Academy of Dental Knowledge

Crown and bridges are being served to dental patients routinely as its manufacturing has become fast, readily available. It is a dependable option.  Although, the crown & bridge is generally considered very safe and it is associated with a low incidence of complications, there are some precautions that need to be considered.  Indications of a Dental Crown Damage of crown beyond repair Large filling needing replacement Fractured tooth Esthetic enhancement Dental implant coverage To fix dental bridges or dentures Erosion of teeth

   The shared Code of conduct The shared Code of conduct (the code) applies to registered health practitioners in 12 professions including dentistry. The code sets out National Boards’ expectations of ethical and professional conduct for the health practitioners they regulate. It is governed by AHPRA. The code outlines 11 principles which include information about how to apply the code in practice.

Use of fluoride for caries prevention   Fluoride has been widely used for caries prevention for several decades, and it is considered to be one of the most effective measures in reducing the incidence of dental caries. There are different ways to apply fluoride for caries prevention, including: Topical fluoride: This involves applying fluoride directly to the teeth in the form of a gel, foam, varnish, or mouth rinse. Topical fluoride works by strengthening the tooth enamel and making it more resistant to acid attacks.   Systemic fluoride: This involves ingesting fluoride in the form of fluoridated water, dietary supplements, or fluoride-containing toothpaste. Systemic fluoride works by strengthening the teeth from the inside out as the fluoride is incorporated into the developing tooth structure.   Fluoride helps to prevent caries by:  

Clinical context Water fluoridation is a safe, effective and ethical way to help reduce tooth decay across the population and has long standing support of peak public health and dental authorities. Water fluoridation Water fluoridation is a proven method for reducing the prevalence of tooth decay in communities. Surveys of tooth decay and dental fluorosis must be undertaken regularly, taking into account all fluoride sources and patterns of consumption in a community, in order to confirm the most appropriate water fluoridation concentration for that community or region.

Classification of third molar impaction is done to facilitate the communication between clinicians, for record keeping that may be used for audit research purposes.       

The third molars are the most common teeth that are found to be impacted. This article will provide and introduction to this topic. The difference between simple and surgical extraction along with the aetiologies and frequency of third molar impaction are explained in a simple way.

Mandibular Third Molars   According to George Dimitroulis, there are common and uncommon reasons for the removal of the mandibular third molar.    

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Regular oral hygiene by mechanical brushing and cleaning between the teeth removes soft dental plaque. When dental plaque becomes mineralised (calculus), it must be removed by a dental practitioner. Dental plaque and calculus can cause periodontal disease (eg gingivitis) and dental caries. Frequent exposure to dietary sugar and carbohydrates leads to an increase in the risk of dental caries. Avoid sucrose in sticky forms and limit other sugars (eg acidic drinks) and carbohydrates as snacks between meals. Avoid drinks other than water at bedtime after brushing teeth (including milk, formula and expressed breastmilk)—saliva flow diminishes during sleep and the sugar from the drink remains on the teeth overnight. This is a common cause of dental caries in children and the elderly. Interdental cleaning Interdental cleaning using floss or interdental brushes is recommended once each day before brushing the teeth. Brushing teeth with a toothbrush does not remove plaque from between the teeth...

Is there a safe level of radiation exposure for a patient during pregnancy? Dose boundaries do not apply for radiation exposure of patients, since the decision to use radiation is reasonable depending upon the individual patient situation. When it has been decided that a medical procedure is justified, the procedure should be optimized. This means that the conditions should achieve the clinical purpose with the appropriate dose. Dose limits are determined only for the staff and not for patients.

SAQ 1. A patient arrives at your office and expresses concern about mercury from dental amalgam causing her harm. What will you tell this patient to reassure her about the safety of amalgam?  ANSWER:  You will explain three facts of dental amalgam fillings: (1) The mercury present in amalgam is not free.  It is always tied up chemically in the dental amalgam matrix.  It is never released into the body. The   majority of bound mercury never leaves  the dental amalgam mass.