Dentistry And The Law: Risk Of Employment Discrimination In Job Advertisements, Dan Schulte Jd

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Employment discrimination in job advertisements that include religious references, such as statements like "faith-based practice" or symbols like crosses, is a legal concern. Federal and Michigan state laws, particularly the Elliot Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), prohibit discrimination in employment, encompassing various protected classes. ELCRA applies to all employers in Michigan, regardless of their size. Violating ELCRA can lead to legal consequences, including injunctive relief and compensatory damages. Including such references or symbols in job ads can be used as evidence against employers in discrimination claims, even if rejected candidates have lesser qualifications. Publishers of these ads are also at …

Comparing Oral Health Behaviours Of Men And Women In The United States, Sharon Su, Martin S. Lipsky, Frank W. Licari, Man Hung

Institute on Aging Publications

Objective

This study used a national database to update and examine current differences in men's and women's oral health and oral health behaviours in the United States.

Methods

Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for the 2017–2018 cycle were used to explore the relationship between males and females and their oral health. Multivariate analyses assessed for gender differences in oral health behaviors between genders after controlling for sample demographic characteristics.

Results

The final sample consisted of 4,741 participants. Males tended to have fewer dental visits, worse perception of their gum and tooth health, poorer flossing habits, and …

Evaluation Of Apical Debris Extrusion Of Two Full-Rotating Instruments, Hyflex Edm And Race Evo, Versus Two Reciprocating Instruments, Reciproc Blue And R-Motion: An In-Vitro Study., Carla Abi Saad, Roula Abiad

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Complete cleaning and shaping of the root canal space is a mandatory stage for the success of root canal treatment. Extrusion of different materials apically during this step such as dentine debris, pulp tissue remnants, necrotic fragments, microorganisms and irrigants may occur. These extruded materials lead to periapical irritation, pain and/or swelling. To evaluate the apical debris extrusion of Race EVO and Hyflex EDM which are full-rotating instruments, versus R-motion and Reciproc Blue as reciprocating instruments. Forty extracted human mandibular premolar teeth were selected with single canals not affected by fluorosis, resorption, or fracture. Teeth were then randomly divided into …

Orthodontic Correction Of A Completely Transposed Impacted Maxillary Canine, Yi-Jen Tsai, Chung-Li Wang, Chun-Liang Kuo, Yi-Hua Liu, Chun-Hsiu Yang, Yu-Ling Tsai, Chien-Hung Lin

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

In complete dental transposition, aligning the transposed teeth to its normal anatomic position is always a complicated and difficult challenge, which needs multiple clinical considerations. This case report illustrates an orthodontic treatment of a 20-year-old female patient who had a concave profile, skeletal and dental Class III malocclusion with anterior crossbite and complete transposed maxillary left lateral incisor and impacted canine. The correction of transposition was performed by moving the canine by maintaining its high position in the vestibular fold and use lever arm and temporary anchorage device (TAD) to facilitate traction of the maxillary canine. Vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel …

Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Skeletal Class Ii Malocclusion Treated With Marpe And Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery, Chao-Yu Jeremy Lu, Yu-Feng Chen, Yu-Chuan Tseng, Shih-Hsuan Lin

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

A 27-year-old male patient was diagnosed as severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), having problems of skeletal Class II jaw related with mandibular retrognathism, orthodivergent facial pattern, dental Class II malocclusion, and occlusal plane canting. By intervention of miniscrew assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), the clinical result presented significant improvement in functional and esthetic aspects after 18 months of treatment.

Strategies Of Non-Extraction Treatment For Class Lll Malocclusion, Tao-Wei Chang, Hoi-Shing Luk, Wen-Ken Tai, Chih-Chen Chou, Chia-Tze Kao

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

The decision of whether to have an extraction or non-extraction treatment plan is a controversial issue for an orthodontist. Many orthodontic techniques can help to resolve the crowding dentition by using the non-extraction treatment plan. This case report describes the correction of Class III molar malocclusion with the application of two mini-screws. The line of action of the force from the temporary anchorage devices pass through the center of resistance in the mandible, therefore the movement of the lower arch can be controlled without lingual tipping or intrusion of the mandibular incisors. At the end of the treatment, Class I …

Evaluation Of Pain-Relieving Effect Of Menthol And Benzocaine Patches In Orthodontic Patients: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial, Sanaz Soheilifar, Mehdi Zandian, Maryam Farhadian, Sara Soheilifar, Fatemeh Dehghani, Sepideh Soheilifar, Navid Naghdi

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effect of benzocaine and menthol patches on pain alleviation following elastomeric separator placement.
Patients and Methods: This triple-blind split-mouth trial was conducted on healthy 14-25 years old patients of orthodontic department. Eligibility criteria included presence of second premolar, first and second molars in both sides of the mandible, no chronic pain in oral cavity, or chronic consumption of analgesic drugs. Elastomeric separators were placed mesial and distal of first mandibular molars and patients were randomized into two groups: 1) menthol/ placebo patches, 2) benzocaine/ placebo patches. The mucosal patches were placed …

