Interdisciplinary approach to education: preparing general dentists to manage dental trauma

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice Townsend ◽  
Brett King ◽  
Richard Ballard ◽  
Paul Armbruster ◽  
Kent Sabey
Keyword(s):  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
General Dentists

scholarly journals Evaluation of Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns in Paediatric Dental Patients: Cross - Sectional Epidemiological Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
Tugba Yigit ◽  
Sibel Ezberci ◽  
Burcu Gucyetmez Topal
Keyword(s):  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Prescribing Patterns ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Antibiotic Prescribing ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Infections ◽  
First Choice ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Dental Infections

Summary Background/Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the antibiotic prescribing patterns for the treatment of paediatric oral infection, dental trauma and prophylaxis among dentists in Turkey. Material and Methods: A total of 206 paediatric dentists, including general dentists, paediatric dentists and specialist dentists, participated in this cross-sectional study. The questionnaire included questions about the number of paediatric patients treated and antibiotics prescribed, the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for oral infections and the clinical conditions under which antibiotics were prescribed. The participants’ ages, workplaces and professional experience were also evaluated. Results: The majority of the participants were paediatric dentists (45.1%) and general dentists (42.7%). For the management of dental infections, most dentists prescribed penicillin (94.7%). Their foremost prescription choices for the presence of an anaerobic infection were metronidazole (48.5%) and penicillin (32%). For dental trauma, the most common antibiotic-prescribed cases were avulsion and contaminated wounds, followed by alveolar fracture. Antibiotics were prescribed as a first choice for dental infections and dental infections of anaerobic origin, with no significant differences between professional experience or dental specialty in the dentists (p > 0.05). Practitioners belonging to Ministry of Health dental centres significantly differed from all other groups in preferring the antibiotic cephalosporin for dental infections of anaerobic origin. Conclusions: Adherence to published guidelines for antibiotic prescriptions for anaerobic dental infections and dental trauma was low. Clearer, more specific guidelines and increased post-graduate education could lead to a reduction in the negative consequences of this issue’s resultant over-prescribed antibiotics.

scholarly journals The need and reasons for referrals to specialists among Lithuanian general dentists

Medicina ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
pp. 611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vytautė Pečiulienė ◽  
Jūratė Rimkuvienė ◽  
Rasmutė Manelienė ◽  
Saulius Drukteinis
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Traumatic Injuries ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
General Dentists

Objective. To analyze the need for referral to a specialist and to identify the reasons of referrals among Lithuanian general dental practitioners. Material and methods. Questionnaires were sent to all 2879 Lithuanian dental practitioners registered on the Lithuanian Dental Chamber license registry. The questionnaire was made with multiple-choice answers. Respondents were asked to choose only one category of answer that best fitted their clinical attitude. Questions included in the questionnaire concerned general and specific information regarding the need and main reasons for endodontic referral. Results. Of the 2879 questionnaires mailed, 1532 questionnaires containing useful information were returned. The response rate was 53.2%. Of the 1532 respondents, 1431 were general dental practitioners. Majority (72.1%) of the respondents performed complicated root canal treatment by themselves. Almost half (49.6%) of them would like to refer patients to an endodontist. Two of the reasons, which restricted their decision, were the shortage of endodontists and high cost of the procedures in the specialized clinics. Approximately 19% of the respondents referred patients to an endodontist. The main reasons for referral were fractured instruments (86.6%), dental trauma (83.6%), difficulties in diagnostics (79%) followed by persistent symptoms (78.1%). Conclusion. The findings of the present study suggest that the need for referral of patients to an endodontist among Lithuanian dental practitioners exists. The main reasons for referrals were complications of endodontic treatment, traumatic injuries, difficulties in diagnostic procedures, and persistent symptoms.

