Opinions of Dental Technologists in Nigeria on Quality of Work Authorization for Removable Dental Prosthesis.

Background: When fabricating a removable dental prosthesis, clear and sufficient communication between the dentist and dental laboratory technologist is crucial to ensure a successful outcome.

Objectives: To evaluate the quality of communication between dentists and dental laboratories via work authorizations for the fabrication of removable prosthesis across the six geographical zones in Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among dental technologists in Nigeria.

Comparing Skin Tones to Shades of Upper Anterior Teeth: An Observational Study among Nigerian Adults.

Background: Skin tones may be predictive of anterior tooth shade. An analysis of the relationship of skin tone to anterior tooth shade within a population may facilitate the prescription of complete dentures with optimal esthetics and realism.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between skin tones and shades of upper anterior teeth among a diverse Nigerian adult population.

Prevalence of Complete Edentulism in Adults and Older Nigerian Population.

Introduction: The prevalence of complete edentulism varies from country to country and from one region to another region, and making comparisons between national data challenging because of the impact of lifestyle, socio-economic and educational factors. There is no reported national data for Nigeria.

Aims And Objectives: The study was to determine the prevalence of complete edentulism among adult (35-44 years) and older (65-74 years) Nigerians, being part of a national oral health survey of Nigerians conducted in 2014.

The Need to Improve Leadership to Address Poor Oral Health.

The FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has recently published their outline for shaping the future to improve oral health. In the document, several key features were identified including a need for a more collaborative approach across the differing health care sectors and the development of a responsive educational model. While such an approach is to be welcomed, a key element to ensure the realisation of the vision lies with developing leadership within the dental sector.

Prosthodontic Attitudes and Practices among Dentists during the First Wave of COVID-19 Era.

Context: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease that poses a threat in dental practice especially in prosthetic clinics due to the peculiar nature of prosthodontic procedures.

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the attitude and practices in prosthodontics during COVID-19 period.

Settings And Design: An online cross-sectional survey was done among dentists practicing prosthodontics across Nigeria.