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Are the standards of professionalism expected in dentistry justified? Views of dental professionals and the public
Introduction In the UK, the General Dental Council specifies nine principles of professional standards that dental registrants must follow. There...
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Oral hygiene and oral health behavior, periodontal complaints and oral health-related quality of life in pregnant women
ObjectivesThis questionnaire-based cross-sectional study aimed in the evaluation of oral hygiene and oral health behavior, periodontal complaints and...
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Investigation on the application of digital guide templates guided dental implantation in China
BackgroundThe aim of this survey is to investigate the application of digital guide templates (DGTs) across China, and the views and attitudes of...
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Association between dental visit behavior and mortality: a nationwide longitudinal cohort study from NHANES
ObjectivesThe benefits of professional dental treatment for oral diseases have been widely investigated. However, it is unclear whether professional...
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Oral health-related behaviours reported by elite and professional athletes
Background In elite sport, the protection of an athlete's health is a priority. However, research indicates a substantial prevalence of oral disease...
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Perceptions and attitudes of dental practitioners towards impacts of Covid 19 pandemic on clinical dentistry: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic challenged all healthcare providers including dental practitioners. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate...
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Journey towards a dental career: the career decision-making journey and perceived obstacles to studying dentistry identified by London's secondary school pupils and teachers
Objective To explore the career decision-making journey towards dentistry and identify possible challenges and supports in this process as perceived...
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Why don't general dental practitioners test for diabetes in periodontitis patients? How infrastructure, role identity and self-efficacy can prevent effective shared care
Aim To explore the attitudes of general dental practitioners (GDPs) towards testing for diabetes in periodontitis patients amid recommendations from...
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The blurred lines of professionalism in dentistry
Introduction Literature surrounding the definition, portrayal and teaching of professionalism in dentistry is widespread. However, there has been...
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Lack of oral health awareness and interdisciplinary dental care: a survey in patients prior to endoprosthesis and orthopaedic centres in Germany
ObjectivesThis cross-sectional survey aimed to evaluate the oral health behaviour of patients prior to endoprosthesis (EP), as well as the handling...
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A questionnaire-based survey exploring attitudes to human factors within the orthodontic team
Introduction Orthodontic service provision relies on good organisational systems for high standards of patient care and safety. Human factors (HFs)...
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Unveiling motives for dentistry studies: psychometric validation of a comprehensive questionnaire among aspiring dental students
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to develop and validate a questionnaire for dental students in Ecuador to assess their reasons to study dentistry.
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Awareness of physicians and dentists in Serbia about the association between periodontitis and systemic diseases: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundStrong evidence supports the association between periodontitis and certain systemic diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate...
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Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behaviour (COM-B) model association with Egyptian dentists’ reporting of suspected abuse
Background and objectivesThis study assessed the frequency of reporting suspected abuse by Egyptian dentists who have examined patients with...
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General dentists’ readiness and barriers in intimate partner violence screening: a cross-sectional study in Jeddah City
BackgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) has varying prevalence rates and risk factors based on cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. However,...
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'You just don't have the time to keep bringing them back, bringing them back': the experience of primary care dental professionals in England when treating young children with carious teeth
Introduction Caries in the primary dentition affects around one-quarter of children in England. There is uncertainty and varying practice regarding...
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Accuracy (trueness and precision) of 3D printed orthodontic models finalized to clear aligners production, testing crowded and spaced dentition
BackgroundThe study's objective was to assess the accuracy (trueness and precision) of orthodontic models obtained from crowded and spaced dentition...
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At least 3 years of self-responsibility for periodontal care after 2 years of supportive periodontal therapy
ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the periodontal condition when patients became self-responsible for the continuation of periodontal care,...
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Food insecurity and the dental team: a pilot study to explore opinions
PurposeIn total, 17% of UK households with children experience food insecurity, with evidence to suggest a direct correlation with the prevalence of...
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Chairside oral prophylaxis for people with profound intellectual or multiple disabilities—a retrospective feasibility study
ObjectivesPeople with severe intellectual or multiple disabilities (PIMD) have been receiving dental care in a specialized unit offering special care...
