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Ada News - 12/16/2002, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Satisfaction Of Orthognathic Surgical Patients In A Malaysian Population, K. K. Siow, S. T. Ong, C. B. Lian, W.C. Ngeow

Wei Cheong Ngeow

Thirty-one patients treated at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, were assessed for their satisfaction following orthognathic surgery. The female to male ratio was 22:9 with an age range of 17 to 36. Almost all patients (97%) listed appearance as one of their rationales for surgery. More males (78%) than females (59%) wanted functional improvement, while more females (91%) than males (33%) hoped for improvement in self-confidence. All patients reported esthetic improvement while 68% each reported improvement in mastication and self-confidence. Slightly more than half (52%) chose esthetic improvement as the single most important factor resulting in satisfaction. Almost …

The Effect Of Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis On Condylar Rotation In Rabbits, Shelton Hsu

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is the gradual lengthening of a healing bone. This surgical technique can be applied to the jawbone to correct an asymmetry or deficiency of the mandible. DO has been added to the list of treatment options for patients with craniofacial anomalies or excessive dental crowding.

Although mandibular distraction osteogenesis has been successfully performed in many patients, the comprehensive effects on the TMJ are not fully understood. The purpose of this study is to compare the amount of rotational and positional change that occurs at the condyles when the rabbit mandible is widened at the midline and paramedian …

Assessment Of Human Alveolar Bone Density By Using Volumetric Ct Machine, Prasit Aranyarachkul

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study evaluated bone density in designated implants sites using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and compared the measurements to those of quantitative computed tomography (QCT) and subjective bone density evaluation. Sixty-two designated implant sites in 9 human cadavers jaws were used. Indicator rods, 2 mm in diameter, were placed in all sites. CT images representing 1 mm bucco-lingual slices immediately mesial and distal to the rods were selected for density evaluations. Bone density in Hounsfield units (HU) was assessed in a standardized implant area superimposed on the images, and also subjectively evaluated by 2 independent examiners using the Lekholm & …

Ada News - 11/18/2002, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Ada News - 11/04/2002, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

A Survey Of Health Services And Identification Of Needs For Asian American Elderly Women In The Greater Boston Area, Connie S. Chan, Lin Zhan

Institute for Asian American Studies Publications

Over one hundred Asian American and mainstream health care providers in the greater Boston area were surveyed for this study. The authors have identified critical gaps in services for elderly Asian American women.

Medical Students' Personality Characteristics And Academic Performance: A Five-Factor Model Perspective, Filip Lievens, Pol Coetsier, Filip De Fruyt, Jan De Maeseneer

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Objectives: This study investigates: (1) which personality traits are typical of medical students as compared to other students, and (2) which personality traits predict medical student performance in pre-clinical years. Design: This paper reports a cross-sectional inventory study of students in nine academic majors and a prospective longitudinal study of one cohort of medical students assessed by inventory during their first pre-clinical year and by university examination at the end of each pre-clinical year. Subjects and methods: In 1997, a combined total of 785 students entered medical studies courses in five Flemish universities. Of these, 631 (80.4%) completed the NEO-PI-R …

Learning To Produce Speech With An Altered Vocal Tract: The Role Of Auditory Feedback, Jeffery A. Jones, Kevin Munhall

Psychology Faculty Publications

Modifying the vocal tract alters a speaker’s previously learned acoustic–articulatory relationship. This study investigated the contribution of auditory feedback to the process of adapting to vocal-tract modifications. Subjects said the word /tɑs/ while wearing a dental prosthesis that extended the length of their maxillary incisor teeth. The prosthesis affected /s/ productions and the subjects were asked to learn to produce ‘‘normal’’ /s/’s. They alternately received normal auditory feedback and noise that masked their natural feedback during productions. Acoustic analysis of the speakers’ /s/ productions showed that the distribution of energy across the spectra moved toward that of normal, unperturbed production …

The Influences Of Culture, Socioeconomics, And Migration On The Mexican Immigrant Experience, Jean M. Gunderson

Theses and Graduate Projects

During the past eight years, there has been an increase in the migratory patterns offtamilies from Mexico to a rural community in Minnesota, served by Maternal Child public health nurses. Many of these families are undocumented or are of Mixed Citizenship status, citizens and undocumented residing together, and live in poverty. This ethnographic study examines the migratory experiences of these immigrants and the interconnection to the socioeconomic and cultural influences of community.

