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Challenges And Implications Of Mandated Reporting To Child Welfare In Dentistry, Katheryn Goldman Dmd, Mph, Phd, Daniel Pollack Msw, Jd

The New York State Dental Journal

Dentists are mandated reporters and are at the forefront of screening for child welfare referrals. The laws and systems surrounding reporting practice leave dentists working in pediatric settings with the responsibility of making a quick judgment about child maltreatment, with limited information, and sometimes limited training. Increased interdisciplinary collaboration and education on child welfare is necessary to better prepare and support dentists for practice with children who may present with suspected child maltreatment.

J Mich Dent Assoc April 2024

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association provides news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. It stands as the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists.

In the April 2024 issue, the Journal focuses on the landscape of practicing in rural settings. Original content includes:

• A cover story highlighting Michigan’s Donated Dental Service Program
• A feature on Michigan’s Revised Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Law
• A feature article on the origins, future, and use of the CDT Code
• Profiles of the 2024-25 MDA Officer, Trustee and ADA Delegation candidate
• An …

What You Should Know About Michigan’S Revised Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Law, Michele Kawabe Mph, Rd, Cdces

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Starting from the 2024-25 academic year, Michigan mandates a pre-school oral health assessment for all incoming kindergarten students. Michele Kawabe, MPH, RD, CDCES, explains the legislative change, its implementation through the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) program, and its potential impact on dental offices. This feature provides insights into frequently asked questions, covering assessment protocols, forms, patient records, reimbursement, and data tracking by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Dental Caries In Children With Sickle Cell Disease And Its Association With The Use Of Hydroxyurea And Penicillin Prophylaxis In Dar Es Salaam, Irene Kida Minja, Evarist Mulyahela Wilson, Ferdinand M. Machibya, Agnes Jonathan, Fortunata Cornel, Paschal Ruggajo, Julie Makani, Ferdinand M. Machibya

Internal Medicine, East Africa

Purpose.

This comparative study sets out to report dental caries status among individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (HbSS) against those with sickle cell trait (HbSA) and those without the disease (HbAA) as controls. The study further assessed the impact of penicillin chemoprophylaxis and hydroxyurea use on dental caries among Sickle Cell Disease participants.

Methods.

This was a comparative cross-sectional study in which 93 children aged 30 to 60 months were recruited. There were 60 participating children who had SCD (HbSS), 17 with SCD trait (HbAS) and 16 were without SCD or SC trait (HbAA). A questionnaire was used to record …

Assessment Of Position Of Mental Foramen, Intermental Foramen Distance And Its Correlation With Age And Gender Among Pediatric Patients, Arshia Raviraj Raviraj

Annual Research Symposium

The aim of this study was to assess the position of mental foramen, inter-mental foramen distance, and its correlation with age and gender between 9 to 12 years of age.

Machine Learning For Child Oral Health: An Scoping Review, Sydnee Spector, Sam Schlaud

Annual Research Symposium

Machine Learning (ML) has great potential to assist dental professionals with diagnosing and predicting outcomes of oral health. Tooth decay in children is the most common chronic childhood disease and it can be prevented by early detection. We aimed to provide a map of the current evidence on machine learning (ML) in child oral health and provide insight for future research.

Clinical Success Of Restorations With Bioactive And Non-Bioactive Materials: Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis, Juliana Benace Fernandes, Sheila Mondragón Contreras, Eduardo Bresciani, Taciana Marco Ferraz Caneppele

Annual Research Symposium

The oral cavity is a complex and dynamic environment with frequent pH and temperature changes that can affect the longevity of dental restorations. Consequently, bioactive restorative materials, capable of advantageous interactions with the oral environment and dental tissues, are promising alternatives. However, there is limited scientific evidence of their clinical performance. Therefore, we conducted this systematic review and network meta-analysis of clinical studies to address the research question: Does the clinical evaluation of restorations on permanent teeth with bioactive materials show greater success rates than those with non-bioactive materials?

