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Bell’S Palsy: My Journey With A Mysterious Nerve Disorder, Sneha Shah Bds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This article chronicles the personal journey of a dentist facing Bell's Palsy while pursuing licensure in the United States. Bell's Palsy, an idiopathic unilateral facial paralysis, is explored in detail, including its clinical presentation and differential diagnosis. The author shares their experiences, challenges, and treatments, shedding light on the impact of this mysterious nerve disorder on their daily life, work, and mental well-being. The article highlights the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive evaluation, and treatment strategies for Bell's Palsy. The author's story serves as a poignant reminder for healthcare professionals to approach patients with empathy and compassion and recognize the …

Mda At Your Service: What Is The Recommendation Regarding Prescribing Clindamycin?, Eric Tye Dds, Angela Kanazeh Ms, Cmp

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The MDA at Your Service Column addresses member resources available from the MDA. This month presents guidance in prescribing practices, particularly regarding clindamycin. Clindamycin’s association with an increased risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, has increased. The report highlights how to access an ADA clinical guideline, its preference for azithromycin over clindamycin, and the warning associated with prescribing clindamycin. Further reference is available in the August 2020 MDA Journal article "Antibiotic Guidelines for Dentistry: Who, When, What, Why and How to Prescribe,” by Elaine Bailey, PharmD, and Marie Fluent, DDS. Additional member resources discussed in this …

The Preventive Effect Of Glass Ionomer Restorations On New Caries Formation: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Kelsey Xingyun Ge, Ryan Quock, Chun-Hung Chu, Ollie Yiru Yu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations on preventing new caries in primary or permanent dentitions compared with other types of restorations.

Data: Randomized controlled clinical trials evaluating caries experience increment or caries incidence in patients with GIC restorations, including conventional GIC (CGIC) and resin-modified GIC (RMGIC) restorations, were included.

Sources: A systematic search of publications in English was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus databases.

Study selection/results: This review included 10 studies reporting caries preventive effect of GIC restorations and selected 5 studies for meta-analysis. Patients with GIC restorations showed lower caries …

Eye Safety In Dentistry, Marie T. Fluent Dds, Cdipc

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

In this article, Dr. Fluent underscores the importance of eye safety from vision loss that ended her clinical dental career. The article emphasizes the prevalence of ocular injuries in occupational settings, with about 2,000 U.S. workers suffering job-related eye injuries daily. Dental professionals face multiple eye hazards, including flying debris, chemicals, and infectious materials. Protective eyewear is crucial, with the CDC and OSHA recommending its use.

A significant concern is the "bottom gap" in protective eyewear, which exposes dental personnel to risks. The article introduces a new ANSI standard, ANSI/ISEA Z87.62-2021, to standardize eye and face protection against bloodborne pathogens …

Update On Monkeypox, Audra E. Haynes, Susan H. Davide, Anty Lam

Publications and Research

Monkeypox a viral transmissible disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a disease commonly found in Central and Western Africa, has caused a recent outbreak of monkeypox in the United States. Highlighting the importance of dental healthcare professionals to become knowledgeable about the transmission of the disease, and how to better protect themselves and the public from further spread, as well as educating patients about the disease.

This review examines the etiology of monkeypox, transmission, signs and symptoms, and preventive measures to reduce occurrence of the disease with an emphasis on who has largely been affected by the disease and the …

Monkeypox: What Do Dental Professionals Need To Know?, Charifa Zemouri, Edgar O Beltrán, Richard Holliday, Nicholas S Jakubovics, James R Allison

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Infection control is critical for the safe delivery of dental care. Infection control practices must be responsive to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and outbreaks, as was clearly seen during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. An emerging global outbreak of the monkeypox virus has again raised potential challenges for infection control in dentistry. Monkeypox is an infectious disease, characterised by a rash affecting the skin and soft tissues, including the oral cavity. Previously, cases were mostly seen following contact with infected animals in Central and West Africa, with limited human-to-human transmission within and outside of these areas. However, since …

External Apical Root Resorption Of Maxillary Incisors Following Orthodontic Treatment In Patients With Short Root Anomaly: A Cbct Study, Eric Le, Jonas Bianchi, Heesoo Oh

