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Full-Text Articles in Dentistry
The Effects Of Dentin Adhesives And Liner Materials On The Microleakage Of Class Ii Resin Composite Restorations In Primary And Permanent Teeth, H. Cem Güngör, E. Canoğlu, Z. C. Çehreli
The Effects Of Dentin Adhesives And Liner Materials On The Microleakage Of Class Ii Resin Composite Restorations In Primary And Permanent Teeth, H. Cem Güngör, E. Canoğlu, Z. C. Çehreli
School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications
Purpose
To compare the occlusal and gingival microleakage of Class-II composite restorations utilizing etch-and-rinse and self-etch adhesives and different liner materials in primary and permanent teeth.
Study design
Standardized class-II cavities were prepared in freshly-extracted sound primary and permanent molars (n = 80/each), with all cavosurface margins involving enamel. The main experimental groups were; A. Single Bond 2/primary teeth; B. Adper SE Plus/primary teeth; C. Single Bond 2/permanent teeth; and D. Adper SE Plus/permanent teeth. Each group comprised 4 subgroups (n = 10/each) with respect to the liner material employed (n = 10/subgroup): 1. Fuji VII; 2. Fuji Triage; 3. …
Management Of Crown-Related Fractures In Children: An Update Review, H. Cem Güngör
Management Of Crown-Related Fractures In Children: An Update Review, H. Cem Güngör
School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are a serious public health problem. Epidemiology of dental trauma indicates that these injuries are more prevalent in child population of the world. Children are the sufferers in two-thirds of all TDIs observed. Although being a major fraction, crown-related fractures are a less severe form of TDIs with respect to their complications and sequelae. However, as with other types of traumatic injuries, the delay in seeking for immediate care following a traumatic injury and the lack of appropriate treatment may compromise long-term outcomes. This article reviews the occurrence, management, and prognosis of crown-related fractures in primary …
Palatal Mucosa Derived Fibroblasts Present An Adaptive Behavior Regarding Cytokine Secretion When Grafted Onto The Gingival Margin, Fabíola Pontes Azevedo, Ana Carolina Morandini, Carla Renata Sipert, Thiago José Dionísio, Carlos Ferreira Santos, Carla Andreotti Damante, Maria Lúcia Rubo De Rezende, Adriana Campos Passanezi Sant'ana, Sebastião Luiz Aguiar Greghi
Palatal Mucosa Derived Fibroblasts Present An Adaptive Behavior Regarding Cytokine Secretion When Grafted Onto The Gingival Margin, Fabíola Pontes Azevedo, Ana Carolina Morandini, Carla Renata Sipert, Thiago José Dionísio, Carlos Ferreira Santos, Carla Andreotti Damante, Maria Lúcia Rubo De Rezende, Adriana Campos Passanezi Sant'ana, Sebastião Luiz Aguiar Greghi
All Dugoni School of Dentistry Faculty Articles
BACKGROUND: Considering that grafted gingival tissue might have to be adapted to the receptor area and that fibroblasts have the ability to respond to bacterial stimuli through the release of various cytokines, this study investigated whether fibroblasts from the palatal mucosa behave differently when grafted onto the gingival margin regarding cytokine secretion.
METHODS: Biopsies from the palatal mucosa were collected at the time of free gingival graft surgery, and after four months re-collection was performed upon surgery for root coverage. Fibroblasts were isolated by the explant technique, cultured and stimulated with Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) and Escherichia coli (Ec) LPS for …
Microbiota, Oral Microbiome, And Pancreatic Cancer, Dominique S. Michaud, Jacques Izard
Microbiota, Oral Microbiome, And Pancreatic Cancer, Dominique S. Michaud, Jacques Izard
Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications
Only 30% of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive one year post-diagnosis. Progress in understanding the causes of pancreatic cancer has been made, including solidifying the associations with obesity and diabetes, and a proportion of cases should be preventable through lifestyle modifications. Unfortunately, identifying reliable biomarkers of early pancreatic cancer has been extremely challenging, and no effective screening modality is currently available for this devastating form of cancer. Recent data suggest the microbiota may play a role in the disease process, but many questions remain. Future studies focusing on the human microbiome, both etiologically and as a marker of disease …
Ada News - 03/17/2014, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News - 03/17/2014, 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 - 03/03/2014, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News - 03/03/2014, 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.
