of restored teeth to next intervention or extraction. Aim:It is the aim of this p...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Burke FJT,Lucarotti PSK

更新日期：2018-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Aqueous sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution is widely used in dental practice during root canal treatment. Although it is generally regarded as being very safe, potentially severe complications can occur when it comes into contact with soft tissue. This paper discusses the use of sodium hypochlorite in dental treatm...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Spencer HR,Ike V,Brennan PA

更新日期：2007-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The regulation of cell growth is fundamental to the maintenance of health: disturbed regulation can result in neoplasia. Genes in normal cells (protooncogenes) code for proteins involved in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation; abnormalities in these genes (oncogenes) or their expression are often involve...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Scully C

更新日期：1992-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this case report is to illustrate the diagnosis and classification of periodontitis, according to the 2017 classification system, as recommended in the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) implementation plan. A 37-year-old female was diagnosed with periodontitis (molar-incisor pattern), stage III,...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Wadia R,Walter C,Chapple ILC,Ower P,Tank M,West NX,Needleman I,Hughes FJ,Milward MR,Hodge PJ,Dietrich T

更新日期：2019-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：:In the aftermath of the devastating tsunami that hit South East Asia last December, a huge operation to try to identify thousands of victims got underway, with the help of many overseas medical and dental professionals. British dentist Gareth Pearson went to Thailand to try and help in this task and here recounts his ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bajaj A

更新日期：2005-04-23 00:00:00