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How to Tackle Curved Canals in Endotontics?
Root canal treatment (endodontics) can be a challenging work when complex anatomy with root curvatures and hindered access for ideal preparation exist. The most common types of curved roots are fully curved canals and sharp curved ones at the apex or the middle portion; while double-curved canals are less common. Negotiating root curvature depends on …
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Which 3D Printer Should I Buy as A Dentist?
Buying a 3D printer can be a difficult decision for dental professionals with limited knowledge about 3D printing industry. This article will help to decide which 3D printer can be practical for dental usage. Answering this question has 3 major parts: 1. what is the need for 3D printer or what is the particular use …
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Microscopic Dentistry
A recent article entitles “The Effect of the Dental Operating Microscope on the Outcome of Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment: A Retrospective Case-control Study” investigated the effect of using dental microscopes on the success rate of endodontic treatment of maxillary first molars. This article included 190 molar teeth that required endodontic retreatment. These molar teeth were …
Hypnosis: Is It A Safe Way to Reduce Dental Anxiety?
None of the psychological experts has agreed on the safety of hypnosis in the dental procedures, but it could help to reduce the alert of the conscious mind. Hypnosis has the so-called “trance state” where awareness of the surroundings is reduced and attention becomes focused on certain image or feeling. Such state dose happen with …
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Virtual Reality in Dentistry
The power of dentistry is that all technological advancements can be utilized in it. Think about 3D printing, 3D imaging, CAD/CAM, navigation, robotics and stem cell research; they are all embarked in dental science and practice. Virtual reality (VR) is a well-known tool in gaming and entertainment industry and it has now evolved to include …
Future Trends of Dental Education
Dental Education must align with the following standards: Ensures the safety of patients at all times; promotes high quality clinical care; works within appropriate clinical governance and risk management frameworks; appropriately supports and manages learners in the clinical environment; works within a professional framework relevant to medical education; complies with relevant standards of professional practice; …