The primary tools of poetry, cultural stories, and photography, are incorporated in this field project. Understanding the cultural and socioeconomic context of migration for Mexican immigrants may strengthen …

Ada News - 10/21/2002, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Ada News - 10/07/2002, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Consumer Health Information For Asians (Chia): A Collaborative Project., Deborah D. Halsted, Beatriz Varman, Marsha Sullivan, Lynne Nguyen

Library Staff Publications

According to the 2000 United States Census, the Asian population in Houston, Texas, has increased more than 67% in the last ten years. To supplement an already active consumer health information program, the staff of the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library worked with community partners to bring health information to predominantly Asian neighborhoods. Brochures on health topics of concern to the Asian community were translated and placed in eight informational kiosks in Asian centers such as temples and an Asian grocery store. A press conference and a ribbon cutting ceremony were held to debut the kiosks and to …

Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Gian Galassi, Cate Weeks

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

Unlv Magazine, Barbara Cloud, Bill Glovin, Andy Grossman, Mae Flennoy, Jennifer Vaughan

UNLV Magazine

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Occupational Ultrasonic Noise Exposure On Hearing Of Dental Hygienists: A Pilot Study, Jennifer Dunning Wilson, Michele Leonardi Darby, Susan L. Tolle, Joseph C. Sever Jr.

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose. The purpose of this case-control study was to determine whether long-term ultrasonic noise exposure via the dental office environment is related to dental hygienists' hearing status.

Methods. Registered dental hygienists (N - 698) who live in the Hampon Roads areas of Virginia were mailed a Dental Hygiene Word History Questionnaire to determine who would meet the inclusion criteria and would be willing to participate in the study. Consenting subjects were categorized into one of two groups, according to ultrasonic sealer usage rate, and matched on age. Persons with known hearing loss due to infection, disease, or congenital defect were …

Effects Of Daily Oral Care With 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate And A Standard Oral Care Protocol On The Development Of Nosocomial Pneumonia In Intubated Patients- A Pilot Study, Michelle Lynn Bopp

Dental Hygiene Theses & Dissertations

The initial purpose of the study was to determine if a difference existed between nosocomial pneumonia rates for intubated patients who received twice daily oral hygiene care with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate and those who received the standard oral care while in the critical care unit (CCU). Over seven months (February - August), participants were identified through screening and consent procedures, and randomized into one of two groups. Over the seven months, only five subjects were enrolled. While in the study, twice-daily oral hygiene care consisting of brushing the cheeks, teeth and endotracheal tube with a suctioning toothbrush using an FDA …

Running On Empty: The State Budget Crisis Worsens, Randy Desonia

National Health Policy Forum

This issue brief reviews the status of state budget shortfalls and their growing impact on the Medicaid program. It describes the magnitude of the shortfalls, the forces behind them, and how states have responded with spending cuts and tax increases. It also discusses how long the budget crisis is expected to continue and what budget balancing options remain for fiscal year 2003.

Ada News - 09/16/2002, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Medigap: Prevalence, Premiums, And Opportunities For Reform, Nora Super

National Health Policy Forum

This issue brief provides an overview of Medicare's coverage gaps and the primary sources of supplemental coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. It focuses particularly on the Medigap market: the effects of standardization, recent premium trends and rating practices, and options for reform. It considers Medigap within the context of Medicare prescription drug proposals and efforts to reform the entire Medicare program.