Important Orthodontic Considerations In Preparation Of Orthognathic Surgical Cases, Ib Leth Nielsen

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Nowadays some adult patients seeking for orthodontic treatment may present severe malocclusion associated with pronounced skeletal discrepancies. Accordingly, thorough consideration and planning would be beneficial for the patient by the combined efforts of orthodontic and orthognathic approaches. This review reiterated the genetic impact on the growth velocity of the jaw with age in Class III malocclusion, and outlined the treatment protocol for the steps including the initial evaluation, the diagnosis, and the alignment of the teeth and dental arches before and after surgical correction. Specifically, emphasis is addressed on how to obtain records of jaw relationship in centric relation (CR) …

Ada News - 06/13/2022, 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.

Evaluation Of Colour Reproduction Of Cad/Cam Lithuim-Disilicate Veneers Of Different Thicknesses And Translucency, Sahar H. Fikry, Tarek Salah Morsi, Mennatallah M. Wahba, Amr El-Etreby

Future Dental Journal

Background: With the increasing patients’ demand for a perfect smile, the call for highly aesthetic and yet minimally invasive veneers has surmounted. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the colour of CAD/CAM lithium disilicate veneers fabricated in different thicknesses and different translucencies of the lithium disilicate blocks. Materials and Methods: Forty discs of lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (IPS e.max CAD) of shade A1 of both high and low translucency (HT, LT) were tested for their colour reproduction. HT and low LT blocks were cut in the form of plates of dimensions (12 x 14 mm) and of different …

Effect Of Abutments Design On Wear Of Locator Attachments In Implant Retained Mandibular Overdenture., Mahmoud Saleh Fayed, Medhat Sameh Abdelaziz, Hossam I. Nassar

Future Dental Journal

Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the effect of abutments design on wear behavior of Locator attachments in implant-retained mandibular overdenture. Materials and Methods: Two epoxy models representing an edentulous mandible were used, two implants were placed in each model. Twenty-four locator attachments were used (twelve in each study group). Cycles of Insertion and removal were performed using a universal testing machine resembling 3 years of clinical use, then each abutment was scanned by scanning electron microscope (SEM) before and after insertion and removal cycles. Data were compared qualitatively using a specialized computer software Results: There was …

Effect Of Various Sintering Protocols On The Translucency Of Highly Translucent Cubic Zirconia, Kerolos Salah Mehany, Ashraf Hussein Sherif, Shereen Ahmed Nossair, Mona Hossam El-Din Mandour

Future Dental Journal

Aim of the study: This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of various sintering protocols on the translucency of highly translucent cubic zirconia. Materials and methods: A total of forty discs of two types of zirconia ceramics were used in this study. The specimens were divided into two main groups according to the type of zirconia; Group 1 (n=20): Cubic zirconia (DD Cube X2 98color) and Group 2 (n=20): Tetragonal zirconia (BioZX2color). Each group was subdivided into two subgroups, where 10 discs were per subgroup according to the sintering protocol. Cubic and tetragonal zirconia blanks of dimensions (98 …

Management Of Post Covid 19 Mucormycosis With Osteomyelitis In The Maxilla, New Combined Consequences Of The Pandemic. (Case Report)., Hussein El Charkawi Proffesor, Omar A. El Sharkawy

Future Dental Journal

ABSTRACT:

Aim: This case report aims to demonstrate among health providers the importance of timely surgical and prosthetic management procedures of patients who suffered from the newly combined clinical entity of post COVID 19 mucormycosis and osteomyelitis of the palate. Materials and methods: Elaborate advanced diagnosis of the patients including CBCT, MRI, CT, Pathology examination, 3Ds printing reconstruction of the whole skull and digital design of reconstructive mesh that support the prosthesis were carried out. The patients undergone modified infrastructure maxillectomy and immediate prosthetic obturation of the palatal defect that was replaced later by a delayed obturator. Results: Surgical eradication …

Comparison Between Two Different Attachment Caps Used In Locator Attachments Of Implant Supported Overdentures (In-Vitro Study), Hossam Eldein Faisal Haridy, Hebatalla Mahmoud El Afandy, Mohammed Farouk Abdalla, Ahmed Mohammed Osama

Future Dental Journal

Purpose: To compare different retentive cap material used in LOCATOR attachments, namely the nylon retentive cap versus PEEK retentive caps, and measure the loss of retention over a period of two years, through 2880 cycles of insertion and removal. Materials and methods: Two implants 3.8mm x 10.5mm were inserted into a clear epoxy resin cast, through a surgical guide, with the implants being 23mm apart. Two LOCATOR attachments with 5 mm gingival height were screwed to the implants, custom made nylon caps were fabricated as an exact replica of the PEEK retentive caps, then two dentures were constructed …

