School of Dental Sciences: Recent submissions
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The cost of dental trauma in children: a one-year prospective study
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Total tooth loss and oral health service use among older people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)Background and rationale As the population with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) age, the challenges to their successful ageing are unclear. It is important to understand how this population age: how their health changes ... -
Minimisation of Microbial Reservoirs and Infection Risks From Washbasin U-bend Traps Using a Novel Automated Disinfection System with Electrochemically Activated Solutions
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)Background: Washbasin and sink U-bends are ubiquitous in virtually all buildings including hospitals and smaller healthcare premises. They have been used for over a century and their principal purpose is to prevent foul ... -
A comparative study of the effect of one-suture and suture-less techniques on post-operative complications following third molar surgery
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)Title: A comparative study of the effect of one-suture and suture-less techniques on post-operative complications following third molar surgery. Author: Dr Saleh Alkadi BDS(Hons), MFDS RCSI, NBDE Objective: Lower third ... -
The impact of functional appliance treatment on bullying and quality of life in adolescents and their parents
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)Abstract Title: The impact of functional appliance treatment on bullying and quality of life in adolescents and their parents. Aims and Objectives: The objectives of this prospective cohort study were to assess the ... -
The influence of radiographic parameters on the choice of surgical exposure technique for palatally impacted canines
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The ceremonial (dis)order of the clinic : mapping engagement in dental interactions
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2015)The principal aim of this research was to map the emergence of interactional engagement through discourse in dental settings, where engagement can be understood as the “degree of involvement” (Duchan, 2009: 11) of the ... -
An investigation of the temporal dynamics of staphylococcus aureus nasal and oropharyngeal carriage amongst oral / dental healthcare workers
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)ABSTRACT Background: Approximately 30% of humans are Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriers and oro-nasal trafficking of the organisms is frequent. Carriage of S. aureus can be persistent or transient. Healthcare workers ... -
A split mouth, double blind, placebo controlled trial to assess the impact of a lidocaine / prilocaine 2.5%
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2010)The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an intra-pocket anaesthetic gel (Oraqix®, Dentsply Pharmaceutical, York, Pennsylvania, USA) in the reduction of pain on periodontal probing in a group of untreated ... -
The influence of pre-operative antibiotic administration on post-operative morbidity in dental implant placement
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)The success of dental implants for the rehabilitation of both the partially and fully edentulous patient is well documented in the scientific literature. There are no clear guidelines on the use of prophylactic antibiotics ... -
Oral health of preschool children and relationship to social and behavioral determinants in Trinidad
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2014)The aims of this research were to describe the oral health of preschool children in Trinidad, in particular the prevalence and severity of ECC and explore relationships with social behavioural determinants. Additional aims ... -
Investigations into the development, diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2015)Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world and has one of the highest mortality rates primarily due to the disease being largely asymptomatic until the latter stages. It is among one of the major worldwide ... -
A radomised control trial of the effectiveness of an intermediate bonding agent on the retention of fissure sealants
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2012)Resin pit and fissure sealants are an effective preventative method of reducing caries in permanent molar teeth. The preventative effect is reduced because the retention of fissure sealant falls by 10-21% annually. The ... -
A clinical and microbiological investigation of peri-implant infections
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2014)Osseointegrated oral implants are becoming increasingly more common in restorative dentistry as permanent replacements for lost or missing teeth. Peri-implant infections are a significant area of treatment need but the ... -
A clinical study to evaluate the success of two commercially available aesthetic stainless steel crowns on primary molars
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of two commercially available aesthetic stainless steel crowns on carious primary molars. The objectives were to compare the crown types to each ... -
To investigate whether a diagnostic classification of edentulism relates to oral health related quality of life, nutritional status and denture satisfaction
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2012)This study sought to investigate if diagnostic complexity of edentulism relates to oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL), nutritional status and denture satisfaction. Further, to identify whether new conventional ... -
The role of hyphae and hypha-associated genes in the pathogenesis of Candida dubliniensis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2014)Candida albicans is a major cause of superficial and systemic fungal infections in humans. In contrast, its most closely related phylogenetic neighbour, Candida dubliniensis, causes disease much less frequently, despite ... -
A comparison of mandibular incisor proclination when using clear aligners and fixed labial orthodontic brackets
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2015)The objective of this ‘2-arm parallel' clinical trial was to compare the mandibular incisor proclination produced by fixed labial appliances and 3rd generation clear aligners.
