Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1950.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1989.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1989.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1952.

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / In Sudan there are currently no programmes targeting dentists to improve their own knowledge about how they can be part of human identification by keeping good dental records. In addition, no guidelines are stated by the health authorities about making, keeping and retention of dental records. The aim of this research was to assess the accuracy of dental records drawn up by the general dentists in Sudan with regard to forensic dental identification and compare these records to an ideal dental record. Dental records of 180 patients obtained from six sites (major dental sectors) were reviewed and compared with an ideal dental record. The data was captured in Excel and statistically analyzed. The results showed that two third of the dentists do not undertake full tooth charting prior to treatment and sometimes this is not shown in their dental records; The dentist name who examined and treated the patient was clearly mentioned in 55.6% of the dental records examined. Dentists in Sudan do not request many radiographs but they depend mainly on intra oral periapical views (PV) and Orthopantomographs (OPG) with a fair to good quality. The medical history was recorded in 44% of the total number of records examined. The quality of dental records in this study was poor in general dental practices but was fair in governmental hospitals. An integrated education programmes to increase the awareness of the dentists in Sudan about accurate record keeping is recommended. Clear guide lines from the health authorities for dental recording system should be developed.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Southern California, 1996. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Southern California, 1996. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre os efeitos que o hábito de fumar pode ter sobre o periodonto e o peri-implante, para alertar a classe odontológica sobre os cuidados que deve pacientes fumantes, bem como contribuir para o esclarecimento da área jurídica, carente desses conhecimentos, na solução dos problemas eventualmente envolvidos na avaliação da responsabilidade civil profissional do cirurgião-dentista. Como decorrência da revisão da literatura e da discussão empreendida, concluiu-se que: o tabagismo tem efeito deletério sobre a saúde bucal, constituindo-se no maior fator de risco para as doenças periodontais conhecido na atualidade; os principais efeitos nocivos do hábito de fumar sobre o periodonto são: diminuição da vascularização, alteração na resposta inflamatória e imunológica, bolsas periodontais mais profundas, maior perda de inserção periodontal e interferência na cicatrização pós-terapias; no que concerne ao peri-implante, o tabagismo provoca: vasoconstrição sistêmica, redução do fluxo sangüíneo, maior probabilidade de desenvolver peri-implantite e interferência na cicatrização pós-cirúrgica; o cirurgião-dentista precisa verificar se o paciente é fumante ou não, para esclarecê-lo e conscientizá-lo sobre os riscos que esse hábito traz à saúde e, conseqüentemente, aos tratamentos e trabalhos odontológicos reabilitadores, podendo levá-los ao insucesso, pois é o periodonto que os sustenta; o paciente deve manifestar-se sobre a vontade de abandonar esse hábito ou não, e o profissional deve documentar os esclarecimentos que lhe forneceu e a decisão que deles resultou, arquivando esse documento no prontuário odontológico, a fim de se resguardar no caso de eventuais ações impetradas contra si. / SUMARY The purpose of the present work was to perform a bibliographic revision on the effects that smoking habits might have on the periodontium and the peri-implant, in order to alert dentists about the care that must be taken in regard to the warning about the risks posed to the patients who smoke, as well as to advise legal professionals in need for such knowledge, in the solution of the problems that eventually arise when evaluating the legal responsibilities of the professional surgeon. As a result of the revision of the literature and the discussion enticed, it has been concluded that tobacco smoking has a deleterious effect on the dental health, making it the greatest risk factor for the periodontal diseases known today; the main noxious effects of the smoking habit on the periodontium are: lower vascularization, change in the inflammatory and immunological response, deeper periodontal pockets, greater loss of periodontal attachment and post-therapy healing interference; in regard to the peri-implant, tobacco smoking can cause: systemic vasoconstriction, reduction in blood flow, greater probability to develop peri-implantitis and interference in post-surgery healing; the surgeon needs to verify if the patient is a smoker or not, in order to warn him about the risks that this habit may pose to his health and, consequently, to the treatments and oral rehabilitation work, which can lead to failure, since it is the periodontium that supports it; the patient must indicate that he is willing to give up the habit or not, and the dentist must record the warning given and the decision made thereafter, filing this document in the patient’s records in order to prevent any law suits concerning mal-practice.

