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Australian Dental Journal

September 2004 - Volume 49 Number 3

REVIEW

Adhesive restorative materials: A review
‘Adhesive’ restorative dentistry originated with the work of Buonocore in 1955 in bonding resin to etched enamel. Since then, adhesive materials and techniques have developed at a rapid rate. The first chemically adhesive material (zinc polycarboxylate cement) was marketed in the late 1960s, and glass ionomer cements and dentine bonding agents have since become available. This review focuses on the latter two products.

MJ Tyas
MF Burrow

ADRF REPORTS

Microbiological evaluation of endodontic files after cleaning and steam sterilization procedures
Infection control procedures are essential for modern dental practice and they are continually evolving to meet the dental profession’s high standards. The present study evaluated the efficacy of two cleaning procedures to reduce bacterial numbers on endodontic files, and evaluated the effect of biological debris on the subsequent sterilization of files.

DA Van Eldik
PS Zilm
AH Rogers
PD Marin

A SEM evaluation of debris removal from endodontic files after cleaning and steam sterilization procedures
In recent times, it has been proposed to classify endodontic files as single-use items due to a perceived inability to adequately clean the instruments. The purpose of the present study was to quantify the surface debris on files removed from the manufacturer’s packaging, and after cleaning using an ultrasonic bath or a thermal disinfector.

DA Van Eldik
PS Zilm
AH Rogers
PD Marin

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

A baseline study of the demographics of the oral health workforce in rural and remote Western Australia
A shortage of dental practitioners in Australia is predicted for the future, and the greatest effect of this will be felt in rural and remote areas. Strategies are needed to increase the recruitment and retention of dental practitioners in these areas. Part of this process is to assess the demographics of the oral health workforce.

E Kruger
M Tennant

Bond strength of simplified-step adhesives to enamel prepared with two different diamond burs
Self-etching primers are reported to produce considerable etching on flat enamel surfaces. However, little is known about the influence of different enamel surface textures. In this study the influence of grinding enamel on bond strength of two all-in-one and one two-step adhesives was investigated.

F Sevgican
S Inoue
K Koase
C Kawamoto
T Ikeda
H Sano

CASE REPORT

Latex allergy in dentistry. Review and report of case presenting as a serious reaction to latex dental dam
Latex allergy may have severe consequences including development of anaphylaxis. This report describes a patient who underwent a reaction to latex dental dam manifesting as erythema, facial swelling and mild airway compromise.

SM Chin
JW Ferguson
T Bajurnow

COCHRANE REVIEWS

Occlusal adjustment for treating and preventing temporomandibular joint disorders
There has been a long history of using occlusal adjustment in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It is not clear if occlusal adjustment is effective in treating TMD.

H Koh
PG Robinson

Penicillins for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry
Many dental procedures cause bacteraemia and it is believed that this may lead to bacterial endocarditis (BE) in a few people. Guidelines in many countries recommend that prior to invasive dental procedures antibiotics are administered to people at high risk of endocarditis. However, it is unclear whether the potential risks of this prophylaxis outweigh the potential benefits.

R Oliver
GJ Roberts
L Hooper

DATA WATCH

Oral health of Aboriginal Australians
Aboriginal Australians present with third world problems in a first world country as a result of the dispossession of their land, disruption of their culture, material deprivation and racial discrimination. They suffer high levels of morbidity and premature mortality. Historically, oral diseases were almost unknown among Aboriginal Australians.

Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health

The ADA and the Local Organising Committee invite all associated with dentistry to participate in the Australian Dental Congress and Exhibition in Perth.

Mark the dates in your diaries 12-15 March 2009

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Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2008 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 30-50 year olds and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 4 - 10 is Dental Health Week

Click here for previous Dental Health Week material.

Mouthguard Awareness

The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2008.
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On the 23rd July 2007 the ADA wrote to the major political parties seeking their policies on dental health issues. Click here to review the ADA Inc Report Card on Dental Health Policies Election 07 (PDF 122 KB)

As part of a community campaign to promote good oral health care for babies and toddlers the ADA has developed oral hygiene tips for parents and carers of young children.
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