Australian dental journal
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Pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek dental treatment. It may be due to many different diseases/conditions or it may occur after treatment. Dentists must be able to diagnose the source of pain and have strategies for its management. ⋯ The opioids are powerful analgesics but have significant side effects and therefore they should be reserved for severe pain only. The most commonly-used opioid is codeine, usually in combination with paracetamol. Corticosteroids can also be used for managing inflammation but their use in dentistry is limited to a few very specific situations.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the existence of associations between bruxism and psychic and occlusal factors. ⋯ It can be confirmed that certain psychic traits are present in bruxers, while occlusal factors are not useful parameters to discern bruxers from non-bruxers.
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Australian dental journal · Dec 2003
Efficacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed in a dental chair.
Within the dental setting, historically there has been some concern as to whether cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be performed effectively in the dental chair. This study tested the hypothesis that there is no difference in the efficacy of CPR performed in the dental chair or on the floor. ⋯ It is possible for those trained in basic life support to perform CPR effectively in the dental chair. Each of the participants agreed that CPR, in particular EAR, was easier to perform when the manikin was in the dental chair compared with the floor. Dentists are encourage to regularly update their CPR knowledge and skills, including the practice of CPR in the dental chair.
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Australian dental journal · Dec 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialA study of the comparative efficacy of three common analgesics in the control of pain after third molar surgery under local anaesthesia.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the comparative efficacy of three commonly used analgesics (Panadeine, Diflunisal and Etodolac) in the control of pain after third molar surgery under local anaesthesia. ⋯ Diflunisal is superior in the control of pain following third molar surgery under local anaesthesia than either Panadeine or Etodolac, and has few side effects.
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Australian dental journal · Sep 2002
Ethical dilemmas confronting dentists in Queensland, Australia.
This paper details contemporary ethical dilemmas encountered by Queensland dentists. ⋯ Of the ethical dilemmas discussed in this survey, those relating to poor quality treatment confronted most respondents. Also the actions of dentists in dealing with these dilemmas were most varied.