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：: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：AIMS:The aims of this study were to articulate the concept of preparedness of dental graduates for foundation training programme in the United Kingdom and identify the essential attributes of preparedness. METHODS:A qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews was used to explore the concept of preparedness. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Ali K,Tredwin C,Kay EJ,Slade A,Pooler J

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to obtain stakeholders' views on the former London Deanery's joint educational service development initiative to train dentists with a special interest (DwSIs) in endodontics in conjunction with the National Health Services (NHS) and examine the models of care provided. METHODS:A convergent para...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Al-Haboubi M,Eliyas S,Briggs PF,Jones E,Rayan RR,Gallagher JE

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate experience, practice and beliefs regarding occupational exposures to blood and oral fluids among a random sample of 300 dentists working in Scotland's NHS primary dental services. METHOD:A cross-sectional postal survey assessed occupational exposure policies and procedures, recent occupational e...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Leavy P,Templeton A,Young L,McDonnell C

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To seek children's opinions about the acceptability of resin fissure sealant placement. STUDY DESIGN:Service evaluation using a child-centred questionnaire issued to a prospective sample of consecutive hospital patients.Method Questionnaires were issued to children, aged 3 to 16 years, immediately after resin fiss...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Morgan AG,Madahar AK,Deery C

更新日期：2014-07-11 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We explored the role of personality and pre-treatment contentment with one's face and body in predicting satisfaction following simple aesthetic dental procedures. METHODS:In a single-centre repeated measures cohort design we examined the extent to which patient personality and baseline satisfaction with one...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Sarin S,Gilbert D,Asimakopoulou K

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric dentistry requires knowledge of preventive measures, restorative skills and an understanding of child development. AIM:This exploratory, descriptive and qualitative study has analysed children's drawings regarding their perception of dental treatment and oral health. METHOD:Children aged from si...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Torriani DD,Goettems ML,Cademartori MG,Fernandez RR,Bussoletti DM

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate orthodontic practice websites for the reliability of information presented, accessibility, usability for patients and compliance to General Dental Council (GDC) regulations on ethical advertising. SETTING:World Wide Web. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The term 'orthodontic practice' was entered into thre...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Parekh J,Gill DS

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Debate based on an opinion article published in the British Dental Journal entitled 'Truth or consequences: the potential implications of short-term cosmetic orthodontics for general dental practitioners' by R. A. C. Chate ( 2013; 215: 551-553; www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v215/n11/full/sj.bdj.2013.1140.html). ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Maini A,Chate R

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The United Kingdom and its national healthcare system represent a unique comparison for many other developed countries (such as Australia and France), as the practice of prophylactic removal of third molars in the United Kingdom has been discouraged for nearly two decades, with clear guidelines issued by the...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors：

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The United Kingdom and its national healthcare system represent a unique comparison for many other developed countries (such as Australia and France), as the practice of prophylactic removal of third molars in the United Kingdom has been discouraged for nearly two decades, with clear guidelines issued by the...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Anjrini AA,Kruger E,Tennant M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This qualitative study sought to obtain children's accounts of having dental extractions under general anaesthesia (GA). The aim was to gain greater understanding of the physical and psychological impacts from a child's perspective. METHOD:Ten children, aged 6-11 years, maintained a video diary to document their f...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Rodd H,Hall M,Deery C,Gilchrist F,Gibson BJ,Marshman Z

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The restoration of endodontically treated teeth has undergone significant changes in the last 20 years. Most of these changes are associated with the preservation of tooth structure, this has been achieved first of all with the increasing use of operative microscopes, nickel titanium instruments and more recently cone...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Mannocci F,Cowie J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nick Ransford is a consultant in special care dentistry at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust. He has over 25 years' experience working with adults with disabilities and medical conditions across the spectrum. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Ransford N,Doherty R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contemporary evidence for the effectiveness of water fluoridation schemes in the U.K. is sparse. The utility of routinely collected data in providing evidence warrants further research. OBJECTIVES:To examine inpatient hospital episodes statistics for dental extractions as an alternative population marker fo...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Elmer TB,Langford JW,Morris AJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To derive an estimate of encounters with halitosis and to assess the impact of halitosis on their psychosocial interactions with halitosis patients. METHODS:Participants were 1,006 members of an online panel, being representative of the population of the Netherlands with regard to gender, age, family situati...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： de Jongh A,van Wijk AJ,Horstman M,de Baat C

