Radiographic Position of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars and Their Association with Pathological Conditions.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the radiographic position of impacted mandibular third molars (IMTMs) and their association with pathological conditions.

Materials And Methods: The impaction depth, relationship with ramus, and angulation of 1600 IMTMs and their association with 2 molar distal caries and root resorption, pathological conditions, and proximity to the mandibular canal were evaluated on panoramic radiographs. The IMTM position was determined based on the depth of impaction according to the Pell and Gregory classification, relationship with ramus according to the Pell and Gregory classification, and angulation according to the Winter's classification.

Knowledge and self-reported practice of universal precautions among Kuwait University medical students in their clinical years.

Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of universal precautions among Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, medical students in their clinical years.

Subjects And Methods: A self-administered questionnaire including 9 knowledge and 9 practice questions of universal precautions was used. A score was calculated for both knowledge and practice.