Ada News - 09/02/2002, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Spruce Run News (Fall 2002), Spruce Run Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Inside Unlv, Diane Russell

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

Erisa Health Plans: Key Structural Variations And Their Effect On Liability, Phyllis Borzi

Health Policy and Management Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

In Vitro Antimicrobial Effect Of Calcium Hydroxide At Different Ph, Angsana Jainaen, Mettachit Nawachinda, Ratana Serinirach

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the bactericidal effect of calcium hydroxide at different pH and different time to the 4 bacteria. Materials and Methods First, calcium hydroxide solution was prepared to have the pH 12.5, 12.0, 11.5, 10.5, 9.5, 8.5 and 7.5 using distilled water. Each pH was mixed with the solution containing each bacteria which was as concentrated as the McFarland No 1 at the room temperature. Then, we put each mixed solution into 2 tryptic soy broths at the time of 10 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 6 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr and …

Comparative Study Of An Effectiveness Of The Decalcifying Agents, Vichittra Vipismakul, Jullajak Tangyingyong, Sucheera Pongpan

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Objective The purpose of this study was to compare an effectiveness of 3 decalcifying agents; Ethylene-diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), Formic acid and Formalin-Nitric acid. The duration of decalcification, the price, the preparation of the agents and the deterioration of the tissue were studied. Materials and Methods Twelve third molars were devided into 3 groups; the first group was decalcified by EDTA, the second by Formic acid and the third by Formalin-Nitric acid. The end-point of the decalcification was determined by chemical procedure. Results The results yielded that it took 696.8 hours by EDTA, 148.5 hours by Formic acid and 102.0 …

The Transitional Treatment Of Permanent Teeth In A Young Patient Affected By Amelogenesis Imperfecta : A Case Report, Bangon Jirakiat

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a group of inherited disorders affecting enamel formation in both primary and permanent dentitions. The defect is localized only in ectoderm. This case report of a 9 year-old Thai boy with amelogenesis imperfect was treated by transitory treatment method using composite resin. The objectives of this treatment were to prevent the loss of tooth structure, as well as to promote the efficacy in mastication and esthetics. Clinical and radiographic features including the treatment of this patient are also presented and discussed.

Techniques To Fabricate Crown For Existing Removable Partial Dentures, Orapin Kaewplung

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

At times it is necessary to make or remake a crown for the abutment under the clasp of an existing removable partial dentures (RPDs). The problems are usually compounded by the patient's refusal to relinquish the denture for the time needed to fabricate the restoration and the difficulties involved in the procedures in making any details of crown to fit with the existing RPDs. A review of the literature discloses a number of different methods in solving the addressed problems. Some techniques are only partly indirect and require extensive chair time. Some are directly done in oral or some may …

Effects Of Calcium And Acidity Of Milk On Fluoride Dissociation, Pornsri Patimanukaseam, Yuttana Punya-Ngarm, Chanunya Gesprasert, Patou Suraprasert

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Objective The purpose of this study was to compare fluoride dissociation after addition to plain milk, high calcium milk, and high acidity fermented milk. Material and method UHT milk available in Bangkok were randomly collected. They were 10 brands of plain milk, 5 high calcium milk and 11 fermented milk. pH and fluoride concentrations at baseline were measured by pH electrode and fluoride electrode, respectively. After addition of 0.5 mg fluoride to 100 ml milk, the fluoride concentrations were measured and the percentage of free fluoride ion release was calculated. The differences in fluoride content and percentage of fluoride release …

Relationship Between The Occurrence Of Torus Palatinus And Torus Mandibularis And Numbers Of Teeth In A Group Of Thais, Wandee Apinhasmit, Dolly Methatharathip, Somporn Swasdison, Suchart Kanwasukul

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the occurrence of torus palatinus (TP) and torus mandibularis (TM) and numbers of teeth in a group of Thais. Material and Method One thousand three hundred and fifty subjects were clinically examined for the presence of both tori at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University. Numbers of the present teeth, sex and age of each subject were recorded. The subject were divided into six age groups: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 years and over. The relationship between both tori and numbers of teeth was studied by …