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Uwomj Volume 47, Number 2, December 1976, Western University
Uwomj Volume 47, Number 2, December 1976, Western University
University of Western Ontario Medical Journal
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Effectiveness Of The Phase Contrast Microscope In Dental Patient Motivation, Denise Marie Bowen
Effectiveness Of The Phase Contrast Microscope In Dental Patient Motivation, Denise Marie Bowen
Biological Sciences Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effectiveness of the phase contrast microscope when used as an adjunct to a patient education program in motivating individuals to improve oral hygiene habits. A convenience sample with randomized groups was utilized to select sixty-five subjects. Subjects attended five appointments: one appointment for oral prophylaxis, three appointments for oral hygiene instruction and a three month recall. A phase contrast microscope demonstration was the independent variable. Plaque scores were measured at each appointment using a Modification of the OHI-S. No statistically significant difference existed between the groups at any coinciding appointments. Statistically …
Gingival Condition In Areas Of Minimal And Appreciable Widths Of Keratinized Gingiva, Myles C. Miyasato
Gingival Condition In Areas Of Minimal And Appreciable Widths Of Keratinized Gingiva, Myles C. Miyasato
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
This investigation evaluated the gingival condition of areas with minimal (less than or equal to 1.0 millimeter) and appreciable (greater than or equal to 2.0 millimeters) widths of keratinized gingiva.
Sixteen dental, dental hygiene, and dental assisting students and dental faculty who had contralateral or unilateral areas of minimal and appreciable widths of keratinized gingiva on the mid-buccal surface of mandibular bicuspids were examined. Gingival exudate, plaque, gingival inflammation based on color change and/or swelling and bleeding on probing were evaluated. The results showed that all areas examined were plaque free. Three of 32 areas showed clinical gingival inflammation and …
Volume 19, Issue 3, Canadian Medical Association
Volume 19, Issue 3, Canadian Medical Association
Canadian Journal of Surgery
The mission of CJS is to contribute to the effective continuing medical education of Canadian surgical specialists, using innovative techniques when feasible, and to provide surgeons with an effective vehicle for the dissemination of observations in the areas of clinical and basic science research.
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