German general dentists’ knowledge of dental trauma

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Krastl ◽  
Andreas Filippi ◽  
Roland Weiger
Keyword(s):  
Dental Trauma ◽  
General Dentists

Knowledge of general dentists in the current guidelines for emergency treatment of avulsed teeth and dental trauma prevention

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 578-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Gustavo Oliveira De Vasconcellos ◽  
Aline Scalone Brentel ◽  
Aleska Dias Vanderlei ◽  
Luana Marotta Reis De Vasconcellos ◽  
Márcia Carneiro Valera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Treatment ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Current Guidelines

scholarly journals Knowledge of general dentists, endodontists and pediatric dentists about the management on dental traumas: a survey in turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Selen İnce Yusufoğlu ◽  
Fatih Tulumbacı
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge Levels ◽  
The One ◽  
General Dentists

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine endodontists, pedodontists and general dentists’ knowledge of management of dental trauma. Material and methods: A web-based survey including 13 questions was prepared using Google forms, and a link to the survey was sent to the general dentists, endodontists and paediatric dentists via social media. The questionnaire asked for information regarding the age, gender, state of education, type of institution and knowledge levels about dental traumas. A total of 258 questionnaires were returned, and the One-Way Anova for practitioners' knowledge and the statistical analysis of the relationship between gender, vocational training and training by using Mann-Whitney U tests for participants. Results: As a result of statistical analysis,  although there was no statistical difference between pedodontists and endodontists in their knowledge levels, it was found that both occupational groups had higher knowledge level than general dentists (p = 0,0001). While there was a significant difference between practitioners  at university and oral and dental health hospital (p = 0.0001), there was no difference between practitioners  in university hospital and private office (p = 0.065). Conclusions: In conclusion, general dentists had knowledge of inadequate dental trauma management and the knowledge level of dentists working at oral and dental hospital  was lower.KeywordsDental Trauma; Knowledge Level; General Dentist; Endodontists; Pediatric Dentistry.

Characteristics of general dentists participating in home study courses

1996 ◽  
Vol 60 (8) ◽  
pp. 686-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
RA Kuthy ◽  
TM Bean ◽  
GL Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Home Study ◽  
General Dentists

Passy-Muir Speaking Valve Use in a Children's Hospital: An Interdisciplinary Approach

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Hofmann ◽  
Joseph Bolton ◽  
Susan Ferry
Keyword(s):  
Tracheostomy Tube ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Speech Development ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Speaking Valve ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital

Abstract At The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) we treat many children requiring tracheostomy tube placement. With potential for a tracheostomy tube to be in place for an extended period of time, these children may be at risk for long-term disruption to normal speech development. As such, speaking valves that restore more normal phonation are often key tools in the effort to restore speech and promote more typical language development in this population. However, successful use of speaking valves is frequently more challenging with infant and pediatric patients than with adult patients. The purpose of this article is to review background information related to speaking valves, the indications for one-way valve use, criteria for candidacy, and the benefits of using speaking valves in the pediatric population. This review will emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration from the perspectives of speech-language pathology and respiratory therapy. Along with the background information, we will present current practices and a case study to illustrate a safe and systematic approach to speaking valve implementation based upon our experiences.

Prophylactic Mastectomy - Evaluation and Treatment of High Risk Patients

Swiss Surgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remmel ◽  
Harder
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Prophylactic Mastectomy ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Reconstructive Procedures ◽  
Medline Search ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk Reduction ◽  
Cancer Risk Reduction

Prophylactic mastectomy is an aggressive strategy for breast cancer risk reduction. The indications and efficiency of this procedures are not yet clearly defined. Randomized, prospective studies, comparing different surgical procedures with other modalities of breast cancer risk reduction are lacking. The report evaluates the existing controversy, based on Medline search in the following sequence: risk factors, possibilities of risk reduction, effectiveness of risk reduction, technical considerations and recommendations. Patient selection is difficult and needs an interdisciplinary approach. The women have to be well informed about all treatment alternatives and various reconstructive procedures. An appropriate risk reduction strategy should be selected individually for each patient. Up to now, there exist only recommendations from different institutions but no definitive guidelines.

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