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the amount of external apical root resorption (EARR) secondary to orthodontic treatment in patients with Short Root Anomaly (SRA) using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) at the University of the Pacific Orthodontic Clinic. Material and Methods: In this retrospective study, CBCTs of forty-eight SRA patients who underwent orthodontic treatment were selected from the graduate orthodontic clinic. CBCTs before and after treatment were analyzed to measure root length changes on the upper central and lateral incisors. Results: Differences between the two methods of assessing SRA severity occurred between categorizing mild and moderate …

Three-Dimensional Analysis Of Skeletal Changes And Stability In Fixed Orthodontics Vs. Invisalign Therapy In Patients Undergoing Surgery First Approach, Mojan Mirnia, Hyeon-Shik Hwang, Jonas Bianchi

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Introduction: The objective of this retrospective longitudinal study was to assess and compare the surgical changes and stability of the maxilla, mandible, and mandibular condyle, in patients who have undergone surgery first approach (SFA) followed by conventional braces or Invisalign (Inv) treatment. Methods: Thirty patients had a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) exam taken at three timepoints: T1 (presurgery), T2 (immediately after surgery), and T3 at the completion of orthodontics treatment. After the cranial base registration, twenty-seven landmarks were located on each time point using axial, sagittal, and coronal cross-sectional views in the ITK-SNAP software. In addition, seventeen skeletal angular …

Efficacy Of Caries Detection And Characterization Using Near-Infrared Imaging Technology In The Itero Element 5d Intraoral Scanner In Comparison To Clinical-Reference Standard Bitewing Radiographs In A Pediatric Population, Kyle Cuenin, James Chen

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Introduction: Near infrared imaging (NIRI) uses non-ionizing radiation in the near-infrared spectrum to differentially scatter light off tooth surfaces. This generates images that allow for interproximal caries detection, which have been proposed as an alternative to radiographic detection. The new iTero Element 5D intraoral scanner (Align Technology) has integrated NIRI capture and viewing technology but has not been specifically studied in a pediatric population. Therefore, the goal of this study was to assess clinicians’ abilities to detect and characterize caries in pediatric patients using this instrument. Methods: Bitewing (BW) radiographs and a NIRIenabled intraoral scan were captured on 17 pediatric …

Searching For Association Of Gsk3Β Rs13314595, Msx1 Rs3821949, Tgfβ3 Rs3917201, And Bmp4 Rs17563 With Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip And Palate, Gabrielle Wainwright, Marie M. Tolarová Md, Phd, Drsc, Mirek Tolar

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Introduction: Non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NCL±P) is characterized by a multifactorial etiology with both genetic and environmental factors playing a role in its embryonic development. Recent genetic studies have identified susceptibility loci and genetic variations in several genes that were associated with the risk of developing NCL±P. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of MSX1, BMP4, TGFβ3, and GSK3β gene variants with NCL±P in a casecontrol data set from Karaikal, India. Methods: The case sample consisted of 331 individuals who were diagnosed with CL (bi/unilateral cleft lip), CLP (bi/unilateral cleft lip and …

The Outcome And Stability Of Anterior Open Bite Treatment With Clear Aligners In Adults, Heeyeon Suh, Kimberly Mahood, Heesoo Oh

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the outcome and stability of the anterior open bite treatment with clear aligners. Methods: Fifty-two adult anterior open bite patients who underwent nonextraction clear aligner treatment were enrolled. All cases were retained with upper and lower fixed and vacuum-formed retainers. Eleven cephalometric measurements at pretreatment (T1), end-of-active-treatment (T2), and at least 1-year post-treatment (T3) were evaluated. The changes during the treatment and retention period were calculated. Results: Mean end-of-treatment (T2) overbite was 1.1 ± 0.7 mm. The mean change in overbite during treatment was 3.3 ± 1.5 mm. Mean retention (T3) overbite was 1.3 …

Assessment Of Skeletal Changes And Mandibular Plane In Growing Patients Treated With Miniscrew Assisted (Marpe) And Conventional Rapid Palatal Expansion Using Cbct Images, Daniel Voorhees, Jonas Bianchi, Heesoo Oh

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Background: Maxillary expansion has long been used in children and adolescents for transverse discrepancies and dental crowding. With age, the mid-palatal suture becomes increasingly mature, requiring heavy, rapid force in order to achieve skeletal expansion. As an individual grows into adulthood, it has been demonstrated that a skeletally anchored expander can be used in order to achieve successful sutural separation. The side effects between these two types of expanders, including dental tipping with relative extrusion of buccal segments and clockwise mandibular rotation, have been demonstrated to have differences in their degrees of severity. However, most of the studies have evaluated …

