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British Dental Journal Dec 2023Ulceration is probably the oral mucosal condition seen most frequently by general dental practitioners. It is almost always painful and therefore sufferers are prompt to...
Ulceration is probably the oral mucosal condition seen most frequently by general dental practitioners. It is almost always painful and therefore sufferers are prompt to seek advice. An important exception to this generalisation is the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma, which is often painless in its early stages. Definitive diagnosis, which requires mucosal biopsy, is mandatory for any persistent area of oral ulceration.
Topics: Humans; Oral Ulcer; Mouth Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Dentists; Professional Role
PubMed: 38102261
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6549-3 -
British Dental Journal Dec 2023Ulceration is probably the oral mucosal condition seen most frequently by general dental practitioners. It is almost always painful and therefore sufferers are prompt to...
Ulceration is probably the oral mucosal condition seen most frequently by general dental practitioners. It is almost always painful and therefore sufferers are prompt to seek advice. An important exception to this generalisation is the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma, which is often painless in its early stages. Definitive diagnosis, which requires mucosal biopsy, is mandatory for any persistent area of oral ulceration.
Topics: Humans; Oral Ulcer; Mouth Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Dentists; Professional Role
PubMed: 38066141
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6504-3 -
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor... Apr 2024To analyze the portrayal of dentists in films, 259 films from the period 1907 - 2018 featuring one or more dentists, were systematically analyzed. A total of 333...
To analyze the portrayal of dentists in films, 259 films from the period 1907 - 2018 featuring one or more dentists, were systematically analyzed. A total of 333 dentists were identified, mostly of Caucasian origin (85%) and male (86%). 228 dentists depicted dental procedures, sometimes using gloves (41%), (splash) glasses (35%), and mouth masks (24%). The depicted dental procedures mainly consist of the use of pocket probes and mirrors (46%), drilling/filling (31%), and extractions (25%). Furthermore, dentists in films are relatively often involved in negative activities such as physical violence (29%) and sexual offences (18%). In 16 films (6%), dentists murdered people. Although there is no single stereotypical portrayal of dentists in films, the overall picture seems to need improvement as it is not contributing to the reputation of the dental profession.
Topics: Humans; Male; Dentists; Masks
PubMed: 38597461
DOI: 10.5177/ntvt.2024.04.23078 -
British Dental Journal Nov 2023
Topics: Humans; Dentists; Dental Restoration, Permanent
PubMed: 38001179
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British Dental Journal Dec 2023
Topics: Humans; Dental Implants; Dental Implantation, Endosseous; Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 38102270
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6669-9 -
Primary Dental Journal Dec 2023Avulsion injuries, though relatively uncommon, are one of the most serious of dentoalveolar injuries. Replantation at the scene of the incident is almost always the...
Avulsion injuries, though relatively uncommon, are one of the most serious of dentoalveolar injuries. Replantation at the scene of the incident is almost always the treatment of choice whenever possible. This paper outlines a step-by-step approach for the management of avulsion injuries, including a splinting protocol. This aims to support general dental practitioners in feeling more confident with managing these injuries.
Topics: Humans; Tooth Avulsion; Dentists; Professional Role; Incisor
PubMed: 38018678
DOI: 10.1177/20501684231210910 -
British Dental Journal May 2024
Topics: Humans; United Kingdom; Foreign Professional Personnel; Dentists
PubMed: 38730165
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7413-9 -
Primary Dental Journal Mar 2024Transposition of teeth may present to the general dental practitioner and in some circumstances transposed teeth may present with other dental anomalies. Although dental...
Transposition of teeth may present to the general dental practitioner and in some circumstances transposed teeth may present with other dental anomalies. Although dental transpositions are rare anomalies, management of transposed teeth can often be complex, requiring multidisciplinary management. It is therefore important for dentists to be familiar with the clinical and radiographic presentation of transpositions and understand the aetiology to aid early diagnosis and appropriate management. Dentists are best placed to detect transposed teeth and should be familiar with the clinical and radiographic presentation, aetiology, and classification of transpositions in order to aid early diagnosis and their subsequent management.
Topics: Humans; Tooth Eruption, Ectopic; Dentists; Cuspid; Maxilla; Professional Role
PubMed: 38520194
DOI: 10.1177/20501684241230777 -
American Journal of Orthodontics and... Oct 2023Artificial intelligence (AI) developed rapidly in orthodontics, and AI-based cephalometric applications have been adopted. This study aimed to assess AI-assisted...
INTRODUCTION
Artificial intelligence (AI) developed rapidly in orthodontics, and AI-based cephalometric applications have been adopted. This study aimed to assess AI-assisted cephalometric technologies related knowledge, experience, and attitude among orthodontists and orthodontic students; describe their subject view of the applications and related technologies in orthodontics; and identify associated factors.
METHODS
An online cross-sectional survey based on a professional tool (www.wjx.cn) was performed from October 11-17, 2022. Participants were recruited with a purposive and snowball sampling approach. Data was collected and analyzed with descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable generalized estimating equations.
RESULTS
Four hundred eighty valid questionnaires were collected and analyzed; 68.8% of the respondents agreed that AI-based cephalometric applications would replace manual and semiautomatic approaches. Practitioners using AI-assisted applications (87.5%) spent less time in cephalometric analysis than the other groups using other approaches, and 349 (72.7%) respondents considered AI-based applications could assist in obtaining more accurate analysis results. Lectures and training programs (56.0%) were the main sources of respondents' knowledge about AI. Knowledge level was associated with experience in AI-related clinical or scientific projects (P <0.001). Most respondents (88.8%) were interested in future AI applications in orthodontics.
CONCLUSIONS
Respondents are optimistic about the future of AI in orthodontics. AI-assisted cephalometric applications were believed to make clinical diagnostic analysis more convenient and straightforward for practitioners and even replace manual and semiautomatic approaches. The education and promotion of AI should be strengthened to elevate orthodontists' understanding.
Topics: Humans; Artificial Intelligence; Cross-Sectional Studies; Orthodontists; Students; Surveys and Questionnaires; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
PubMed: 37565946
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British Dental Journal Jan 2024The consequences of the 2006 contract for general dental practitioners have been frequently discussed. Recent government tinkering with it has made little difference and...
The consequences of the 2006 contract for general dental practitioners have been frequently discussed. Recent government tinkering with it has made little difference and access to NHS dentistry is now difficult, if not impossible, in some parts of the country. The promises of the 1950s and 1960s that teeth could be saved and kept for life have been broken by the concept of 'units of dental activity.' Older generations in particular have been let down badly by their introduction.
Topics: Humans; Dentists; Professional Role; Contracts
PubMed: 38278898
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6711-y