abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the ability of 0.1%w/w o-cymen-5-ol/ 0.6%w/w zinc chloride dentifrice to maintain gingival health compared to a sodium fluoride control dentifrice. DESIGN:Following a baseline examination, subjects went through a regimen to bring them to a high level of gingival health. This included a professiona...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kakar A,Newby EE,Kakar K,Ghosh S,Targett D,Bosma ML

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study examined patient preference for dentists as a function of the latter's demographics and experience. A sample of 161 British participants completed a questionnaire in which they were asked to rate eight dentists differentiated by nationality (British vs. Eastern European), sex (male vs. female), and e...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Swami V,McClelland A,Bedi R,Furnham A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:  To analyse the demographics surrounding and the sustainability of a course in Emergency Dental Care and Health Promotion developed and taught by a team of dentists from the United States to refugee camp health-care workers in two long-term refugee camps in Western Tanzania. METHODS:  Refugee camp dental pa...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Roucka TM

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If dental pulp injury occurs prior to complete root formation and apical closure, normal root development is halted. This condition produces several complications. Firstly, the apical diameter of the canal is often larger than the coronal diameter, so debridement is difficult. Secondly, the lack of an apical stop make...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Mohammadi Z

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse the scientific weight of the studies about reports of suicide rates in dentistry and decide the possible stressors caused by dental clinical activity, their consequences and their treatment. DISCUSSION:The previous literature treats the high suicide rate associated with the dental profession in d...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Sancho FM,Ruiz CN

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:There are adverse effects of income inequality on morbidity and mortality. This relationship has not been adequately examined in relation to oral health. AIMS:To examine the relationship between income inequality and periodontal disease in rich countries. PARTICIPANTS:Adults aged 35-44 years in 17 rich cou...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Sabbah W,Sheiham A,Bernabé E

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine how financially prepared Australian dentists are for retirement. METHODS:Information was collected in the Dentist Retirement Intentions Study from members of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Dental Association, all of whom were aged over 50 years. One way ANOVAs were used to test for diff...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Schofield D,Fletcher S,Page S,Callander E,Shrestha R

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper briefly describes a dental intervention within the Alaska Native population to reduce early childhood dental disease, the challenges faced in conducting the research, and the lessons learned. The American Indian/Alaska Native populations share a disproportionate burden of childhood dental disease compared t...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Riedy C

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Placing a Class II restoration in a tooth changes the local environment, including that for the adjacent tooth. Apart from the change to a less- or non-cariogenic environment for the restored tooth, the effect of leachable components from a restoration in the adjacent tooth should be taken into consideration....

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Qvist V,Poulsen A,Teglers PT,Mjör IA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:There is a high prevalence of tobacco consumption among prisoners. This study aimed to establish tobacco use, to explore and assess oral cancer awareness and to identify associations between oral cancer awareness and tobacco use in a sample of male prisoners in a local Indian prison. METHODOLOGY:A systemati...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Dahiya M,Croucher R

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To show relationships between oral conditions and physical performance in the elderly living independently. METHODS:A total of 821 persons participated. Data on background factors and self-assessed masticatory ability were collected by means of questionnaires. An intraoral examination was performed to exami...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Moriya S,Muramatsu T,Tei K,Nakamura K,Muramatsu M,Notani K,Inoue N

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) still represents a common but often misused procedure in dental practice, thus aggravating the risk for antimicrobial resistance and adverse effects occurrence. AIMS AND METHODS:Our primary objective is to review the available scientific evidence regarding AP in dentistry both ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Termine N,Panzarella V,Ciavarella D,Lo Muzio L,D'Angelo M,Sardella A,Compilato D,Campisi G

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotics were first discovered in the late 1920s but were not routinely used clinically until the early 1940s during the Second World War. They can be used as an adjunct to endodontic treatment in a number of ways-systemically, prophylactically and locally. There are few real indications for the systemic use of ant...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Mohammadi Z

