Check these websites out: http://my.opera.com/sanshan/blog/2008/01/26/what-does-your-family-eat-in-one-week
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5005952
Both show what a typical family around the world eats in a week. The differences are quite staggering.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Dental Erosion: From Diagnosis to Therapy
The library just received a copy of Dental Erosion: From Diagnosis to Therapy, edited by Adrian Lussi. It is on the shelves at the call number RK 340 .D46 2006
Here is a review of the book that provides a good overview of its chapters:
The 214 closely written pages, divided into 13 chapters, include only around 34 clinical photographs, grouped two to four on a page. This is not therefore light reading, nor is it intended to be; each chapter is written in the style of a review article such as might be seen in a front-line scientific journal.
The short Chapters 1 and 2 consider the background and definition of tooth erosion, in particular the importance of erosive damage to the permanent dentition in childhood, which may compromise the dentition throughout life.
The scholarship really starts in Chapter 3 where the interactions between attrition, abrasion and erosion in tooth wear are considered in 11 pages supported by 88 references.
Understanding of the diagnosis of erosive tooth wear in Chapter 4 is aided by clear text and tables and by nine rather small but nicely produced illustrations. Chapter 5, epidemiology, is not for the faint-hearted since figures and tables come thick and fast and each contains a wealth of information. Despite the problems created by the use of different indices and methodologies it is possible to reach the conclusion that erosive tooth wear is a growing problem, especially in the younger age groups.
The chemistry of dental erosion is introduced in a short Chapter 6 and the theme is expanded in the five separate parts of Chapter 7 where the sections dealing with extrinsic causes of erosion are numbered 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 etc in the style of a thesis, leaving no doubt that the intention is to present a scholarly work. Chapter 8 considers intrinsic causes of erosion, due to stomach acids entering the mouth. Chapter 9 considers dental erosion in children, stressing the need for a thorough understanding of aetiology to be reached before planning management.
Complex laboratory procedures for analysing erosively altered dental hard tissues are reviewed in Chapter 10. Chapter 11 deals with dentine hypersensitivity since, although the condition is multifactorial, the role of erosion in it is becoming more understood. Chapters 12 and 13 - the final 24 pages of the book - give a clear and succinct account of the prevention and management of erosion.
Here is a review of the book that provides a good overview of its chapters:
The 214 closely written pages, divided into 13 chapters, include only around 34 clinical photographs, grouped two to four on a page. This is not therefore light reading, nor is it intended to be; each chapter is written in the style of a review article such as might be seen in a front-line scientific journal.
The short Chapters 1 and 2 consider the background and definition of tooth erosion, in particular the importance of erosive damage to the permanent dentition in childhood, which may compromise the dentition throughout life.
The scholarship really starts in Chapter 3 where the interactions between attrition, abrasion and erosion in tooth wear are considered in 11 pages supported by 88 references.
Understanding of the diagnosis of erosive tooth wear in Chapter 4 is aided by clear text and tables and by nine rather small but nicely produced illustrations. Chapter 5, epidemiology, is not for the faint-hearted since figures and tables come thick and fast and each contains a wealth of information. Despite the problems created by the use of different indices and methodologies it is possible to reach the conclusion that erosive tooth wear is a growing problem, especially in the younger age groups.
The chemistry of dental erosion is introduced in a short Chapter 6 and the theme is expanded in the five separate parts of Chapter 7 where the sections dealing with extrinsic causes of erosion are numbered 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 etc in the style of a thesis, leaving no doubt that the intention is to present a scholarly work. Chapter 8 considers intrinsic causes of erosion, due to stomach acids entering the mouth. Chapter 9 considers dental erosion in children, stressing the need for a thorough understanding of aetiology to be reached before planning management.
Complex laboratory procedures for analysing erosively altered dental hard tissues are reviewed in Chapter 10. Chapter 11 deals with dentine hypersensitivity since, although the condition is multifactorial, the role of erosion in it is becoming more understood. Chapters 12 and 13 - the final 24 pages of the book - give a clear and succinct account of the prevention and management of erosion.
Friday, February 8, 2008
British Dental Journal
One of the best academic journals for people working in dental health is the British Dental Journal. They consistently put out excellent articles, including a lot of scientific articles and practical training. Unfortunately, their website only allows for a few of their articles to be read freely, and they put them out in a rather unpredicatable fashion. Here is a list of some of the articles you can read for free:
Dental attendance and oral health for MS patients
Dental caries affects body weight, growth and quality of life in pre-school children
A qualitative study exploring barriers to a model of shared care for pre-school children’s oral health
Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner: Oral cancer
You can also ask the librarian for access to any article, and he will be able to send it to you by email.
Dental attendance and oral health for MS patients
Dental caries affects body weight, growth and quality of life in pre-school children
A qualitative study exploring barriers to a model of shared care for pre-school children’s oral health
Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner: Oral cancer
You can also ask the librarian for access to any article, and he will be able to send it to you by email.
Monday, February 4, 2008
JPH: Journal of Practical Hygiene
We just received the November/December 2007 issue of JPH: Journal of Practical Hygiene. This was a nice surprise, as we haven't been receiving their issues for several months, so hopefully they have sorted out their subscription problems and we are going to have a steady stream of new issues. Which is good, because I think that JPH is one of the better journals out there for dental hygienists, offering well-written articles about clinical issues. This issue has the following articles:
"Management Strategies for a Patient With a Developmental Disability"
"Exploring a Career in Dental Hygiene Education"
"Methicillin-Resistatn Staphylococcus aureus: Awareness and Prevention"
"The Low Down on Low-Speed Handpieces"
"Creating an Environmentally Sound Dental Practice"
This issue, and other back issues, can be found in the Magazines and Journals section.
"Management Strategies for a Patient With a Developmental Disability"
"Exploring a Career in Dental Hygiene Education"
"Methicillin-Resistatn Staphylococcus aureus: Awareness and Prevention"
"The Low Down on Low-Speed Handpieces"
"Creating an Environmentally Sound Dental Practice"
This issue, and other back issues, can be found in the Magazines and Journals section.
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