About half of the world’s population requires services a dentist. However, in-depth understanding concerns and priorities global public scientific communities concerning dentists is essential for planning development sustainable strategies, interventions, policies that will cater current oral health needs. Therefore, this study investigated search research interests on using hybrid design—a com...

BACKGROUND In Turkey, 74.1% of children between three and six years of age develop dental caries. OBJECTIVE To assess the depth of oral health and dental knowledge among paediatricians in Turkey, to determine their level of oral health education and to determine factors that were associated with higher knowledge scores. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of demographics that assessed the part...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Child abuse has serious physical and psychosocial consequences which adversely affect the health and overall well-being of a child. However, in a developing country like India there has been no knowledge of the extent, magnitude and trends of the problem. This study reviews the overall scenario of child abuse in India as well as the role of the dentist in recognising and ...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the association between knowledge, attitudes and practice of oral health in 12-year-old schoolchildren, and to analyse the findings in terms of the conventional KAP health-education model and of the critical approach. STUDY DESIGN This study has a cross sectional design. The study participants were 1105 randomly selected 12-year-old children...

Pain and its successful management have been one of the cornerstones of Dentistry worldwide since time immemorial. The successful use of local anesthetic solutions and their diligent administration have helped patients overcome their fears and displeasure towards dentistry. It is imperative on our part to update our knowledge and skills in using newer alternatives in pain control and management...

One of the rare anatomical variations that can be of significant importance for the dentist is the bifid mandibular canal. Many complications can occur from this condition such as failure of anesthesia when performing inferior alveolar nerve block, difficulties during the surgical extraction of the third mandibular molar, and during implants placement. Therefore, good knowledge of this conditio...

Patients who suffer dento-alveolar trauma present a unique challenge for the dentist. There are numerous options to consider when attempting to restore the dentition. This article reviews the role of dental implants and how thorough planning and execution of such treatment could result in an optimal outcome. Clinical Relevance: Knowledge of the role of dental implants and factors imperative for...

This literature review aims to address the characteristics of normal dentition, as parameters for diagnosis malocclusions, emphasizing benefits preventive and interceptive orthodontic procedures oral health. Preventive measures malocclusion can be done with simple performed by dentist, positive relevant effects on It is understood procedures, promotion natural breast feeding, dental restoration...

In the works of Cervantes, one can observe a detailed knowledge of dental matters. Although some of his biographers think that this is the result of the very broad cultural knowledge of this distinguished Spanish writer, the authors of this paper think differently. Having studied and analyzed many documents referring to the Cervantes family, especially those which dealt with the strong influenc...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the challenges of providing oral health advice/treatment as experienced by non-dental primary care providers in rural and remote areas with no resident dentist, and their views on ways in which oral health and oral health services could be improved for their communities. DESIGN Qualitative study with semistructured interviews and thematic analysis. SETTING Four rem...