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Effect of Covid-19 on dental students in dentistry and dental prosthodontics
No full textOBJECTIVES The objective of the present study was to evaluate dental students perceptions about the impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) on their preparedness and to examine students perceptions about future job implications after the pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 2021 an anonymous online questionnaire was distributed to dental students attending the same university. This questionnaire consisted of 5 questions concerning students preparation and advantages and disadvantages of online teaching and 9 questions concerning future prospective after graduation. The data collected were statistically analyzed and Chi-squared test was adopted (significance level, p <0.05). SPSS 22.0 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Chicago, USA) was used to analyse the results. RESULTS The response rate was 94.9% (56 dental students). It was found that most of the students (82.1%) feel that measures taken during pandemic were necessary. The impact of Covid-19 on clinical training affected students’ preparedness (p <0.05), while online lessons did not significantly affected theorical aspects. 46.4% of dental students tought that online lessons were worse than traditional teaching but no significant difference was observed (p >0.05). Moreover, most of the participants tought that online exams were similar to traditional exams (p <0.05). 53.6% of dental students said they wanted to start back tradi-tional classroom lessons after a significant reduction of new cases and 33.9% said they wanted to attend to start traditional lessons only after vaccination. More than half of students surveyed (69.6%) said that they are worried about their future work while 23.2% did not know and only 7.1% tought that there will be no difference (p <0.05). In particular, 48.2% of participants felt that they will be less prepared for their future work as dentists and 26.8% tought that they will work less. Future prospectives include: clinical training during the sixth year of University and attendance of short post graduate courses. CONCLUSIONS Dental students tought that their preparedness was significantly affected by Covid-19 in particular for clinical trainings. However, most of students answered that online lessons and online exams were similar to traditional ones. Students fell worried about their future job after the pandemic. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE This emergency has led to a wide-spread adoption of online teaching and the lessons we learn now will be critical for the future. Dental students feedback can improve teaching and learning strategies and help to improve negative aspects that could affect their future job
Motivazioni della scelta e prospettive di carriera degli studenti in odontoiatria in un'università italiana
No full textObjectives. This study's aim was to investigate the reasons why students are currently choosing dentistry as a career and, also, to examine their career perceptions. Materials and Methods. Based on specific questions from available literature, a questionnaire was distributed to dental students attending the same university. The data collected from the questionnaire were statistically analyzed and Chi-squared test was used; the level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results. The response rate was 89.4%. Several motivations were observed. It was found that the motive selected by the highest percentage of students was their interest in dental medicine. Moreover, the highest ranked career option was private practice after graduation. Conclusions. A better understanding of these motivations may be of significance for the training of future dentists
Investigation on periodontal status of depressed patients treated with tricyclic antidepressants
No full textComparison of salivary antioxidant enzyme activity between ex-smokers and subjects who had never smoked
No full textSmoke contains oxidants such as oxygen-free radicals which are probably the major cause of damage to biomolecules. A decrease of salivary antioxidant enzymes was detected in habitual smokers. However, the effects of cigarette smoke on salivary antioxidant enzymes may persist after withdrawal from smoking. The objective of this study was to assess salivary superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in ex-smokers in comparison with that of subjects who had never smoked. The test group included 25 ex-smokers (13 males and 12 females; mean age: 48 ± 8 years) who had given up smoking for at least one year but for no more than 2 years, and a control group consisting of 25 subjects (14 males and 11 females; mean age: 50 ± 12 years) who had never smoked. Salivary samples were collected and SOD and GSH-Px activity was measured. Students t-test was used to evaluate differences between groups and significant differences were observed for p 0.05). Detoxification of hydrogen peroxide by the GSHPx was altered even after withdrawal from smoking, while the production of hydrogen peroxide, that is mediated by SOD, was not modified
Oral hygiene at home: is it better in parents?
No full textTo investigate the indirect influence of children on their parents hygiene at hom
Longitudinal study on a rehabilitative model for correction of atypical swallowing
No full textAIM: The aim of the study is to analyse the prevalence of anomalous function of the orofacial muscles and their aetiological factors in a small sample of paediatric patients, to evaluate the correlation between anomalous functions of the orofacial muscles and malocclusions, and finally to verify the effects of a myofunctional protocol, composed of a series of exercises aimed at correcting the anomalous function and position of the tongue. METHODS: The protocol that has been used in this research is a re-elaboration of the diagnostic and therapeutic methods set by two authors, Daniel Garliner and Aurelio Levrini. A group of 57 children (aged 5 to 13, mean age 8.2) with atypical swallowing diagnosis, has been treated for almost 3 years. RESULTS: Physiologic swallowing was achieved in 47% of the children treated. CONCLUSION: The results show the benefits of the myofunctional therapy in the treatment of children with abnormal swallowing
Familial and dietary risk factors in Early Childhood Caries
No full textTo evaluate the causes of Early Childhood Caries
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Emerging Evidence and Treatment Approach
No full textOSA pediatric subjects suffer from episodes of upper airway obstruction that can be partial or complete, with atypical sleep patterns and blood-gas level alteration. If poor treated and/or diagnosed, it can cause cardiovascular disease, learning difficulties, behavioural issues, and retardation of growth. In the literature, there are conflicting evidence about OSA assessment and treatment in pediatric age, so the aim of this paper is to highlight the multidisciplinary approach in the management of sleep disorders, stressing the role of the pediatric dentist in both diagnosing and treating the OSAS in children, according to the current evidence of the treatment options effectiveness of the syndrome itself. Conclusions. Scientific evidence shows that OSAS management requires a multidisciplinary approach in order to make an early diagnosis and a correct treatment plan. The orthodontic treatment approach includes orthopedic maxillary expansion and mandibular advancement using intraoral appliances. Hence, the orthodontist and the pediatric dentist play an important role not only in early diagnosis but also in the treatment of pediatric OSAS
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