This study is designed to diagnose the reliability and objectivity of assessing the learning process, as a framework for innovation, and with a focus on evaluating endodontics skills. This hermeneutic study has a qualitative methodology. It was based on in-depth semi-structured interviews applied to 14 students and 5 teachers, and two focus groups consisting of eight students each. When the study was conducted, the research findings indicated that the evaluation process was not objective and lacked established criteria, and especially a guide to determining the skills. The theoretical evaluation was only summative. The formative role was not formally established. The subjects answered mostly psychometric instruments by multiple choice and with short or extended answers. It was concluded th…
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By elkhornadmin
– December 10, 2014
Thinking you may need dentures , but still might be on the fence? Like with anything new, there will be an adjustment period when you start using your dentures. You might be worried about how your dentures will look and feel.
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By elkhornadmin
– December 10, 2014
Conclusions Resin infiltration showed only minor effects on Sa values of etched subsurface lesions (p?<?0.170) and did neither equal nor improve baseline surface roughness (p?>?0.401) of the different tooth types. Clinical relevance Deproteinization should be recommended before etching and infiltration, even if surface roughness of infiltrated advanced (pre-)molar lesions will not be improved. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)
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By elkhornadmin
– December 9, 2014
Dr. Mitchel Friedman, a leading Lincroft cosmetic dentist, and a host of volunteers treated nearly 90 people and contributed more than $ 39,000 in free dental services during the 8th Annual Dentistry From The Heart program. Dentistry From The Heart is a national nonprofit that uses a network of dentists to provide Americans without dental insurance a free dentist for the day.
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By elkhornadmin
– December 9, 2014
Authors: Sousa FF, Ferraz C, Rodrigues LK, Nojosa Jde S, Yamauti M Abstract Dental disorders, such as caries, periodontal and endodontic diseases are major public health issues worldwide. In common, they are biofilm-dependent oral diseases, and the specific conditions of oral cavity may develop infectious foci that could affect other physiological systems. Efforts have been made to develop new treatment routes for the treatment of oral diseases, and therefore, for the prevention of some systemic illnesses. New drugs and materials have been challenged to prevent and treat these conditions, especially by means of bacteria elimination. “Recent progresses in understanding the etiology, epidemiology and microbiology of the microbial flora in those circumstances have given insight and mo…
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By elkhornadmin
– December 8, 2014
Teeth perform different functions including chewing, phonetics , aesthetics and to some extent, self-defence . When these functions cannot be performed effectively because of several factors, some people may opt to use artificial teeth.
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By elkhornadmin
– December 8, 2014
(Source: Journal of Dentistry for Children)
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By elkhornadmin
– December 7, 2014
A survey of senior centers in New Hampshire shows that nearly 19 percent of older adults are in need of early or urgent dental care that may be difficult for them to access. A total of 610 adults age 60 and older were screened last winter and this spring in the survey, which was funded by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services .
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By elkhornadmin
– December 7, 2014
“There are two things that will be believed of any man whatsoever, and one of them is that he has taken to drink.”
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By elkhornadmin
– December 6, 2014
Conclusions Within the limitations of this review, it can be concluded that (1) the combination of BG with AB chips in a 1:1 ratio is an efficacious treatment modality for direct sinus augmentation, with histological results comparable to 100 % AB. (2) When used for ridge preservation, BG yields a high percentage of true bone regeneration. (3) Currently, no reliable controlled studies report histological outcomes from the use of BG in ridge augmentation procedures. Clinical relevance Clinicians may consider BG bone substitutes as efficacious alternatives for ridge preservation and sinus augmentation surgical procedures. Further controlled clinical studies are warranted to determine if bone-to-implant contact is improved in BG-grafted sites…
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By elkhornadmin
– December 6, 2014
