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Anxiety in a regular day of work: A 24 hour psychophysiological investigation in young dentists with gender comparison.

INTRODUCTION AND AIM: Dentistry is a highly demanding profession with a strong mental and physical involvement, possibly generating anxiety. Very few studies assessed psychophysiological activity in dentists, while none tried to relate it with gender during a routine working day. This study aims at evaluating correlations between gender, psychophysiological indexes, and psychological variables. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were acquired at the Dental Clinic of the University of Padua on 20 healthy young dentists (10 M-10F) during a 24 h period of a working day. Physiological variables (measure…

Dentists' Awareness of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (Risk Factors, Drugs, and Prevention) in the Republic of Croatia.

INTRODUCTION: Antiresorptive drugs (AR) have been used for many years in the treatment of various bone conditions such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, Paget's disease, bone metastases, multiple myeloma and the associated malignant hypercalcemia. As a side effect of AR therapy, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, which affects the mandible more commonly than the maxilla, (MRONJ) has become an increased risk regarding patients' health and quality of life. The incidence of osteonecrosis has increased significantly in the last few years. One of the main methods of the disease prevention is t

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… Therefore, dentists must be familiar with this topic. … Knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the Jaws among Mexican dentists. …

Perception and attitudes of dentists regarding the complications of conventional acrylic dentures and overdentures supported by teeth or implants.

This study aimed to assess the perception of dentists on the complications associated with prosthodontic treatments with acrylic dentures and overdentures in partially or complete edentulous patients. The study analyzed the complications of acrylic dentures and overdentures using a questionnaire with 24 open or closed questions, with single or multiple answers. The participants were 63 dentists, mostly women (77.8%), aged between 30 and 39 years old (52.4%), more than half of them with a clinical experience of less than 15 years. The main complications encountered were: lesions of the oral muc…

The Impact of the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Providing Special Care Dentistry: A Survey for Dentists.

This study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the experiences of special care dentistry providers worldwide. An online survey was administered from 10 to 31 July 2020. Age, sex, years of professional activity, COVID-19 status, geographical area of origin and length of lockdown period were recorded for all participating dentists. The relationships between these variables and the changes in clinical activity, the treated patients' COVID-19 status and the implementation of protective measures in the dental clinic were analyzed. A total of 436 (70.6% women) dentists from 59 countries r…

Differences in the Knowledge and Experience of Physicians and Dentists About Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Osteoporotic Patients.

AIM: Prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients with osteoporosis requires the cooperation of physicians and dentists. We investigated the knowledge, experience, and behaviour related to medical and dental cooperation for MRONJ prevention in patients with osteoporosis between physicians and dentists practising in the Shiga prefecture. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the cooperation between practising physicians and dentists for preventing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in patients with osteoporosis using 2 separate …

Bisphosphonate-associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: a Survey of the Level of Knowledge of Dentists about the Risks of Bisphosphonate Therapy.

INTRODUCTION: Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws (BAONJ) is a side effect of treatment with bisphosphonate (BP). Reports of this complication have increased recently. AIM: To evaluate the level of knowledge of dentists from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, about possible complications of bisphosphonate therapy of patients in dental practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three hundred and twenty-three dental practitioners from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, took part in an anonymous survey containing 25 questions, designed to evaluate the knowledge of dentists about the complications of BP therapy. RESULTS…

Is it necessary to have a dentist within an intensive care unit team? Report of a randomised clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of dental treatment in improving oral health in critical patients. METHODS: This randomised clinic … rved. CONCLUSION: From an interprofessional perspective, our results support the idea of including dentists in the ICU team to improve oral health in critical patients and effectively prevent respiratory tract infections, in addition to the improvement achievable by applying chlorhexidine alone.

Knowledge and Attitudes of Dentists with Respect to the Risks of Blood-Borne Pathogens-A Cross-Sectional Study in Poland.

Background: To analyze dentists' knowledge of blood-borne infections, their attitudes towards infected patients, and to determine the frequency of the contact with infectious material; Methods: We surveyed 192 dentists using an anonymous questionnaire. Results: Only a quarter of dentists responded correctly to all questions. 96% of the examined dentists confirmed that they were more cautious during treatment of patients with HBV, HCV and HIV. 25% of all respondents refuse to help infected patients due to concerns about their own health. The dentists occasionally removed protective clothing to …

Dental care in patients with epilepsy: a survey of 82 patients and their attending dentists and neurologists in southern Germany.

INTRODUCTION: The current study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of dentists and neurologists, and of their patients with epilepsy, in the catchment area of an outpatient clinic for epilepsy in southern Germany. METHODS: One-hundred patients with epilepsy were asked to complete questionnaires about their dental treatment. Attitudes of their attending dentists and neurologists were also assessed. RESULTS: Patients with epilepsy: The questionnaires were returned by 82% of patients. Of these, 84% regularly (once or twice a year) sought out a dentist, 79% reported their epilepsy to the denti…

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: the role of the dentist in assessment, early diagnosis and care before and after cancer therapy.

