British dental journal
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British dental journal · Nov 2010
Comparative StudyTrigeminal nerve injuries in relation to the local anaesthesia in mandibular injections.
This study reports the signs and symptoms that are the features of trigeminal nerve injuries caused by local anaesthesia (LA). ⋯ Chronic pain is often a symptom after local anaesthetic-induced nerve injury. Patients in the study population with lingual nerve injury were significantly more likely to have received multiple injections compared to those with IANI.
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British dental journal · Jun 2010
Sedation for dental treatment of children in the primary care sector (UK).
To audit the clinical practice of a dental sedation service in the primary care sector and determine which services dentists use to manage unco-operative children. ⋯ Dental treatment for children was provided under IV sedation with most parents satisfied with the procedure. Little difference was seen between referring dentists' perceptions of IV sedation or GA.
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British dental journal · Mar 2010
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyUndergraduate experience and self-assessed confidence in paediatric dentistry: comparison of three UK dental schools.
Previous studies have suggested that dental students may not receive sufficient clinical experience in core paediatric dentistry skills. This study aimed to compare dental undergraduates' self-reported experience and confidence in paediatric dentistry within three UK dental schools (Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield). In April/May 2009, 147 final year dental students completed an anonymous questionnaire which captured their experience of seven core clinical skills in both hospital and outreach settings. ⋯ One hundred percent had carried out fissure sealants and restorations, and 87-98% had experience of extractions. Outreach placements were crucial in ensuring students had sufficient opportunity to undertake core skills, notably extractions and pulp therapies. All students reported a lack of confidence in dental trauma management which warrants greater emphasis in the undergraduate curriculum.