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We discuss the clonogenic potential of human dental and periodontal tissues such as the dental pulp and the PDL and their potential for tooth and periodontal repair and/or regeneration. We propose novel therapeutic approaches using stem cells or progenitor cells, which are targeted to regenerate the...
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PMID: 21199329
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We describe the current knowledge about dental pulp stem cells and discuss tissue engineering approaches that use SHED to replace irreversibly inflamed or necrotic pulps with a healthy and functionally competent tissue that is capable of forming new dentin....
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PMID: 21625731
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This was a cross-sectional study of 295 patients treated by dentistry students that aimed to evaluate the preventive care received by patients attending clinics of the dentistry department of the University Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar. The sociodemographic characteristics of the patients, clinic specia...
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PMID: 21735805
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Assertive patients will, in the future, more readily appear with their own diagnosis. As a result, dentists will more often be confronted with sometimes rather unusual requests from patients. An extreme request from a patient is the removal of (all) teeth. The central issue in this article is how to...
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PMID: 21077385
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The supply of native dentists is likely to remain insufficient to meet the projected demand until the year 2020. The supply of indigenous dentists should be increased through improvement in recruitment and retention of Kuwaiti national dentists and dental students....
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PMID: 21046911
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The vision of the American Dental Education Association's Commission on Change and Innovation in Dental Education (ADEA CCI) is embodied in its new slogan: building consensus and leading change to prepare graduates for an undiscovered future. The ADEA CCI envisions a future in which dental practice...
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PMID: 20679450
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A simple and low cost method was developed and validated for the determination of trace mercury (II) ions in dental-unit wastewater and fertilizer samples. The method was based upon the reaction of mercury (II) ions with the novel reagent 6-hydroxy-3-(2-oxoindolin-3-ylideneamino)-2-thioxo-2H-1,3-thi...
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PMID: 20149525
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The abusive use of drugs in clinical routine of dentistry represents a problem of public health. Studies have demonstrated that the effectiveness of anti-hypertensive drugs was decreased by the simultaneous use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NAIDs), mainly in elderly patients with primary...
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PMID: 20640339
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The present time is demanding for the dentists the challenge of reviewing the conception of health attention. The Brazilian National Curriculum Guidance (DCN) suggests changes in graduation, strengthening SUS. The aim of this study was to know the perceptions and uses of the collective health knowle...
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PMID: 20640343
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The extraordinary (unplanned) review of clinical privileges is the means by which an organisation can manage specific complaints about individual practitioners' clinical competence that require immediate investigation. To date, the extraordinary review of clinical privileges for doctors and dentists...
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PMID: 20497729
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This article explores the main career pathways available in the UK and the entry requirements for specialist training. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Knowing what career options are available can be useful to all members of the profession and help to improve patient care.
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PMID: 20491218
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Census Bureau data indicate a continuing increase in the number and size of dental establishments in the period just prior the recent recession. During this same period, the combination of a relatively limited increase of the population in New York State and increasing numbers of dentists and dental...
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PMID: 20533712
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This clinical report describes two horses with bilateral maxillary fractures following dental treatment. The fractures occurred during dental treatment by a veterinarian, and both had rostral, transverse, and complete bilateral maxillary fractures with instability and minimal displacement. The fract...
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PMID: 21038833
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We present the current experience of P4P in primary medical care that has relevance to dentistry and discuss the dental performance-based programs to date. Taking into consideration these lessons, the structure of dental service delivery in the United States, and the paucity of evidence-based qualit...
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PMID: 20151592
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Dentistry for the underserved is more than an egalitarian social issue--it is a key factor in the health and social progress of our nation. The first signs or manifestations of several diseases such as varicella (i.e., chicken pox and shingles), STDs, and influenza become apparent in the oral cavity...
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PMID: 20973377
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The aim of this study was to assess the scientific quality of the 265 dental articles that were present in January 2008 in the German-language version of Wikipedia. For this purpose, the Wikipedia entries were examined for their correctness by comparing them with the current dental literature. Every...
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PMID: 21261123
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Vibrating machines are used in a variety of occupations. Exposure to hand-arm vibration can cause vascular, neurological, and muscular symptoms in the hands and arms. This qualitative study provides a deeper understanding of the consequences of vibration injuries in women. In depth interviews were c...
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PMID: 20448322
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The prevalence of and risk factors for neck and shoulder disorders among dental practitioners (dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants) is reviewed. Dentists report 26-73% period prevalence of neck symptoms over the previous year, and 20-65% with shoulder symptoms. Dental hygienists repor...
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PMID: 20448321
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Left dorsal scoliosis with rotation lasting over 97 minutes of daily working time, sinistro-concave dorsal scoliosis with a typical duration of 42.5 minutes, dextro-concave kyphoscoliosis with a mean time of 37 minutes and dorsal scoliosis with right rotation lasting 31 minutes were reported. Moreov...
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PMID: 20701006
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Oromandibular dystonia consists of prolonged spasms of contraction of the muscles of the mouth and jaw. Primary idiopathic forms and secondary forms exist. Secondary dystonia develops due to environmental factors; some cases of cranial dystonia after dental procedure have been reported, but the caus...
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PMID: 19680172
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It would appear from the results of this survey that among the different restorative treatment options for SDA, the RPD was the most popular treatment option for dentists surveyed in this UK study. Extending the SDA by either an implant-supported prosthesis or cantilevered fixed bridges did not appe...
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PMID: 19680184
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Scanning electron microscope evaluation could be criticized if the method adopted to correct for bias is not specified in the study design. Observers can draw conclusions from images unconsciously chosen to best support their research hypotheses, impairing the basic research principle of operator's...
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PMID: 20695027
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From the records of 120 horses where exodontia was performed, 40 cases matched selection criteria. Twenty-three mandibular and 21 maxillary CT were extracted from cases. The controls consisted of 60 mandibular and 60 maxillary CT from 7 cadaver skulls. Secondary dentinal defects were significantly o...
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PMID: 20121910
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Our results may serve as a benchmark that other Dental Schools could adopt to assess accident frequency....
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PMID: 20812663
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The DentVoice application with the DentCross component showed the practical ability of the temporomandibular joint disorder treatment support....
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PMID: 19893859
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