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Occult Maxillofacial Trauma in Epilepsy This paper presents a
case of a chronic mandibular fracture following an episode of seizures in
a patient with epilepsy in whom the fracture was discovered when a fistula
developed in the submandibular region. |
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The Quest for Information: A Guide to
Searching the Internet This paper explains how to
search the Internet using contemporary "search engines" to locate desired
information. Three categories of search engines are described in
this article along with an explanation of maximizing the efficiency of
searching using keywords and supplemental search operators. |
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Selecting Equipment
For The Ergonomic Four-Handed Dental Practice Betty Ladley Finkbeiner, CDA, RDA, MS Selection of dental equipment for use in an
ergonomic, four-handed dentistry practice is integral to the success of
this care delivery technique. In order for the dental assistant and
dentist to work effectively as a team they have to work in a safe,
ergonomically sound working environment. This article examines
various designs of dental equipment, the advantages and disadvantages of
each, as well as identifies the criteria for equipment selection. |
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Case Challenge: Painful Swelling of the
Temporomandibular Joint A 59-year old woman was
referred by her dentist to an Oral Medicine practice for evaluation of
acute pain and swelling in her right temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Test your diagnostic skills by taking this case challenge. |
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Treating the
Patient with Down Syndrome Elizabeth Steffens Pilcher, DMD This continuing education course is designed for general dentists and hygienists. The physical characteristics of patients with Down Syndrome and the relationship of these characteristics to general dental care are presented. Discussion of the prevalence of dental disease, as well as techniques for effective patient management is included in this course. |