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Article Citation: Shantanu Lal, Aaron Schwartz, Toral Gandhi, and Melvin Moss (2007) Maxillofacial Prosthodontics for the Pediatric Patient: “An Eye-Opening Experience”. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry: September 2007, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp. 5-8. Maxillofacial Prosthodontics for the Pediatric Patient: “An Eye-Opening Experience” The following case report describes the expanding role of pediatric dentists in…

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ABSTRACT Assessment of periodontal conditions in epidemiologic studies usually requires a clinical examination, which is resource-intensive. We investigated the ability of serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to periodontal bacteria to reflect clinical periodontal status.   We used checkerboard immunoblotting to assess serum IgG levels to 19 species, including established/putative periodontal pathogens and non-pathogenic bacteria, in…

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OBJECTIVES: To assess published evidence regarding the use of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis among children and adults undergoing dental extraction or implant placement. DATA: Research published between 12/31/97 and 6/30/07 in English. SOURCES: MEDLINE, PUBMED, EMBASE, EBM Reviews, and Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials using the following search terms linked with Boolean AND logic: prophylactic…

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BACKGROUND: Hand hygiene (HH) is a primary practice used to reduce the risk and spread of infection. The authors conducted a study to examine the self-reported knowledge, attitudes and practices of general practice dentists (GPDs) regarding HH and factors associated with HH and skin condition. METHODS: The authors mailed a four-page closed-ended questionnaire to a…