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre os efeitos que o hábito de fumar pode ter sobre o periodonto e o peri-implante, para alertar a classe odontológica sobre os cuidados que deve pacientes fumantes, bem como contribuir para o esclarecimento da área jurídica, carente desses conhecimentos, na solução dos problemas eventualmente envolvidos na avaliação da responsabilidade civil profissional do cirurgião-dentista. Como decorrência da revisão da literatura e da discussão empreendida, concluiu-se que: o tabagismo tem efeito deletério sobre a saúde bucal, constituindo-se no maior fator de risco para as doenças periodontais conhecido na atualidade; os principais efeitos nocivos do hábito de fumar sobre o periodonto são: diminuição da vascularização, alteração na resposta inflamatória e imunológica, bolsas periodontais mais profundas, maior perda de inserção periodontal e interferência na cicatrização pós-terapias; no que concerne ao peri-implante, o tabagismo provoca: vasoconstrição sistêmica, redução do fluxo sangüíneo, maior probabilidade de desenvolver peri-implantite e interferência na cicatrização pós-cirúrgica; o cirurgião-dentista precisa verificar se o paciente é fumante ou não, para esclarecê-lo e conscientizá-lo sobre os riscos que esse hábito traz à saúde e, conseqüentemente, aos tratamentos e trabalhos odontológicos reabilitadores, podendo levá-los ao insucesso, pois é o periodonto que os sustenta; o paciente deve manifestar-se sobre a vontade de abandonar esse hábito ou não, e o profissional deve documentar os esclarecimentos que lhe forneceu e a decisão que deles resultou, arquivando esse documento no prontuário odontológico, a fim de se resguardar no caso de eventuais ações impetradas contra si. / SUMARY The purpose of the present work was to perform a bibliographic revision on the effects that smoking habits might have on the periodontium and the peri-implant, in order to alert dentists about the care that must be taken in regard to the warning about the risks posed to the patients who smoke, as well as to advise legal professionals in need for such knowledge, in the solution of the problems that eventually arise when evaluating the legal responsibilities of the professional surgeon. As a result of the revision of the literature and the discussion enticed, it has been concluded that tobacco smoking has a deleterious effect on the dental health, making it the greatest risk factor for the periodontal diseases known today; the main noxious effects of the smoking habit on the periodontium are: lower vascularization, change in the inflammatory and immunological response, deeper periodontal pockets, greater loss of periodontal attachment and post-therapy healing interference; in regard to the peri-implant, tobacco smoking can cause: systemic vasoconstriction, reduction in blood flow, greater probability to develop peri-implantitis and interference in post-surgery healing; the surgeon needs to verify if the patient is a smoker or not, in order to warn him about the risks that this habit may pose to his health and, consequently, to the treatments and oral rehabilitation work, which can lead to failure, since it is the periodontium that supports it; the patient must indicate that he is willing to give up the habit or not, and the dentist must record the warning given and the decision made thereafter, filing this document in the patient’s records in order to prevent any law suits concerning mal-practice.

Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChD (Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery) / South African dentists have a legal and ethical obligation to maintain complete and comprehensive dental records. In addition to the legal and ethical requirements, dental records are also important in the case of medico-legal issues, quality assurance processes and forensic purposes. Valuable forensic evidence contained in dental records are used in the identification of victims of mass disasters, personal victim identification e.g. in severely decomposed or skeletonized remains where DNA or other biometric data are not available. The victim identification process is highly dependent on complete, legible and accurate dental records. A review of the literature however shows that dental record keeping practices are sub-optimal worldwide. There is a paucity of studies in South Africa regards to dental record keeping practices. The aim of this study was to assess the record keeping practices of a sample of private practicing dentists in Cape Town and surrounding towns, for forensic dental purposes. Knowledge and awareness regards to forensic odontology as well as adherence to the guidelines prescribed by the Health Professional Council of South Africa were also assessed. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study, employing a researcher-administered questionnaire and a dental checklist for forensic valuable items in the dental file. The results were entered in a MS Excel spreadsheet and statistically analysed using IMB SPSS Statistics. This study concluded that most of the dental records kept by Cape Town dentists are near to optimal and would be helpful during forensic odontology investigations. However, shortcomings in record keeping practices exists which may compromise the forensic accuracy of their dental records. The study also shows a significant difference in dental record keeping practices by dentists practicing in lower income areas in Cape Town, compared to those practicing in economic affluent areas. The dentists in this study adhered to most of the guidelines prescribed by the Health Professional Council of South Africa however, important medico-legal information was missing from most dental records. This study hopes to contribute to future comprehensive studies in the broader South Africa to determine the validity of dental records for forensic odontology purposes.