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The Prevalence Of Burnout Among Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Program Directors, Jessica Suedbeck, Emily A. Ludwig, Susan Lynn Tolle Jan 2021

The Prevalence Of Burnout Among Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Program Directors, Jessica Suedbeck, Emily A. Ludwig, Susan Lynn Tolle

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose: Workplace burnout in academia is a problem that affects career satisfaction and longevity. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout among entry-level dental hygiene program directors.

Methods: The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) survey was used to determine prevalence of burnout in 325 dental hygiene program directors from across the United States. The survey was disseminated electronically. The CBI contains 19 questions that measure overall, personal, work-related, and client/student-related burnout on a five-point Likert type scale. The survey also included nine demographic and three open-ended questions related to burnout. Descriptive statistics, one sample t-tests, and …


การพัฒนาแบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหารและการนำไปใช้ประเมินประสิทธิภาพการบดเคี้ยวของผู้ป่วยที่ใส่ฟันเทียม, ฉัตรวรินทร์ สกุลแต้ Jan 2021

การพัฒนาแบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหารและการนำไปใช้ประเมินประสิทธิภาพการบดเคี้ยวของผู้ป่วยที่ใส่ฟันเทียม, ฉัตรวรินทร์ สกุลแต้

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษานี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อพัฒนาแบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหารสำหรับประเมินประสิทธิภาพการบดเคี้ยวทางอัตวิสัยและจำแนกผู้ป่วยที่มีสภาวะช่องปากที่แตกต่างกัน รวมทั้งทดสอบความตรงและความเที่ยงของแบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหารที่พัฒนาขึ้น โดยแบ่งการศึกษาทางคลินิกแบบภาคตัดขวางเป็น 2 ระยะ ได้แก่ (1) การพัฒนาแบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหาร 20 ชนิด ซึ่งประกอบด้วยอาหารที่มีความถี่ในการบริโภคสูงสุด 14 ชนิดจาก 4 กลุ่มอาหาร และอาหารที่ผู้ที่ใส่ฟันเทียมทั้งปากเคี้ยวได้ยากหรือเคี้ยวไม่ได้เลยอีก 6 ชนิด และ (2) การนำแบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหารไปใช้ประเมินประสิทธิภาพการบดเคี้ยวทางอัตวิสัย กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ผู้ป่วยที่ใส่ฟันเทียมทั้งปาก ฟันเทียมบางส่วนถอดได้ หรือฟันเทียมติดแน่นจำนวน 110 คน ประเมินความยากในการบดเคี้ยวอาหาร 20 ชนิดในแบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหารด้วยมาตรวัดลิเคิร์ท 3 ระดับ เพื่อนำมาคำนวณคะแนนการบดเคี้ยว ประสิทธิภาพการบดเคี้ยวทางวัตถุวิสัยประเมินจากขนาดอนุภาคถั่วลิสงที่ผ่านการบดเคี้ยวโดยใช้วิธีการกรองผ่านตะแกรง 12 ชั้น ขนาดอนุภาคถั่วลิสงที่มีขนาดเล็กบ่งบอกถึงประสิทธิภาพการบดเคี้ยวทางวัตถุวิสัยที่ดี ทดสอบความตรงเชิงสอดคล้องของแบบสอบถามโดยเปรียบเทียบความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างคะแนนการบดเคี้ยวและขนาดอนุภาคถั่วลิสง ทดสอบความตรงเชิงจำแนกของแบบสอบถามโดยเปรียบเทียบค่าเฉลี่ยคะแนนการบดเคี้ยวระหว่างกลุ่มตัวอย่างที่มีสภาวะช่องปากแตกต่างกัน ทดสอบความเที่ยงภายในและความเที่ยงจากการทดสอบซ้ำของแบบสอบถามด้วยสัมประสิทธิ์แอลฟาของครอนบาคและสัมประสิทธิ์สหสัมพันธ์ภายในชั้น จากผลการศึกษาสามารถจัดกลุ่มอาหาร 20 ชนิด เป็น 5 ระดับตามความยากในการบดเคี้ยว พบว่าคะแนนการบดเคี้ยวมีความสัมพันธ์ในทิศทางลบกับขนาดอนุภาคถั่วลิสงอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (r = -0.659, p < 0.05) โดยค่าเฉลี่ยคะแนนการบดเคี้ยวและขนาดอนุภาคถั่วลิสงมีความแตกต่างกันระหว่างกลุ่มที่มีจำนวนฟันธรรมชาติที่เหลืออยู่ จำนวนคู่สบฟันหลัง ชนิดของฟันเทียม และคุณภาพของฟันเทียมที่แตกต่างกันอย่างมีนัยสำคัญ แบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหารมีค่าสัมประสิทธิ์แอลฟาของครอนบาคเท่ากับ 0.892 และสัมประสิทธิ์สหสัมพันธ์ภายในชั้นเท่ากับ 0.953 จากผลการศึกษาสรุปได้ว่าแบบสอบถามการบริโภคอาหารที่พัฒนาขึ้นในการศึกษานี้มีความตรงและความเที่ยงที่เพียงพอในการประเมินประสิทธิภาพการบดเคี้ยวทางอัตวิสัยและสามารถจำแนกผู้ป่วยที่มีสภาวะช่องปากที่แตกต่างกัน


