Various experimental dental materials were characterized using chemometric methods. The main aim of the study was to ascertain which composite materials present the best properties for use in restorative dentistry. Bisphenol-alpha-glycidyl methacrylate-based composites containing hydroxyapatite as a filler and a coupling agent were prepared using a photocuring polymerization procedure. Several ...

Background: Loupes represent a type of magnification and their use can promote higher quality on dental treatment. Besides those advantages magnification can be beneficial for musculoskeletal health maintenance on dental professionals. Aim: This study intends to review the literature in order to verify what has been studied regarding the influence of magnification on work posture of dentists. M...

The degree to which the pediatrician's knowledge might contribute to preventive dentistry is investigated. Questionnaires concerning aspects such as breastfeeding, diet, pacifier use, fluoride use, oral hygiene and the recommended moment for the first dental visit were sent to a random sample of 85 pediatricians in S. José dos Campos. Answers were received from 48 (56.4%) of them. Data showed t...

Aim The 75th anniversary of community water fluoridation in the United States was celebrated 2020. However, there are studies that stimulate polarized discussion over use fluoride dentistry. purpose this study to evaluate dental and hygiene students' knowledge perception Materials methods A survey conducted gauge participant's their opinion on need for developing viable alternatives fluoride. A...

Recent advancements in Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) have identified the importance of providing outcomes related to the appropriate use of this innovative technology in dentistry. To assist in determining whether evidence exists, the authors conducted a PubMed search in September, 2012 using the key words “cone beam in Dentistry.” This search revealed 1038 articles with 65 reviews recen...

background: during the last decades, the number of dentistry units increased significantly across the country. the aim of this study was to assess the efficiency of dental units of iran provinces regarding dental health inputs and outputs using data envelopment analysis approach. methods: in this applied descriptive-analytical study, the study population included all of iran 31 provinces. the o...

Denise Martins Carvalho* Master’s Candidate in Dentistry, field of Pediatric Dentistry; Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry; School of Dentistry. State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) Mariana Salazar* Master’s in Dentistry, field of Pediatric Dentistry; Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry; School of Dentistry. State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) Branca Heloís...