Infection Control Mechanisms Employed by Dental Laboratories to Prevent Infection of their Dental Technicians/Technologists
Journal Title: Journal of Oral Health and Craniofacial Science - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the compliance to infection control of various dental laboratories in Durban. Study design: This was a qualitative survey. Setting: Dental laboratories in Durban area, South Africa. Subject: Registered laboratory technicians. Study methodology: Convenient random sampling method was used.
Authors and Affiliations
KC Sammy, SN Benjamin
Clinical Case: Necrotizing Fasciitis of the neck after surgery of a Mandibular Radicular Cyst
Necrotizing fasciitis is a quickly progressing soft tissue infection that can be described with diffuse necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia. The cause of this can be infectious process of odontogenic o...
Visualization and Evaluation of Changes after Rapid Maxillary Expansion
Objectives: The aim of the study was to develop a mathematical model for the visualization and evaluation of transversal palatal soft tissue changes; and to carry out a statistical evaluation of the changes in vertical a...
Orthodontics Miniscrews to Correct an Anchorage Loss: Case Report
The recent introduction of the miniscrew in orthodontics revolutionized the clinical and biomechanical approach of anchoring. Used as direct or indirect anchoring, the orthodontic micro screws indications field is expand...
Clown language training in Dental education: Dental Student’s Perspective
Clowning is a form of humour. It is an art form that invites play, interaction, and laughter. Clown Care is a programme in hospitals and medical centres involving visits from specially trained hospital clowns. Clowning h...
Evaluation of ImageJ for Relative Bone Density Measurement and Clinical Application
The main method for evaluation of healing processes of the jaws in oral and maxillofacial surgery are radiological diagnostics. Quantitative description is possible by measuring the relative bone density, which puts the...