Chhs March/April 2014 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, Wku College Of Health & Human Services
Chhs March/April 2014 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, Wku College Of Health & Human Services
College of Health & Human Services Publications
No abstract provided.
New Dentist News (March 2014), Ada Committee On The New Dentist
New Dentist News (March 2014), Ada Committee On The New Dentist
New Dentist News
New Dentist News offers timely information on scientific, social, educational, political and economic developments affecting new dentists. This collection is historical and items may not reflect current standards. For up-to-date information contact the ADA. The New Dentist News was alternately titled ADA Lifeline, 1997-June 2001.
J Am Coll Dent 2014 81 1
Journal of the American College of Dentists
The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.
Comparison Of Occlusal Plane Orientation Obtained Using Five Facebow Systems, Thomas C. Maveli
Comparison Of Occlusal Plane Orientation Obtained Using Five Facebow Systems, Thomas C. Maveli
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
PURPOSE: An in vitro investigation analyzing the sagittal and coronal orientation of the occlusal plane using five different facebow transfer systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A phantom head containing a maxillary typodont (the control) was oriented so that Frankfort Horizontal Plane (FHP) corresponds with the horizon. The angle between the occlusal plane of the maxillary arch of the phantom head and the FHP was measured along the sagittal and coronal planes using a digital protractor. Fifteen Facebow records using each of 5 facebow transfer systems (the test groups) were made on the phantom head containing the maxillary typodont. Diagnostic casts of …
Teaching Culturally Sensitive Care To Dental Students: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Evelyn Donate-Bartfield, William K. Lobb, Toni M. Roucka
Teaching Culturally Sensitive Care To Dental Students: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Evelyn Donate-Bartfield, William K. Lobb, Toni M. Roucka
School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications
Dental schools must prepare future dentists to deliver culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, but there is little agreement on how best to teach these skills to students. This article examines this question by exploring the historical and theoretical foundations of this area of education in dentistry, analyzes what is needed for students to learn to provide culturally sensitive care in a dental setting, and identifies the discipline-specific skills students must master to develop this competence. The problems associated with single-discipline, lecture-based approaches to teaching culturally sensitive care are outlined, and the advantages of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered, skills-based approach …
Fostering Dental Faculty Collaboration With An Evidence-Based Decision Making Model Designed For Curricular Change, Gary L. Stafford
Fostering Dental Faculty Collaboration With An Evidence-Based Decision Making Model Designed For Curricular Change, Gary L. Stafford
School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications
This article introduces an innovative decision making model for adapting evidence-based practice to the specific needs of a department in a dental school. The design encourages suggestions for curricular change directly from the faculty members, while providing a mechanism that allows them to actively participate in the process through the use of evidence-based principles and practice. The nucleus of this model is an Advisory Council comprised of nine full-time departmental faculty members who, when charged, act as independent task force leaders who recruit other faculty members and lead small teams that investigate suggestions for curricular change. Following an accelerated investigative …
Ada News - 02/17/2014, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News - 02/17/2014, 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 - 02/03/2014, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News - 02/03/2014, 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.
Chhs February 2014 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, Wku College Of Health & Human Services
Chhs February 2014 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, Wku College Of Health & Human Services
College of Health & Human Services Publications
No abstract provided.
Trident - February 2014, Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Trident - February 2014, Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Trident
The newsletter of the Pacific Orthodontic Alumni Chapter at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
A Review Of The Global Literature On Dental Therapists, David A. Nash, Jay W. Friedman, Kavita R. Mathu-Muju, Peter G. Robinson, Julie Satur, Susan Moffat, Rosemary Kardos, Edward C. M. Lo, Anthony H. H. Wong, Nasruddin Jaafar, Jos Van Den Heuvel, Prathip Phantumvanit, Eu Oy Chu, Rahul Naidu, Lesley Naidoo, Irving Mckenzie, Eshani Fernando
A Review Of The Global Literature On Dental Therapists, David A. Nash, Jay W. Friedman, Kavita R. Mathu-Muju, Peter G. Robinson, Julie Satur, Susan Moffat, Rosemary Kardos, Edward C. M. Lo, Anthony H. H. Wong, Nasruddin Jaafar, Jos Van Den Heuvel, Prathip Phantumvanit, Eu Oy Chu, Rahul Naidu, Lesley Naidoo, Irving Mckenzie, Eshani Fernando
Oral Health Science Faculty Publications
OBJECTIVE: Access to adequate oral health care is deficient in many parts of the world. Many countries are now using dental therapists to increase access, particularly for children. To inform the discussion on dental therapists in the workforce, particularly in the United States, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation funded a review of the global literature to identify as many documents as possible related to the practice of dental therapists since the establishment of the School Dental Service in New Zealand in 1921.