Effects Of Virtual Reality Audio Visual System As A Distraction Aid To Reduce Anxiety Among 6–10-Year-Old Children Undergoing Restorations : A Pilot Study, Sudheeshna M

Annual Research Symposium

To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality eyeglasses as a distraction aid to reduce anxiety of children undergoing the dental restoration procedures.

Parental Awareness, Knowledge, And Attitude Towards Nitrous Oxide Sedation And Protective Stabilization In Children Of North Kerala: A Questionnaire Based Study, Meera A K

Annual Research Symposium

To assess the Parental awareness, knowledge and attitude in North Kerala population about Conscious sedation and protective stabilization as behaviour management techniques during dental treatment.

The Use Of Tissue Grafts Associated With Immediate Implant Placement To Achieve Better Peri-Implant Stability And Efficacy: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Enrico Maria Rondone, Bruno Leitão-Almeida, Miguel Silva Pereira, Gustavo Fernandes, Tiago Borges

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

Background: The goal of this systematic study and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of hard and/or soft tissue grafts associated with type-1 implants on healing and treatment outcomes. The primary outcomes studied were implant survival rate, pocket depth, marginal periimplant recession, bone loss, bone thickness (volumetric change), interproximal bone level, mesial and distal papilla migration, and radiographic evaluation; and the secondary parameters were Pink Esthetic Score (PES), vertical distance from implant shoulder and bone, Visual Analogue Score (VAS), Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ), and biological complications (fistulas, pain, mucositis, and peri-implantitis). Methods: The PICO strategy was used to formulate the …

Fibroblasts And Osteoblasts Behavior After Contact With Different Titanium Surfaces Used As Implant Abutment: An In Vitro Experimental Study, Jose Henrique Cavalcanti De Lima, Patricia Cristina Matos Robbs, Elena Mavropoulos Oliveira Tude, Piedad N. De Aza, Eleani Maria Da Costa, Antonio Scarano, Juan Carlos Prados-Frutos, Gustavo Fernandes, Sergio Alexandre Gehrke

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

Background: The goal of this in vitro study was to compare three different surfaces: two types of implant surfaces commercially available ([a] smooth/machined and [b] acid-treated surface) versus (c) anodized surface. Discs were manufactured with commercially pure titanium (CP) grade IV, which were subsequently analyzed by scanning microscopy and fibroblastic and osteoblastic cell cultures. Methods: Ninety-nine discs (5 × 2 mm) were manufactured in titanium grade IV and received different surface treatments: (i) Mach group: machined; (ii) AA group: double acid etch; and (iii) AN group: anodizing treatment. Three discs from each group were analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) …

Minimally Invasive Periodontal Regeneration With The Buccal Approach: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Clinical Studies, Elisa Pasqualini, Filipe Castro, Denise Curado, Ana Martelete, Artak Heboyan, Muhammad H. Saleh, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes, Gustavo Fernandes

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate clinical periodontal parameters after treatment using the Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique (MIST), Modified Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique (M-MIST), and/or any technique for papilla preservation, such as Entire Papilla Preservation (EPP), modified-papilla preservation technique (M-PPT), or simplified-papilla preservation technique (SPPT). METHODS: The focus question was “For patients with periodontal intrabony defects (P), what is the best minimally invasive regenerative approach (I), comparing MIST, M-MIST, and papilla preservation techniques’ outcomes (C) to improve PD, CAL, GR, and periodontal stability (O)?” An online search was conducted on PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase. Only randomized …

Is The Facial Bone Wall Critical To Achieving Esthetic Outcomes In Immediate Implant Placement With Immediate Restoration? A Systematic Review, Sergio Charifker Ribeiro Martins, Marcio Da Costa Marques, Michael Gomes Vidal, Pedro Henrique Moreira Paulo Tolentino, Roberto Galvão Dinelli, Gustavo Fernandes, Jamil Awad Shibli

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

Background. Rehabilitation in the anterior region requires specific conditions for success, such as the presence of papilla, emergence profile, and balance between pink and white esthetic. Objectives. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the esthetic risk associated with immediate implant placement with immediate restoration in the anterior superior area, where the facial bone plate may be absent or deficient. Materials and methods. The search was done in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Lilacs, Scopus, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases. The investigation involved clinical studies and observational studies published between January 2012 and July 2023. Studies were excluded if there was less than …

