Innovative Pedagogical Strategies in Health Professions Education: Active Learning in Dental Materials Science

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(3), С. 2041 - 2041

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2023

Dental materials science education is frequently delivered via traditional didactic lectures in preclinical dental programs. This review aimed to appraise the current evidence on innovative pedagogical strategies teaching courses. English-language articles methods for published between January 1990 October 2022 were searched nine online databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science [WoS], Direct, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, LILACS, Open Grey, and EMBASE) according PRISMA guidelines. The risk bias (RoB) was assessed using RoB-2 ROBIN-I tools, whereas level determined based OCEBM Only 12 primary studies included. Two randomized (RCTs) deemed as being "some concern", one showed a high (RoB). Three non-randomized controlled (NRS) demonstrated moderate RoB, remaining seven low. Most ranked at Levels 2 3 evidence. Several identified: flipped classrooms, clinical-based learning, computer-assisted group discussion, microteaching with BOPPPS (bridge-in, learning objective, pre-test, participatory post-test, summary) model, game-based learning. suggested that students generally positive perceptions toward these strategies. educators should revise their undergraduate curricula integrate more effective methods.

Язык: Английский

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Amelioration Strategies for Silver Diamine Fluoride: Moving from Black to White

Antibiotics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(2), С. 298 - 298

Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2023

Topical cariostatic agents have become a reasonable alternative for managing dental caries in young children. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is practical topical approach to arrest and avoid extensive risky treatment. However, the literature demonstrates parental hesitation towards accepting SDF because of black unaesthetic tooth discolouration following application. The rapid oxidation ionic silver darkens demineralised structure permanently. In this regard, nano-metallic antimicrobials could augment or substitute silver, thereby enhance aesthetic performance. Recently, biomedical research has drawn attention selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) due their antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral potencies. Various vitro studies examined effect SeNPs on virulence bacteria. This narrative review explores issues when using suggests future directions develop it, focusing antimicrobial metals. Several methods are described that be followed reduce concern, including use fluoride, other metals with actions. There also value remineralising than such as NPs hydroxyapatite. variations made formulations order lower levels even replace one both components completely. Moreover, since processes appear central chemistry staining, adding which antioxidant actions an anti-staining benefit; used well. Future should address topic optimise how would place silver. Incorporating explored, taking into account optimal physicochemical parameters each these.

Язык: Английский

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White Spots: Prevention in Orthodontics—Systematic Review of the Literature

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(8), С. 5608 - 5608

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023

Early-stage dental demineralization, called white spots (WS), get their name from the characteristic colour that enamel takes on due to acid attack of salivary cariogenic bacteria. They are often associated with fixed orthodontic therapy (FOT) and, if left untreated, evolve into caries repercussions oral health and aesthetics. This review aims identify most effective prophylaxis strategies prevent WS during FOT. The search for reviewed studies was conducted Pubmed, Scopus, Web Science databases, selecting English-only articles published in 5 years January 2018 2023. keywords used were "WS" "fixed orthodontic*", using "AND" as Boolean operator. A total 16 included qualitative analysis. Prevention begins maintaining proper hygiene; fluoride toothpaste, mouthwashes, gels, varnishes, sealants can be added regularly. Using a laser combination helps occurrence assists repair processes initial lesions. Further needed establish international guidelines preventing orthodontically treated patients.

Язык: Английский

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Photobiomodulation Therapy and Pulp-Regenerative Endodontics: A Narrative Review

Bioengineering, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10(3), С. 371 - 371

Опубликована: Март 17, 2023

Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) were used to recover the dental pulp’s vitality in order avoid undesirable outcomes of conventional treatment and promote dentinal formation, especially for immature permanent teeth. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) exhibits photobiological photochemical effects improving root canal’s environmental conditions by compensating oxidative stress increasing blood supply implanted stem cells their survival. Basic research has revealed that PBMT can modulate human pulp cells’ (hDPSCs) differentiation, proliferation, activity, subsequent tissue activation. However, many unclear points still remain regarding mechanisms action induced REPs. Therefore, this review, we present applications laser irradiation REPs endodontics. In addition, on regenerative processes hDPSCs are reviewed from biochemical cytological perspectives basis available literature. Furthermore, consider feasibility which is applied cells, including discuss reported its effect.

Язык: Английский

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Modeling Liquids and Resin-Based Dental Composite Materials—A Scoping Review

Materials, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 15(11), С. 3759 - 3759

Опубликована: Май 24, 2022

Several lubricant materials can be used to model resin-based composites (RBCs) during restorative procedures. Clinically, instruments or brushes are wet with bonding agents (BAs) modeling liquids (MLs) for sculpturing purposes. However, a knowledge gap exists on their effects the mechanical properties of RBCs, requiring greater insight. Five databases were searched, including 295 in vitro studies use RBCs Only articles English language included, no limits publication date. The last piece research was dated 24 March 2022. In total, 16 included review process, together paper retrieved after screening references. A total 17 BAs and 7 MLs investigated. Tensile (n = 5), flexural strength 2), water sorption color stability 8) translucency 3), micro-hardness 4), roughness degree conversion monomer elution 2) tests carried out. general, maximum h artificial storage performed 13), while four papers tested specimens immediately. present identifies possibilities limitations lubricants procedures mechanical, surface, optical RBCs. Clinicians should aware that resins might influence composite surface way is material-dependent.

