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F S Ferguson

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1997

Implications and management of oral diseases in children and adolescents with HIV infection.

The impact of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection on children continues to be felt worldwide. Since 1981, when the first patients with HIV were recognized, to 1996, when it was estimated that more than 14 million men, women and children were infected with the virus, no other infectious disease has had such a strong impact on the medical community. With the advent of better methods of detection and better therapies we are beginning to see HIV-infected children surviving longer, and thus coming under the care of a host of affiliated medical personnel, including dentists. This article will serve as a brief update on pediatric HIV and its impact on the oral health of infected children.

Candidiasis, Oral↗
PubMed1992

Dental fellowships in developmental disabilities help broaden care of disabled.

Continuation of the national trend toward deinstitutionalization and community placement for persons with developmental disabilities, physical handicaps and other medical problems will mean increased demand for dentists trained to care for this segment of the population. The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities now offers dental fellowships in developmental disabilities to help fill the learning gap.

Academic Medical Centers↗
PubMed1980

Successful apexification technique in an immature tooth with dens in dente.

This is the first case report which documents the successful treatment by apexification of an immature permanent tooth with dens in dente. The patient, an 11-year-old boy in good health, presented with unilateral facial swelling and a "sore tooth." Clinical and radiographic examination revealed a partially erupted anomalous permanent canine with a radiolucent periapical area. After initial management with antibiotics, the anomalous structure within the canine was removed. Calcium hydroxide dressings were placed to facilitate apical closure. After 1 year the canal was filled with gutta-percha using a lateral condensation technique.

Child↗
PubMed1978

The use of regression constants in estimating tooth size in a Negro population.

A study of a sample of 105 Negro children and adolescents, residents of Connecticut, was undertaken to determine the degree of correlation between mandibular tooth size and the size of the canines and premolars. The correlation between the total mesiodistal width of the mandibular permanent incisors and that of the maxillary or mandibular canine and first and second premolars was found to be 0.63 and 0.71, respectively. Further, regression constants were determined in an attempt to estimate the buccal segments from the mandibular incisors.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1976

Survey of dental needs and estimated cost of dental care of a disadvantaged university population.

At the University of Connecticut, 115 disadvantaged students received dental examinations. There was a significant need for emergency dental care. The estimated cost of dental services for this group averaged $318.62 per student. The dental needs of disadvantaged and minority as well as all university students, should be addressed and services should be provided at least for needs of acute nature.

Adolescent↗
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Successful use of a feeding obturator for an infant with a cleft palate.

The report of case presents the postnatal and early infancy period for a child born with a cleft of the soft palate. The infant was admitted to the hospital several times for failure to thrive as a result of feeding difficulties. The feeding problems resulted from both the cleft and a lack of consistent and concerted effort by the family to nourish the infant. When the child was 3 months old, a feeding obturator was constructed that resulted in improvement in the child's weight gain. The feeding problems of an infant with a cleft palate and the pressures that these problems present to the parents are discussed.

Cleft Palate↗
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An undergraduate dental education program providing care for children with disabilities.

In 1981, the School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook provided treatment for disabled children as part of the regular clinical rotation in the Department of Children's Dentistry. In 1988, 64% of the graduates of this program responded to a questionnaire survey (157 questionnaires sent, 97 returned). Forty-eight percent stated that they regularly treat this population in their current practices. Of those not regularly treating this population, 40% attributed this to specialty practice limitation. The majority of those responding (62%) reported that the experience this training provided was relevant to their current practice of dentistry.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
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Social work in a dental program for the developmentally disabled.

This article discusses the role of a social worker in a dental school based program for the developmentally disabled. Developmentally disabled people constitute a heterogeneous population with problems that often prevent them from receiving appropriate dental services. A social worker in the dental care setting can help this population access dental services. Data gathered during a 2-year period support the hypothesis that patients living at home present more obstacles to dental care and require more social work intervention in obtaining dental care than patients living in residential settings.

Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities↗