Effect Of Two Different Forms Of Smoking On Periodontium : A Retrospective Study, Mohammed Wagdy Bissar

Future Dental Journal

Aim of the study: Is to compare the effects of smoking T-cigs and vaping E-cigs on clinical periodontal parameters in patients.Materials and Methods: It consisted of a clinical examination of a total of 60 individuals aged between 29 and 39 years. They responded to a questionnaire about their smoking history, and they were divided into 2 groups as E-cig vapers and T-cig smokers. Full-mouth plaque index (PI),bleeding on probing (BOP),clinical attachment loss (AL),and probing depth (PD) were measured at six sites per tooth on all maxillary and mandibular teeth except third molars. Results: T-cigarette had significantly higher probing depth, …

Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation Among A Group Of Egyptian Dentists (Observational Cross-Sectional Study), Mohamed Salah Shalaby, Osama Ibrahim El-Shahawy Professor Dr, Eman Alaa, Manal Ahmed Mofied El-Shiekh

Future Dental Journal

Abstract:

Introduction: Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is one of qualitative DED. MIH is increasing dramatically in the new generations, which is considered to be challenging for the majority of dentists. MIH was found to be prevalent in 14.2% of the world's population, with the high incidence 18% in South America and the least (10.9%) in Africa. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of graduated Egyptian dentists' group regarding MIH condition and compare the outcome information among different dental specialists.

Material and methods: A google based questionnaire based on previously validated published papers distributed electronically …

Evaluation Of Anchorage Loss Following Anterior Segment Retraction Using Friction Versus Frictionless Mechanics: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Dorra Izzat Bakhit, Heba Mohamed Dehis, Yehia A. Moustafa, Fouad A. El Sharaby

Future Dental Journal

Objective: Evaluation of anchorage loss following anterior segment retraction (ASR) using friction versus frictionless mechanics when mini-screws are directly and indirectly loaded using Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and methods: Thirty females with bimaxillary protrusion were randomly allocated into two groups, friction and frictionless. In friction group, a hook was crimped on 0.017- by 0.025-inch stainless steel wire distal to the lateral incisor and elastomeric chain rendering 160 g/side extending between the hook and mini-screw implant to complete the ASR. In the frictionless group, canines were ligated to the mini-screws for indirect anchorage then ASR was done using closing …

Canine Retraction Rate And Angulation With 0.017”X0.025” Versus 0.016”X0.022” Stainless Steel Arch Wire With A Power Arm, Amr R. El-Beialy, Fouad A. El Sharaby, Hend S. Elsayed

Future Dental Journal

Background: The dimensions of the arch wire affect its stiffness and the play between the wire and bracket. Canine retraction over stiffer arch wires limits the degree of canine tipping. However, the greater the wire dimensions, the greater the resistance to sliding. Frictional resistance is known to delay tooth movement. Aim: The aim of this controlled clinical trial was to compare canine retraction rate and angulation with 0.017”X0.025” versus 0.016”X0.022” stainless steel arch wire with a power arm. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four Class II malocclusion patients (age 13.8± 2.6 years) participated in this study. The teeth were leveled and aligned. …

Assessment Of Maximal Incisal Opening Using Autogenous Inlay Eminoplasty Technique For Treatment Of Chronic Recurrent Temporo Mandibular Joint Dislocation, Mustafa Abdelkawy, Youssef Elmansi, Ahmed Shehab, Mohamed Mounir, Ragia Mounir

Future Dental Journal

Purpose: Different surgical protocols have been introduced for eminence augmentation for treatment of recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation, The aim of this study is to assess maximal incisal opening (MIO) using inlay (sandwich osteotomy) autogenous block augmentation harvested from patient’s symphesis for more stable condylar movements . Methods: five patients were treated in this study (10 joints) with bilateral autogenous inlay block bone grafting technique, each autogenous cortico-cancellous bone block was harvested from chin and wedged at the created defect of the eminence through a green stick fracture to increase its height . Results: The follow up period …

Clinical Assessment Of Arthroscopic Temporomandibular Joint Discopexy Using Wire Fixation Technique, Abanoub Sliem, Ahmed Barakat, Sameh Mekhemer, Reem Hossameldin

Future Dental Journal

Introduction Anterior disc displacement is one of the most frequent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which often results in clicking, joint pain, a limited range of motion and masticatory difficulties.Methodology Four subjects (with a total number of six joints) who had significant pain and dysfunction that did not respond to non-surgical therapy, went into arthroscopic disc repositioning using wire fixation for 3 weeks then it was removed, and the patient continued on occlusal splints.Results After six months postoperatively, there was a significant increase in the MIO (Maximum incisal opening) and an insignificant decrease in the pain perception in the …