Efficacy Of Chitosan Paste As Intracanal Medication Against Enterococcus Faecalis And Candida Albicans Compared To Calcium Hydroxide, Pasika Thien-Ngern Jan 2021

Efficacy Of Chitosan Paste As Intracanal Medication Against Enterococcus Faecalis And Candida Albicans Compared To Calcium Hydroxide, Pasika Thien-Ngern

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Introduction: Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans are frequently found in persistent endodontic infection and are resistant to calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), a commonly used intracanal medication. Thus, an effective and safe antimicrobial medication against such refractory infection is necessary in endodontic retreatment, so we aimed to test the efficacy of chitosan paste against these microorganisms compared with Ca(OH)2 in root canals of extracted human teeth. Methods: Thirty-six sterilized human root samples prepared from extracted premolars and upper maxillary incisors were infected with E.faecalis for 14 days, while 32 were infected with C.albicans for 48 hours, for mature biofilm formation. The samples …


A Retrospective Study In Comparison Of Skeletal Stability And Pharyngeal Airway Changes In Mandibular Prognathism After Correction With Mandibular Setback Surgery Using Two Different Types Of Osteofixation Materials, Phu Hnin Thet Jan 2021

A Retrospective Study In Comparison Of Skeletal Stability And Pharyngeal Airway Changes In Mandibular Prognathism After Correction With Mandibular Setback Surgery Using Two Different Types Of Osteofixation Materials, Phu Hnin Thet

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Objectives: This study compared the skeletal stability and pharyngeal airway changes after mandibular setback procedure using the titanium and resorbable plate and screws fixation. Materials and Methods: 28 patients with mandibular prognathism being treated with bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) were randomly selected from titanium and resorbable fixations. Analyses of lateral cephalometric x-rays were performed according to preoperative (T0), 1st week post-surgery (T1), 3-6 months post-surgery (T2) and 1-year post-surgery (T3). The horizontal measurement (BX), vertical measurement (BY), and angle measurement (SNB and Mandibular Plane Angle; MPA) were studied for skeletal stability. The pharyngeal airway changes were observed by …


Influence Of Metal Sleeves In The Accuracy Of Dental Implant Placement Using Guided Implant Surgery, Coleman Adams Jan 2021

Influence Of Metal Sleeves In The Accuracy Of Dental Implant Placement Using Guided Implant Surgery, Coleman Adams

