European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
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To determine who accompanies paediatric dental patients to their appointments, in a teaching hospital setting. ⋯ It was of concern that a parent was least likely to accompany a child for an emergency visit when a history and consent may assume the greatest importance.
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Eur Arch Paediatr Dent · Jun 2007
Comparative StudyA comparison of knowledge of local analgesia, pulp therapy and restoration of primary molar teeth amongst dental students, dentists and dental therapists within a dental hospital setting.
To gain an overview of knowledge of local analgesia, pulpal therapy and restorative procedures in the primary dentition amongst dental undergraduate students (DS), dental therapy students (DTS), recently-qualified dentists (QD) and dental therapists (DT), working within a Dental Hospital setting. ⋯ The knowledge of basic dental procedures for children amongst a group of dental students, student dental therapists and recently qualified dentists and dental therapists, was found to be imperfect. These findings indicate that more research is needed on the educational procedures used in the transfer of such knowledge and skills. Deficiencies in knowledge were identified in all areas assessed. Courses should be designed at both the pre- and postgraduate level to address and avoid such gaps in knowledge.
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Eur Arch Paediatr Dent · Sep 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialDental Discomfort Questionnaire for young children following full mouth rehabilitation under general anaesthesia: a follow-up report.
The aim of the present study was firstly to assess the persistence of pain related behaviours of the Dental Discomfort Questionnaire (DDQ) and secondly to complete a follow-up study to assess the effect of dental treatment on pain related behaviours in preschool children. ⋯ Dental treatment of children leads to reduced toothache related behaviours and subsequently to a better quality of life. The DDQ is a sensitive instrument to measure dental discomfort before and after restorative treatment if and when the follow-up period is short. The DDQ can possibly support healthcare providers, teachers and parents in their assessment of toothache in young children.