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Letter to the Editor—Re: return of the Supplement (Aust Dent J 2023;68(SupplS3) Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Alastair Goss
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Lip, oral and oropharyngeal cancer incidence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: First report from Australian population‐based cancer registry, 1999–2018 Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 S Sethi, X Ju, R Logan, J Hedges, G Garvey, L Jamieson
BackgroundThe Australian Burden of Disease Study has shown that cancer is the single most important entity responsible for the greatest cause of health burden in Australia. Unfortunately, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience a greater burden of this disease, with cancer of the lung, breast, bowel and prostrate being the most common. Lip, oral cavity and pharyngeal cancer incidence
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The influence of different cement spaces on the marginal gap of lithium disilicate crowns constructed by two scanner and milling unit combinations Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 J Dudley, J Xu
BackgroundThis study compared the marginal gaps of CAD/CAM lithium disilicate (LDS) crowns constructed using a contemporary and older scanner/milling unit combination at three different cement spaces.MethodsTwenty‐four undergraduate students prepared a Columbia model lower left first molar for an LDS crown in a simulated environment. From each crown preparation, one LDS crown was constructed using
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Commentary on the senate select committee into the provision of and access to dental services in Australia: an opportunity for reform Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 MS Hopcraft
A recent Senate Select Committee has tabled its report into the provision of and access to dental care in Australia. The Senate Committee heard: There are significant barriers for many people accessing dental care, including high costs, trauma and fear, long waiting times and inaccessible services. There are service gaps, including a lack of special needs dentists, limited mobile services, very few
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Serum iron and ferritin levels in female patients with gingivitis and periodontitis Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 S Ozcan Bulut, N Ozel Ercel
The aim of the study was to compare serum ferritin and iron levels and periodontal status in pre- and post-menopausal female patients.
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The aetiology of maxillofacial trauma in Australia: A scoping review Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 SSR Pabbati, P Thomson, D Sharma, S Bhandari
The oral and maxillofacial complex is subject to a range of traumas. Injuries to the region are devastating and have a great impact on social health outcomes. This review intends to investigate the aetiologies of maxillofacial trauma across Australia.
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Systemic azithromycin vs. amoxicillin/metronidazole as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 MA Atieh, M Shah, A Hakam, M Alghafri, A Tawse-Smith, NHM Alsabeeha
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Inequalities in dental caries among Indigenous and non-Indigenous children in Australia: A literature review Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 X Wang, A Ghanbarzadegan, W Sohn, E Taylor, J Gao, B Christian
Dental caries constitutes one of the most ubiquitous diseases in Australia, with Indigenous children presenting a notably higher prevalence than their non-Indigenous peers. This literature review aims to update the knowledge base developed by Christian and Blinkhorn in 2012, with a particular focus on the contemporary disparities in dental caries between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. Our
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Comparative analysis of self-cure and dual cure-dental composites on their physico-mechanical behaviour Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 J Thadathil Varghese, R Raju, P Farrar, L Prentice, BG Prusty
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Oral health messages for Australia: a national consensus statement Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 R Welti, M Chinotti, O Walsh, M Arcus, J Asgari, K Phillips, J Wallace, L Do, P Moynihan, M Silva
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Vital pulp therapy for permanent teeth with diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis: biological basis and outcome Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 B Kahler, NA Taha, J Lu, TM Saoud
Root canal treatment (RCT) has been considered the conventional standard for the management of teeth with carious pulp exposure, particularly in mature teeth presenting with symptoms. Following a better understanding of the histopathology of deep carious lesions, the histology of the cariously exposed pulp and the healing potential of the inflamed pulp, vital pulp therapy (VPT) is increasingly adopted
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Anatomical complexities affecting root canal preparation: a narrative review Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 MA Versiani, JNR Martins, R Ordinola-Zapata
A fundamental aspect of the Endodontic field is the knowledge of root canal anatomy. Using a variety of techniques, the internal and external anatomy of teeth have been extensively investigated throughout the past century. Recent improvements in three-dimensional computed tomography have enabled more detailed evaluations of root canal morphology in both clinical and laboratory settings. Essentially
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CBCT in contemporary endodontics Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 F Chan, LF Brown, P Parashos
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a three-dimensional imaging modality which can aid endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. While there are guidelines available describing the indications, there are divergent philosophies on when this technology should be applied in clinical practice. This paper reviews the applications of CBCT including the clinical relevance of parameters which can be
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Intracoronal tooth bleaching – A review and treatment guidelines Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 M Amer
Intracoronal bleaching is a minimally invasive procedure that was introduced into dentistry in the 19th century. The role of that procedure in enhancing the colour of teeth subjected to internal discolouration while being conservative made it extremely popular amongst dental professionals. Different materials and techniques have been utilized over the years attempting to obtain predictable long-term
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Prevalence and morphology of different root canal systems in mandibular premolars: a cross-sectional observational study Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 O Rae, P Parashos
This study investigated the prevalence and morphology of C-shaped and non-C-shaped root canal systems in permanent mandibular first (PM1) and second (PM2) premolars using retrospective analysis of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, and panoramic radiographs.