Theses and Dissertations

The fabrication of implant surgical guides through stereolithographic 3D printing has become a staple in dental implant guided surgery over the last couple decades. These surgical guides have typically utilized metal sleeves to assist in guidance of the drills during osteotome preparation. The metal sleeves can be costly and potentially cause deviations if improperly placed during post-processing of the guide. This research explored a novel method for the utilization of sleeve-free surgical guides by comparing the dimensional and angulational deviations between the implant guides with and without a metal sleeve. To achieve this goal, two separate aims were pursued. Our …


Knowledge, Perception, And Clinical Management Strategies Of Us Pediatric Dentists On Molar Incisor Hypomineralization, Courtney T. Brashier Jan 2021

Knowledge, Perception, And Clinical Management Strategies Of Us Pediatric Dentists On Molar Incisor Hypomineralization, Courtney T. Brashier

Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this cross-sectional, survey-based study is to determine current US pediatric dentists’ knowledge, perceptions, and clinical management strategies for patients with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH).

Methods: Following appropriate protocol and authorizations, all active pediatric dentists, general dentists, and post-doctoral student members identified by the 2020 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s membership list were invited to partake in an anonymous email survey. Data regarding participants sociodemographic, education, and clinical backgrounds were collected in addition to information obtained from MIH-focused questions. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to compare and analyze data. A significance level was set at …


The Value Of Postoperative Appointments Following Full Mouth Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia, Priyanka Patel Jan 2021

The Value Of Postoperative Appointments Following Full Mouth Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia, Priyanka Patel

Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: Follow-up appointments after full mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia (GA) have been suggested as a method for preventing future caries and need for repeat treatment under GA. The purpose of this study is to determine current practitioner and parental perceived value of the postoperative GA appointment.

Methods: Three separate surveys were administered for this study. The pre-appointment survey asked about the guardian’s desire to have a follow-up appointment. At the follow-up appointment, the post-appointment survey ascertained the level of patient satisfaction with their follow-up appointment and postoperative experience. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) members were e-mailed a …


Comparing The Sensitivity And Specificity Of Cbct And Mri In Detecting Osteoarthritis Of The Tmj: A Systematic Review, Gabriel R. Saavedra Jan 2021

Comparing The Sensitivity And Specificity Of Cbct And Mri In Detecting Osteoarthritis Of The Tmj: A Systematic Review, Gabriel R. Saavedra

Theses and Dissertations

The aim of this systematic review was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting osteoarthritis (OA) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This was done by using computed tomography (CT) and the research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (RDC/TMD) as reference methods and using CBCT and MRI as index methods. A specific search strategy was developed and applied to these electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, DOSS, and Cochrane. The search results returned 802 articles, which were then narrowed down using the inclusion/exclusion criteria, to four final articles that were included in …


1 Long Term Impact Of Microimplant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion On Soft Tissue Nasal Morphology, Laura Chew, Heeyeon Suh, Joorok Park, Heesoo Oh Jan 2021

1 Long Term Impact Of Microimplant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion On Soft Tissue Nasal Morphology, Laura Chew, Heeyeon Suh, Joorok Park, Heesoo Oh

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Introduction: When skeletal transverse discrepancies exist between the maxilla and mandible, they commonly manifest in dental malocclusion. If left uncorrected, the malocclusion can lead to periodontal issues, tooth fractures, tooth loss, or other significant dental problems. Utilization of microimplants in palatal expansion aims to correct transverse discrepancies between the maxilla and mandible by separating the palatal suture in a parallel manner aimed at maximizing skeletal changes and minimizing dental side effects. Overlying soft tissue changes can be affected by the induced skeletal changes. The purpose of this study is to evaluate skeletal expansion and the overlying soft tissue change that …


Study Finds Low Rate Of Covid-19 Among Dental Hygienists, American Dental Association Jan 2021

Study Finds Low Rate Of Covid-19 Among Dental Hygienists, American Dental Association

News Releases

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Ada Constitution & Bylaws (2021), American Dental Association Jan 2021

Ada Constitution & Bylaws (2021), American Dental Association

Constitution & Bylaws

The ADA Commons Constitution & Bylaws archival collection comprises printed issues of the American Dental Association's Constitution and Bylaws. The collection also includes the ADA Charter and the ADA Code of Ethics issued 1924-1946.


Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Oral Health Problems Cross-Sectional Study, Asmaa Ras, Eman Khalil Jan 2021

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Oral Health Problems Cross-Sectional Study, Asmaa Ras, Eman Khalil

Dentistry

ABSTRACT In Egypt, diabetes mellitus is considered to be a foremost health issue with a major influence on the disease and the rate of death. Diabetes mellitus is a communal disorder having affiliated oral disorders that influence dental care. The purpose of this study was to study the prevalence of oral changes in diabetes type 2 in the Egyptian participants to raise awareness between diabetic patients and dental professionals. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that was done on 200 patients who were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 at Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic in Kasr Al Ainy, Cairo University …


The Effect Of Egf On Vegf Expression On Submandibular Salivary Gland Of Albino Rats Receiving Doxorubicin, Mohamed Shamel, Mohamed Mansy, Rabab Mubarak Jan 2021

The Effect Of Egf On Vegf Expression On Submandibular Salivary Gland Of Albino Rats Receiving Doxorubicin, Mohamed Shamel, Mohamed Mansy, Rabab Mubarak

Dentistry

Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has two prominent biological effects of inducing mitogenesis and migration of vascular endothelial cells and to produce permeability on the microvasculature. Epidermal growth factor (EGF), known by its mitogenic activity on different types of cells, could induce the proliferation and differentiation of the epithelial cells and stimulate its regeneration. Doxorubicin (DXR) is a widely used anticancer drug and is one of most commonly used chemotherapeutic drugs, however it may cause some serious complications such as toxicity in various tissues in the body. Aims: The present study aims to investigate the effect of EGF on …


Repeal Of The Antitrust Exemption For Health Care Insurance A Win For Consumers And Dentists, American Dental Association Jan 2021

Repeal Of The Antitrust Exemption For Health Care Insurance A Win For Consumers And Dentists, American Dental Association

News Releases

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2021 Transactions, American Dental Association Jan 2021

2021 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 …


2021 Annual Reports And Resolutions, American Dental Association Jan 2021

2021 Annual Reports And Resolutions, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Annual Reports and Resolutions subtitle of the ADA Transactions, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT) made up of three separate subtitles: Annual Reports and Resolutions, Supplements, and Transactions. Generally, the ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. Older versions include reports from all departments as subsections, while more recent versions include only those of councils, commissions, and committees.


2021 Supplement Vol. 1, American Dental Association Jan 2021

2021 Supplement Vol. 1, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Supplements subtitle of The ADA Transactions, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT) made up of three separate subtitles: Annual Reports and Resolutions, Supplements, and the Transactions. Generally, The ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. The Supplements function like an appendix and are, in more recent editions, numbered separately with page numbers determined by HOD reference committee assignation. Items are described variously as "Supplement #", "Volume #", etc. throughout the series but have been labeled here as Vol. # for …


2021 Supplement Vol. 2, American Dental Association Jan 2021

2021 Supplement Vol. 2, American Dental Association

ADA Transactions

This item is part of the Supplements subtitle of The ADA Transactions, a serial publication of the annual activities of the ADA House of Delegates (HOD)/Board of Trustees (BOT) made up of three separate subtitles: Annual Reports and Resolutions, Supplements, and the Transactions. Generally, The ADA Transactions are published in multiple volumes throughout the year. The Supplements function like an appendix and are, in more recent editions, numbered separately with page numbers determined by HOD reference committee assignation. Items are described variously as "Supplement #", "Volume #", etc. throughout the series but have been labeled here as Vol. # for …


การพัฒนาวัสดุไตรแคลเซียมซิลิเกตที่ผลิตในประเทศไทยสำหรับใช้ในงานไวทัลพัลพ์เทอราพี, สลิลลา ลิขิตปรีดา Jan 2021

การพัฒนาวัสดุไตรแคลเซียมซิลิเกตที่ผลิตในประเทศไทยสำหรับใช้ในงานไวทัลพัลพ์เทอราพี, สลิลลา ลิขิตปรีดา