Class Iii Correction Using Clear Aligner Therapy In Adult Patients, Kyra Lee, Kimberly Mahood, Heesoo Oh

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

Introduction: This study was designed to analyze the cephalometric changes in adult Class III malocclusion treated with clear aligner therapy. Methods: In this retrospective study, thirty-six Class III adult patients treated with clear aligner therapy in private practice and a graduate orthodontic clinic were included in this study. Inclusion criteria included patients aged 18 years and older, Class III molar relationship that is end-on or greater, at least one anterior tooth that is in crossbite or incisors in an edge-to-edge bite, and complete records (initial and final lateral cephalograms) that are clear and traceable. Twenty-two cephalometric measurements were measured and …

Early Prediction Of The Need For Orthognathic Surgery In Patients With Cleft Lip And Palate Using Skeletal And Soft Tissue Cephalometric Landmarks, Bianca Amy Lau, James Chen, Marie M. Tolarová Md, Phd, Drsc

Orthodontics and Endodontics Theses

No abstract provided.

Identification Of Serum Anti-Carbamylated Protein Antibodies In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With Periodontitis: A Pilot Study, Shruthi Venu Gopal

Student Works (2020-2029)

Objectives: In chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), carbamylation may cause the production of autoantibodies such as the anti-carbamylated protein antibody (anti-CarP) and protein malfunctioning. However, its relation to periodontitis (PD) remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the serum levels of anti-carbamylated protein antibodies (anti-CarP) in four groups of participants, the RAPD, RA, PD, and healthy groups and correlate the findings with rheumatological parameters. Materials and methods: This pilot study included a total of 20 participants, with 5 participants each in groups diagnosed with RA and PD (RAPD), only RA, only PD and controls who were free …

Assessing The Compliance Of Dental Clinicians Towards Regulatory Infection Control Guidelines Using A Newly Developed Survey Tool: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study In India, Pragati Kaurani, Kavita Batra, Himangini Rathore Hooja, N. Gopi Chander, Anamitra Bhowmick, Suraj Arora, Suheel Manzoor Baba, Shafait Ullah Khateeb, Anshad M. Abdulla, Vishakha Grover, Priyanka Saluja

School of Medicine Faculty Research

Adherence to the dental practice regulatory guidelines instituted during the COVID- 19 pandemic is essential to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 strains. Given the lack of a valid and reliable survey tool to assess the adherence to dental practice guidelines, this study aims to develop, validate, and test a survey tool on a pilot sample of dental clinicians practicing in India. A survey tool was developed/validated through a sequential phasic approach: Phase Ideveloping survey using conceptual and literature framework; Phase II: ascertaining its validity and reliability; Phase III: pilot testing; and Phase IV: assessing construct validity by exploratory factor analysis …

Academic Year In Review 2021-2022, Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Dugoni Academic Year in Review

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry's annual report on the school's achievements and milestones.

Ada News - 09/12/2022, 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.

Phylogenetic Diversity Of Animal Oral And Gastrointestinal Viromes Useful In Surveillance Of Zoonoses, Anthony Michael Esposito, Michelle Marie Esposito, Albert Ptashnik

Publications and Research

Great emphasis has been placed on bacterial microbiomes in human and animal systems. In recent years, advances in metagenomics have allowed for the detection and characterization of more and more native viral particles also residing in these organisms. The digestive tracts of animals and humans—from the oral cavity, to the gut, to fecal excretions—have become one such area of interest. Next-generation sequencing and bioinformatic analyses have uncovered vast phylogenetic virome diversity in companion animals, such as dogs and cats, as well as farm animals and wildlife such as bats. Zoonotic and arthropod-borne illnesses remain major causes of worldwide outbreaks, as …

Using Clear Aligners For Asymmetric Dental Decompensation In Skeletal Class Iii Facial Asymmetry Before Orthognathic Surgery, Yu-Ming Liang, Szu-Ching Lee, Fong Jenny, Tzu-Ying Wu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

In this case report of orthodontic combined with orthognathic surgery, we demonstrate the effectiveness of an aligner system in the treatment of asymmetric arch form. Without the help of temporary anchorage device and inter-arch elastic, unilateral arch expansion and opposite side arch constriction were achieved successfully. Cone-beam computed tomography was used to assess to evaluate the outcome and key to success was discussed.