Oromandibular Dystonia (OMD) is a type of focal dystonia which affects the masticatory, cervical, facial, eyelid, laryngeal, and pharyngeal muscles. OMD patients may consult dentists with involuntary movement or spasm lips, tongue, jaw opening closing, changes in occlusion, slurred speech, drooling saliva, difficulty mastication, swallowing, speaking. Due to uncommon occurrence OMD, this condit...

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are increa­ singly becoming a nuisance for dental professionals. Nearly, 2 million workers across the world suffer from MSDs each year, with dentists facing an increased risk of developing these ailments. This study is an attempt to assess the risk of MSDs among dental professionals, and eventually to spread awareness regar­ ding the importance of ...

The dental professionals including dental X-ray technicians compass a variety of occupational risks including X-ray radiation. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the effects of X-ray radiations on the phagocytic activity of Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) in dental X-ray

Objective: The aim was to determine the prevalence and types of allergies present among dental professionals in Costa Rica. Materials Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study on 664 dentists who completed self-reported questionnaire. A descriptive with inferential analysis carried out. Results: Dentists reported prior studying dentistry 39% cases, 36% chronic illnesses, 61% first-degree re...

Bad breath (oral malodor, halitosis) can be detrimental to one's self-image and confidence causing social, emotional, and psychological anxiety. With the majority of breath problems having an oral origin, the dental office is the most logical place for patients to seek treatment. When patients look to dental professionals for expert advice, it is critical they have the knowledge base and commun...