{"title":"Overcoming Pandemic Fatigue: How to Reenergize & Motivate Ourselves & Dental Teams at The Post-Covid Era","authors":"A. Cinar","doi":"10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000598","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122351695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparing the Efficacy of Shear Bond Strength with Composite Attachments and Different Ceramic Surfaces-Zirconia, Lithium Disilicate, and Feldspathic Porcelain","authors":"M. Backstrand","doi":"10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000597","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125158726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral Health Status of the Refugee Population in Utah","authors":"L. Pinzon","doi":"10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000596","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This aimed to identify current gaps in oral health attitudes and treatment among refugees living in Utah. The cross-sectional study was conducted at partner sites identified by the Refugee Education & Training Center, State of Utah. A convenience sample of 103 adults was recruited from the refugee communities settled in Utah. Data collection included the following elements: demographic characteristics, self-reported oral health status, attitudes, and knowledge, DMFT (decayed, missing, filled teeth), and periodontal status. Results: Clinical findings revealed pervasive oral health concerns and treatment needs. Only 14% were evaluated to have healthy periodontal conditions, while 86% of participants had a least one site of untreated decay. All participants were evaluated to be in need of treatment. Approximately 36% required prompt treatment, while 43.7% were evaluated to require urgent treatment due to pain or infection. This study also identified low levels of oral health knowledge, with only 13% answering all knowledge questions correctly. Conclusion: This study provided evidence of the extent of oral disease and decay among refugees resettled in Utah and identified the low levels of oral health knowledge in this population. Educational program, especially those evaluate cultural perception, would be a powerful avenue for improving the oral health status of refugees living in Utah.","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132351995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic Window of Photodynamic Treatment (PDT) in Conservative Periodontal Therapy -Analysis of Cell Migration Within A Three Dimensional Collagen Matrix-","authors":"Grimm Wd","doi":"10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000595","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000595","url":null,"abstract":"the present study was to investigate the effect of low-level laser irradiation as photodynamic therapy (PDT) on proliferation and differentiation of a human fibroblast cell line, determining the therapeutic window of toluidine blue O (TBO) using the 3-D collagen matrix assay with fibroblasts. The collagen-based 3-D assay (MetaVi Germany) combines all the advantages of 3-D collagen matrix assays with the benefits of high-throughput, fully auto-mated (hands-off) tracking technology. Two sets of tests (MetaVì Labs 3-D collagen matrix assay) were performed with human dermal fibroblasts derived from PromoCell (Heidelberg, Germany). Cells do not need to be labelled with any dyes or tags that could interfere with cell motility or inter-act with substances being tested in the assay. Results: The sensitization of fibroblasts with a physiological concentration of 5% (v:v) TBO and exposure to light from a 810 nm diode laser (1 min, 0.3 W) did not reduce cell viability and migratory activity measured by migration dynamics in comparison to the not sensitized fibroblasts. Conclusion: The study provided evidence that PDT with a diode laser 810nm and the photosensitizer toluidine blue O does not influence locomotory behavior of human fibroblasts in vitro","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127021698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of A Novel Intraoral Device to Promote Nasal Breathing Reduces Risk of Tooth Decay in Children","authors":"T. Hart","doi":"10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000594","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/ojdoh.2021.04.000594","url":null,"abstract":"the that cause that use of an intraoral device to promote nasal breathing may reduce the of tooth decay in children. In a retrospective chart analysis of 80 children aged 4-12, children who were using an intraoral device (Vivos Guide, Vivos Therapeutics, Inc.) to promote nasal breathing were compared against those who had not used the device (control group). The device was worn passively at night and children were also asked to complete 2-4 hours of ‘active wear’ during the day, doing functional exercises with the tongue to promote nasal breathing. The presence of tooth decay was evaluated at six and twelve months and compared between the two groups. Results: The subjects who used the intraoral device averaged 0.3 instances of tooth decay at six months and 0.4 instances at twelve months. Those who did not averaged 1.28 instances at six months and 0.95 at twelve months. and by 57.9% (p = 0.05) after twelve months. The device was well-tolerated by the subjects. Conclusion: The study demonstrates use of an intraoral device to promote nasal breathing can reduce tooth decay and provides a novel method to supplement other means of prevention.","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"141 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128237461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dental Patient’s Journey Map: Introduction to Patient’s Touchpoints","authors":"M. Antoniadou","doi":"10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000593","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000593","url":null,"abstract":"strategic can result in a cross functional input aimed to advance dental service innovation with numerous advantages in everyday clinical dentistry. The outcome will be the improvement in the quality of the dental services