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Fulltext Semilunar Papilla Preservation Flap Technique in Combination with Chorion Membrane for Pocket Reduction and Gingival Recession Coverage

Rajendran P, Bhat S, Anand M

Contemp Clin Dent, 2020 08 07;11(2):190-194.
PMID: 33110336 DOI: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_354_19

An unavoidable consequence of periodontal flap procedure is gingival recession (GR). Achieving both pocket depth reduction and GR coverage remains a challenge to periodontists. The present case report provides a new innovative technique that will enable all clinicians to achieve pocket depth reduction as well as recession coverage in esthetic zone. The clinical parameters that were assessed at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months are probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), height of GR (HGR), and gingival biotype. The patient reported with a faulty post and core with crown in relation to maxillary right central incisor with a PD of 8 mm and HGR of 2.5 mm. Following replacement of the crown with respect to the tooth, semilunar incision was made and flap was reflected to visualize the underlying bone. This technique does not involve the interdental papilla at the same time allows the coronal advancement of the flap. A chorion membrane was placed to accelerate the healing as well to provide stable clinical outcome. The patient was evaluated at 10 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. There was a considerable reduction in PD, GR, and thus gain in CAL. The results remained stable over a period of 6 months.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Bisphosphonates, healthcare professionals and oral health

Raj DV, Abuzar M, Borromeo GL

Gerodontology, 2016 Mar;33(1):135-43.
PMID: 25039439 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12141

OBJECTIVE: General medical and dental practitioner and pharmacists all encounter patients on bisphosphonates and as such require adequate knowledge regarding osteonecrosis of the jaw, a potential complication associated with its use. The cross-sectional study investigated perceived implications of and attitudes towards bisphosphonate use in oral health among general medical and dental practitioners and pharmacists.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical and dental practitioners and pharmacists registered in Victoria, Australia, completed an online survey (SurveyMonkey©). Data analysis consisted of chi-square tests with significance as p < 0.05.
RESULTS: One hundred and thirty six doctors (general medical practitioners, GMPs), 283 dentists (GDPs) and 26 pharmacists (PHs) participated. 70, 38 and 80%, respectively, reviewed patients prescribed bisphosphonates (BPs). GMPs (88%), GDPs (76%) and PHs (85%) were aware of osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ). GMPs (76%) and PHs (100%) advised patients to inform dentists. GMPs (45%) referred patients for dental assessments prior to commencing BPs with 71.9% of GDPs received such referrals. In terms of available information on oral health and BPs, GMPs (56%), GDPs (50%) and PH (53.8%) were either unsure any existed or reported receiving sufficient information.
CONCLUSIONS: Discrepancies exist amongst different healthcare professionals in terms of BP use and oral health, and common consensus guidelines are warranted.
KEYWORDS: bisphosphonates; clinical guidelines; drug therapy; oral health; osteonecrosis.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists/psychology; Practice Patterns, Dentists'
Fulltext Attributes of a competent forensic odontologist

Rahmat, R.A., James, H., Nambiar, P.

Malaysian Dental Journal, 2015;37(1):9-16.
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Forensic odontology has been an interdisciplinary part of forensic science for many years. In Malaysia, this forensic discipline has been practiced for more than two decades however it is still considered a new discipline as there are a limited number of specialists. To date, there are less than ten practicing forensic odontologists in Malaysia. Many dentists do not have a clear perception of this field, thus forensic odontology rarely becomes a career of choice. The purpose of this article is to highlight the attributes of a competent forensic odontologist and encourage dentists towards this challenging career path.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext Awareness comportment and attitude of dental practitioners for photodynamic therapy during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey

Qamar Z, Alhaid ASM, Altami RM, Bachat AMW, Aldosseri DMS

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci, 2022 Dec;26(24):9480-9488.
PMID: 36591857 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202212_30700

