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Examining Practitioner Standards Regarding Periodontal Clearance For The Orthodontic Patient, William P. Brown
Examining Practitioner Standards Regarding Periodontal Clearance For The Orthodontic Patient, William P. Brown
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Introduction: Orthodontic tooth movement relies largely on the physiology of the periodontium, which is comprised of various types of bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth. New orthodontic treatment modalities have emerged offering various combinations of improved esthetics and/or speed. However, the impact on standard and quality of care of these alternative treatment modalities is unclear. Institutional concern for the effects of orthodontics on a periodontally-compromised patient remains high, as evidenced by governing dental bodies mandating, and contemporary orthodontic leaders insisting, orthodontic treatment should not be carried out until active dental disease has been addressed. Therefore, this …
Lasting Impressions, Fall 2016, College Of Dental Medicine
Lasting Impressions, Fall 2016, College Of Dental Medicine
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Current Clinical And Curricula Experiences Of Postgraduate Pediatric Dentistry Programs On Non-Iv Conscious Sedation In The United States, Aline Morin
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Purpose: The aims of this study were to: (1) evaluate the prevalence of compliance of Postgraduate Pediatric Dentistry Programs (PPDPs) in the United States with the current American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) sedation guidelines and Commission On Dental Accreditation (CODA) sedation curriculum requirements and identify barriers to and facilitators for implementation of such guidelines; (2) identify changes to-date in sedation practices of PPDP since the previously published AAPD sedation guidelines (2011); and (3) determine the independent association of compliance of PPDP with program setting. Methods: A 40-item questionnaire was emailed to all postgraduate pediatric dentistry program directors (PPDPDs) of …