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National Children’S Dental Health Month - Program Planning Guide (2019), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

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National Children’S Dental Health Month - Sample Newspaper Articles (2019), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

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National Children's Dental Health Month Poster "Brush And Clean In Between..." (2019), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

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Total Salivary Protein Concentration And Its Correlation To Dental Caries, Emyli Peralta

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Introduction: According to the World Health Organization, dental cavities are the number one chronic disease in children. Saliva coats the teeth all day and can serve many functions to maintain and protect teeth. Saliva has many proteins that can be both detrimental and essential to the preservation of tooth enamel. The purpose of this study is to determine if a correlation exists between the total protein concentration in saliva and the prevalence of cavities in the mouth. We hypothesized that there would be a positive correlation with total salivary protein concentration and the prevalence of cavities in the participant. Methods: …

Comparison The Accuracy Of Implant Position Between Static And Dynamic Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery With Two-Implant Support Fixed Partial Prosthesis, Paweena Yimarj

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Objectives: To compare the accuracy of position and parallelity of two implants, using static and dynamic CAIS systems. Materials & Methods: 30 patients received two implants randomly allocated to 2 different CAIS systems. Optimal implant position and absolute parallelity was planned based on preoperative CBCT. Implants were placed using surgical guide (static CAIS, n = 15) and real time navigation (dynamic CAIS, n = 15). Implant 3-dimentional deviation and parallelity was calculated after surgery. Results: The mean deviation at implant platform, apex and angulation in the static and dynamic CAIS group was 1.04 ± 0.67 mm, 1.54 ± 0.79 mm, …

Preprints In Dental Science: Dentrxiv As A Strategy To Bring Dental Research Into The Information Age, Jafar Kolahi, David G. Dunning, Edward F. Rossomando, Elham Bidram, Saber Khazaei

Journal Articles: College of Dentistry

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The Effect Of Framework Material On Partial Overdenture Supporting Structure, Sara Fikry El Shafei

Dentistry

Purpose: In this study the effect of two partial denture framework materials on the bone tissues surrounding a the implants, in an implant retained partial overdenture is compared. Materials and Mehods: 12 partially edentulous patients with mandibular kennedy class I configuration were selected for this study. They were divided into two groups; Group 1 received a mandibular implant retained partial overdentures with a framework made of cobalt chromium. Group 2 received implant retained partial overdentures with a framework made of acetal resin. The results were evaluated using cone beam ct. Results: The results showed that bone changes produced in metallic …

Dicer Regulates Activation Of The Nlrp3 Inflammasome, David M. Ojcius, Ardavan Jafari, Laxmi Yeruva, Christian W. Schindler, Ali A. Abdul-Sater

All Dugoni School of Dentistry Faculty Articles

Inflammation plays a critical role in initiation of adaptive immunity, pathogen clearance and tissue repair. Interleukin (IL)-1β is a potent pro-inflammatory cytokine and therefore its production is tightly regulated: its secretion requires the assembly of a macromolecular protein complex, termed the inflammasome. Aberrant activation of the inflammasome has been linked to debilitating human diseases including chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Thus, there is a great interest in understanding how inflammasomes are regulated. Here we show that Dicer, an enzyme necessary for the production of mature micro-RNAs (miRNAs), is required for optimal activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes in bone marrow macrophages. Our …

Reconstruction Of Marginal Mandibular Defects Utilizing Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (Bmac) From The Anterior Iliac Crest: A Less Morbid Osteogenic Option, Shachika Khanna, Bds, Dmd, Rafael Gavilanes, Dmd, Robert Diecidue, Dmd, Md, Mba, Msph, Daniel Taub, Dds, Md, Alyssa Flashburg, Dmd

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Posters

The aim of this case series, is to describe our surgical technique for reconstructing benign mandibular neoplasms using BMAC – a less invasive approach than traditional iliac crest bone graft harvest.

BMAC was used in combination with mineralized freeze-dried allograft, platelet rich plasma (PRP) & bone morphogenic protein (rhBMP-2) to reconstruct the hard tissue lost secondary to the ablative tumor resection.

• 10 patients included in the retrospective case series were treated between 2014 and 2017 by 3 surgeons.
• Mean age - 44 years (range - 19 to 77 years). BMAC was obtained from the anterior iliac crest (AIC).
• When appropriate, …

Ada News Convention Daily - 2019 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.

