Clinical learning in restorative dentistry is principally centred around the provision of patient care, yet we know very little about the learning processes occurring within the clinical environment. A study of undergraduate dental student clinical practice used a combination of group interview and questionnaire techniques to explore some of the characteristics of student/teacher interaction th...

1DDS, MSc, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. 2DDS, MSc, Graduate Student (Doctor Degree), Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil. 3DDS, MSc, PhD, Graduate Student (Doctor Degree), Department of Restorative Dentis...

1 DDS, MS, Graduate student; Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials Division, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Brazil 2 DDS, MS, Graduate student, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo, Brazil 3 DDS, MS, Professor, Department of Dental Materials and Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, University of Uber...

* Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Akdeniz University, 07058/Antalya,Turkey E-mail: [email protected] ** Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey *** Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Turkey **** Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk ...

1DDS, MS, PhD, Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil 2DDS, MS, PhD, Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials Division, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil 3DDS, Research Scientist, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials Division, Piracicab...

This study aimed to explore the relationship between participating in a learning experience and the ensuing changes in confidence. A self-selected group of General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) entered a five-year, part-time postgraduate master's training programme in restorative dentistry. Confidence in communication with patients and technical skills were measured at the start of the programme ...

Good occlusal practise provides an important cornerstone to optimal patient care. Occlusal problems can manifest in different areas of dentistry but these are more apparent when there are restorative aspects to the patient׳s problem. This review highlights areas of restorative dentistry where the appreciation of occlusal aspects can optimise diagnosis and follow up care.

The restoration of the endodontically treated tooth represents a key factor during treatment planning because of its impact on the longterm prognosis. Here we provide an analysis of clinical studies evaluating outcomes of various restorative treatments applied to endodontically treated teeth.

Shade selection procedure depends on various factors including translucency, contour and surface texture. Tooth shade selection using a conventional means involves a high degree of subjectivity. Traditional shade guides are available that use several methods for quantifying shade. Technology-based systems provide with an advantage of natural looking restorations. They include RGB devices, color...