MALDI-TOF MS-based yeast identification requires a pretreatment step for which four are described in the literature, i.e., direct smear, fast formic acid and two complete formic acid/acetonitrile extractions. In this study we compared the impact of these procedures on the performance of MALDI-TOF MS-based yeast identification of samples from colonies grown on Sabouraud or chromogenic media. A t...

Studies concerning the prevalence of extractions prior to orthodontic treatment have been limited in scope. This quasi-experimental analysis from secondary data explores patient and provider variables as they relate to extractions prior to comprehensive orthodontic therapy in the mixed dentition. This national database contains 38,529 children who had at least one comprehensive orthodontic (mix...

OBJECTIVE Trauma during dental surgery is a predisposing factor for bisphosphonates (BP)-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ). However, about 40% of cases of BRONJ are not related to dental invasive procedures, being probably associated to endodontic or periodontal infections. Extraction of non-treatable teeth is considered a reliable choice, to improve symptoms and to reduce the risk of B...

AIMS The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence, clinical picture, and risk factors of dry socket at the Dental Teaching Center of Jordan University of Science and Technology (DTC/JUST). METHODS AND MATERIALS Two specially designed questionnaires were completed over a four-month period. One questionnaire was completed for every patient who had one or more permanent teeth extracte...