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษานี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาคุณสมบัติทางกายภาพและทางเคมีของวัสดุปิดทับเนื้อเยื่อในไตรแคลเซียมซิลิเกตที่ผลิตจากเปลือกหอยแครง และเถ้าแกลบ (C-Cap) C-Cap ผลิตมาจากเปลือกหอยแครงและเถ้าแกลบ ร่วมกับมีการเติมสารเติมแต่งอื่นๆ C-Cap ประกอบด้วย 2 ส่วน ได้แก่ ส่วนผงและส่วนเหลว ส่วนผงประกอบด้วยผงไตรแคลเซียมซิลิเกตจากเปลือกหอยแครง เซอร์โคเนียมซิลิเกต และซิลิกอนไดออกไซด์ ส่วนเหลวประกอบด้วย เมทิลซาลิไซเลต และเอ็น-บิวทิล เบนซีน ซัลโฟนาไมด์ ในการศึกษานี้เลือกใช้วัสดุปิดทับเนื้อเยื่อในแคลเซียมไฮดรอกไซด์ที่มีจำหน่ายในปัจจุบัน ได้แก่ ยี่ห้อ Life และ Dycal® เพื่อนำมาศึกษาเปรียบเทียบคุณสมบัติทางกายภาพและทางเคมีกับ C-Cap การศึกษาคุณสมบัติทางกายภาพ ได้แก่ ระยะเวลาการแข็งตัว การไหลแผ่ การละลายตัว ความทึบรังสี อ้างอิงวิธีการและดัดแปลงมาจาก ไอเอสโอ 6876:2012 ศึกษาการปลดปล่อยแคลเซียมอิออนและความเป็นกรดด่างที่ระยะเวลาต่าง ๆ ภายหลังจาก C-Cap แข็งตัว ทำการตรวจคุณลักษณะเฉพาะของ C-Cap เมื่อสัมผัสกับน้ำ ด้วยเทคนิคการเลี้ยวเบนของรังสีเอ็กซ์และเทคนิคฟูเรียร์ทรานสฟอร์มอินฟราเรดสเปกโทรสโกปี ผลการศึกษาพบว่า C-Cap Dycal® และ Life มีระยะเวลาการแข็งตัวของวัสดุอยู่ในช่วง 1-2 นาที C-Cap มีการไหลแผ่สูงที่สุด การละลายตัวของวัสดุทั้ง 3 ชนิดไม่แตกต่างกันอย่างมีนัยสำคัญ ความทึบรังสีของ Dycal® Life และ C-Cap มีค่าเทียบเท่ากับ 2.87, 2.60, 2.43 มิลลิเมตรของอะลูมินัมตามลำดับ วัสดุทุกชนิดมีคุณสมบัติเป็นด่าง โดยพบว่า C-Cap มีความเป็นกรดด่างสูงที่สุดอยู่ในช่วง 9.9-10.5 และสามารถปลดปล่อยแคลเซียมอิออนสูงสุดเมื่อเปรียบเทียบกับวัสดุประเภทแคลเซียมไฮดรอกไซด์ ผลการวิเคราะห์ด้วยเทคนิคการเลี้ยวเบนของรังสีเอ็กซ์และเทคนิคฟูเรียร์ทรานสฟอร์มอินฟราเรดสเปกโทรสโกปี พบว่า C-Cap ที่สัมผัสกับน้ำจะพบแคลเซียมไฮดรอกไซด์ ซึ่งเป็นผลิตภัณฑ์ของไตรแคลเซียมซิลิเกตที่เกิดปฏิกริยาไฮเดรชัน


Comparison Of Fracture Resistance In Different Post Systems And Fabrication Techniques In Human Endodontically Treated Tooth, Anutara Bhaktikamala Jan 2021

Comparison Of Fracture Resistance In Different Post Systems And Fabrication Techniques In Human Endodontically Treated Tooth, Anutara Bhaktikamala

