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Hepatitis B and Dentistry: Medico-Legal Implications of Dentist to Patient Transmission

Analysis of spine loads in dentistry—impact of an altered sitting position of the dentist

Neck and low back pain causes highest disability rates in industrialized countries. Apart from bluecollar occupations dentists and dental care personnel are also strongly affected by work related back pain. However, due to missing analysing systems spine exposure could not be adequately estimated for sitting and non load bearing tasks. Therefore, a new biomechanical measurement system was devel...

Does photodynamic therapy enhance standard antibacterial therapy in dentistry?

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess whether or not photodynamic therapy enhanced standard antibacterial therapy in dentistry. BACKGROUND DATA Photodynamic therapy when used as an adjunct to conventional periodontal therapy kills more bacteria than when conventional periodontal therapy is used alone. MATERIALS AND METHODS To address the focused question, "Does photodynamic therapy ...

What does the precautionary principle mean for evidence-based dentistry?

The precautionary principle calls for preventive actions in the face of uncertain information about risks. It serves as a compass to better guide more health-protective decisions in the face of complex risks. Applying precaution requires thinking more broadly about risks, taking an interdisciplinary approach to science and policy, and considering a wide range of alternatives to potentially harm...

Nanotechnology in Dentistry - What does the Future Hold in Store?

The medical and dental field has seen several technological revolutions that have changed clinical practice. One concept which has and holds further promise in bringing about a paradigm shift in the field of diagnostics and management is nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has several applications in dentistry, from diagnosis of pathological conditions to local anaesthesia, orthodontic tooth movemen...