Dental News Articles

DENTAL NEWS, VOLUME XIII, NUMBER I, 2006 The Prevalence of Two Canals in Mesial Root of Endodontically Treated Maxillary First Molars among a Saudi Arabian Sub-Population By Saad Al-Nazhan - BDS, MSD, Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Restorative Dental Science Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry King Saud University Abstract The aim of this in vivo study was to assess the incidence of two root canals in the mesial root of the endodontical- ly treated permanent maxillary first molars of a Saudi Arabian sub-population. A clinical study of 352 root-canal treated permanent maxillary first molars was conducted. The teeth were examined clinically and radiographically. The results showed that 23.3% of the examined teeth had two canals in the mesial root (17.0% with one apical foramen and 6.3% with two separate foramens). The occurrence of two canals in the mesial root of the maxillary first molar of a Saudi Arabian sub-population was w...

DENTAL NEWS, Volume IX, Number I, 2002 Dental Anomalies By Dr. Mladen Kuftinec -  D.M.D., Sc.D. Department of Orthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry INTRODUCTION Some form of a dental anomaly, or at least dental irregularity is found in nearly every individual, including men, women and children. Some of these are relatively mild and simple, as in rotations of teeth, small interdental spacing and unusually shaped teeth. Others are more complex and cause more functional and esthetic concerns. Among the latter, one should include congenitally missing, impacted and severely crowded teeth and also craniofacial anomalies, such as various forms of clefts. An orthodontist, who is primarily concerned with the function and esthetic of the human dentition, sees these anomalies as a challenge in his efforts to change a malocclusion to a more normal and cosmetic occlusion. Traits of Malocclusion It is well accepted that among all the traits of malocc...

DENTAL NEWS, Volume VIII, Number II, 2001 Factors Affecting Children’s Behavior at Dental Clinic Dr. H. H. Al-Sayegh - BDs, MSc. The Head of Paedodontic Unit School Health, MOH, Kuwait. Dr. E. M.H. Behbehani - BDS, MSc, FFDRCS Ireland, BMedSc. Dr. A. Ramzi - BDS, MSc, PhD. Consultant Oral Surgery & Oral Medicine. The Head of Oral & Maxillofacial Unit, Beneid Al-Gar Dental Center, Kuwait. INTRODUCTION “Man is the enemy of what he ignores” is a statement often heard, and is entire- ly true. Ignorance of a thing leads to fear from it, and fear from a certain event leads to avoiding and not repeating it. However, if a person has to deal with the event, this might lead to negative psy- chological reactions (disturbances) such as fear, dislike, and rejection. These reactions or disturbances may range between mild to severe, which may express themselves at first by weeping and crying then end by losing con- sciousness and hysteric convulsions. Yes, this ca...

DENTAL NEWS, Volume VII, Number 1, 2000 Latex Hypersensitivity Among Students in United States Dental Schools Dr. Lisa P. Deem - DMD, JD. Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine and Assistant, Dean for Admission, Temple University School of Dentistry Dr. Mohamed A. Bassiouny - BDS, DMD, MSc, PhD, Professor of Restorative Dentistry, and Director of International Academic Program, Temple University School of Dentistry, Former Lecturer at the Victoria University of Manchester, UK. Dr. Thomas E. Deem - Thomas E. Deem, DMD, Clinical Instructor Restorative Dentistry, Temple University School of Dentistry ABSTRACT The purpose of this communique is to raise the awareness of dental health care professionals to the issues of latex sensitivity. Its incidence and prevalence among dental professionals during their formative years in United States dental schools were studied. Clinical manifestations of allergic reaction, consequences of occurrence, and immune system ...

DENTAL NEWS, VOLUME XIII, NUMBER I, 2006 Marketing Your Dental Services Between Technicalities & Business By Dr. Ehab Heikal (eheikal@jmoritamiddleeast.com) - B.D.S., D.I.M., MBA / Manager, Middle East & North Africa, J. Morita Corporation Introduction One might be astonished to find such a business title in a dental magazine, but we – as dentists – are in the service sector, and we sell our service to our patients, thus we need to be aware of the marketing techniques and how to professionally sell our service and gain more market share. Many dentists complain that they have the skill, the latest equipment, but are unable to attract customers or convince customers to perform treatments other than the routine treatments. This can be done by incorporating your technical information along with some marketing talents. First of all, let’s try to find an answer to the following question: Why is the Dental Service – as a business – lagging behind ...