Язык: Английский

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Infection Control in Dental Practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Is Changed?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(5), С. 3903 - 3903

Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives. Since the SARS-CoV-2 was discovered, many studies have been done on transmission mode, its replication within humans, and survival even in outside environment inanimate surfaces. Undoubtedly, health care workers faced greatest risks because of their close contact with potentially infected patients. Of these, dental professionals are certainly among most vulnerable categories, precisely infection occurs airborne virus. treatment patients office profoundly, respecting all preventive measures towards patient practitioners themselves. aim this paper is to understand whether protocols for prevention dentists remained after acute phase pandemic. In particular, study analyzed habits, protocols, measures, any costs incurred era

Язык: Английский

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Efficacy Ozone Therapy in Reducing Periodontal Disease

Materials, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 16(6), С. 2375 - 2375

Опубликована: Март 16, 2023

The aim of this study is to highlight the properties ozone as an aid non-surgical therapy compared alone. This included thirty Caucasian patients (eighteen women and twelve men) aged between 35 65, recruited at Oral Hygiene Prevention Center Dental Clinic Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, hospital in Milan. periodontal probing was recorded with a PC-PUNC 15 manual probe (Hu Friedy) time 0; scaling root planing session performed T1 or without therapy, then, were re-evaluated one month (T2), three months (T3), six (T4). results obtained show that there are not statistically significant differences terms reduction clinical indices such plaque, bleeding, pocket depth two groups. Therefore, treatment ozoral gel would seem improve However, significantly improved treated gel. From point view, can be used due its excellent characteristics, particular, powerful virucidal action.

Язык: Английский

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Factors Associated with the Level of Knowledge about Biosafety against COVID-19 in Peruvian Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study under a Multivariable Regression Model

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(11), С. 5938 - 5938

Опубликована: Май 24, 2023

Aim: Biosafety is a set of preventive measures aimed at controlling risk factors arising from biological, physical, and/or chemical agents. This topic particularly important in the dental field since saliva main biological agent transmission coronavirus. The present study to determine associated with level knowledge about biosafety against COVID-19 Peruvian dentistry students. Materials and Methods: observational, cross-sectional, analytical evaluated 312 A validated 20-question questionnaire was used measure knowledge. nonparametric Mann–Whitney U Kruskal–Wallis tests were compare levels between categories each variable. logit model evaluate such as sex, age, marital status, place origin, academic year study, being upper third, history COVID-19, living vulnerable family members. significance p < 0.05 considered. Results: 36.2%, 31.4%, 32.4% presented poor, fair, good levels, respectively. Students under 25 years age 64% less likely pass than students older (OR = 0.36; CI: 0.20–0.66). third nine times more test other 9.38; 4.61–19.07). Finally, third-year 52% exam fifth-year 0.48; 0.28–0.83). Conclusion: Only minority had COVID-19. Younger educated fail questionnaire. On hand, those outstanding performance

Язык: Английский

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Positive Affect Moderates the Influence of Perceived Stress on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(20), С. 13600 - 13600

Опубликована: Окт. 20, 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed a profound psychological impact on healthcare workers. However, the role of positive affect in moderating effect perceived stress states workers remains unknown. This study aimed to analyze association between and mental health during COVID-19 pandemic. cross-sectional evaluated relationships (the Perceived Stress Scale), Positive Negative Affect Schedule), depression Patient Health Questionnaire-9), anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale) 644 Chinese who completed online self-reports. results revealed significant negative problems, including stress, depression, anxiety. At total group level, multiple regression analysis showed that alleviated influence but no was found for In subgroups divided by only with high level stress. These suggested played moderative alleviating among workers, particularly those thus emphasizing importance as an intervention strategy promoting context ongoing

Язык: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Obesity, Metabolic Parameters and Clinical Values in the South Korean Adult Population

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(10), С. 2814 - 2814

Опубликована: Май 10, 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on obesity, metabolic parameters, and clinical values in South Korean population. Data from seventh eighth National Health Nutrition Examination Surveys were analyzed, comprising 3560 participants 2018 (pre-COVID-19) 3309 2021 (post-COVID-19). The focused adults aged 19 years older who overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2). results showed a significant increase waist circumference (approximately 2 cm), BMI 0.11 kg/m2), systolic blood pressure, fasting sugar (1.76 mg/dL higher), glycated hemoglobin (0.14% higher) post-COVID-19 group compared pre-COVID-19 group. Additionally, prevalence hypercholesterolemia increased by 4% after pandemic. These findings suggest an risk abdominal disorders, such as period. Urine analysis revealed abnormal findings, including occult blood, urobilinogen, hematuria, proteinuria, ketone urea, glycosuria, bacteriuria. highlights negative impact lifestyle changes, reduced physical activity social gatherings, vital signs during

Язык: Английский

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