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R P Rupp

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PubMed1996

Educating dental hygienists in Kansas.

Kansas has about two dentists for every hygienist. Most dental hygiene programs are situated in junior or community colleges. The trend is toward two-year programs. About 90 non-traditional programs are now in existence. The Alabama preceptorship program appears to be unique, but of all the states which have looked at it, Alabama still is the only state to have adopted the ADHP. Perhaps Kansas should consider establishing a non-traditional program that could be rotated among the state's network of community colleges with the support of the two existing dental hygiene programs through an existing telecommunications network connected to our two existing hygiene education programs.

Dental Hygienists↗
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The dentist's role in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.

While dentists are in a position to report suspected child abuse and neglect (SCAN), few reports are made by dentists. Evidence exists that dentists are not well-informed about SCAN, but even with education about SCAN, dentists continue to make few reports. Reasons for low reporting are noted. This article lists criteria which will be helpful in determining whether a traumatic injury to a child is accidental or intentional.

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Orthodontic relapse and the mandibular third molar: a literature review.

This review of the literature considers the role of the mandibular third molars in orthodontic relapse. Theories attempting to resolve the mystery of relapse following orthodontic treatment are presented. While the literature supports the conclusion that there are valid reasons to remove third molars, it does not greatly support prophylactic removal and removal to avoid orthodontic relapse.

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Orthodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics: a multidisciplinary approach.

Congenitally missing lateral incisors are not a rarity in any dental practice, yet the treatment for this condition is usually a challenge. Various treatment possibilities and their indications, contraindications, and problems are discussed. A case report involving orthodontic treatment followed by placement of implants and single-tooth porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.

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Conditions to be considered in the differential diagnosis of child abuse and neglect.

Dentists and dental personnel have an obligation to report occurrences of child abuse and neglect (CAN). The general types of abuse and neglect are defined, as is dental neglect. Dental neglect is the "willful failure of parent or guardian to seek and follow through with treatment necessary to ensure a level of oral health essential for adequate function and freedom from pain and infection." Dentists and dental staff should be trained in recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect. In this training, consideration should be given to dental and medical conditions which mimic CAN. These include tooth fractures, nursing caries syndrome, rampant dental decay, skeletal injuries, dermatologic conditions, and genetic and certain congenital defects. The article reviews literature on the subject and includes photographs of conditions which could be mistaken for CAN.

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