Local anaesthesia in dentistry: a review
This article will serve as a review of basic pharmacological principles of local anaesthesia, subsequent sequelae that can arise from their use, considerations when using local anaesthetics, and recent advances in the delivery of local anaesthetics. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 18, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Derek Decloux,
Aviv Ouanounou Tags: CONCISE REVIEW Source Type: research
Socioeconomic inequality in dental caries experience expressed by the significant caries index: cross ‐sectional results from the RaNCD Cohort Study
ConclusionThis study indicates pro ‐rich inequalities in dental caries experience among middle‐aged adults in Iran. The findings highlight the importance of early prevention of dental caries experience before it happens. To mitigate inequalities in dental caries experience, policy interventions should focus on females, older age groups, and low‐SES individuals. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 18, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Moslem Soofi,
Behzad Karami ‐Matin,
Ali Kazemi‐Karyani,
Shahin Soltani,
Hosein Ameri,
Mehdi Moradi‐Nazar,
Farid Najafi Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Trends in self ‐rated poor oral health among all age populations in Korea from 2007 to 2015: monitoring expansion of dental insurance
Conclusions: Self ‐rated poor oral health improved among younger people in Korea. The gender gap in the prevalence increased with age and persisted over time. However, income was the strongest determinant of SRPOH among all age groups, regardless of dental insurance expansion. Further studies should aim to draw cau sal inferences to explore the policy impact of dental insurance benefits. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 17, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Song ‐Yi Kim,
Nam‐Hee Kim Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Periodontal treatment is associated with improvement in gastric Helicobacter pylori eradication: an updated meta ‐analysis of clinical trials
ConclusionAlthough the inclusion of five additional clinical trials in this updated meta ‐analysis has not changed the result of the previous review, the current meta‐analysis is superior for having removed one study involving the use of chlorhexidine, which did not meet appropriate criteria for inclusion. Our results strengthen the value of periodontal treatment as an adjunctive re medy. Consistency of these results suggests that the incorporation of professional periodontal treatment with systemic eradication therapy may be a wise strategy, enhancing the efficacy ofH. pylori eradication therapy.Systematic review re...
Source: International Dental Journal - September 17, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ayla Ozturk Tags: CONCISE REVIEW Source Type: research
Socioeconomic inequality in dental caries experience expressed by the significant caries index: cross ‐sectional results from the RaNCD Cohort Study
ConclusionThis study indicates pro ‐rich inequalities in dental caries experience among middle‐aged adults in Iran. The findings highlight the importance of early prevention of dental caries experience before it happens. To mitigate inequalities in dental caries experience, policy interventions should focus on females, older age groups, and low‐SES individuals. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 16, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Moslem Soofi,
Behzad Karami ‐Matin,
Ali Kazemi‐Karyani,
Shahin Soltani,
Hosein Ameri,
Mehdi Moradi‐Nazar,
Farid Najafi Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Local anaesthesia in dentistry: a review
This article will serve as a review of basic pharmacological principles of local anaesthesia, subsequent sequelae that can arise from their use, considerations when using local anaesthetics, and recent advances in the delivery of local anaesthetics. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 16, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Derek Decloux,
Aviv Ouanounou Tags: CONCISE REVIEW Source Type: research
The prevalence and impact of dental anxiety among adult New Zealanders
ConclusionsDental anxiety is a dental public health problem. It is an important contributor to poor oral health and care avoidance among New Zealanders. There is a need to develop both clinical and population ‐level interventions aimed at reducing the condition’s prevalence and impact. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 15, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ishani Sukumaran,
Shay Taylor,
W. Murray Thomson Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Health ‐related quality of life and its associated predictors in patients with oral lichen planus: a cross‐sectional study
ConclusionClinicians should expect reduced QoL in OLP patients with high pain levels, high anxiety levels, high perceived stress and use of topical corticosteroids. The COMDQ ‐15 is best suited to measure QoL in this population. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 2, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Paswach Wiriyakijja,
Stephen Porter,
Stefano Fedele,
Tim Hodgson,
Roddy McMillan,
Martina Shephard,
Richeal Ni Riordain Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Dispensing patterns of medicines prescribed by Australian dentists from 2006 to 2018 – a pharmacoepidemiological study
ConclusionThis study highlights the increasing dispensing pattern and trends of dentist ‐prescribed antibiotics, opioids and benzodiazepines. Further investigation may be required to determine whether the medicine use is appropriate. In the future, this could provide new educational opportunities on the appropriate use of medicines for dentists. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - August 28, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Joon Soo Park,
Amy T. Page,
Estie Kruger,
Marc Tennant Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
COVID ‐19 and saliva: A primer for dental health care professionals
(Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - August 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mythily Srinivasan,
Thankam P. Thyvalikakath,
Blaine N. Cook,
Domenick T. Zero Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
COVID ‐19 and saliva: A primer for dental health care professionals
International Dental Journal, EarlyView. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - August 22, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mythily Srinivasan,
Thankam P. Thyvalikakath,
Blaine N. Cook,
Domenick T. Zero Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Geospatial analysis of the urban and rural/remote distribution of dental services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
ConclusionDental services are distributed unequally between urban and rural areas. PtP ratios coupled with GIS analysis are important tools to improve HROH distribution. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - August 22, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Olivia Jo,
Estie Kruger,
Marc Tennant Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
