Study Yields New Qualification for Kids at Risk for Caries School-based fluoride mouth rinse (FMR) programs offer substantial caries-prevention benefits to children in high-risk schools over the long term, according to a new study (Journal of Dental Research). The study also produced a new means of determining what constitutes an “at-risk” school population with regard [...]
Hospital Blamed for Death of Girl With Tooth Infection A Northamptonshire hospital has been found guilty of failing a 9 year-old girl who died after being admitted for treatment for a tooth infection. Daisy Healy was admitted on 3 occasions after bleeding from having teeth taken out. The cause of the infection was never established, [...]
Literacy Difficulties ‘Hurt Oral Health’ A new report that addressed literacy levels in the UK has determined that more than 5 million adults have a reading level below that expected of an 11-year old, which could potentially harm their oral health. Poor literacy may be a widespread problem, but dentists can only act if they [...]
The relationship between diet and disease A ‘balanced’ diet refers to the minimum consumption of nutrients to provide the essential requirements of the body. Deficiency states, whilst no longer an overt problem in developed countries, continue to cause disease states in underdeveloped countries, due to famine or war. Where one or more of the essential [...]
Pregnancy and Dental Health As pregnancy brings about many changes in your body, the health of your teeth and gums can be affected. Dental problems, such as bleeding gums or cavities, can become worse during pregnancy and cause stress and discomfort. Your dentist can help you minimize any dental problems during your pregnancy by showing [...]
Prevention of Canker Sores Some prevention tips for canker sores include By avoiding extremely spicy and acidic food if you are prone to canker sores. Dental Braces which abrade the oral mucosa should be covered by wax. Regular use of mouth wash can prevent or reduce frequency of occurrence of canker sores. In some cases, [...]
Respiratory Emergencies in Dental Office PPT Power Point lecture slide Size: 1 mb Download Respiratory Emergencies in Dental Office PPT Topics: Respiratory distress Hyperventilation Asthma Airway obstruction
Medical Emergencies in Dental Office PPT Power Point lecture slide Size: 510 KB Download Medical Emergencies in Dental Office Factors that contribute to emergency incidents Older Patients Therapeutic advances Longer Appointments Increased drug usage in practice Minimizing Exposure to Emergency situations Pretreatment medical history Treatment modifications Morbidity in dental office Most emergencies are stress induced [...]
ALLERGIC REACTIONS in the DENTAL OFFICE | PPT PowerPoint lecture slide Size: 1 MB Download Allergic Reactions Allergy is defined as a hypersensitive state aquired through exposure to a particular allergen, reexposure to which produces a heightened capacity to react Allergic reactions range from mild, delayed reactions occuring as long as 48 hours after exposure, [...]
Download Principles and Practice of Implant Dentistry PDF free by Charles M. Weiss DDS , Adam Weiss BA BOOKS NAME: Principles and Practice of Implant Dentistry Books SERIES: Oral Surgery language : English PUBLISH: 2001 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0323007678 Page: 480 pages File type: PDF File size: 18.42 MB Publisher: Mosby Author: Charles M. Weiss DDS , [...]
Download Dental Implant Complications PDF by Stuart J. Froum BOOKS NAME: A Clinical Guide to Orthodontics Books SERIES: Dental Implants , Oral Surgery language : English PUBLISH: July 6, 2010 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0813808413 Page: 512 pages File type: PDF File size: 8.24 MB Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Author: J. Froum Description Dental implants have become one of [...]
Download Dental Materials and Their Selection 4th edition PDF by William J. O’Brien BOOKS NAME: Dental Materials and Their Selection Books SERIES: Dental material language : English PUBLISH: 2009 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0867154373 Page: 425 pages File type: PDF File size: 5.5 MB Publisher: Quintessence Publishing (IL) Author: William J. O’Brien Description This text offers a [...]
Pulp necrosis with periapical pathosis A pulpal condition similar to above, except that in this category periapical or lateral lesions are evident in radiographs. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Pain May have acute or chronic symptoms. Pain may be spontaneous; maybe past repeated episodes of pain, often continuous, dull, throbbing, pain. Pain with mastication. Etiology Deep caries [...]
Pulp necrosis without periapical pathosis A pulpal condition in which there may or may not be spontaneous moderate to severe pain or pain elicited by various stimuli. Response to various testing modalities is usually absent. Radiographic changes are not evident. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Pain May have acute or chronic symptoms. Pain may be spontaneous; maybe [...]
Irreversible pulpitis with periapical pathosis A pulpal condition similar to above, but in which periapical or lateral radiographic changes are evident. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Pain May have acute or chronic symptoms. Sharp, exaggerated, painful response to thermal stimulus; pain lingers after stimulus is removed. Pain may be spontaneous; maybe past repeated episodes of pain, often [...]
Irreversible pulpitis without periapical pathosis A pulpal condition, usually caused by deep dental caries or restorations, in which spontaneous pain may occur or be precipitated by thermal or other stimuli. Radiographs show no periapical changes. The pain last for several minutes to hours. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Pain May have acute or chronic symptoms. Sharp, exaggerated, [...]