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to evaluate the awareness, comportment and attitude/perception of dentists regarding the use of photodynamic (PD) therapy before and during COVID-19 pandemic around the globe.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS: An online survey was performed by sending out an online questionnaire comprising 21 questions among dental practitioners working in four different countries: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Malaysia and United Kingdom. The survey evaluated dental practitioners' level of awareness about the PD therapy, comportment and attitude for its implication and prevalence in daily clinical practice. For statistical significance the Chi-square analysis with Spearman Correlation coefficient was conducted to assess the sub-groups and correlating the factors with the level of awareness of the dental practitioners.
RESULTS: A total of 1,219 dental practitioners from four different countries (Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Malaysia and United Kingdom) responded to the questionnaire. The median age of the respondents was 37, 34, 36 and 39 respectively. The majority of dental practitioners demonstrated to have an acceptable level of awareness regarding PD therapy. Nearly 76%, 74%, 79% and 80% of the individuals from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Malaysia and United Kingdom respectively were aware of the role/mechanism of action of the PD therapy. Moreover, in preponderance, practitioners were confident that the effect of PD therapy will not be reduced in patients infected with COVID-19. The majority of dental practitioners were convinced that successful dental treatment due to PD therapy is linked majorly with therapies done in relation to four major dental specialties: prosthodontics, endodontic, restorative dentistry and periodontology. Approximately more than 90% of the dentists were sure that the rate of COVID-19 transmission can be reduced by using PD therapy in oral treatments. The dental practitioners from Saudi Arabia (91%), Pakistan (82%), Malaysia (83%) and United Kingdom (82%) were contented to learn about PD therapy for its use in clinical practice. Nearly more than 95% of the practitioners from the four countries were keen to attend the lectures/hands-on workshops regarding PD therapy to enhance their skills and knowledge. More than 80% of dentists do not refuse the peripheral role of PD therapy with their patients.
CONCLUSIONS: The respondents from the four countries displayed passable level of awareness regarding basic information of PD therapy and its clinical implication in dental specialty. Nevertheless, there is a need to develop awareness regarding the use of PD therapy among dental practitioners during their undergraduate program. Furthermore, lectures and hands-on workshops should be arranged to train dental practitioners in order to enhance their skills for its solicitation in clinical practice. It is perceived by the dentists in the four countries that the use of PD therapy can effectively reduce COVID-19 rate of transmission.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Relationship between emotional intelligence and job satisfaction in newly qualified Malaysian dentists

Pau A, Sabri BA

Asia Pac J Public Health, 2015 Mar;27(2):NP1733-41.
PMID: 22743863 DOI: 10.1177/1010539512449855

Job satisfaction (JS) is considered to be a key factor in workforce retention. This article reports on the association between emotional intelligence (EI) and JS in newly qualified dentistsemployed in the Malaysian 3-year compulsory service. A postal questionnaire survey collected data on sociodemographic and occupational characteristics, EI, and JS. In a sample of 342 (58.9%) respondents, sociodemographic characteristics were not statistically significantly associated with both EI and JS total scores, whereas overseas graduates scored more highly on the EI scale compared with local graduates. Linear regression analysis indicated that EI was the only statistically significant predictor of JS. EI was statistically significantly associated with JS with patient relationships (r = 0.28; P = .001), peer support (r = 0.30; P = .001), professional development (r = 0.21; P = .001), quality of care (r = 0.57; P = .001), supporting staff (r = 0.24;P = .001), overall JS (r = 0.28; P = .001), and total JS score (r = 0.40; P = .001). However, EI was not statistically significantly associated with JS with income (r = 0.06; P = .302). These findings have implications for the development of interventions to enhance EI and JS in order to promote retention of dentists in the public sector.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists/psychology*
Fulltext Strength and difficulties questionnaire: A tool as prerequisite to measure child's mental health problems attending dental clinics

Pandiyan NJ, Hedge A

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent, 2016 Oct-Dec;34(4):354-8.
PMID: 27681399 DOI: 10.4103/0970-4388.191417

INTRODUCTION: Child's behavior on dental visit depends on variables such as age, parental behavior, parental anxiety, medical/dental history, and dental procedures. Behavioral-screening questionnaire, such as the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), can be used to preassess the child's mental health status which further predicts child behavioral pattern in dental clinics.
AIM: To measure emotional status among children of 3-14 years age group attending dental clinics.
METHODOLOGY: A total of 176 parents of children aged 3-14 years were involved in this study. The child's emotional and behavioral statuses were assessed using SDQ.
RESULTS: On analyzing the SDQ data, it was found that 80% of children came under the abnormal category whereas only 8% of children were found to be in normal category. Twelve percent of children came under borderline category. On the individual behavioral subsets scores, 13% were rated as abnormal on emotional subset, 40% on conduct problems, 12% on hyperactivity, and 29% on peer problems subset.
CONCLUSION: Findings of this study suggest that incorporating tools to identify the current emotional state would give a clue and allow the dentist to develop a behavior guidance plan to accomplish the necessary oral health care. However, the results are preliminary; studies with larger sample should be done to validate the results among diverse populations.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext Work-life balance amongst dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic-A structural equation modelling approach

