Conceptualising a framework for improving quality in primary dental care
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DOI: 10.1038/s41415-019-0900-8
Abstract: This paper sets out a conceptual framework by which quality improvement in primary dental care can be approached. We argue that seeking a unified definition for quality in dentistry is a distraction to the more… read more here.
Keywords: dental care; quality; primary dental; quality improvement ... See more keywords
Timings and skill mix in primary dental care: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41415-019-0938-7
Abstract: Aim The aim of this pilot study was to explore the time taken to complete key contemporary dental procedures by dentists and dental hygienists/therapists (DH/DTs) working in primary dental care and their views on the… read more here.
Keywords: dental; dental care; pilot study; primary dental ... See more keywords
Disturbances in primary dental enamel in Polish autistic children
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-69642-3
Abstract: Dental enamel is a structure that is formed as a result of the regular functioning of ameloblasts. The knowledge of the patterns of enamel secretion allows an analysis of their disruptions manifested in pronounced additional… read more here.
Keywords: disturbances primary; dental enamel; primary dental; autistic children ... See more keywords
Eruption disturbances in the mixed dentition: orthodontic considerations for primary dental care
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DOI: 10.1111/adj.12931
Abstract: Abstract The primary dental care clinician is in a prime position to identify deviations from normal dental development. Disturbances can affect any new erupting tooth. The objective of this narrative review is to describe several… read more here.
Keywords: eruption disturbances; orthodontic considerations; primary dental; dental care ... See more keywords
The impact of COVID-19 on paediatric dental services and tips for patient management
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DOI: 10.1177/20501684211066526
Abstract: Managing paediatric patients in primary dental care while awaiting treatment by the specialist paediatric dental services can be tricky. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on dental services meaning wait times to be seen by… read more here.
Keywords: dental services; primary dental; paediatric dental; impact ... See more keywords
Osteonecrosis of the jaw in primary dental care: Recognition and referral
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DOI: 10.1177/20501684221112512
Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) are uncommon conditions, however when present they have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life and are notoriously difficult to treat. With medical advances… read more here.
Keywords: patient; primary dental; care; osteonecrosis jaw ... See more keywords
What we know about management and organisation of primary dental care in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215429
Abstract: This cross-sectional study evaluated the management and organisation of primary dental care in Brazil. For this purpose, data from the National Program for Improving Access and Quality of Primary Care (PMAQ-AB) were used. Dentists from… read more here.
Keywords: organisation primary; primary dental; management; care ... See more keywords
Dentists' perceptions of their professional roles regarding referrals within primary dental care in England: a qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1922/cdh_00016allen06
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To describe dentists' perceptions of their professional roles, including the reasons why they make, accept or decline patient referrals within primary dental care in England. BASIC RESEARCH DESIGN Qualitative semi-structured interviews, conducted via Skype,… read more here.
Keywords: care; professional roles; perceptions professional; dental care ... See more keywords
Assessment of the Prescriptions of Systemic Antibiotics in Primary Dental Care in Germany from 2017 to 2021: A Longitudinal Drug Utilization Study
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121723
Abstract: (1) Background: Due to increasing antibiotic resistance, the frequency of antibiotic use should be questioned in dentistry and attention paid to the choice of the best suited substance according to guidelines. In Germany, overprescribing of… read more here.
Keywords: germany; 2017 2021; primary dental; care ... See more keywords