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aesthetics and function of the orofacial region are very important aspects of human life which may be affected by tooth loss and impact on the quality of life. The aim of this study was to identify the effects of anterior tooth loss on patients' quality of life and satisfaction with their dentition. METHODS...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Al-Omiri MK,Karasneh JA,Lynch E,Lamey PJ,Clifford TJ

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to identify sources of stress and to evaluate stress levels among Turkish dental students and also to investigate the role of year of study and gender on perceived stressors. METHODS:This study included 308 dental students. Dental Environment Stress (DES) questionnaire, Beck Dep...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Peker I,Alkurt MT,Usta MG,Turkbay T

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The search for new devices and technologies for endodontic procedures always has been challenging. Since the development of the ruby laser by Maiman in 1960 and the application of the laser for endodontics by Weichman in 1971, a variety of potential applications for lasers in endodontics have been proposed. With the d...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Mohammadi Z

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compared per-sextant periodontal attachment levels of smokers and non-smokers attending private dental practices. METHOD:One thousand adults (51.5% female) aged 25 to 64 years underwent an oral clinical examination and questionnaire survey covering demographic characteristics, personal traits, cop...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ng SK,Leung WK

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Latin American dental schools are at diverse stages in the continuum of implementation of infection control (IC) programmes that comply with evidence-based recommendations. Poor IC training may result in low compliance and negative attitudes against patients infected with blood borne pathogens (BBP). OBJECT...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Acosta-Gío AE,Borges-Yáñez SA,Flores M,Herrera A,Jerónimo J,Martínez M,Meneses P,Peralta H,Pérez L,Portocarrero R,Rodríguez L,Castillo L,Molina M,Larrondo M,Maupomé G,Soriano I

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review of the difference in the health condition between 8020 achievers and 8020 non-achievers covering 25 papers which were published mainly in Japan. BACKGROUND:A campaign targeting the elderly to retain at least 20 teeth by the time they reach the age of 80 years (8020) has been in place since 1991 in Japan....

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Yamanaka K,Nakagaki H,Morita I,Suzaki H,Hashimoto M,Sakai T

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe Early Childhood Caries (ECC) severity in South Africa and examine the association between ECC and socio-demographic factors, area-based measures of sugar consumption and water fluoride levels. METHODS:Children, aged 36-71 months, were examined during the 1999/2002 South African National Children...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Postma TC,Ayo-Yusuf OA,van Wyk PJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the enamel abrasivity of three whitening toothpastes and a silica toothpaste and to measure the brushing forces used. METHODS:Polished human enamel blocks were indented with a Knoop diamond and attached to dentures of adult volunteers. The blocks were brushed ex vivo, twice per day with either ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Joiner A,Pickles MJ,Lynch S,Cox TF

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both dental education and dental practice are affected by the increasing pressure for quality assurance/improvement in health care and the dental profession is expected to take more responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of quality of oral health care and service delivery. Dental professionals are expected...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Yamalik N

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality has always been important for the health professions. However, recently the 'pressure' for quality assurance/improvement (QA/I) in the health care arena has increased. All health professions and individual practitioners are expected to be aware of the driving forces behind this increasing 'pressure' for qualit...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Yamalik N

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article presents the case of a patient who was practising Yoga (Kunjal kriya) which led to dental erosion. Dental erosion can be due to extrinsic or intrinsic causes. The intrinsic causes include vomiting due to anorexia nervosa, regurgitation due to abnormality in gastro-intestinal tract or rumination. A 38-year-...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Meshramkar R,Patil SB,Patil NP

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuing dental education is now a professional and ethical obligation. The practising dentist has the responsibility to be a continuous learner by participating in educational programmes. This requirement for a career long education system provides awareness to the public that the dental profession is dedicated to ...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Mersel A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational health hazards are common in many sectors and are on the increase. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which are problems of musculoskeletal system, are significant and costly workplace problems affecting occupational health, productivity and the careers of the working population. Although there is a lack o...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Nermin Y

