This study examined Ontario dentists' and dental hygienists' attitudes to independent dental hygiene practice and changing the scope of practice. Data were collected from a mail survey of a systematic, stratified sample of Ontario dentists (483 respondents) and dental hygienists (437 respondents) conducted in the winter and spring of 2002 to assess what practising dentists and dental hygienists...

The objective of this study was to determine the involvement of Ontario's general and pediatric dentists in providing care to patients with special health care needs (PSHCNs). A questionnaire was developed and sent to a randomly selected sample of general dentists and to all pediatric dentists in Ontario; response rates were 52% and 90%, respectively. Most general dentists and all pediatric den...

The search for esthetic treatment has persisted in the routine of dental professionals. Following this trend, dental patients have sought treatment with the primary aim of improving smile esthetics. The aim of this article is to present a protocol to assess patient's smile: The 10 Commandments of smile esthetics.

Gummy smile constitutes a relatively frequent aesthetic alteration characterized by excessive exhibition of the gums during smiling movements of the upper lip. It is the result of an inadequate relation between the lower edge of the upper lip, the positioning of the anterosuperior teeth, the location of the upper jaw, and the gingival margin position with respect to the dental crown. Altered Pa...

The purpose of this project was to evaluate practice type and geographical differences in methods of payment accepted for children's dental services. A survey was mailed to 2000 general dentists and 1000 pediatric dentists randomly selected to provide representation from the 50 United States. Dentists were asked to specify the type of practice and the state in which they primarily practice. The...

BACKGROUND The present survey explored the current employment profile and future career intentions of Lithuanian general dentists and specialists. METHODS A census sampling method was employed with data collected by means of a structured questionnaire that inquired about demographics, different employment-related aspects (practice type and location, working hours, perceived lack of patients, ...

Background: Dental implant therapy is still considered an evolving field in Nepal, with most dentists favoring placement following the delayed loading protocol (>3 months) even rehabilitation of missing anterior teeth. There need to understand clinical difference between immediate and protocols dental implants. With advent implants, instant addition better esthetics self-confidence can be ob...

As the body of research regarding facial esthetics increases, dentists are gaining a deeper understanding of their broadening roles in defining facial characteristics. Dentists are required to advance their repertoire of diagnostic skills in order to meet patients' esthetic needs and demands. The focus has been shifting from treatment plans being based entirely on the occlusal relationships to ...

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to conduct a literature review on self-perception of oral aesthetics in individuals undergoing cosmetic dental treatment and its impact quality life. Methods: 834 articles were found, these, 31 selected accessed from the scientific productions indexed PubMed, LILACS SciELO electronic databases. To rescue sample, following descriptors used Portuguese: estétic...

OBJECTIVES To assess Iranian dentists' knowledge of and attitudes towards preventive dental care. METHODS A questionnaire survey was conducted at two nationwide annual dental congresses in 2004 and 2005 in Tehran, Iran. Dentists' level of knowledge was assessed based on their responses on a Likert scale (0-4) to nine statements on preventive dental care. Higher scores indicated more accurate ...