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Endodontic–orthodontic interactions: a review and treatment recommendations Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 P Parashos
The literature is replete with articles describing the many and varied interactions between endodontic treatment and orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), often reporting conflicting views and findings, which creates confusion for clinicians. Original research and review articles have described aspects such as apical root resorption and potential pulpal complications of teeth related to OTM. Some interactions
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A review of the latest developments in rotary NiTi technology and root canal preparation Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 NM Grande, R Castagnola, I Minciacchi, L Marigo, G Plotino
The introduction of nickel-titanium (NiTi) mechanical instruments dramatically changed clinical endodontics over the last few decades. Before NiTi, it was necessary to use more instruments to create an ideal root canal shape, and many approaches, sequences and techniques were developed over the years. Recently, NiTi endodontic instruments have undergone a series of changes brought about by modifications
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The endodontic-periodontal juncture: Where two worlds meet. An overview of endo-perio lesions Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 M Evans
Endodontic and periodontal infections can be difficult to differentiate from one another and often share common clinical features making diagnosis challenging. The aim of this review is to discuss endodontic and periodontal infections in situations where they occur concurrently, or where one influences the other. The available literature investigating endodontic and periodontal infections was examined
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Self-reported oral health status, edentulism and all-cause mortality risk in 12 809 Australian older adults: a prospective cohort study Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 S Khan, Y Chen, L Crocombe, E Ivey, AJ Owen, JJ McNeil, RL Woods, R Wolfe, R Freak-Poli, C Britt, D Gasevic
To investigate the association between oral health status and all-cause mortality in older adults using prospective cohort study design.
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GUEST EDITORIAL Endodontics: Special Issue, Number 2. Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Peter Parashos
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Indications for root canal treatment following traumatic dental injuries to permanent teeth Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 PV Abbott
The dental pulp may respond favourably or unfavourably to traumatic dental injuries. The most serious unfavourable responses are pulp necrosis and infection of the root canal system. These cause apical periodontitis and/or external inflammatory resorption of the tooth. The following injuries require root canal treatment as part of their emergency management—(A) complicated crown fractures (but some
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Medium-term evaluation of the bond strength and dentin penetration of self-adhesive resin cements to root dentin Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 MB Gelio, JF Zaniboni, JCC Monteiro, JF Besegato, JR Pereira, RL Buchaim, MC Kuga
Medium-term evaluate the bond strength and tag formation in root dentin using self-adhesive cements Maxcem Elite (MCE), Relyx U200 (RU2), SeT PP (SPP) and Megalink (MGL) compared to conventional cement Relyx ARC (ARC) for glass fibre post cementation.
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Clinical applications of calcium silicate-based materials: a narrative review Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 S Küçükkaya Eren
Calcium silicate-based materials are hydrophilic materials with biocompatibility and bioactivity properties. Despite many advantages, they might present some problems related to discolouration, setting time, manipulation and solubility depending on the composition of the product and the type of clinical application. Calcium silicate-based materials can be evaluated under two types according to their
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Shear bond strength of calcium silicate-based cements to composite resin using a universal adhesive in different application modes: an in vitro study Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 P Naiboğlu, T Koşar, AÇ Yücel
To assess the shear bond strength (SBS) of four calcium silicate-based cements (CSCs) to composite resin using a universal adhesive in self-etch (SE) and etch-and-rinse (ER) modes and to evaluate surface microstructure and chemical composition of CSCs after acid-etching.