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To reassess the recall frequency interval for dental examinations for children, based on annual caries increments. METHODS:Cross sectional data collected on school children in eight rural and urban schools through the national Incremental Dental Care Programme (IDCP) for one district in Malaysia were analys...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Tan EH,Batchelor P,Sheiham A

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been an increase in the demand from consumers and patients for products that whiten teeth. To meet this demand, a whitening toothpaste containing calcium carbonate and perlite as the abrasive system and an efficacious fluoride source has recently been launched. The aim of the current paper is to review the t...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Joiner A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overall rationale for the proposed clinical approach in this paper comes from consideration of different regenerative approaches reported in the literature. The protocol proposed is based mainly on evidence and partly on the clinical experience of the author and co-workers, who have found that patient associated f...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Cortellini P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ease of handling of materials may be considered helpful to achieving good results. The handling properties of a new self-adhesive universal resin luting material were tested in clinical use. METHOD AND MATERIAL:Thirteen practitioners were selected at random from the Product Research and Evaluation by Practit...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Burke FJ,Crisp RJ,Richter B

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dentists have well-defined legal, professional and ethical duties to their patients, the public and the profession. However, regular evaluations are necessary because their role and responsibilities are continually changing under the influence of a variety of internal and external forces and they further broaden as th...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Yamalik N

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constant themes in the worldwide debate on public health policy are, on the one hand, the medical aspects, including those of social medicine, together with healthcare provision, and, on the other, considerations of health economics. Although it is essential for healthcare resources to be allocated appropriately, medi...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ziller S,Micheelis W,Oesterreich D,Reich E

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the incidence, aetiological factors and results of dental trauma on primary dentition of the children referred to the Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Paedodontics in a two year period. DESIGN:A retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS:Eighty four children (50 boys and 34 girls) with 159 affecte...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kirzioğlu Z,Karayilmaz H,Ertürk MS,Köseler Sentut T

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS/OBJECTIVES:To compare, using two pH-cycling models, the de/remineralisation effects of children's toothpastes on primary teeth. DESIGN:In vitro single-section and pH-cycling models. METHODS:Primary teeth were placed in demineralising solution for 96 hours to produce artificial carious lesions 60-100 microm deep....

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Thaveesangpanich P,Itthagarun A,King NM,Wefel JS

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diet analysis and advice for patients with tooth wear is potentially the most logical intervention to arrest attrition, erosion and abrasion. It is saliva that protects the teeth against corrosion by the acids which soften enamel and make it susceptible to wear. Thus the lifestyles and diet of patients at risk need to...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Young WG

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess factors associated with perception of oral health in older individuals. DESIGN:A cross sectional study. SETTING:A densely populated urban area in Sri Lanka. PARTICIPANTS:585 older adults aged 60 years and above of which 475 were living at home and 110 in institutions. The present analysis is limited to...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Ekanayke L,Perera I

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of a calcium carbonate/perlite toothpaste on the levels of extrinsic stain removed at two weeks compared to a silica control toothpaste. DESIGN:In this parallel group, double-blind study, subjects were stratified by natural baseline stain and tobacco use and allocated at random to one of...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Collins LZ,Naeeni M,Schäfer F,Brignoli C,Schiavi A,Roberts J,Colgan P

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper gives general information on the location of Kenya, its demography, economy, organisation of health services, general health policy, health financing, oral health infrastructure, problems that hamper health financing and proposals on how to solve these problems. Further, a summary of health status of the Ke...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Kaimenyi JT

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The objective of this study was to measure the microbial contamination released from dental unit air lines (DUAL) and dental unit water lines (DUWL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Emissions from DUAL and DUWL from five dental units supplied by a central water source (tap) and a centralised air supply were sampled three ti...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Walker RJ,Burke FJ,Miller CH,Palenik CJ

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the periodontal status of patients measured by two indices, the Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and the Loss of Attachment Index (LA). METHOD:The CPI and LA index scores were determined for a sample of 367 adult subjects (1,535 dentate sextants) aged 15-65 years from two rural areas in Croatia and ana...

journal_title：International dental journal

authors： Plancak D,Spalj S,Juric H,Bosnjak A

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00