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health educational programs have been reported to have
a variable impact on the oral health status of program
participants. This paper reports the impact of
an educational oral health program conducted within
a single Boys & Girls Club of America.
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Effects
of a Betaine-containing Toothpaste on Subjective Symptoms of
Dry Mouth: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Irma Rantanen, DDS; Jorma Tenovuo, DDS, PhD, Prof.;
Kaisu Pienihäkkinen, DDS, PhD; Eva Söderling, PhD,
MSc
This study analyzed the effects
of mildly flavored sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS)-containing and
detergent-free toothpastes with and without betaine (BET) on
subjective symptoms of dry mouth in a randomized clinical trial.
Common
Errors on Panoramic Radiographs Taken in a
Dental School
Zühre Zafersoy Akarslan, BDS; Hülya Erten, BDS, PhD;
Kahraman Güngör, BDS, PhD; Ilkay Çelik, BDS
The frequency of common errors seen on panoramic
radiographs taken in the Radiology Department of a dental school
by trained assistants was evaluated in this study.
Ailing
and Failing Endosseous Dental Implants: A Literature Review
Eric T. Ashley, DDS; Lemuel L. Covington, DMD; Barry G. Bishop,
DDS; Lawrence G. Breault, DMD, MS
Although the overall success rate
of implant dentistry is very high, dental implants occasionally
fail. This review provides the reader with information
on non-surgical and surgical therapies available for managing
ailing and failing implants.
A
Pilot Study on the Oral Conditions of Severely Alcohol Addicted
Persons
Else Hornecker, DDS, PhD; Torsten Muuß, DDS, PhD; Hannelore
Ehrenreich, MD, PhD, DVM, PhD; Rainer F Mausberg, DDS, PhD
The aim of this study was to investigate
the oral status, drinking, smoking, and oral hygiene habits
of one hundred alcoholic patients.
Cephalometric
Soft Tissue Profile Analysis Between Two Different Ethnic Groups:
A Comparative Study
Hayder Abdallah Hashim, BDS, MSc; Sahar F. AlBarakati, BDS,
MSc
The aim of this investigation was
to compare the cephalometric soft tissue profile analysis between
Saudis and Caucasian Americans. Use of a more accurate
analytical tool could prove beneficial in formulating a diagnosis
and treatment planning cases requiring orthodontics and orthognathic
surgery.
Benign
Fibrous Histiocytoma: Report of Case
Ümit Ertas, DDS, PhD; M.Cemil Büyükkurt,
DDS, PhD
Benign fibrous histiocytoma is
a rare and usually painless oral neoplasm found in adults that
may affect either soft tissue or bone typically noted in their
fifth decade; however, this case report describes the occurrence
in a 32-year old man.
Assessment
for Personal and Professional Success
Steven Schwartz, DDS
Two assessment tools are presented
to help dental professionals determine how close they are to
achieving total success in their personal lives and in their
dental practices.
The
AAOMP Case Challenge: Painful Mandibular Mass Associated
with a Molar
Ricardo J. Padilla, DDS; George Blakey, III, DDS
A 28-year old male had undergone
extraction of tooth #17 secondary to pain and swelling in the
area. He continued to experience symptoms for 6 months
and developed a large painful mass of the left posterior mandible
with facial swelling. See if you can make the diagnosis.
Continuing
Education: Child Abuse and Neglect: Implications
for the Dental Profession
Stephen A. Jessee, DDS
This continuing education course will provide
information on the various types of child abuse and neglect;
describe its victims and perpetrators; and outline dentists’
responsibilities in the recognition, reporting, treatment, and
prevention of such cases. |