Pai S, Patil V, Kamath R, Mahendra M, Singhal DK, Bhat V

PLoS One, 2021;16(8):e0256663.
PMID: 34428247 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256663

BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in 2019, has shocked the entire world. As an effort to control the disease spread, the Indian government declared a nationwide lockdown on March 25th, 2020. As dental treatment was considered high risk in the spread of COVID-19, dentistry became one of the most vulnerable professions during this time. Dental professionals had to face job layoffs, salary cuts in professional colleges, closure of private clinics resulting in huge psychological, moral, and financial crises. Studies during the previous and present pandemics have shown mental issues among health care workers necessitating institutional reforms, along with early care and support. A balance in the work-life amongst professionals is the key to better efficiency and, was majorly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown due to sudden unexpected changes. Hence this study was conducted to understand the changes they underwent both at home and professional front with a hypothesis that physical and mental health, activities, relationship status, and workplace influence the work-life balance.
METHODS: A pre-validated questionnaire survey was done on dentists across India. Structural Equation Modelling and path analysis were applied to the data collected.
RESULTS: The results of the study supported the hypothesis that factors like physical and mental health, activities, relationship status, and workplace influenced the work-life balance directly. A significant imbalance was seen amongst the female dentists.
CONCLUSION: The present study proved the unpreparedness among dental professionals. Hence an evolutionary phase in every field with better working protocols, robust mental health support, and a focus on strategies to face future such emergencies is required.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists/psychology*
Malaysian government dentists' experience, willingness and barriers in providing domiciliary care for elderly people

Othman AA, Yusof Z, Saub R

Gerodontology, 2014 Jun;31(2):136-44.
PMID: 23173906 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12023

To assess Malaysian government dentists' experience, willingness and barriers in providing domiciliary care for elderly people.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext The role of treating nicotine addiction prior to treatment of periodontal diseases

Nurul Asyikin Yahya, Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin

ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 2011;12(1):0-0.
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Introduction and Objective: Tobacco use is a significant risk factor for oral diseases. Periodontal disease has been known to be associated with tobacco use for over twenty years. Despite that, dentists and particularly periodontist does not include tobacco use cessation as part of their initial treatment in treating periodontal disease or placing implants in patients who use tobacco. The increase in prevalence and severity of periodontitis among smokers
cannot be explained by differences in the amount of plaque between smokers and nonsmokers. A possible explanation is that smoking may alter the quality of the flora. Dental professionals also have a crucial role to play in tobacco cessation counseling, particularly for patients with chronic periodontitis. More patients will be affected by periodontitis than will ever be affected by oral cancer. Methods and Results: Reviews of literatures were
done on a clearly formulated question on the need of smoking cessation intervention to increase positive outcome of treatment on periodontal disease. Conclusion: Various epidemiological studies strongly suggest that tobacco use cessation is beneficial to patients following periodontal treatments for a better outcome.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext Denture box, a new invention in copy denture technique: user overview

Norlela Yacob, Faizah Abdul Fatah

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(21):41-41.
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Copy denture procedure was introduced in 1962 for the construction of spare
denture. However, throughout the years, the procedure has undergone developments in terms of
the techniques and materials used for the construction of the replica denture. One of the most
popular methods to construct the replica is by using soap box. A group of researchers from USIM
have invented Denture Box and the product has been registered with Malaysian Industrial design
(MY-16-00546-0101). Therefore, a study was conducted to assess the satisfaction of the Denture Box
among dentists and dental technologists. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext The knowledge and practice of copy denture technique among dentist and dental technologist

Norlela Yacob, Faizah Abdul Fatah, Wan Nor Syariza Wan Ali, Nusima Mohamed, Winarti, Tine Martina, Aida Ali

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(21):44-44.
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Copy denture technique is a classic technique for construction of a new denture
based on the favourable aspects of the original denture using a replica. This technique helps in
adaptation of new denture in elderly population. The aim of this paper was to assess the knowledge
and practice of copy denture technique among dentists and dental technologists. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext Malaysia: empowering dentists into smoking cessation