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Systemic azithromycin versus amoxicillin/metronidazole as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 MA Atieh, M Shah, A Hakam, M Alghafri, A Tawse-Smith, NHM Alsabeeha
The use of systemic azithromycin (AZT) and amoxicillin/metronidazole (AMX/MTZ) as adjuncts provided additional clinical and microbiological benefits over subgingival instrumentation alone. However, the superiority of one antibiotic regimen over another has not been proven. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analyses was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of subgingival
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The effect of silver nanoparticles in addition to sodium fluoride on remineralization of artificial root dentin caries Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 P Kongyodsueb, S Poolthong, S Chumprasert, P Sae-ear, Y Tantilertanant
Silver nanoparticle was developed to overcome the drawback of silver diamine fluoride. However, evidence is limited, especially in root caries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the remineralization effect of silver nanoparticles on root caries.
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A comparison of the effects of incremental and snowplow techniques on the mechanical properties of composite restorations Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Y Ölçer Us, A Aydınoğlu, Ş Erşahan, Y Erdem Hepşenoğlu, K Sağır, A Üşümez
Glass fibre-reinforced composite (GFRC) has the potential to enhance the mechanical properties of resin-based restorations. Nevertheless, the application technique can influence the cervical margin porosity, potentially reducing the mechanical strength of restorations.
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Clinical and medico-legal considerations in endodontics Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-07 M Johnstone, M Evans
Endodontic treatment is challenging and is also responsible for more complaints against dentists than any other area of dentistry. The aim of this review is to discuss medico-legal considerations in endodontics, with clinical correlations, and a focus on the Australian legal landscape.
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Evaluation of the Empower model of care for partial denture clients in a public oral health care setting Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 K Ingram, R Shankumar, P Marwaha, R Mariño
To evaluate the effectiveness of the Empower model of care (EMC) on reducing the addition of teeth to removable partial dentures (RPD).
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Preparedness and competency of New Zealand graduates for general dental practice – perceptions from the workforce Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 LT Friedlander, WDA Wallace, JM Broadbent, SM. Hanlin, KM Lyons, RD Cannon, PR Cooper
Dental graduates need to demonstrate clinical competency. This mixed-methods study explored the perceptions of clinicians who employ or work with new graduates from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and identified themes reflecting graduates’ preparedness for independent practice.
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Histological evaluation of tissue reaction and new bone formation of different calcium silicate-based cements in rats Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 K Bilge, O Ataş, Ş Yildiz, İ Çalik, S Dündar, A Gezer Ataş
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the local reactions and new bone formation of rat subcutaneous and bone tissue to different calcium silicate cements.
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Dental clinicians' perceptions on the use of tele-dentistry consultations during COVID-19 within public dental clinics in Sydney, Australia Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 T Mahony, C Wang, A Coilparampil, A Kong, T Patterson-Norrie, A Villarosa, A George, A Yaacoub
Although well accepted by clinicians and patients, teledentistry is not currently a widely used model of care within Australian public oral health services. This qualitative study aimed to review and evaluate dental clinicians' perceptions, by determining the acceptability and appropriateness of teledentistry as a model of care.
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Application of CAD/CAM technologies and materials for prosthetic restoration of severely damaged teeth—clinical cases Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Z Tomova, Y Zhekov, G Alexandrov, A Vlahova, E Vasileva
In cases of severely damaged teeth with limited coronal tooth structure and remaining hard dental tissues subgingivally, a custom-made post-and-core restoration is required. Teeth with non-circular canal space also require this type of restoration because the build-up with pre-fabricated posts could lead to thick cement layer. The development of CAD/CAM technologies widens the range of the materials
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Orthodontic treatment in patients with periodontitis – a narrative literature review Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Z Oruba, M Gibas-Stanek, M Pihut, M Cześnikiewicz-Guzik, W Stós
Patients with periodontitis often require an inter-disciplinary approach, including orthodontic treatment, for effective rehabilitation of masticatory function, aesthetics and quality of life. The aim of this narrative review was to comprehensively discuss literature focusing on the biology, indications and inter-disciplinary connections related to the orthodontic approach in patients with periodontitis
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Dental referrals for patients with diabetes: survey of barriers and enablers for medical and health professionals Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 K Davies, K McGowan, T Dover, T McGowan, SK Tadakamadla
Oral health care improves diabetes management; however, medical and other health practitioners do not commonly refer their patients with diabetes for oral health care. This study aimed to understand barriers to and enablers of dental referrals for patients with diabetes.
