Introduction Intravenous sedation (IVS) with propofol offers an alternative to inhalation or general anaesthesia (GA) for dentally anxious young people who require treatment. It a greater level of anxiolysis than and reduced morbidity when compared GA. Methods Data were collected prospectively from convenience sample children requiring IVS. Participants completed the Children's Experiences Dent...

In 1947, Pediatric Dentistry was formally recognized as a specialty in dentistry. There are currently over 7000 members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Despite this large number, many people are unaware of the role they serve as health care providers [1]. The purpose of this article is to give a clearer understanding of the educational process of becoming a Pediatric Dentist, th...

OBJECTIVES To explore the current psychological problems among Iraqi medical and dentistry students using a General Health Questionnaire after 6 years of armed conflicts. METHODS This study was carried out in the Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq from January to May 2009. A total of 440 medical and dentistry students were asked to compl...

In Germany, the first efforts to establish dentistry as a medical profession with academic training can be observed around the middle of the nineteenth century. Dentistry was considered at that time to be outside the field of medicine, and thus had no extant scientific tradition. Dental care was largely carried out by laymen with craft-related, technical backgrounds who may or may not have had ...

THE Northern Ireland Council for Post-Graduate Medical Education sponsored a management course on this subject for general medical and general dental practitioners in the Ballygally Castle Hotel from 29th October to 3rd November, 1972. The course was arranged through the Northern Ireland Staffs Council for Health & Welfare Services and directed by two senior consultants of the Industrial Traini...

Oral health is essential to an older adult's general health and well-being. Yet, many older adults are not regular users of dental services and may experience significant barriers to receiving necessary dental care. This literature review summarizes national trends in access to dental care and dental service utilization by older adults in the United States. Issues related to geriatric dentistry...

Pediatric dentistry has enjoyed growing popularity in recent years, yet there remains a need for leadership in academe, research, and public health. In November 2008, the first Maternal and Child Health Bureau-sponsored regional Leadership in Pediatric Dentistry convocation was held at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Seventy-two pediatric dentistry trainees from thirteen pro...

the death of the english national health service (nhs) has been pronounced many times over the years, but the time and cause of death and the murder weapon remains to be fully established. this article reviews some of these claims, and asks for clearer criteria and evidence to be presented.

ôbjective: substance use among university students is a mental health concern. the aim of the current study was to assess prevalence and motivations for substance use in a sample of dentistry students at shiraz üniversity of medical sciences in ïran. methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted on all (236) dentistry students. data was collected using a confidential multiple-choice questio...

The International Centre for Oral–Systemic Health is based at the University of Manitoba’s faculty of dentistry. Its core mission was developed around interprofessional education, research and practice models where oral health is a critical component of comprehensive patient care. As part of the educational component of its mission, the centre will provide a valuable service to stakeholders in ...