Nordin AS, Kadir RA

Tob Control, 2014 Jul;23(4):284.
PMID: 25061647
Matched MeSH terms: Practice Patterns, Dentists'/organization & administration*
Empowering Malaysian dentists to tobacco dependence treatment conduct

Nordin AS, Kadir RA, Yahya NA, Zakaria H, Rashid RA, Habil MH

Int Dent J, 2014 Aug;64(4):206-12.
PMID: 24835463 DOI: 10.1111/idj.12110

As a signatory to the World Health Organisation 2003 Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Malaysia has policies in place and funded 300 public Quit clinics. Unfortunately, government dentists are not included to run tobacco dependence treatment. A cross-sectional exploratory survey was carried out to seek Malaysian dentists' opinion on their knowledge, perception and willingness to conduct tobacco dependence treatment. Participation was voluntary from those who attended a specially designed one-day, four-module workshop on tobacco cessation intervention. Data were collected using the Audience-Response-System equipment which tracked immediate responses covering four domains namely: smoking as a public health problem, smoking as an addiction, the role of dentists in the programme and confidence in conducting smoking cessation in the clinic. Sample comprised more female dentists (73.5%), mean age 33.6 (SD 8.99) years and with more than 3 years working experience. Findings indicated that the majority agreed Malaysia has a rising problem in the prevalence of smoking (71.6%) and predicted that it will affect mostly the young (81.9%). Only half of the dentists surveyed (58.9%) routinely recorded their patients' smoking habits. The majority (71.6%) believed that dentists are effective in helping their patient to stop smoking and 76.3% agreed that dentists should discuss the smoking habit with their patients; however, 60% agreed that doing so is too time consuming. In addition, only 24.7% knew of more ways to treat a smoking habit. The majority felt comfortable giving advice to patients about changing their habits (76.5%) or discussing treatment options (60.5%): 75% would opt for a combined programme of counselling and use of medication if they have to do, 15% would choose to go on counselling only, while 8% did not want to treat. In conclusion, the findings suggest that dentists have a strong potential to contribute significantly to providing smoking cessation treatment if adequately trained.

Matched MeSH terms: Practice Patterns, Dentists'
Fulltext Influence of dentist gender and clinical experience on the selection of posterior restorative dental material: a preliminary study

Norazlina Mohammad, Abdul Azim Asy Abdul Aziz, Aimi Amalina Ahmad, Azlan Jaafar, Aws H Ali Al-Kadhim

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(21):51-51.
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Dentist-related factors are one of the major influences on the material selection for
restoration of carious and non-carious tooth surface loss. There were conflicting results regarding
the impact of dentists' gender and age or length of clinical experience on restorative material
selection for posterior dentition. The aims of this study were to determine the influence of gender
and clinical experience on posterior restorative material selection among private dental
practitioner in Malaysia. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Senior dentists' perceptions of dental therapists' roles and education needs in Malaysia

Nor NA, Murat NA, Yusof ZY, Gamboa AB

Int J Dent Hyg, 2013 Nov;11(4):280-6.
PMID: 23802751 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12038

To describe the perceptions of senior dental officers (SDOs) on the roles of dental therapists (DTs) and their education needs in Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists/psychology*
Fulltext Erosive tooth wear: knowledge of diagnosis and treatment strategies among private dental practitioners in Kuantan, Pahang

Noorhazayti Ab. Halim, Nur Atiyah Fakhri, Nur Izzati Aisyah Azhar

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(21):43-43.
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Awareness of erosive tooth wear (ETW) by the public is still low and most dental
practitioners overlooked the very early stages dismissing minor tooth surface loss of erosive tooth
wear. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge of diagnosis and treatment strategies of
ETW among private dental practitioners (PDP) in Kuantan. (Copied from article).

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext Acrylic partial dentures fixed to adjacent teeth: a case report on quack dentistry

Nik Madihah Nik Azis, Khamiza Zainol Abidin

Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 2015;10(1):41-45.
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The practice of quack dentistry worldwide is a challenge to the profession of dentistry as it undermines the trust of the general public and places the patients at unnecessary risks through their illegal practices. Although the ratio of patients to dentists is rapidly decreasing in Malaysia due to the increased output of qualified dentists from both local and foreign institutions, quack dentistry is still practiced in many areas. This report intends to highlight a popular treatment prescribed by these quack dentists which is removable partial dentures that is fixed to the adjacent teeth by cold cure acrylic. We also aim to discuss the design of the denture and the means employed to remove this ’fixed partial denture’. It is hoped that this case report will highlight the prevalence of the practice of quack dentistry especially in geographical area of this case report and allow the authorities to devise means to stop this illegal practice.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext Ludwig's Angina Infection In A Child: A Cause For Concern

Ngeow, W.C.

