Journal of the California Dental Association
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During 1997 spring training, the National Spit Tobacco Education Program provided a spit (smokeless) tobacco intervention program to 16 professional baseball clubs. The program consisted of an awareness-raising presentation and an opportunity to discuss quitting spit tobacco use with an expert cessation counselor. ⋯ Findings from this pilot study indicate that this intervention, which is dependent upon involvement of dental professionals, was feasible to implement during spring training and appeared to be well-received by the athletes. Dental professionals are in an excellent position to advise and help spit tobacco users to quit and can have an important role in helping youth overcome this rapidly growing addiction.
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A sexual harassment suit can cost a dentist thousands or even millions of dollars. This article focuses on how an employer can control liability for sexual harassment complaints. ⋯ The proper response to a sexual harassment complaint--conducting a prompt investigation reasonably calculated to end the harassment--is also detailed. It is through such an investigation that the employer can restrict or avoid liability for sexual harassment.
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Perioral injuries may have significant medical, dental and psychological consequences in children. Soft-tissue injuries are common-place, with the most common types being contusions, abrasions, lacerations and electrical and chemical burns. Each type requires specific care and follow through. ⋯ Children must also be screened for abuse and neglect. The common goal of treatment is to prevent infection, provide function and minimize scarring. Perioral injuries are preventable.
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A plan for postoperative pain management in the compromised dental patient may be difficult to select. The optimal postoperative pain management strategy for the healthy patient is reviewed and important pharmacology discussed. Modifications to the optimal strategy for healthy patients are then elucidated for those patients who are compromised medically, physically or emotionally.