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Knowledge, Attitude, and Management of General Dentist toward Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws.

BACKGROUND: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is an intense negative drug response causing increasing bone destruction in the maxillofacial area of patients. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioner regarding risk factors of MRONJ in Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional, questionnaire survey was carried out in King Khalid Hospital, Al-Kharj among dental practioners. RESULTS: Approximately 60% of the practioners had a poor knowledge and there was a weak positive correlation with work experience. CONCLUSION: Poor k

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… The study is designed to evaluate the knowledge, practice, and management by general dentist toward MRONJ patients. The inclusion criteria of the study were general dentists and the exclusion criteria of the study were dental specialist, students, and interns. … Knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws among Mexican dentists. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2017;22:e84–7. doi: 10.4317/medoral.21433. 12. Alhussain A, Peel S, Dempster L, Clokie C, Azarpazhooh A. …

The Top 10 Ethical Challenges in Dental Practice in Indian Scenario: Dentist Perspective.

AIM: This exploratory qualitative research is an attempt to assess the health care ethical challenges in dental practice in an Indian scenar … rvice, poor informed consent process, requirement of consensus about the treatment procedures among dentists, Conflict in Advertising, clustering of dental clinics in urban areas, disagreement with treatment modalities among dentist and patient, poor medical record maintenance among our dental practitioners. CONCLUSION: The study attempts to bring the pre …

How accurate is information about diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders on dentist websites?

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of information provided on websites of dental practices about the diagnos … he 255 dental providers identified who advertised management of TMDs on their websites were general dentists. TMDs were attributed to occlusal problems or malocclusion on 66.7% of the websites and were labeled as a single disorder rather than a group of disorders on 38.8% of the websites. Recommendations to treat occlusal problems or malocclusion to allevi …

Antimicrobial prescribing by dentists in Wales, UK: findings of the first cycle of a clinical audit.

Objective To describe the findings of the first cycle of a clinical audit of antimicrobial use by general dental practitioners (GDPs).Setting General dental practices in Wales, UK.Subjects and methods Between April 2012 and March 2015, 279 GDPs completed the audit. Anonymous information about patients prescribed antimicrobials was recorded. Clinical information about the presentation and management of patients was compared to clinical guidelines published by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).Results During the data collection period, 5,782 antimicrobials were prescri

Sickle cell disease and pulpal necrosis: a review of the literature for the primary care dentist.

A case of difficult diagnosis of a patient with sickle cell disease and tooth pain fuelled a literature review by a primary care general dental practitioner. A literature search was conducted to review the relationship between sickle cell disease and pulpal necrosis. The results indicated statistically significant associations of sickle cell disease and tooth pain without any carious or traumatic pathology. It is important for the primary care dentist to be aware of the relationship between sickle cell disease and pulpal necrosis to prevent misdiagnosis and consequently mistreatment.

Interest and satisfaction of dentists in practicing periodontics: A survey based on treatment of gingival recession.

BACKGROUND: Gingival recession is a common occurrence and patients often report to dental clinic with associated problems such as root surfa … ion, and preferred treatment of gingival recession and to evaluate the interest and satisfaction of dentists in practicing periodontics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study design consisted of a cross-sectional online survey, conducted among dentists practicing in state of Punjab, India, in the month of April 2011. A structured online questionnaire consisting of …

Papillon-lefevre syndrome: a combined approach from the dermatologist and dentist - a clinical presentation.

Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare disease characterized by skin lesions, which includes palmar-plantar hyperkeratosis and hyperhidrosis with severe periodontal destruction involving both the primary and the permanent dentitions. It is transmitted as an autosomal-recessive condition, and consanguinity of parents is evident in about one-third of the cases. This paper describes a 13-year-old male patient who presented to the department of pedodontics, with rapidly progressing periodontitis. A general physical examination revealed scaling on the hands and feet, which had been medically dia

Overview of obstructive sleep apnea in children: exploring the role of dentists in diagnosis and treatment.

Among the many factors important in children"s development is sleep. Sleep disorders can impair children"s sleep and lead to negative conseq … owever, it remains unclear what proportion of children with enlarged tonsil tissue suffer from OSA. Dentists are becoming increasingly aware of the issue of OSA as they are sometimes involved in treatment of this condition using oral appliances. Moreover, as dentists often look into children"s mouths, they can play an active role in identifying those with …

Hand workload and the metacarpal cortical index. a study of middle-aged teachers and dentists.

We studied load-related predictors (handedness, occupation and workload history) of cortical bone mass as estimated by the metacarpal cortical index (MCI). After being randomly selected from trade-union registers, 295 female dentists and 248 teachers, aged 45-63 years (mean 54 years), participated in the study. The MCI was defined from the second metacarpal of both hands by analogue radiographs. Data regarding anthropometric measures, handedness, occupational exposure, number of pregnancies, hormonal therapy and contraceptive use, the presence of chronic diseases, dietary factors, smoking and …

A study to determine the acceptability in patients and dentists of toluidine blue in screening for oral cancer.

