Publications by authors named "R Leith"
Introduction: Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDIs) are a common oral health problem worldwide. Prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment maximises the chances of favourable outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of Irish Dentists regarding the management of TDIs based on different trauma scenarios.
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- The study evaluated clinical practices of local anesthesia among pediatric dentists and their views on using articaine infiltration anesthesia as an alternative to the inferior dental nerve block.
- A survey sent to 183 specialists garnered 72 responses, revealing that the majority use topical anesthesia, with 2% lidocaine being the most common injectable agent, but many struggle with dose calculations.
- Despite generally adhering to good anesthesia practices, over a third of respondents were hesitant to adopt articaine infiltration due to concerns over its effectiveness and lack of sufficient scientific evidence.
General dentists' perceptions and clinical management of hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM) in Ireland.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent
December 2023
Purpose: This questionnaire aimed to explore how general dentists in the Republic of Ireland perceive and manage hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM).
Methods: Following ethical approval, a validated structured questionnaire containing 19 questions was sent to Irish dentists using Survey Monkey. Questions on awareness, dentist's experience, barriers to care and clinical scenarios with different treatment options were included.
Introduction: The clinical experience of undergraduate dental students in Paediatric Dentistry has a profound influence on their future confidence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical experience of undergraduate students in Paediatric Dentistry over five consecutive years and to determine whether changes in teaching practices are reflected in the clinic.
Materials And Methods: In total, 196 records submitted at the end of the Paediatric Dentistry training from the last 5 years (2016-2020) were evaluated.
Aims: This case demonstrates the adverse sequelae that can follow a traumatic dental injury at a young age. It also highlights the importance of taking a full history and undertaking a thorough exam, independent of the information in the referral.
Case Presentation: A 9-year-old boy was referred for treatment of "an extra tooth" and "hypoplastic and non-vital" maxillary left permanent incisors.