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Purpose: to evaluate the fracture resistance and observe fracture mode of endodontically treated teeth restored with different post systems and fabrication techniques. Materials and Methods: Forty selected human mandibular premolars were divided into 4 groups (n=10) according to restoration after endodontic treatment: restored with prefabricated D.T. Light-Post (Group PDT), restored with D.T. Light-Post, relined with resin composite (Group ADT), restored with prefabricated Hi-Rem post (Group PHR), and restored with Hi-Rem post, relined with resin composite (Group AHR). Following cementation and core construction, specimens were loaded at a 45-degree angle in a universal testing machine until fracture. The fracture modes of …


Prevalence And Course Of Mandibular Incisive Canal In Thai Population Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Wadee Sukontasing Jan 2021

Prevalence And Course Of Mandibular Incisive Canal In Thai Population Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Wadee Sukontasing

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Purpose: To assess the prevalence and course of mandibular incisive canal in Thai population using cone-beam computed tomography. 149 CBCT images of the mandibles were obtained from 78 males (52.3%) and 71 females (47.7%) age ranged between 21 and 73 years. For the CBCT scan, the standard i-CAT settings were used. A digital ruler was incorporated into the viewing software for the purpose of taking measurements. Double measurements and observations were conducted by a single observer. Result: The mandibular incisive canal was identified in 90.60% of all the subject, 67 (85.89%) in males and 68 (95.77%) in females. The mean …


Aadej Comm 7 2 2021 Jan 2021

Aadej Comm 7 2 2021

AADEJ - The Communicator

The Communicator is the official journal of the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ). It is published quarterly, distributed digitally via email to members, and posted on the Association's website, AADEJ.org. Each issue includes regular updates from the editorial team and AADEJ board, as well as feature articles on current issues in the field.


A Pilot Study: Periodontal Risk Factor Screening Tool For Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialists, Holly Brawner Jan 2021

A Pilot Study: Periodontal Risk Factor Screening Tool For Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialists, Holly Brawner

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: There is a bidirectional link between uncontrolled diabetes and untreated periodontal disease. Controlling periodontal infection plays an essential role in the overall management of diabetes. This study explored an interprofessional (IP) collaboration between Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) and Dental Hygienists and the utility of a point of care Periodontal Screening Tool (PST) for CDCES to build confidence in informing their clients on periodontal disease risk factors and providing resources to seek dental care.

Methods: This pilot study used a pre-test post-test design where a survey was administered prior to CDCES participating in an Education and Training …


The Impact Of Powered Toothbrushing On Patients With Diabetes, Kristian Ariel Carrasco Jan 2021

The Impact Of Powered Toothbrushing On Patients With Diabetes, Kristian Ariel Carrasco

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: Studies have shown that periodontal therapy can help manage diabetes and that powered toothbrushes promote better home care. However, there is no literature making the connection whether powered toothbrushes could assist in blood glucose management in diabetic patients. The primary aim for this study was to evaluate the efficacy of brushing with a powered toothbrush in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Methods: This clinical study included 8 (N = 8) adult participants from Willamette Dental group in Richland, WA. The individuals were asked to participate in a 6-week study testing whether brushing with a powered toothbrush affected their blood glucose …


Interprofessional Education Between Dental Hygiene And Occupational Therapy Students In Relation To Stroke Care, Morgan Umlauf Jan 2021

Interprofessional Education Between Dental Hygiene And Occupational Therapy Students In Relation To Stroke Care, Morgan Umlauf

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Purpose: To determine if interprofessional education (IPE) program with dental hygiene and occupational therapy students help determine roles and responsibilities in patients post-stroke.

Methods: A virtual 90-minute educational module was presented to occupational therapy and dental hygiene students, hosted over zoom with a 30-minute presentation followed by an open discussion over two case studies. A pretest was administered before the event and followed by an immediate posttest. Both tests included the Modified Readiness for Interprofessional Learning (mRIPLS) items that are on a 5-point Likert scale.

