This paper examines a project which utilises a virtual dental clinic and a fictitious eight year old patient "Matthew" to situate students within an authentic learning environment. A case is presented which requires the student to examine clinical information about Matthew in the form of patient history, clinical slides, radiographs and expert information from teachers, psychologists and an end...

The microbiome of dental clinic wastewater and its impact on mercury methylation remains largely unknown. Waste generated during dental procedures enters the sewer system and contributes a significant fraction of the total mercury (tHg) and methyl mercury (MeHg) load to wastewater treatment facilities. Investigating the influence of geochemical factors and microbiome structure is a critical ste...

Background: At Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), the conclusion second year didactic courses initiates move to a more clinically driven course load and simultaneous transition into providing patient care. This study investigated attitudes perceptions dental students towards Introduction Patient (IDP) II III courses, as well clinical preparedness, from preclinical clinic.

Orofacialpain in dental clinic are common and diagnosis of trigeminal neualgia required skill special training here is review article that describes management details past present.

This study aimed to better understand how and why people choose dental school faculty members as their oral health care providers. Increasing financial constraints in U.S. dental schools have led their administrators to seek alternative funding sources, one of which can be revenues from dental school faculty practice. To effectively promote faculty practice, it is necessary to understand how an...

AIM To determine the relevance of routine blood pressure (BP) measurement in patients attending the dental clinic. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective survey of patients who attended the dental clinic in the Preventive Dentistry Department of a tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria over an eighteen month period. Data retrieved from the patient's hospital records included age, sex, BP...

A case is presented where a dentist recognizes physical abuse of a patient. Although legally the dentist must report such cases, the patient asks that this not be done. Statistics are presented regarding the prevalence and consequences of abuse, and one potential response is suggested.