Academy of Dental Knowledge

Traumatic ulcers in healing stage caused by sharp teeth An ulcer is a tissue defect which has penetrated the epithelial-connective tissue border, with its base at a deep level in the submucosa, or even within muscle or periosteum. An ulcer is a deeper breach of the epithelium than an erosion or an excoriation, and involves damage to both epithelium and lamina propria.

Schematic diagram showing implant components and how a crown is placed on implant which in turn placed in a bony socket in the jaw bone People often ask me; can I get a fixed artificial teeth? While most of the time, they can get it, but in few unfortunate one, it remained impossible to provide a fixed partial denture due to their unfavourable oral conditions. In those cases, we suggest them, “you should take an implant supported prosthesis”.

Schematic diagram showing implant components and how a crown is placed on implant which in turn placed in a bony socket in the jaw bone Implant supported prostheses that include over-dentures, crowns and bridges are the treatment of choice in modern dentistry. They are very predictable in nature and have a track record of very successful life span serving their purpose. But, there are certain conditions where the dental implants cannot be provided due to the inherent nature of the disease. The implant supported prostheses are contraindicated in the following conditions: Immune disorders (leukemia) Cancer Disorders of coagulation (anticoagulants, liver cirrhosis, thrombocytopenia, tendency to hemorrhage) Rheumatoid disease (steroid medication) Unstable endocrine disorders Chemotherapy (i.e. bisphosphonates) and radiotherapy within the last 5 years Patients under 16 years old (incomplete development of bones) Psychosis Pregnancy      

To read about new blueprint of ADC exam click HERE .  Domain  6. Patient Care     6.1 Clinical Information Gathering     It covers the collection and recording of information that is necessary and relevant.   As an Australian dentist you must be able to:       1. obtain and record a relevant history of the patient’s medical, social and oral health status    2. perform an examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth and associated structures    3. select necessary clinical, pathology and other diagnostic procedures and interpret results    4. take radiographs relevant to dental practice    5. evaluate individual patient risk factors for oral disease   6. maintain accurate, consistent, legible and contemporaneous records of patient management and protect patient privacy      6.2 Diagnosis and Management Planning    It covers the identif...

Dentists often encounter cancer patients, who are to undergo radiotherapy or have received it in the recent past. Besides cancer therapy, these patients need dental treatment for different ailments. Therefore, it becomes paramount important for a dentist to know the effects of large doses of ionizing radiation on oral mucosa. In this section, we shall talk about the effects of radiation on oral tissues.

Saudi Arabia Riyadh landscape at Morning – Riyadh Tower Kingdom Centre, Kingdom Tower, Riyadh Skyline – Burj Al-Mamlaka, AlMamlakah – Riyadh at Daylight – Tower View-Getty Images Click to read part 1 of the story at the link given below   Journey of Dentist to Australia: Part 1     ....... Continues     With the passage of time, Ganesh became aware of the situation of his family. He started to understand the pain of his wife and the thought process of his father. He, who always cared for him, was worried about his future; the future ahead of his family life as well as financials, as it has to have a long-lasting effect on his Son too.   Both Ganesh and his wife dropped the idea of ADC as it was clear, no matter how hard they try it, it was not meant for them. Moreover, they were out of funds, rather, better word was, in negative funds. So, to regain their lost finances, they modified their plan.    The plan was to try for a gulf job and regain ...