Back & Neck Problems Among Dentists
and Dental Auxiliaries
Khalid A. Al Wazzan, BDS, MS; Khalid Almas, BDS, MSc, FRACDS,
FDSRC, DDPHRCS, FICD; Salah E. Al Shethri, BDS; Mohammed Q. Al
Qahtani, BDS
In the practice of
dentistry, stress, tension, and postural practices can contribute to
back and neck problems. This article reports the results of a
survey to determine the prevalence of postural problems of dentists
and dental auxiliary personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ridge Augmentation with a Folded
Acellular Dermal Matrix Allograft: A Case Report
Edward B. Fowler, DDS, MS*;
Lawrence G. Breault, DMD, MS**
Deformities of the
dentoalveloar ridge are usually the result of developmental defects,
periodontal disease, trauma, or surgical insult. This case
report describes how ridge augmentation was achieved utilizing an
acellular dermal matrix allograft in lieu of an autograft.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A
Case Report
Chris Herren, DMD; John Lindroth, DDS
A general dentist often
will find the most challenging aspect of dentistry is patient
management. One group presenting a patient management
challenge is those individuals suffering from Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder. This article reviews the clinical signs and symptoms
of this group of patients.
Connecting to Success: Practice
Management on the Net
Barry K. Freydberg, DDS
Profound changes in the
way dental practices manage data, patient records, and
communications are beginning to unfold. Sooner than most of us
can imagine, secure patient medical and dental records will reside
on the Internet. This article presents a review of these
changes.
Case Challenge: Persistent Oral
Tenderness
Cynthia L. Kleinegger, DDS, MS
An 81-year old male
presents with a chief complaint of oral soreness, primarily
involving the tongue and denture-bearing mucosa. Symptoms have
been present for approximately two months and have not been relieved
by denture adjustments. Test your diagnostic skills by taking
this case challenge.
Continuing
Education Course: Complimentary and Alternative Therapy
Esther K. Andrews, CDA, RDA,
RDH, MA
This continuing dental
education course presents an interesting review of complimentary and
alternative therapy practices and methods that might be used when a
patient's chronic health problems haven't responded well to
conventional treatment, or as a means to prevent illness or to
maintain health.
