Minimum intervention dentistry (MID) is the evidence-based delivery of oral healthcare which aims to maximise preservation of tooth structure and longevity of tooth life, improving long-term oral health and wellbeing. In general dental practice implementing such an ethos and approach can require change in the practice structure and processes. Such change in processes requires careful management and planning. Planning should include financial as well as business planning. A detailed understanding of the planning that may be required is described here as a guide to help oral healthcare practice staff and other stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of MID.
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Prokinetic agents are drugs used to enhance gastrointestinal motility and treat disorders such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and gastroparesis. pH-dependent release systems offer targeted drug delivery, allowing prokinetic agents to be released specifically in desired regions of the gastrointestinal tract. This optimizes drug efficacy and minimizes systemic side effects.
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Department of Dravyaguna, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College, Hospital and Research Centre, Salod (H), Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin. Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that originated in India, has a long history of teaching and learning methods. In the early days, Ayurvedic knowledge was primarily transmitted through oral tradition, with teachers passing down their knowledge to students through direct communication.
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State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University Chengdu Sichuan China.
Chronic diseases have emerged as a paramount global health burden, accounting for 74% of global mortality and causing substantial economic losses. The oral cavity serves as a critical indicator of overall health and is inextricably linked to chronic disorders. Neglecting oral health can exacerbate localized pathologies and accelerate the progression of chronic conditions, whereas effective management has the potential to reduce their incidence and mortality.
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Respiratory Research@Alfred, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Purpose: Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are an effective treatment for severe uncontrolled asthma or asthma exacerbations, but frequent bursts or long-term use carry serious and sometimes irreversible adverse effects, or complications such as adrenal insufficiency upon discontinuation. Our aim was to survey people with asthma on their experiences of, and attitudes towards, using OCS.
Patients And Methods: This study was a national descriptive cross-sectional survey of people with asthma in Australia.
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Oral Health Workforce Research Center, Center for Health Workforce Studies, College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany, State University of New York, Rensselaer, NY 12144, United States.
Previous research has assessed job satisfaction and related workplace factors among healthcare workers. However, studies on dental care professionals are limited. This study aimed to evaluate job satisfaction among US dental hygienists (DHs) and assistants (DAs) and identify workplace factors contributing to their job satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
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