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：: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：:Len D'Cruz talks to the BDJ about change management, NHS England pilots and direct access for DCPs. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： D'Cruz L

更新日期：2013-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the occurrence of dental caries at the person, tooth and tooth surface level from childhood to early mid-life. BACKGROUND:No studies have reported on age and caries experience in a population-based sample through the first half of life. METHODS:Prospective cohort study of a complete birth cohort (n = ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Broadbent JM,Foster Page LA,Thomson WM,Poulton R

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic imaging techniques have evolved with technological advancements - but how far? The objective of this article was to explore the electromagnetic spectrum to find imaging techniques which may deliver diagnostic information of equal, or improved, standing to conventional radiographs and to explore any developm...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Lancaster P,Carmichael F,Britton J,Craddock H,Brettle D,Clerehugh V

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVE:To assess recruitment and participation within seven school/pre-school-based programmes for fluoride varnish applications. METHOD:Year-long pilots were undertaken in six primary schools (ages four to seven years) and one pre-school (ages three to four years). Three applications of fluoride varnish were carri...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Buckingham S,John JH

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine any differences in oral cancer risk factor awareness and behaviour among first and second generation Gujarati muslims and to investigate the impact of a community-based health education programme on oral cancer risk factor awareness. DESIGN:Respondents completed a confidential, bilingual questi...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Siddique I,Mitchell DA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report the development and evaluation of an evidence-based, online, patient assessment tool, capable of measuring oral health status, future disease risk and capitation fee guidance. METHODS:An online integrated oral health and risk assessment tool called DEPPA was developed, incorporating 1) PreViser(™) risk s...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Busby M,Chapple E,Matthews R,Chapple IL

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the first paper of a series exploring quality in primary dental care a definition for quality in dentistry is sought. There is a little agreement in academic literature as to what quality really means in primary dental care and without a true understanding it is difficult to measure and improve quality in a systema...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Campbell S,Tickle M

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：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：: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：:With the increasing use of hyaluronic acid-based injectable fillers for cosmetic enhancement a variety of adverse reactions are being reported in the literature. Although most adverse outcomes occur early we describe an interesting case study of a female presenting with granulomatous complications ten years postoperat...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Colbert SD,Southorn BJ,Brennan PA,Ilankovan V

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the experiences of adult patients and parents of child patients when their oral healthcare is delegated to dental therapists. METHOD:Narrative study using semi-structured in-depth interviews of a purposive sample of patients (n = 15) and parents of child patients (n = 3) who have been treated by therapi...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Newton T,Harris R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the demographics (age, sex, ethnicity, social status, disability, country/region) and academic experience (school type) of accepted UK applicants to the five-year and four-year dental programmes in 2007 and 2008. METHODS:Retrospective descriptive analysis was carried out on the University and College Ad...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Niven V,Cabot LB,Gallagher JE

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent health promotion campaigns have encouraged the public to consume at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Many see consuming fruit smoothies as a way of achieving this. OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the potential or otherwise for fruit smoothies to bring about dental erosion. DESIGN:Labora...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Brand HS

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel calcium-based cement was launched in 2009 claiming to be a revolutionary material capable of offering a bioactive and biocompatible replacement for dentine. The calcium-based cement has been reported to encourage the repair and regeneration of lost dental tissue, preserve pulp vitality, promote pulp healing an...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Bachoo IK,Seymour D,Brunton P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the working patterns and patient base of registered clinical dental technicians (CDTs); their relationships with dentists and other professionals in the dental team; their willingness to work within the NHS and their expectations for the future as a new professional group. METHODS:Face-to-face qual...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Leyssen W,Clark RK,Gallagher JE,Radford DR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alastair Sloan, speaker at the 2012 BDA Christmas Lecture, describes a regenerative future for dentistry, the standing of UK dental research and his scientific heroes. ...

journal_title：British dental journal

authors： Sloan A

更新日期：2012-12-01 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