Knowledge of general dentists in the current guidelines for emergency treatment of avulsed teeth and dental trauma prevention

A high prevalence of dental trauma exists and its effects on function and esthetics deserve the attention of general dentists. The aim of this study was to assess the level of general dental practitioners' (GDPs) knowledge about guidelines for dental avulsion and its prevention using a questionnaire. The 21-item questionnaire was distributed among 264 GDPs and the survey was realized between August-November 2006. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using descriptive analysis and Pearson's Chi-square test to determine associations between knowledge regarding emergency treatment and dentists from public or private dental schools and years of experience. The results showed that the participants exhibited appropriate knowledge concerning procedures in cases of tooth avulsion and its prevention. The number of correct answers was low in relation to recommended treatment at the site of injury. Storage medium, preparation of the alveolus and splint time for receiving the avulsed tooth received a high number of correct answers. One statistically significant association between years of experience and recommended treatment at the site of the injury in the case an avulsed tooth (KH2 = 9.384, P = 0.009). In conclusion, this survey showed appropriate knowledge of dental avulsion management and its prevention among the surveyed dentists. The findings also showed that communication between dentists and the population is deficient, especially concerning practitioners of high risk and contact sports.

PREDIRCAM eHealth platform for individualized telemedical assistance for lifestyle modification in the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic risk prevention: a pilot study (PREDIRCAM 1)

Background: Healthy diet and regular physical activity are powerful tools in reducing diabetes and cardiometabolic risk. Various international scientific and health organizations have advocated the use of new technologies to solve these problems. The PREDIRCAM project explores the contribution that a technological system could offer for the continuous monitoring of lifestyle habits and individualized treatment of obesity as well as cardiometabolic risk prevention. Methods: PREDIRCAM is a technological platform for patients and professionals designed to improve the effectiveness of lifestyle behavior modifications through the intensive use of the latest information and communication technologies. The platform consists of a web-based application providing communication interface with monitoring devices of physiological variables, application for monitoring dietary intake, ad hoc electronic medical records, different communication channels, and an intelligent notification system. A 2-week feasibility study was conducted in 15 volunteers to assess the viability of the platform. Results: The website received 244 visits (average time/session: 17 min 45 s). A total of 435 dietary intakes were recorded (average time for each intake registration, 4 min 42 s ± 2 min 30 s), 59 exercises were recorded in 20 heart rate monitor downloads, 43 topics were discussed through a forum, and 11 of the 15 volunteers expressed a favorable opinion toward the platform. Food intake recording was reported as the most laborious task. Ten of the volunteers considered long-term use of the platform to be feasible. Conclusions: The PREDIRCAM platform is technically ready for clinical evaluation. Training is required to use the platform and, in particular, for registration of dietary food intake.

Symposium on Physical-Mechanical Treatment of Wastewaters, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 5th and 6th, 1977.

At head of title: USA-USSR Working Group on the Prevention of Water Pollution from Municipal and Industrial Sources.

Development and evaluation of a pollution prevention technology for surface cleaning and decontamination : cooperative research and development agreement with Cold Jet, Inc.

Mode of access: Internet.

List of publications pertaining to water supply and purification, sewage and industrial waste treatment, water pollution control, milk and food sanitation, and other selected environmental health subjects.

Cover title.

The Cottage physician : for individual and family use. Prevention, symptoms and treatment. Best known methods in all diseases, accidents and emergencies of the home, prepared by the best physicians and surgeons of modern practice. Allopathy, Homœopathy, etc., etc. /

"Complete hand book of medical knowledge for the home."

Latin American Seminar on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, Rio de Janeiro, 6 to 19 April 1953.

"United Nations publications. Sales number: 1954.iv.3."

Illinois State directory of resources and services of the Illinois State plan for the treatment and prevention of alcohol abuse and alcoholism.

Mode of access: Internet.

Inventory of the pollution of Des Plaines River and tributaries (excluding Salt Creek) from Cook-Will County line to Wisconsin state line and recommendations for abatement and prevention of pollution /

Lithographed; printed by the Peoria photopress.

Pollution prevention and business management : curricula for schools of business & public health /

"HWRIC TR-024."