001. Newer Imaging Modalities
Axel Ruprecht, DDS, MScD, FAAOMR, FRCD(C), Dip. ABOMR, FICD,
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry-DSB, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, U.S.A.
Current imaging methods used in diagnostic radiology will be presented. Some of the subjects will be reviews of current technologies in use in Dentistry; others will represent more advanced techniques that may have limited but potential uses in dentistry, with which the dental practitioner should have some familiarity. The subjects covered will range from changes in films and screens to changes in imaging techniques including tomography, digital radiography in dental dentistry, CT, MRI, PETand SPECT.
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002. The changing role of surgical endodontics in the practice of dentistry
Marwan Abou-rass, DDS, MDS, PhD,
The University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California 90089-0641, U.S.A.
Endodontics treatment is now an integral part of the modern practice of Dentistry. In many clinical cases, nonsurgical Endodontic Therapy alone can not accomplish the desired treatment results. This lecture will focus on the changing role and indications of surgical endodontics. It will focus on the concept of Treatment Finalization System and the surgical indications associated with it, which are:
I.Diagnostic Indications III. Reparative Indications
Cause of Failure Perforation
Type of Damage Retrofill
Extent of Damage Resorption
Culture
Biopsy IV. Periodontal Indications
Root amputation
II.Corrective Indications Hemisection
Overfill G.T.R.
Apicoectomy
Curettage
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003. Implantology - case selection and treatment plan equals results and prognosis
Leonard A Mueninghoff, DDS,
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, 1919 Seventh Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0007, U.S.A.
This presentation will discuss the increased interdependence in implantology of case selection and treatment plan in achieving a predictable result with an excellent prognosis. The amount, type, contours, and location of both the hard and soft tissues can be very deceptive and easily lead to improper implant placement and a false sense of security as to the final aesthetic and functional outcome. This presentation will attempt to provide the criteria needed for predictable implant success.
This presentation will discuss the increased interdependence in implantology of case selection and treatment plan in achieving a predictable result with an excellent prognosis. The amount, type, contours, and location of both the hard and soft tissues can be very deceptive and easily lead to improper implant placement and a false sense of security as to the final aesthetic and functional outcome. This presentation will attempt to provide the criteria needed for predictable implant success.
This presentation will discuss the increased interdependence in implantology of case selection and treatment plan in achieving a predictable result with an excellent prognosis. The amount, type, contours, and location of both the hard and soft tissues can be very deceptive and easily lead to improper implant placement and a false sense of security as to the final aesthetic and functional outcome. This presentation will attempt to provide the criteria needed for predictable implant success.
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004. The Alabama Implant Restorative System
Leonard A. Mueninghoff, DDS,
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, 1919 Seventh Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0007, U.S.A.
This presentation will review the interdependence and contraindications of comfort, function, esthetics, phonetics, and hygiene in dental implantology. The fixed-detachable restoration as proposed by Branemark does not adequately address each of these areas. It will be demonstrated how the Alabama Implant Restorative System using the Andrews Bars and Sleeves adequately fulfills each of the above criteria.
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005. Demographics and practice profile of dentists surveyed in ten regions of Saudi Arabia
Abdullah r. Al-Shammery,E. Ernest Guile,Mahmoud Al-Backly,
College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
he Oral Health Survey of Saudi Arabia has an important component of surveying the dentists who provide oral health services in the country. This present study is a result of surveying a total of 481 respondents in ten (10) regions of the Kingdom. The respondents were sampled via surveying those attending dental symposia organized by the research team around the country. The questionnaires were administered by the project investigators in an audience setting while respondents individually filled their answers. Results indicate that there were 78% male and 22% female dentists. Eleven percent (11%) were Saudi, 41.7% were Egyptian, 10.8% were Indians/Pakistanis, 22.6% other Arabs, and 8.9% were European/American. Over 53% of respondents were general practitioners; 18% were clinical specialists; 13.1% were dental educators. However, 13.3% were general practitioners with a specialty emphasis and 1.5% administrators. Approximately 44.4% were too busy in their practice to attend continuing education programs; 34.8% were not permitted to leave their jobs; while 48.4% said programs were too faraway. Of all the respondents, 22.2% experienced a lot of eye strain, back pain, and headaches from their practice; 37.8% suffered some; and 28.8% experienced a little of the aforementioned physical problems from their dental practice. Over 47% would advise their children to become dentists.
It is concluded that dentists in Saudi Arabia have a diversity of demographic backgrounds. Continuing education opportunities should be permitted by institutions employing dentists and actively promoted to increase knowledge and quality of care. Efforts should be made to address the issue of stress in dental practice.
Keywords: Dental practice, questionnaire survey, Saudi Arabia, continuing education, stress
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