Dentistry and Medical Complexities

The complexities of medical record computerization.

Knowledge and awareness of medical doctors, medical students and nurses about dentistry in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION Various studies have reported poor awareness and knowledge of dentistry in the Nigerian population. There is, however, paucity of information assessing the knowledge and awareness of medical doctors/students and nurses about dentistry. The present study is aimed at determining the knowledge and awareness of medical doctors/students and nurses about dentistry. METHODS Self-adminis...

Dentistry Students’ Educational Status in Iranian Medical Universities: Faculty Viewpoints

Introduction: Continuous evaluation of students’ educational status is necessary for improving of educational system. The aim of this study was to compare educational status of present dental students all around the country with previous graduated students from the viewpoint of Iranian dental faculty members. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 2011. The informat...

[Medical interview with simulated patients at behavioral science in dentistry].

The purpose of this paper is to present an outline of student's practice of interviewing simulated patients at behavioral science in dentistry. This practice was initiated as part of a newly introduced behavioral science course at our school of dentistry, to enable students to acquire communication skills, comprehensive understanding, and a proper attitude vis-à-vis patients. Students as well a...

Knowledge of Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmacy Students about Psychedelic Drugs in Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Abstract Background: Psychedelic drugs can cause one to get out of normal status and permanent cerebral defects, via affecting central nervous system. Consumption of theses drugs seems to be increasing nowadays especially among the youth and university educated population. We conducted a study to evaluate the awareness of medical science students of Kerman University of medical scie...