Ann Dent, 1999;6(1):-.
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Ludwig's angina is a rare type of facial infection usually reported in adults. This paper presents a case of Ludwig's angina infection occurring in a 3 year-old Malay boy. The dentists must be able to detect such presentation early. Hospitalization for monitoring of airway is essential.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists
Fulltext Survey on readership of professional journals among Malaysian dentists. part I: readership of professional dental journals

Ngeow, W.C., Mohd Noor, N.S., Mohd Tahir, N.N.

Malaysian Dental Journal, 2007;28(1):7-15.
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The objective of this survey was to understand the current trend of readership of professional dental journals among Malaysian dentists. A total of 225 questionnaires were sent out to Malaysian dentists who attended various dental related conferences throughout Peninsular Malaysia from February 2006 to July 2006. Questionnaires comprised of questions relating to dentists’ socio-demographic status and a list of journal(s) read by them. Malaysian dentists’ view on the content and quality of a particular dental journal, i.e. the Malaysian Dental Journal (MDJ) was also enquired. The details of this finding are highlighted in Part II of this study. A total of 156 questionnaires were returned; the respondents were made up of 61 male and 91 female dentists. Almost 80% of the respondents aged between 20-49 year-old and most respondents (n= 132; 84.62%) only had a basic Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent degree while another 19 (12.18%) had in addition, a post-graduate degree. Almost equal numbers of respondents were working in the Ministry of Health (MOH) or Armed Force (n=73; 46.8%) and private practice (n=74; 47.4%). Also, equal number of respondents (n=67; 42.95%) were found to be working as single-handed practitioner and in a partnership/assistant/working-with-other specialties type of practice Almost two-thirds (n=103; 66%) of the respondents read more than one professional journal, and a majority of them worked in the private sector. The percentage of readers reading more than one journal from the private practice (n=67, 60.0%) was close to twice of that from the MOH (n=36, 35.0%). No specific age-group pattern was present but the least number of subscribers were from those 60 year-old and above (n=3), whereby none of them subscribed to any professional dental journal/magazine. The highest percentage of subscribers were from those in the age group of 40-49 year-old, whereby 86.49% (n=32) of dentists in this age-group subscribed to at least one professional dental journal/magazine. Out of the list of journals/magazines provided, it was found that the MDJ has the most number of readers. The MDJ was most read by dentists in the private practice while the Annals of Dentistry of the University of Malaya was most read by dentists in the MOH. In conclusion, it was found that almost two-third of the respondents read more than one professional journal, with the MDJ receiving the most number of readers. More dentists in the private practice read professional dental journals than dentists in the MOH.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists; Dentists, Women
Fulltext Survey on readership of professional journals among Malaysian dentists. part II. readership of the Malaysian dental journal

Ngeow, W.C., Mohd Noor, N.S., Mohd Tahir, N.N.

Malaysian Dental Journal, 2007;28(1):16-23.
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The objective of this part of the study was to understand the current trend on readership of the Malaysian Dental Journal (MDJ) among Malaysian dentists. Their views on the contents and quality of the Malaysian Dental Journal were enquired. We also enquired the reasons they chose-to/chose-not-to read the MDJ. Of the 225 dentists surveyed, the number of MDJ readers was 101; with only 24.75% reading all issues published. The editorial section was rated as “useful” by 70.3% of readers, while 79.2%, 87.1%, 87.1% and 80.2% of readers rated the research article section, the review article section, the case reports section and book recommendation section similarly respectively. Feedback from readers indicated that they wanted more case reports, more review articles on “how to do it” and on medical problems in dentistry. More than half (55.45%) of the MDJ readers preferred to receive the journal in both hard and soft copies. For the non-readers, the most common reasons cited for not reading the MDJ was not being able to access to the journal, followed by not having time to read. Our finding suggested that the respondents preferred to learn from colleagues’ experience and to read article that can improve their clinical knowledge and skill.

Matched MeSH terms: Dentists

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