Issue 1 Volume 1 (2021)

The Role of Teledentistry in Postgraduate Dental Training During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia

Written by Baian Yasser Azzawi Published On Issue 1 Vol 1, 2021

Despite the exceptional circumstances brought on by the coronavirus epidemic, access to dental care remains a major challenge. To solve the issue, unconventional methods like teledentistry might be useful. Measurement of postgraduate dental students' knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and teledentistry behaviors during the COVID-19 epidemic in Saudi Arabia is the goal of this study. Utilizing a valid self-administered questionnaire, 102 (69 male, 63 female) postgraduate dental students partici

Exploring Pediatric Dentists' Knowledge and Practices Related to Silver Di Amine Fluoride

Written by Galvin Sim Siang Lin Published On Issue 1 Vol 1, 2021

For the treatment of dental hypersensitivity, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is used topically (label indication). The security of using SDF for treating cavitated lesions has been extensively studied. As far as we are aware, dentists' use of SDF is not commensurate with the overwhelming data supporting its application. A few of the variables that could influence the use of SDF in clinical practice are the dentist's educational background, commercial accessibility, and the nature of the c

Knowledge and Practices in Treating Pediatric Patients with Systemic Conditions in Riyadh's Dental Community

Written by Amirah Nidhal AlMisfer Published On Issue 1 Vol 1, 2021

It is well known that good dental hygiene is essential for overall health and a higher standard of living. The oral cavity can help raise an early warning since it may be affected by systemic illness and be the source of its symptoms. Using an online survey tool, this longitudinal survey was conducted among dentists and dental students in Riyadh. Participants were approached by Riyadh's dental clinics, hospitals, and institutions, and asked to complete the survey. A total of 381 responses we

Dental Professionals' Perceptions of Personal Protective Equipment During the Covid-19 Pandemic in India

Written by Hema Kanathila Published On Issue 1 Vol 1, 2021

A considerable percentage of healthcare personnel are picking up COVID when working with affected persons. Due to their direct contact with patients through blood, saliva, and aerosol, dentists and dental clinics are more likely to spread the virus. Dental practitioners and clinical auxiliary personnel must use the proper fluid-resistant masks and protective equipment to lower the probability of contamination. The present research aimed to assess dental professionals' knowledge and perceptio

Study of Dental Bridges under Thermomechanical Loading

Written by Jerrin Thadathil Varghese Published On Issue 1 Vol 1, 2021

In this study, the thermomechanical analysis of the three-dimensional model of the three-unit dental bridge in the area of the first and second premolars and the first molar of the lower jaw was performed in Ansys Workbench software. A dental bridge made of type 2 gold alloy and Lithium disilicate ceramic was exposed to fluid at 60 and 4 °C for 5 seconds on the chewing and lingual surface of the tooth. In addition, static load and shock load were applied in the middle of the dental bridge. The

Study of Quality of Life Associated with Oral Health in Patients with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

Written by Francesco Covello Published On Issue 1 Vol 1, 2021

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease that destroys neurons, which, in addition to physical and mental complications, has devastating effects on oral health. Despite many investigations in the field of oral health in people with MS, no study has been conducted to investigate the life quality related to oral health in these people. This study aimed to investigate the life quality related to oral health in people with MS. In this case-control research, there were 103 people with MS an

Issue 1 Volume 1 (2021)

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