British dental journal
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British dental journal · Nov 2005
British Dental Journal based Continuing Professional Development: a survey of participating dentists and their views.
There is little information available on journal based verifiable continuing professional development (CPD). The aim of this study was to survey those dentists who have undertaken this form of CPD and elicit their views. ⋯ Journal based learning appears to be an effective way of undertaking verifiable CPD.
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British dental journal · Nov 2005
The effect of a mandibular advancement splint in subjects with sleep-related breathing disorders.
This study assessed the effectiveness of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) in subjects with sleep-related breathing disorders using both objective and subjective outcome measures. ⋯ The monobloc appliance significantly improved the Respiratory Disturbance Index in the obstructive sleep apnoea group. Some subjects had increased RDI scores following splint therapy. This supports the need for an objective assessment in the follow-up of patients treated with mandibular advancement splints.