METHODS: Consultants in each of the countries considered to have a substantive literature on dental therapists were …
New Dentist News (February 2010), Ada Committee On The New Dentist
New Dentist News (February 2010), Ada Committee On The New Dentist
New Dentist News
New Dentist News offers timely information on scientific, social, educational, political and economic developments affecting new dentists. This collection is historical and items may not reflect current standards. For up-to-date information contact the ADA. The New Dentist News was alternately titled ADA Lifeline, 1997-June 2001.
Expression Of Mir-15/107 Family Micrornas In Human Tissues And Cultured Rat Brain Cells, Wang-Xia Wang, Robert J. Danaher, Craig S. Miller, Joseph R. Berger, Vega G. Nubia, Bernard R. Wilfred, Janna H. Neltner, Christopher M. Norris, Peter T. Nelson
Expression Of Mir-15/107 Family Micrornas In Human Tissues And Cultured Rat Brain Cells, Wang-Xia Wang, Robert J. Danaher, Craig S. Miller, Joseph R. Berger, Vega G. Nubia, Bernard R. Wilfred, Janna H. Neltner, Christopher M. Norris, Peter T. Nelson
Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Faculty Publications
The miR-15/107 family comprises a group of 10 paralogous microRNAs (miRNAs), sharing a 5' AGCAGC sequence. These miRNAs have overlapping targets. In order to characterize the expression of miR-15/107 family miRNAs, we employed customized TaqMan Low-Density micro-fluid PCR-array to investigate the expression of miR-15/107 family members, and other selected miRNAs, in 11 human tissues obtained at autopsy including the cerebral cortex, frontal cortex, primary visual cortex, thalamus, heart, lung, liver, kidney, spleen, stomach and skeletal muscle. miR-103, miR-195 and miR-497 were expressed at similar levels across various tissues, whereas miR-107 is enriched in brain samples. We also examined the expression …
Ada News - 01/20/2014, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News - 01/20/2014, 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 - 01/06/2014, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News - 01/06/2014, 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.
The Status Of The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning In Dental Education, Sharon K. Lanning, Michelle Mcgregor, Geralyn Crain, Christopher J. Van Ness, Nancy T. Keselyak, John W. Killip
The Status Of The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning In Dental Education, Sharon K. Lanning, Michelle Mcgregor, Geralyn Crain, Christopher J. Van Ness, Nancy T. Keselyak, John W. Killip
Periodontics Publications
The purpose of this study was to determine the current status of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) within academic dentistry. A twenty-two-item survey was distributed to faculty members of American Dental Education Association (ADEA) member schools asking about their awareness of SoTL practices, perceived barriers to SoTL application, and ways to enhance SoTL activity. Four hundred thirty surveys with equal distribution of assistant, associate, and full professors were received (this may be considered a response rate of 5.4 percent out of roughly 8,000 ADEA faculty members). Almost 70 percent of the respondents indicated that they highly valued SoTL; …
Cephalometric Regional Superimpositions -- Digital Vs. Analog Accuracy And Precision : 3. The Cranial Base, Douglas Shaw
Cephalometric Regional Superimpositions -- Digital Vs. Analog Accuracy And Precision : 3. The Cranial Base, Douglas Shaw
Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Objective. To assess the accuracy and precision in measurement of pairwise implant displacement across three methods of cranial base superimposition. Background. Cephalometric superimposition is the principal radiographic method used to evaluate changes within the craniofacial skeleton. Many studies have examined the accuracy of software intended to produce cephalometric superimposition. Such studies have utilized anatomic landmarks, selected by the respective software manufacturers, as registration points for constructing superimpositions and their analysis. As a result, these studies are only as accurate as the stability and validity of anatomic registration landmarks used. To our knowledge, no other study has utilized metallic implants to …
In Vitro Comparison Of Microabrasion, Cpp-Acp, Cpp-Acfp And Combination Therapies On The Remineralization Of White Spot Lesions, Tetyana Parsons
In Vitro Comparison Of Microabrasion, Cpp-Acp, Cpp-Acfp And Combination Therapies On The Remineralization Of White Spot Lesions, Tetyana Parsons
Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Objectives: To determine whether treatment of demineralized enamel white spot lesions with CPP-ACP paste, CPP-ACFP paste or microabrasion technique decreases lesion depth in vitro. Additionally, to determine whether treatment of demineralized enamel white spot lesions with microabrasion technique in combination with CPP-ACP paste or CPP-ACFP paste decreases lesion depth greater than any of the three techniques alone. Background: White spot lesions (WSLs) after the removal of orthodontic appliances remain a problem for clinicians and patients. Previous studies suggest that application of casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate (CPP-ACFP) may promote enamel remineralization. Recently, …
2014 Transactions, American Dental Association
2014 Transactions, American Dental Association
ADA Transactions
This item is part of the Transactions of the ADA, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT). It is from the Transactions section, one of three subtitles that make up the full publication. Generally, the ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. Pages from the Annual Reports and the Transactions are numbered consecutively (e.g. Annual Reports volume ends pg. 500 and Transactions volume starts at pg. 501). NOTE: All three subtitles are collectively known as the Transactions of the ADA or, alternatively, the ADA Transactions. Transactions refers …
Bmp2 Induced Osteogenic Differentiation Of Human Umbilical Cord Stem Cells In A Peptide-Based Hydrogel Scaffold, Shruthi Lakshmana
Bmp2 Induced Osteogenic Differentiation Of Human Umbilical Cord Stem Cells In A Peptide-Based Hydrogel Scaffold, Shruthi Lakshmana
Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Craniofacial tissue loss due to traumatic injuries and congenital defects is a major clinical problem around the world. Cleft palate is the second most common congenital malformation in the United States occurring with an incidence of 1 in 700. Some of the problems associated with this defect are feeding difficulties, speech abnormalities and dentofacial anomalies. Current treatment protocol offers repeated surgeries with extended healing time. Our long-term goal is to regenerate bone in the palatal region using tissue-engineering approaches. Bone tissue engineering utilizes osteogenic cells, osteoconductive scaffolds and osteoinductive signals. Mesenchymal stem cells derived from human umbilical cord (HUMSCs) are …
Comparison Of Soft Toothbrush And New Ultra-Soft Cleaner In Ability To Remove Plaque From Teeth, W. J. Stewart, K. Gratzel, E. J. Gearity, M. Akerman, J. M. Hill
Comparison Of Soft Toothbrush And New Ultra-Soft Cleaner In Ability To Remove Plaque From Teeth, W. J. Stewart, K. Gratzel, E. J. Gearity, M. Akerman, J. M. Hill
Journal Articles
In this single-blind, crossover study, the difference between a brushless tooth cleaner and a soft toothbrush was studied to compare plaque removal efficiency. The sample was composed of 15 human subjects who were categorized into two groups. Group 1 was composed of subjects randomly assigned to the brushless tooth cleaner for the first two weeks. Group 2 was composed of those randomly assigned to begin the study using the soft toothbrush. After two weeks of brushing with their assigned device, subjects returned to their normal modality to brush their teeth for one week. For the last two weeks of the …
Ada News Convention Daily - 2014 Day 3, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News Convention Daily - 2014 Day 3, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
ADA News
The ADA News Daily (also called the ADA News Convention Daily) is a special edition of the ADA News published each day during American Dental Association Annual Sessions.
Ada News Convention Daily - 2014 Day 1, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News Convention Daily - 2014 Day 1, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
ADA News
The ADA News Daily (also called the ADA News Convention Daily) is a special edition of the ADA News published each day during American Dental Association Annual Sessions.
Ada News Convention Daily - 2014 Day 4, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
Ada News Convention Daily - 2014 Day 4, American Dental Association, Publishing Division
ADA News
The ADA News Daily (also called the ADA News Convention Daily) is a special edition of the ADA News published each day during American Dental Association Annual Sessions.