Critical-Size Defects Reconstruction With Four Different Bone Grafts Associated With E-Ptfe Membrane: A Histomorphometric Experimental In Vivo Study, Gustavo Fernandes, Filipe Castro, Rafael Martins Pereira, Wendel Teixeira, Sergio Gehrke, Julio Cesar Joly, Juan Blanco Carrion, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes

MOSDOH Faculty Publications

Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess the newly formed bone and the remnant biomaterial by comparing four different bone grafts used to treat critical-size defects, associated or not with the non-resorbable membrane.

Materials and methods: Two calvaria critical-size bone defects were created in 50 male Wistar rats. They were divided into blood (G1), autogenous (G2), bioglass (G3), hydroxyapatite (G4), and xenograft (G5) groups, associated or not with e-PTFE. The experimental periods were 15 and 45 days. Sections were prepared for histomorphometric assessment. All data were analyzed by the mixed-effects model with multiple comparisons (significance level, p < .05).

Results: …

Effect Of Silver Diamine Fluoride On Micro-Tensile Bond Strength Of Composite To Dentin On Primary And Permanent Teeth, Dalia Yousry Ayoub B.D.Sc Faculty Of Dentistry, Sinai University,[email protected], Osama Ibrahim El-Shahawy Professor Of Pediatric Dentistry And Dental Public Health, Faculty Of Oral And Dental Medicine, Future University In Egyp,[email protected], Sara Ahmed Mahmoud .Professor Of Pediatric Dentistry And Dental Public Health Faculty Of Oral And Dental Medicine, Cairo University,[email protected], Eman Alaa Eldeen Abd Allah Associate Professor Of Pediatric Dentistry And Dental Public Health Faculty Of Oral And Dental Medicine, Future University In Egypt,[email protected]

Future Dental Journal

Aim of the Study: The aim of the current study was to investigate the effect of silver diamine fluoride on micro-tensile bond strength of composite to dentin and on the bonding mechanism of dentin surface on primary and permanent teeth. Material and methods: This study included two groups: group 1 included twenty-four primary molars and group 2 included twenty-four premolars. Each group was further subdivided equally into sub-group A and sub-group B. Sub-groups A of each group were treated with a self-etch bonding system and 4-mm thick buildups of composite were placed with increments limited to 1 mm. Subgroups B …

Correlation Between Gingival Redness And Oral Health Related Quality Of Life In A Group Of Egyptian Children At New Giza University, Fayrouz Saber, Manal Ahmed Al Sayed, Ola Moustafa Omar

Future Dental Journal

Introduction: The concept of oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) is of great significance in the three areas of dental health, in particular the clinical practice of dentistry, research, and education. The reported prevalence of gingivitis in various developed countries is considered high. This rate escalates with the increase in age, especially around puberty. There is evidence that gingivitis is associated with the children’s OHRQoL as there are common risk factors between gingivitis’ of adolescence and their consequent OHRQoL.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the correlation between gingival redness as evaluated by digital photographs and oral health related …

Evaluation Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Dental Interns About Using Antibiotics In Pediatric Dentistry, Ahmad Safwat Aied, Norhan Abd El-Wahab El-Dokky, Rania Abdallah Nasr

Future Dental Journal

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance is one of the ten threats identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019, since it affects modern healthcare and the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections. Recent estimates of the burden of antimicrobial resistance are very significant, with more than half a million cases of infection with selected antibiotic-resistant bacteria or new emerging resistant pathogens occurring in Europe; of note, data regarding antimicrobial resistance in low-income countries are largely unknown, increasing the overall risk of mortality, in particular in surgical procedures

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the …

Cartel Del Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil "¡Hábitos Saludables Para Sonrisas Saludables!" [Spanish Language Version: Healthy Habits For Healthy Smiles] (2024), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

National Children's Dental Health Month Activity Book (2024), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Libro De Actividades Por El Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil [Spanish Language Version: National Children's Dental Health Month Activity Book] (2024), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.