Utilization of public oral health services by New South Wales teenagers, 2004 –05 to 2014–15
ConclusionsThere were important differences found in access by teenagers to preventive items by socio‐economic status and rurality, and these differences will be targeted over the coming years by New South Wales Public Oral Health Services and better monitored by a new electronic oral health record being implemented statewide from 2016. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - December 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: J Skinner, R Byun, A Blinkhorn Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Dentists' restorative decision ‐making and implications for an ‘amalgamless’ profession. Part 3: Dentists' attitudes
ConclusionsDentists are concerned over potential implications of a phase‐down of amalgam and much should be done to address these concerns. Many dentists are undecided as to what are the implications, which may reflect a lack of understanding of the issues. It is incumbent on policy‐makers to produce and disseminate information relating to the issues identified by this research. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - December 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: G Alexander, MS Hopcraft, MJ Tyas, RHK Wong Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Effect of photodynamic therapy adjunct to scaling and root planing in periodontitis patients: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsWithin the limits of the study, PDT adjunct to scaling and root planing does not lead to quantitative reduction of Aa in periodontitis patients. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - December 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: SJ Pulikkotil, CG Toh, K Mohandas, KVG Leong Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Knowledge of oral cancer risk factors amongst high ‐risk Australians: findings from the LESIONS programme
ConclusionsWhile most participants were aware of the association between smoking and oral cancer, only half were aware of the significant risk alcohol consumption poses. A significant portion of participants also held a number of inaccurate beliefs in relation to oral cancer risk. These findings can benefit both clinicians and public health policy makers in targeting oral cancer education. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - December 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: F Dost, L Do, CS Farah Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Scientific Research and Publication
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Source: Australian Dental Journal - December 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: P Mark Bartold Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Issue Information
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Source: Australian Dental Journal - December 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Does at ‐home bleaching induce systemic oxidative stress in healthy subjects?
ConclusionsAt‐home bleaching revealed the potential to disturb oxidant–antioxidant balance and induce oxidative stress. Its clinical relevance is unfavourable and potential side‐effects of at‐home bleaching should be considered. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - December 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: M Akbari, AH Nejat, N Farkhondeh, S Mehraban Moghadam, SI Hashemy, HS Mohammadipour Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Managing the oral side effects of medications used to treat multiple sclerosis
ConclusionsDental practitioners should be aware of the range of symptoms likely to be reported by this population. Clinicians are encouraged to continue providing dental care for their patients who develop MS and refer complex cases to specialists.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: N Cockburn, K Pateman, M W Taing, A Pradhan, P J Ford Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research
A Cross ‐sectional and Longitudinal Study of Endodontic and Periapical Status in an Australian Population
ConclusionsThere was lower prevalence of root filled teeth or apical periodontitis in the present study compared with international studies. The frequency of adequate root fillings must be considered unacceptably low. Teeth with apical periodontitis may remain quiescent in the absence of caries or restorative breakdown.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Aovana Timmerman, Hanny Calache, Peter Parashos Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research
Diagnostic procedures employed by dental practitioners in Australia with a focus on endodontic diagnostic procedures ”
ConclusionsMore dental practitioners should utilise diagnostic testing in order to arrive at accurate diagnoses. The availability of diagnostic tests did not completely translate to usage and none of the scenarios presented warranted pulp sensibility testing from all respondents.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: A. S. J. Tan, G. W. Bennett, J. C. W Tan, P. V. Abbott Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research
Internet use, online information seeking and knowledge among third molar patients attending public dental services
ConclusionThe internet prepared patient” phenomena exists among public TM patients and was explained by preference for involvement in decision‐making. However, Internet use was not associated with better TM knowledge. Providing TM patients with internet guidance might be an opportunity to improve TM knowledge.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kamal Hanna, Paul Sambrook, Jason M. Armfield, David S. Brennan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Dentists Towards Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A Cross ‐Sectional Survey in New South Wales, Australia
ConclusionFindings suggest a need for continuing education for dentists and practice guidelines on perinatal oral health. Further research with a national sample is recommended to confirm these findings.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ajesh George, Shilpi Ajwani, Sameer Bhole, Hannah Dahlen, Jennifer Reath, Andrew Korda, Harrison Ng Chok, Charmaine Miranda, Amy Villarosa, Maree Johnson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Osteolipoma of the buccal mucosa: A case report
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Source: Australian Dental Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Norman A. Firth, Olive F.L. Allsobrook, Manish Patel Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Investigation and Diagnosis of an Immediate Allergy to Amide Local Anaesthetic in a Paediatric Dental Patient
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Source: Australian Dental Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Gabrielle Allen, Damien Chan, Sam Gue Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Food acid content and erosive potential of sugar ‐free confections
ConclusionsMany sugar‐free confections, even some with “Toothfriendly” messages on the product label contain high contents of food acids and have erosive potential.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Australian Dental Journal)
Source: Australian Dental Journal - November 30, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: P Shen, GD Walker, Y Yuan, C Reynolds, MA Stacey, EC Reynolds Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research
