Potential Morbidities of Dental Infections
Journal Title: Journal of Academy of Dental Education - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
With the advent of antibiotics and the improved dental care there is decreasing incidence of odontogenic space infections.But with delayed treatment, they present challenging problems and potentially life threatening situations.
Prevalence of Eruption of Third Molar Tooth among South Indians and Malaysians
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Terahertz Ray Imaging: a new ray of hope in Imaging Science
Imaging technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in our society.Even though there were many successful imagingmodalities ever since the advent of roentgen rays, they all have their shortcomings. And imaging of denta...
Perspective of Teaching Methodologies in Dentistry: Active vs Passive Learning
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Let the Light Heal - Lasers in Dentistry
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Assessing the Minds of Young Budding Dentists - Starting Trouble for a Dental Start-Up
Though dentistry is considered a respected and desirable profession, there are many impediments that a dentist facesbefore they are recognised and acknowledged in the dental fraternity. One may assume that the undergradu...