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Oral health messages for Australia: A national consensus statement Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 R Welti, M Chinotti, O Walsh, M Arcus, J Asgari, K Phillips, J Wallace, L Do, P Moynihan, M Silva
Oral health promotion initiatives must be evidence-based and consistent with broader health messaging. The Oral Health Messages for the Australian Public were first produced in 2009 and sought to enable a focused, and strategic approach to oral health promotion in Australia. As the evidence base and needs of the Australian population have since changed, this consensus statement was updated in 2022–2023
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Clinical performance of non-carious cervical lesions restored with using self-etch mode of adhesives according to the FDI criteria Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 H Tepe, Ö Irmak
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the 18-month retrospective study of self-etch adhesive (Prime&Bond One Select) and self-etch mode of universal adhesives (Single Bond Universal, Gluma Bond Universal) applied to non-carious cervical lesions according to the World Dental Federation criteria.
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Analysis of the bond strength between conventional, putty or resin-modified calcium silicate cement and bulk fill composites Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 İ Ipek, B Karaağaç Eskibağlar, Ş Yildiz, O Ataş, M Ünal
The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of three different calcium silicate-based cements (CBCs) with two different bulk-fill composite resins (CRs).
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Evidence pertaining to modifiable risk factors for oral diseases: an umbrella review to Inform oral health messages for Australia Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Rachelle Welti, Bree Jones, Paula Moynihan, Mihiri Silva
The aim of this umbrella review was to collate and appraise the evidence base regarding modifiable risk factors for the prevention of oral diseases to inform the update of the Oral Health Messages for Australia. Eleven questions related to modifiable risk factors and dental disease were investigated. Electronic databases (Medline, Embase and PubMed) were searched from January 2010 to October 2022.
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Biological considerations of dental materials as orifice barriers for restoring root-filled teeth Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 ME Wylie, P Parashos, JR Fernando, JEA Palamara, AJ Sloan
There is ample published literature regarding the technical aspects of restoring root-filled teeth, but little concerning the biological impacts, consequences, and criteria for the selection of direct restorative materials following endodontic treatment. The provision of an effective coronal seal in addition to a sound root filling is known to be important in the prevention of root canal infection
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Mental health, psychological distress and burnout in Australian dental practitioners Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 MS Hopcraft, R McGrath, N Stormon, G Parker
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Gender diversity of the oral health leadership in Australia Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 R Lalloo
Gender diversity in oral health leadership is important. Globally, this is dominated by men and does not equitably represent the increasing women in the workforce.
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Anterior tooth autotransplantation: a case series Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 DC-V Ong, P Goh, G Dance
Tooth autotransplantation is the technique of transplanting embedded, impacted or erupted teeth from one site into another in the same individual. It is relatively common for the anterior segment of the mouth to be affected by traumatic tooth injuries, impacted and/or congenitally missing permanent teeth. Autotransplantation of teeth into the anterior dental arch can provide unrivalled biological solutions
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Orifice barriers to prevent coronal microleakage after root canal treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 P Chen, Z Chen, Y-Y Teoh, OA Peters, CI Peters
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Current endodontic practice and use of newer technologies in Australia and New Zealand Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 MC Cheung, P Parashos
This study investigated endodontic clinical preferences, adoption of newer technologies and information sources among dentists and endodontists.
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The role of hyperbaric oxygen in osteoradionecrosis—a prophylactic insight Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 B Dang, S Gamage, S Sethi, ED Jensen, P Sambrook, A Goss
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is an uncommon and debilitating consequence of head and neck radiotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been advocated for prophylaxis prior to performing dentoalveolar procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate a prophylactic HBOT protocol and describe the outcomes of susceptible individuals.
