Physiologic signs during dental treatment in overweight vs normal weight children.

Purpose: This study compared physiologic effects of position change on overweight (OW) and normal-weight (NW) children during a preventive appointment.

Methods: A cross-sectional, case-controlled design assigned a convenience sample to either overweight (>85th percentile) or normal-weight groups (25th to 85th percentile) by body mass index (BMI). A trained examiner measured blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and 5 pulmonary functions in preoperative, upright seated, supine, and postoperative upright seated positions.

Extraction of "killer" teeth: the case of two Somali siblings.

Many cultures present several intriguing ethnic dental practices. Therefore, in a multiethnic society, health care professionals have to be attuned to the patients' cultural values and traditions because they impact their attitude in seeking care and the implementation of the professionals' recommendations. Before seeking medical or dental care in the formal health system, families may rely first on an elder or healer for advice and interventions.