Validating The 3d And 2d Mandibular Plane To The Frankfort Plane For Craniofacial Measurement, Jason Jyun-Chen Kuo, Ellen Wen-Ching Ko

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Purpose: This study evaluated whether the three-dimensional (3D) plane-to-plane mandibular plane angle measurement method could be applied in clinical analysis in a manner similar to the application of conventional two-dimensional (2D) cephalometric measurement, regardless of whether patients had symmetrical planes. Patients and methods: This retrospective study selected 30 patients who had undergone both lateral cephalometric radiography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The 2D measurement was manually traced from the lateral cephalometric radiographs for the Frankfort horizontal plane line and mandibular plane line (2D FMA). The 3D reconstructions for each patient in the CBCT were evaluated using 3D software and …

Snake Bite, Meghna Arora, Rajendra Prasad

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Comparison The Accuracy Of Implant Position Among Mental, Static And Dynamic Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery In Totally Edentulous Patients, Svas Jaemsuwan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of placed implants using three different CAIS systems in totally edentulous patients Materials and Methods: Totally edentulous patients requiring implants for full-mouth restoration were eligible for this study. All implants (n=60) were classified into three groups of CAIS systems equally. In mental and static CAIS groups, coDiagnostiXTM software (Dental Wings Inc, Canada) was selected for implant planning. All virtual images were used to facilitate the surgeon placing implant by conventional manner in mental CAIS group, and fabricate the surgical template for guided implant surgery in static CAIS group. On the other hand, the Iris–100 software …

Utilization Of Modified Mrna Encoding Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 For Periodontal Regeneration: An In Vitro Study, Promphakkon Kulthanaamondhita

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Current modalities for periodontal regeneration provide modest success, however complete periodontal regeneration is still not achievable. Recently in vitro synthesized nucleoside-modified messenger RNA (mRNA) has emerged as a novel platform in regenerative medicine. The aims of this study are to investigate the ability of human periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs), clinically relevant target cells, to produce bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), a significant protein for bone formation after transfected with modified mRNA that encode this protein. We investigated the ability of translated protein for enhancing PDLC proliferation and promotes endothelial cell tube formation, marker of angiogenesis. Isolated PDLCs from healthy periodontal tissue …

Use Of Emoji In Pain Level Assessment In Pediatric Dental Patients, Manpreet K. Dhillon

Theses and Dissertations

USE OF EMOJI IN PAIN LEVEL ASSESSMENT IN PEDIATRIC DENTAL PATIENTS

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a pain scale with Emoji images in comparison to the commonly used Wong-Baker FACES® pain scale. Methods: Healthy, English-speaking patients aged 4-17 presenting to the VCU Pediatric Dental clinic and the operating room and presenting to the MCV Pediatric Emergency Room were asked to rate their pain using the Wong-Baker FACES® and Emoji scales. These patients were then asked to select which pain scale they preferred. Results: A total of 151 children were enrolled in the study. …

Comparison Of Triple Combination Oral Sedation Regimens For Pediatric Dental Treatment, Brett H. Henderson

Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: Compare the efficacy of two benzodiazepines (diazepam or midazolam) in combination with meperidine and hydroxyzine for pediatric dental sedation. Methods: A randomized, double blind observation study of behaviors and outcomes related to two sedation groups. Frankl and Houpt behavior scores were recorded at three time points: injection time, initiation of treatment and at the end of treatment. Postoperative phone call surveys were conducted within eight hours of discharge to assess sleep, activity, and behavior. Results: A total of 40 sedation subjects were included in the study, of which 20 were treated with diazepam triple Combination (Di+M+H) and 20 with …

Successful Strategies For Increased Dental Practice Competitiveness, William Eyster

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The rapid expansion of dental service organizations (DSOs) continues to disrupt the traditional dental practice model and there was a 12.2% increase in DSOs between 2015 and 2016. Some solo and small group dental practice owners lack strategies to adapt their businesses to be successful in newly competitive markets including DSOs. Grounded in systems theory, the purpose of this qualitative multicase study was to explore strategies dental practice owners use to adapt their businesses to be successful in newly competitive markets. The participants included 3 solo and 2 small group dental practice owners in central Kentucky who demonstrated success in …

Blood Pressure Screening Practices Among Dental Hygienists, Mariah Sullinger

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

“There is consensus on the importance of early detection and treatment of hypertension and dental care is one of the few medical services which involves a considerable proportion of the population returning for routine check-ups” (Berne, Engstrom, Gahnberg, & Svardsudd, 2011, p 194). Little is known about the frequency and consistency of blood pressure screening practices or barriers affecting these procedures. Research findings may support efforts to increase or routinize scope and frequency of this preventive procedure among dental healthcare providers or make it a standard of care. Data from the survey was used to assess what type of setting …

Ua66/4 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Allied Health, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the Department of Allied Health.

Files are organized into the following subseries:

1. Administration
2. Publications

Ua61/11/1 Health & Human Services Dental Hygiene & Clinic Student Organizations, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Dental Hygiene student organizations.