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A critical evaluation of physical and manufacturing properties of genuine and counterfeit rotary nickel–titanium endodontic instruments Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 B Madytianos, E Liu, A Marshall, E Mahony, K Liu, J Manogaran, HH Liu, P Parashos, M Evans
Rotary nickel–titanium (NiTi) instruments are made to exacting standards and are costly to manufacture, and quality control is paramount. Consequently, unauthorized factories make counterfeit instruments that are less expensive and may therefore be attractive to dentists. Little information exists about the metallurgy and manufacturing quality of such instruments. There is the potential for counterfeit
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Mental health, psychological distress and burnout in Australian dental practitioners Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 MS Hopcraft, R McGrath, N Stormon, G Parker
Dental practitioners are known to experience a high level of stress, but little is known about the mental health of Australian dental practitioners. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of mental health conditions among Australian dental practitioners.
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Positive impacts of oral health services provision by a student-led primary care clinic to an Australian rural indigenous community Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-07 S March, C Mangoyana, P Oakley, R Lalloo, LJ Walsh
This study aimed to determine whether oral health services provision by a dental student clinical outplacement embedded within a Community Controlled Health Service positively impacted a rural Indigenous community and to explore the nature of these benefits.
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Debonding of LDSVs utilising Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation with fractional technique: an in vitro study Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 SS Al-Karadaghi, Hussein A. Jawad
The removal of porcelain laminate veneers with rotary instruments could be accompanied by microfractures because differentiation of the veneer from the dental structure and resin cement is not a highly selective procedure. This can lead to scratches and overheating of the enamel and patient discomfort. Therefore, this in vitro research aimed to examine the effectiveness of the 2790 nm Er,Cr:YSGG laser
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Comparison of natural and artificial root caries lesions using microcomputed tomography and microhardness test Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Y Tsuda, JEA Palamara, R Hardiman, J Tagami, MF Burrow
This study compared natural root caries lesions with artificial root caries lesions prepared with one of the two demineralising solutions.
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E-scooters and maxillofacial fractures: a seven-year multi-centre retrospective review Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 EZ Goh, N Beech, NR Johnson
Standing electric scooters (e-scooters) are a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly transport alternative, but also elicit substantial concern regarding associated craniofacial injuries. This study aims to describe the patient factors, procedural factors and post-operative outcomes of maxillofacial fractures caused by e-scooter accidents.
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Diagnostic and treatment preferences for cracked posterior teeth Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 J. Fong, A. Tan, A. Ha, U. Krishnan
Longitudinal cracks in teeth are common and often present challenges in diagnosis and management. This study investigated the preferred diagnostic process and treatment modalities for these cracked teeth.
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Ion release from oral piercings from in vitro acidic challenges Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 M Masood, LJ Walsh, S Zafar
This laboratory-based study measured ion release from metallic piercings when exposed to organic acids (lactic, citric) and inorganic acids (phosphoric, hydrochloric) that could be encountered in the oral cavity.
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Evaluation of the significance of keratinized mucosa on peri-implant tissue health: a prospective clinical trial Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 E Gurbuz, E Ceylan, M Yurttas
The effect of keratinized mucosa on peri-implant tissue health is still inconclusive. This study aimed to evaluate the importance of keratinized mucosa and investigate the impact of the free gingival graft procedure on peri-implant health.
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Advertising and general dental practice: how compliant are practice websites in Australia with legal requirements? Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-21 ED Jensen, S Sethi, BF Poirier, MJ Meade
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) requires general dental practitioners (GDPs) to agree to regulatory advertising guidelines on initial registration and annual renewal. The aim of this study was to determine the compliance of GDPs websites to these requirements.
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Sleep disordered breathing in children seeking orthodontic care – an Australian perspective Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-14 A Wellham, C Kim, SS Kwok, RJH Lee, S Naoum, JM Razza, MS Goonewardene
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Orifice barriers to prevent coronal microleakage after root canal treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 P Chen, Z Chen, Y-Y Teoh, OA Peters, CI Peters
This systematic review aimed to compare the efficiency of orifice barriers in preventing coronal microleakage in vitro.
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The dilemma of Pituri-further information for oral disease clinicians. Aust. Dent. J. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-12 C Butson,A Kingon,C Quinn,A Ratsch,M Wan