conclusions according to this study, pumice powder and slurry used in dental laboratories of hamadan are contaminated. therefore, the laboratory staff should be aware of the hazards posed by the presence of pathogens in dental laboratories. materials and methods forty specimens, including 20 pumice powders and 20 pumice slurries were collected from 10 randomly selected dental laboratories and i...

INTRODUCTION The European Union has established specific directives concerning radiological protection which are obligatory for member States. In addition, all Spanish dental clinics with radiological equipment are required to have an annual quality control check. OBJECTIVE To analyze the effect of new European legislation on dental radiological practice in Spain and to determine whether it h...

The subject of equine dentistry has attracted considerable attention in the past two decades. We have witnessed a healthy interest in the subject from veterinarians, technicians, owners and trainers, and a desire to learn and understand more about dentition, dental diseases, and their treatment. AAEP has been at the forefront of presenting science and discussion into what has been, for some tim...

BACKGROUND The majority of treatment room configurations typically revolve around the dentist. However, a design based on the relationships among the dentist, patient, staff members and dental equipment results in a more functionally appropriate design. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS As the dental practice's primary production space, the treatment room should be designed as efficiently as possible. Id...

The management of the unmanageable dental patient for restorative procedures has long been the bane of the dental practitioner. The handicapped, emotionally disturbed, mentally retarded, very young or frightened patients were often abused or neglected. Some members of the dental profession, recognizing this inequality, have seen fit to acquire particular skills in the field of anesthesiology so...

Dear Editor, Disasters may be natural (earth quakes, Tsunami), accidental (airline, train) or man-made (terrorist attacks, bombings).1 Iran ranks among countries suffering from the highest number of earthquake disasters.2 In Iran, dental professionals are considered as third degree team in disaster management.3 elementary team without the essential facilities, equipment or personnel for a total...