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British Dental Journal Sep 2019
Topics: Dentists; Humans
PubMed: 31562420
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-019-0798-1 -
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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BMC Oral Health Jun 2023This study is to investigate the referral pattern and treatment modality of dentists in the management of peri-implant diseases between periodontists and...
OBJECTIVES
This study is to investigate the referral pattern and treatment modality of dentists in the management of peri-implant diseases between periodontists and non-periodontist dentists (NPDs).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A total of 167 validated questionnaires were obtained from periodontists and NPDs, who had experience of placing implants for at least one year. Question I to IV asked how the dentist would respond if a patient came for treatment of their peri-implant diseases with four different scenarios according to resource of patient and disease severity. For each Scenario, dentists also replied which treatment procedures they would use if they decide to treat the patient.
RESULTS
Periodontal training, resource of patient, and disease severity were shown to significantly influence the referral pattern and treatment modality in the management of peri-implant disease (p < 0.05). Periodontists were more likely to use variable treatment procedures, including occlusal adjustment (OR = 2.283, p < 0.01), oral hygiene instruction (OR = 3.751, p < 0.001), topical antiseptic agent (OR = 2.491, p < 0.005), non-surgical mechanical therapy (OR = 2.689, p < 0.001), surgical therapy (OR = 2.009, p < 0.01), and remove implant (OR = 3.486, p < 0.001) to treat peri-implant diseases, compared to NPDs.
CONCLUSION
The periodontal specialty training, resource of patient, and disease severity significantly influenced the referral pattern and treatment modality of dentist treating an implant diagnosed with peri-implant disease. This study also highlighted the importance of educating basic periodontal and peri-implant disease-related knowledge to all dentists regularly performing dental implant treatments.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Peri-implant diseases are highly prevalent among patients with dental implants. Periodontal specialty training could enhance using variable treatment procedures to treat peri-implant diseases for dentists.
Topics: Humans; Peri-Implantitis; General Practice, Dental; Dental Implants; Dentists; Referral and Consultation
PubMed: 37370067
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03135-3 -
Journal of the History of Dentistry 2023
Topics: Humans; Dentists; Professional Role; Advertising
PubMed: 38039116
DOI: 10.58929/jhd.2023.071.03.227 -
Journal of the American Dental... Jul 2021
Topics: Dentistry; Dentists; Humans
PubMed: 34176561
DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.05.008 -
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 2021
Topics: Dentists; Humans; Workforce
PubMed: 33168141
DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2020.09.001 -
Journal of Dentistry Jun 2022To study the sociodemographic and work-related factors that affect the level of burnout syndrome in Spanish dentists through an observational epidemiological study. (Observational Study)
Observational Study
OBJECTIVE
To study the sociodemographic and work-related factors that affect the level of burnout syndrome in Spanish dentists through an observational epidemiological study.
METHOD
An online survey answered by 1298 Spanish dentists was used to record their gender, age, work environment, number of practices in which they work, whether they work alone or not, whether they own or co-own the practice, years of experience, working hours per week, and their answers to the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS). A univariate analysis was carried out to study the relationship between the work-related and sociodemographic factors examined for each of the three dimensions of burnout: Emotional Exhaustion (EE), Depersonalisation (DP) and Personal Accomplishment (PA). Subsequently, multivariate logistic regression models were fitted.
RESULTS
The percentage of dentists with signs of burnout classified as "Emotional Exhaustion" was higher: for women (64.4%) than men (56.7%) (p=0.005); for those working in a rural setting (70.1%) than for those working in an urban setting (59.9%) (p=0.009); for non-owners (65.6%) in comparison to owners (58.3%) (p =0.008); and for those who always or frequently work alone (63.7%), compared to dentists who never or rarely work alone (59.9%) (p=0.007). A high level of burnout was experienced by 9.8% of dentists.
CONCLUSION
In the population studied, environment, age and working hours per week have a significant impact upon EE, while ownership of the practice, years of experience, and working hours per week significantly affect DP. Working alone brings with it a high risk of suffering from a low sense of PA.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Burnout syndrome is more likely to affect young dentists who do not own a practice and work long hours each week.
Topics: Burnout, Professional; Dentists; Female; Humans; Job Satisfaction; Male; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 35472454
DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104143 -
Gerodontology Sep 2021Delivering dental care to patients in their home or residential institutions is known as "portable dentistry". The demand for portable dental services is on the rise,... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Delivering dental care to patients in their home or residential institutions is known as "portable dentistry". The demand for portable dental services is on the rise, but dentists remain reluctant to adopt portable practices.
OBJECTIVES
To explore the literature on portable dental services and understand (a) the process of planning and delivering portable dental services and (b) the benefits and challenges of portable dentistry for service providers and patients.
METHODS
A systematic scoping search was conducted. We retrieved 3994 documents, 28 of which were included in the final synthesis. Three authors read the papers and conducted thematic content analyses independently.
RESULTS
We present a synthesis of the literature and proposed a model of portable dentistry containing three levels with the patient is at the centre surrounded by concentric rings representing the dentist (dental team) and society. At each of these levels, our model is further subdivided into three components: 1) organisation of the service; 2) arrival and set-up of the service; and 3) delivery of the service. In addition, each level includes 1) human factors, which are related either to the dental professional or the patient; 2) non-human factors, which refer to either the equipment or the physical environment; and 3) financial factors, which are related to cost and remuneration.
CONCLUSIONS
We propose a model for portable dentistry that dentists and dental educators interested in this practice should find useful.
Topics: Dental Care; Dentists; Humans
PubMed: 33484003
DOI: 10.1111/ger.12524 -
British Dental Journal Nov 2023
Topics: Humans; Dentists; Dental Restoration, Permanent
PubMed: 38001179
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6568-0