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Journal of Clinical Orthodontics : JCO Apr 2016
Topics: Dentists; Humans; Interprofessional Relations; Orthodontists; Pediatric Dentistry; Referral and Consultation
PubMed: 27223854
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Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor... Sep 2015
Topics: Dentists; Emigrants and Immigrants; Humans; Netherlands
PubMed: 26397101
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Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics 2021This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and aspects of the clinical practice of orthodontists and periodontists, regarding lower fixed orthodontic retainers. (Observational Study)
Observational Study
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and aspects of the clinical practice of orthodontists and periodontists, regarding lower fixed orthodontic retainers.
METHODS
The orthodontists (n=502) and periodontists (n=269) who participated in this cross-sectional observational study received, via e-mail, questions related to the type of lower fixed retainer, dental biofilm accumulation, oral hygiene, and potential periodontal changes. The data were subjected to chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, at 5% significance level.
RESULTS
Both orthodontists (72.3%) and periodontists (58.7%) reported that hygienic retainers accumulate more dental biofilm (p< 0.05), and 64.1% of orthodontists and 58.7% of periodontists considered that modified retainers may lead to periodontal changes (p< 0.05). There was no significant difference between the dental specialties, regarding the type of lower fixed retainer considered the easiest for the patient to perform hygiene (p> 0.05), whereas 48.6% of professionals chose the modified type.
CONCLUSION
The modified retainer accumulates a greater amount of dental biofilm and, in the perception of orthodontists and periodontists, it may cause periodontal changes.
Topics: Cross-Sectional Studies; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Orthodontic Appliance Design; Orthodontic Retainers; Orthodontists
PubMed: 34468561
DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.26.4.e2119276.oar -
The New Zealand Dental Journal Jun 2016Suicide rates among dentists and a perceived elevated risk for suicide have been debated in the academic literature. It has filtered into the public psyche that dentists... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Suicide rates among dentists and a perceived elevated risk for suicide have been debated in the academic literature. It has filtered into the public psyche that dentists have the highest suicide rate of any occupation. The present review seeks support for both protagonist and antagonist positions from multidisciplinary perspectives. Contemporary risk factors and strategies for intervention and the prevention of suicide in dentistry are explored.
METHODS
An online database search for articles and reports, with selected target words, was conducted for peer reviewed publications on suicide in the dental profession, and for factors contributing to dentist suicide. Review guidelines from the American Psychological Association were used to clarify concepts, identify where most work was focussed, and to explore the superiority of any approach to the emotive topic over another.
RESULTS
Findings suggest the dominant belief that dentists have an elevated risk of suicide may be historically, but not currently, accurate. Although dentists' suicide is trending down, diversity in methodology means no current consensus is possible. Factors found to be influencing dentists' suicide ranged from known occupational stressors, to toxins and substance abuse, and untreated mental health problems.
CONCLUSION
The contemporary position in New Zealand shows dentists per sé are not more likely than other health professionals to commit suicide although they may have been in the past. Dentists should be aware of individual susceptibility to burnout and mental health problems. Future directions are outlined to address this including peer intervention, and programmes available for dentists to cope better with risks leading to suicide.
Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Dentists; Humans; Risk Factors; Stress, Psychological; Suicide
PubMed: 27506000
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American Journal of Public Health May 2017
Topics: Attitude of Health Personnel; Dentists; Humans; Medicaid; Social Responsibility; United States
PubMed: 28661812
DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.303780 -
Compendium of Continuing Education in... Mar 2020In recent years, studies have revealed a possible link between periodontitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Chronic periodontitis is characterized by the destruction... (Review)
Review
In recent years, studies have revealed a possible link between periodontitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Chronic periodontitis is characterized by the destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth through complex cascades of inflammatory responses, and OSA seems to share common pathways, acting synergistically. This review article summarizes the literature on the potential association between a chronic oral infection such as periodontitis and OSA and discusses how clinicians can benefit their patients by understanding the commonalities and interplay that may exist between these two disorders.
Topics: Chronic Periodontitis; Dentists; Humans; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
PubMed: 32125167
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British Dental Journal Jul 2022
Topics: Dentists; Dentists, Women; Female; Humans; Mass Media; Motion Pictures
PubMed: 35804101
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-022-4465-6 -
Journal of the American Dental... Feb 2016
Topics: Dentists; Humans; Professional Practice Location
PubMed: 26809692
DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2015.12.002 -
Quintessence International (Berlin,... 2016
Topics: Career Mobility; Dental Research; Dentists; Education, Dental; Evidence-Based Dentistry; Humans
PubMed: 27757444
DOI: 10.3290/j.qi.a37039 -
General Dentistry 2017
Topics: Attitude of Health Personnel; Dentists; Humans; Personal Satisfaction
PubMed: 28253173
DOI: No ID Found