Dentists can play an important role in helping patients quit using tobacco. The aim of this study was to investigate incoming dental students' attitudes toward tobacco cessation promotion in the dental setting. Such attitudes can impact students' receptivity to training and subsequent involvement in tobacco cessation promotion. A twenty-six-item written survey was administered to freshman stude...

The aim of this study was to describe the attitude and subjective norm of dental practitioners towards practicing the atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) in Tanzania. A pre-tested questionnaire on attitudes and subjective norms to practice ART was mailed to all 147 dental practitioners working in the regional and district government clinics. The independent variables were: gender, working ex...

Dental anxiety of patients is a common feature of the everyday experience of dental practice. This article advocates the use of regular assessment of this psychological construct to assist in patient management. Various tools, such as the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), are available to monitor dental anxiety that are quick to complete and easy to interpret. Patient burden is low. A new m...

Throughout the world there is considerable variation in the techniques used to manage anxious dental patients requiring treatment. Traditionally anxious or phobic dental patients may have been sent for general anaesthesia to allow dental treatment be undertaken. While this is still the case for the more invasive oral surgical procedures, such as wisdom teeth extraction, sedation in general dent...

In last month’s first installment in this three-part series, we saw that during challenging economic times (such as that which the dental profession is currently confronting), the terms and provisions of your dental office lease contribute significantly to the financial success of your dental practice. All office leases deal with issues such as (i) annual rent increases, (ii) the right to suble...

BACKGROUND The frequency of consulting for dental problems in general medical practice, and antibiotic prescribing associated with these consultations, is poorly described. AIM To describe consultation rates and antibiotic use for dental problems in UK general medical practice, and explore factors associated with antibiotic prescribing for dental conditions. DESIGN AND SETTING A retrospecti...

BACKGROUND In recent times, the concept of routine HIV screening has been recommended to enhance early diagnosis and timely initiation of care thereby reducing morbidity and mortality among HIV infected persons. Dental practice has been identified as a unique venue of reaching at-risk individuals who may not otherwise access the conventional healthcare settings. AIM To assess the perception a...

The Effective Dental Practice Program One approach is to develop a program of research specifically dedicated to investigating the translation of knowledge into evidence– based dental practice within primary dental care services as well as dental education. The Effective Dental Practice (EDP) Program now includes a range of such studies funded by the Medical Research Council, the Chief Scientis...

The study was conducted to report on the scope and prevalence of occupational health related-problems experienced by dentists, dental therapists, and oral hygienists in their practice of dentistry. BACKGROUND Professional practice and dental training have many risk factors, and the dental team should be able to recognize these factors to protect themselves. The prevalence of conditions relate...

the study deals with noise problems associated with the use of air-turbine drills in dental practice. noise level measurements were made on various types of dental handpieces, when operated free running and when used to cut tooth tissue. hearing acuity tests were also undertaken in 12 randomly selected dental surgeons who have been using these drills for a number of years. the results indicate ...