Search for dissertations about: "general dental practitioners"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words general dental practitioners.

2. 1. On root-filling quality in general dental practice

   Author : Lisbeth Dahlström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; root-filling quality; nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation; implementation; hands-on; social network; focus groups; qualitative content analysis; general dental practitioners; stress;

   Abstract : In Sweden, 250,000 root fillings are performed every year. The outcome of root canal treatment (RCT) is strongly correlated to the technical quality of the root filling. Epidemiological studies show high frequencies of suboptimal technical quality. READ MORE

4. 2. The Shortened Dental Arch (SDA) concept and Swedish general dental practitioners : attitudes and prosthodontic decision-making

   Author : Eva-Karin Korduner; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Shortened dental arch; Decision-making; qualitatative research; compromised molars; dentistry; prosthodontic decision-making; Attitudes;

   Abstract : 10ABSTRACTA Shortened Dental Arch (SDA) is defined as a dentition where most posterior teeth are missing. The SDA concept, described by Käyser and co-workers in the 1980s, was developed mainly for elderly and high risk-patients, those with poor general health and those with accumulation of dental problems. READ MORE

5. 3. Periodontal treatment strategies in general dentistry

   Author : Aleksandar Milosavljevic; Malmö universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Periodontal Diseases; Parodontala sjukdomar; Behandling; Diagnos;

   Abstract : Periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and chronic periodontitis,are infectious diseases that are common in the adult population. InSweden, treatment is mostly provided in general dentistry by generaldental practitioners (GDPs) and dental hygienists (DHs). READ MORE

6. 4. Antibiotic prophylaxis in general oral health care : the perspective of decision making

   Author : Eva Ellervall; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Antibiotic prophylaxis; Decision making;

   Abstract : I Sverige ger läkemedelskommittéerna i landstingen ut rekommendationer för att stödja optimal användning av läkemedel till patienter. Rekommendationerna inkluderar råd om när antibiotika bör användas i förebyggande syfte (antibiotikaprofylax) i tandvården. READ MORE

7. 5. The mandibular third molar. Dentists' judgement in the removal of asymptomatic molars

   Author : Kerstin Knutsson; Lunds universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; visual analogue scale; oral surgery; tooth extraction; third molar; linear models; judgment; Decision making; impacted tooth; Odontology; stomatology; Odontologi;

   Abstract : The aim was to study dentists' judgement on the removal of and on the development of pathology associated with asymptomatic mandibular third molars. Thirty general dental practitioners (GDPs) and 10 oral surgeons were asked to judge 36 molars with equal distribution of three cues: patient's age, angular position and degree of impaction of the molar. READ MORE