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) may present first to the dental profession as facial pain, neck masses, difficulty in speech and swallowing, ear, nose and throat symptoms, or as symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Recognition of the signs and symptoms are essential in order to lead to the correct diagnosis, and to avoid inappropriate intervention that may further delay diagnosis and initiation of treatment of the cancer. Differentiation between NPC and TMD may be facilitated by specific questioning of other symptoms that are not frequently associated with TMD such as neck masses, nas

Bad news and good news: what the dentist needs to know about transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

Since reports of the "mad cow disease" epidemic in Great Britain erupted in the international press, sensational and intimidating articles about the risk that bovine spongiform encephalopathy and related diseases may pose to humans have appeared. The bad news is that compelling scientific evidence suggests so-called prion disease can and has infected humans, although the overall risk appears to be low. Furthermore, at present, there is no reliable antemortem diagnosis, specific treatment, or vaccine to prevent the disease. The agent thought to be responsible for this unusual class of disease i

Absence of HIV transmission from an infected dentist to his patients. An epidemiologic and DNA sequence analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To determine if a general dentist with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection transmitted HIV to any of his patients. DESI … compliance with universal precautions would appear preferable to programs for widespread testing of dentists.

[Hypodontia in isolated groups of teeth. Dental anomalies from the case load of a district dentist, 11].

The isolated entire tooth group anomalies are discussed in connection with cases. In the first the lower and upper incisors are hypodontic whereas in the second case the hypodontia appears in the molar region. The interest of the latter case is inereased byamicrodont tottht which appeared in the place of the left upper seventh tooth.

Bridging the difficult talk: dentists' perception of a patient-centred communication aid to improve oral cancer early detection.

BACKGROUND: Oral cancer survival remains poor in Scotland, which is partly due to the delay of early detection. Patients' poor awareness contributes to such delays. Dentists often avoid raising the topic of oral cancer during routine check-ups, fearing patient anxiety. Question Prompt Lists (QPLs) may help by shifting the initiative to patients. This study explored dentists' perceived acceptability of using a QPL to facilitate oral cancer discussions in primary dental care. METHODS: A pre-study patient focus group informed the design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 primary …

Risk Perceptions of Substance Use Recovery Disclosure in Medical School Applications: A National Sample of Physicians and Dentists.

AIMS: Given stigmatizing attitudes held by many healthcare providers toward substance use, medical and dental school applicants in recovery from past substance use face the dilemma of whether to disclose this during the admissions process. We assessed current physicians' and dentists' perceptions of the risk that such disclosure would have on an applicant's prospects of admission and how this was influenced if the disclosure was framed as part of a professional journey to help others. DESIGN: A national probability survey of physicians and dentists using a sampling frame from the American Med…

Perceptions of Ethical and Legal Challenges in Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Implant Dentistry Among Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

INTRODUCTION: Artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly incorporated into implant dentistry for diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision support. However, its growing clinical application raises concerns regarding patient privacy, informed consent, transparency, accountability, and professional responsibility. The present study aimed to assess dentists' perceptions of the ethical and legal challenges associated with AI-assisted implant dentistry and evaluate their relationship with AI knowledge and professional characteristics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dental pr…

Lumbar Magnetic Resonance Imaging Profiles and Their Association with Low Back Pain in Dentists: A Cluster Analysis Study.

Background/Objectives: Low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent among dentists, although the relationship between lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and symptoms remains unclear. This study aimed to identify lumbar MRI-derived structural profiles in actively practicing dentists and to examine their relationship with LBP, pain-related disability, demographic characteristics, occupational factors, and individual MRI findings. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in 57 actively practicing dentists. Demographic, occupational, and clinical data were collected, a…

Variations in dentists' thresholds for restorative treatment of active non-cavitated carious lesions: a multinational cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVES: To assess patterns across 21 countries in dentists' thresholds for initiating operative treatment of active non-cavitated carious lesions and to evaluate the influence of caries risk, clinician characteristics, and geographic variation on decision-making in accordance with current guidelines. METHODS: A cross-sectional, vignette-style web-based survey was conducted between June and October 2023 across 21 countries. A standardized questionnaire, comprising theoretical radiographic scenarios of occlusal and approximal active non-cavitated carious lesions at four progressive stages (…

Knowledge of and Attitude Toward Preventive Care Among Iraqi Dentists and Senior Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

OBJECTIVES: Acquiring knowledge and maintaining a positive mindset are essential for dental care providers to offer optimal dental services. Dental professionals are expected to follow preventive dentistry principles to ensure the best oral health maintenance for their patients, as prevention is a key component of public health initiatives. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward preventive dental care among Iraqi dentists and senior dental students. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study, conducted from June to August 2023, involved 876 Iraqi dentists and 587 senior dental…