resulting in a more profitable dental practice.","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115127821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bilateral Extended Nasolabial Flap for Lower Lip and Chin Reconstruction-A Case Report and Review of Literature","authors":"S. Khan","doi":"10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000592","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lip is the most common malignancy accounting for 25% of all oral cavity cancers [1]. The lower lip is the most commonly effected site accounting for 90 % of the reported cases with strong male predominance. Most of these cases occur due to its greater exposure to the predisposing factors [2, 3]. Since lip SCC is a transitional zone tumor between skin and the oral mucosa, it acquires characteristics of both [4]. SCC grows through the mucosal surfaces and infiltrates the deep structures in a predictable fashion. Tumors can spread by direct penetration, tracking along the nerves and vascular invasion routes [5]. The defect left by excision of such tumors presents a challenge to the operating surgeon particularly when commissures are also involved. We report such a case in which excision was performed with simultaneous reconstruction using bilateral inferiorly based extended nasolabial flaps.","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128853318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Uncertainty as an Oral Health Professional: Beginning with Recognizing the Reality","authors":"C. Shuler","doi":"10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000591","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000591","url":null,"abstract":"When a patient encounters an oral health care professional, what is their expectation with respect to the certainty of the clinician with respect to the diagnosis and recommendations for treatment? The patient most likely expects the clinician to be certain of the diagnosis and that the options for treatment are appropriate for that diagnosis. During the Informed consent process a patient will frequently say, “What do you think would be best, doctor?” Notice that the patient asks “would be best” because the patient has uncertainty due to the lack of professional expertise with respect to the diagnosis and treatment. The patient expects the clinician as an expert to be certain concerning the ‘best’ choices for oral health care. The question becomes, what process does the oral health professional follow to meet that expectation? There are many potential points of uncertainty in the diagnostic process and developing a process to address each area of uncertainty, we argue, should be a critical competency in an oral health professional programs. This paper discusses what, why, and how oral health professionals develop a process that can guide them in uncertain clinical situations.","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124043217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Methods of Denture Cleaning","authors":"S. F. Aydiner","doi":"10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000590","url":null,"abstract":"Methods: The study, in which 180 dentists living in different regions participated, was carried out through a survey on Google Drive. Results: 179 dentists (99.4%) participating in the survey stated that they had informed their wearers on denture care, while 1 (0.6%) stated that they had not offer such information. Prosthesis cleaning with soap and toothbrush is the most recommended method (100 dentists). When the methods employed by wearers in denture cleaning are evaluated according to their frequency of use, it was determined that soaking was the most commonly applied method, followed by cleaning with toothpaste and a toothbrush and cleaning with soap and a toothbrush.","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125574787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Evolution of Prosthodontic Postgraduates Research in China: A Retrospective Study from A Chinese School of Stomatology","authors":"Wen-Zhi Song","doi":"10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33552/OJDOH.2021.04.000589","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To investigate the changes of research interests of prosthodontics. Methods: A number of 242 postgraduates’ theses between 2009 and 2019 from department of prosthodontics were collected from the university library. The theses distribution by years and degree types (master/ doctor, academic/professional) were counted. The theses were categorized according to their general research areas. The top three categories were sub-divided according to their specific research contents and their distribution were determined. Results: The academic degree percentage decreased from 2009 to 2013 and then increased, while the professional degree percentage was the opposite. The Implant category was the highest and could be sub-divided into Surface biofunctionalization (54%), Mechanisms study (28%) and Others. The percentage of Surface biofunctionalization was more than Mechanisms study in different degree types. However, the Mechanisms study ratio began to increase after 2014. Ceramic category was the second higher and was sub-divided into Ceramic performance (47%), Processing technique (12%), Metal-ceramic interaction (27%) and Others. The Ceramic performance and Metal-ceramic interaction were the dominant in different degree types. However, after 2014, the Metal-ceramic interaction study was gradually vanished. The Adhesion was the third higher and sub-divided into Mechanisms study (29%), Application study (53%) and Others. The Application study was more than Mechanisms study, in all different degree types. In the initial years, the Mechanisms study had not performed, and then appeared gradually. Conclusion: The research interests of prosthodontics are closely related to the development of clinical restoration methods. The mechanisms study may grow continuously in the near future.","PeriodicalId":361768,"journal":{"name":"Online Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126200071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}