Opportunistic screening for oral cancer has been advocated as a possible beneficial procedure, especially with high-risk individuals. To ass … survey reported that they smoked tobacco, drank alcohol and were over the age of 40 years. Fourteen dentists visited the stores to complete examinations, screening, questionnaires and telephone interview. The main outcome measures consisted of dentist and patient rating scales of acceptability developed for the study. Of the respondents 89% (n = 124) gave …

Prevention and detection of oral cancer: the views of primary care dentists in Northern Ireland.

Our objective was to describe the management of oral cancer and pre-cancer as stated by primary care dentists and their views on screening. We conducted a survey of all general dental practitioners and community dentists in Northern Ireland (n = 635), to which 428 replied (response rate: 67%). 94% stated that examination of the oral soft tissues constituted part of their usual practice during the regular dental check-up. Suspicious lesions were generally referred early, 68.5% of dentists referring white lesions within one month of presentation. The corresponding figures for red lesions, lumps …

Look-back investigation after human immunodeficiency virus seroconversion in a pediatric dentist.

Routine military screening identified human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in an asymptomatic dentist who had three prior negative antibody tests. A look-back investigation evaluated the provider and the practice and provided notification, counseling, and HIV testing for patients. Test results were linked to dental procedures categorized by levels of invasiveness. Of 1631 patients tested, all were negative for antibody to HIV. Analysis of 12,164 procedures on 876 patients determined 20.5% of patients had procedures from the highest stratum of invasiveness; 42% had only low-risk exposur

Maintaining confidentiality in a look-back investigation of patients treated by a HIV-infected dentist.

The spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a Florida dentist with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to several of his patients has generated considerable concern about the risk of HIV transmission during dental treatment. Accordingly, self-reporting of HIV infection and subsequent AIDS by a dentist at our medical center prompted notification and testing of patients at risk. Key features of the notification and testing process were (a) only patients who had undergone procedures deemed to pose appreciable risk of exposure to the dentist's blood were notified, (b) the identity

Shades of knowledge: awareness among Brazilian dentists on non- and microinvasive approaches for tooth discoloration.

OBJECTIVE: Tooth discoloration is a frequent concern among dental patients. While many professionals and patients choose veneers or other invasive solutions, Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) recommends non- and microinvasive approaches to preserve tooth structure. To assess Brazilian dentists' knowledge and practices on tooth discoloration and how education and professional profile may influence them. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 384 volunteer dentists via an online series of questions on causes, diagnosis, treatment (per tissue removal), and profe…

Dentists', dental students' and patients' knowledge, attitudes and practices on artificial intelligence: a scoping review.

INTRODUCTION: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative technology in dental practice, promising improved diagnostic accu … zation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Studies published between 2014 and 2025 examining dentists', dental students' and patients' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to AI were included. Data extraction included study characteristics, populations, AI applications, and key findings. RESULTS: Dental professionals generally demonstra …

Impact of an e-learning platform in improving dentists' CBCT diagnostic skills: a pilot study.

OBJECTIVES: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a widely used imaging technology in dentistry, requiring specialized training and a specific license in Germany. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an e-learning platform for acquiring CBCT knowledge and to examine participant satisfaction and experiences. METHODS: The study included German dentists, half with CBCT license and half without. The participants completed an online pre-test with 15 image-based questions to assess basic knowledge and then were given access to the e-platform containing 104 annotated CBCT cases (e.g. …

Assessment of dentists' knowledge of oral manifestations of Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection: a questionnaire-based survey.

Diphtheria is a severe airborne bacterial anthroponosis characterized by high mortality rates and high prevalence in many geographical regions. It presents with a distinctive appearance in the oral cavity, marked by extensive pseudomembranes, and dentists may frequently be the first healthcare providers to diagnose it.

COVID-19 control measures implemented by dentists in a northwestern municipality of São Paulo, Brazil.

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to public health, necessitating strict biosafety measures to mitigate virus transmission. In the dental field, professionals faced heightened risks due to direct contact with aerosols and bodily fluids during clinical procedures. This study aimed to analyze the control measures adopted in 2020 by dental surgeons in the municipality of Fernandópolis, located in northwestern São Paulo State, Brazil, focusing on the adequacy of biosafety practices in Basic Health Units (UBS). RESULTS: The study found high adherence to the use of

Comparison of dental findings between dentists and pediatricians using intraoral scan-based teledentistry in children.

BACKGROUND: Asynchronous transmission of health information via teledentistry offers the potential for remote diagnosis in pediatric dentistry. The aim of this study was to compare teledental findings obtained from intraoral scans (IOS) with those from conventional visual examinations (VIS) in children. Specifically, the study assessed the diagnostic accuracy of teledentistry using IOS in evaluating oral health and determining treatment needs focusing on comparisons between dentists and pediatricians. METHODS: Children (mean age 10.04 ± 2.90 years) underwent VIS during routine dental examinat…