Results: The virtual IPE showed that there were positive changes in pretest to posttest scores. …


S. Gordonii-Produced Hydrogen Peroxide Modulates Mir-663a And Ccl20 Expression In Oral Epithelial Cells, Marshall Houston Maynard Jan 2021

S. Gordonii-Produced Hydrogen Peroxide Modulates Mir-663a And Ccl20 Expression In Oral Epithelial Cells, Marshall Houston Maynard

Theses and Dissertations--Medical Sciences

The mechanisms through which a persistent recognition of commensal bacteria by oral epithelial cells (OECs) mitigates an uncontrolled inflammatory response of the oral mucosa remain unknown. CCL20 secretion by OECs in response to pathogenic bacteria is regulated by S. gordonii (Sg)-induced miR-663a; nevertheless, the mechanisms involved in these Sg-modulated responses remain to be elucidated. Since Sg is a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) producer, and H2O2 has been shown to stimulate miRNA expression, we hypothesized that H2O2 could be involved in Sg-induced miR663a and CCL20 responses. Expression of miR663a …


Comparison Of Implant-Retained Overdenture And Conventional Complete Denture In The Edentulous Mandible: A Survey Study To Measure Patients' Satisfaction And Quality Of Life In Dental School Clinical Environment, Ahmad Kutkut Jan 2021

Comparison Of Implant-Retained Overdenture And Conventional Complete Denture In The Edentulous Mandible: A Survey Study To Measure Patients' Satisfaction And Quality Of Life In Dental School Clinical Environment, Ahmad Kutkut

Theses and Dissertations--Clinical and Translational Science

Patient satisfaction and quality of life are integral parts of assessing the quality of oral health care. Current aging population trends suggest a growing need to understand the effects of edentulism on oral health and quality of life. As the proportion of aged Americans expands, there will be an increased need to understand treatment options and patient communication strategies. In addition, as new treatment options and innovative technologies emerge, it will be essential to understand patients' concerns and identify best practices associated with denture treatments' individual fit and function. Advanced denture treatments can now be fabricated using CAD/CAM digital denture …


Dental Practice Success Special Issue: Financial Foundations For The New Dentist (January 2021), American Dental Association, Publishing Division Jan 2021

Dental Practice Success Special Issue: Financial Foundations For The New Dentist (January 2021), American Dental Association, Publishing Division

Dental Practice Success

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Flexural Strength, Modulus, Translucency, Stain Resistance, And Gloss Of Different 3d Printing Materials, Shantanu Mankar Jan 2021

Evaluation Of Flexural Strength, Modulus, Translucency, Stain Resistance, And Gloss Of Different 3d Printing Materials, Shantanu Mankar

All ETDs from UAB

Background: 3D printing, the next step in digital dentistry, has improved the technical accuracy in treating patients. There are many advantages of 3D-printed techniques in the field of prosthodontics. It can be clearly experienced from an intraoral scanner, with its digital data, making many physical working models. With the recent 3D-printed, we can eliminate the traditional impression technique, similar to the fabrication procedure. The milling method, which includes a computerized programmed pattern of cutting the material with, but can be a wastage of materials along with producing noise, heat, and other components (Park, Ahn, Cha, & Lee, 2018)Objectives: To evaluate …


Efficacy Of Lower Incisor Intrusion Using Clear Aligners, Cason Roberson Jan 2021

Efficacy Of Lower Incisor Intrusion Using Clear Aligners, Cason Roberson

All ETDs from UAB

Objective: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate pre and posttreatment lateral cephalometric radiographs on patients treated with Invisalign by the same orthodontist where lower incisor intrusion was prescribed and to determine the amount of true lower incisor intrusion achieved during treatment. Methods: This retrospective case series study included 48 patients with an overbite exceeding 2mm, who were treated with Invisalign clear aligner therapy, and whose Clincheck treatment plan included lower incisor intrusion. The mean age of the study group was 27 years with 14 (29%) of the subjects being male and 35 (71%) being female. The mean …