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Decision making in endodontics among the endodontic profession and general practitioners in Norway
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06-10)ABSTRACT Background: Considerable variation between and within groups of NEF members and general practitioners (GPs) has been shown in the choice of endodontic retreatment options. However, uniform criteria and consensus in decision-making would be of importance when the clinical training in the dental school is arranged in a community setting by GPs employed as clinical instructors. Objectives: ... -
Delay of Dental Care: An Exploratory Study of Procrastination, Dental Attendance, and Self-Reported Oral Health
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-02-20)Delay of dental care is a problem for dental public health. The present study explored the relationship between procrastination and dental attendance, focusing on delay in seeking dental care. This hypothetical relation was compared to other avoidance-related factors affecting dental attendance. In addition, an inquiry into the reasons for delaying dental care was conducted. Students (n = 164) ... -
Dental anxiety among university students at the University of Tromsø: a quantitative study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-05-27)This study demonstrated that dental students have a lower degree of dental anxiety compared to psychology- and biology students. Senior dental students also have less dental anxiety than junior dental students. This indicates that the dentistry programme structure may influence dental anxiety levels. -
Dental anxiety and potentially traumatic events: a cross-sectional study based on the Tromsø Study—Tromsø 7
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-23)Objective: The objectives of the study were to describe the prevalence of dental anxiety and the possible associa‑ tions between dental anxiety and potentially traumatic events in an adult population.<p> <p>Method: The study is based on cross-sectional questionnaire data from the 7th wave of the Tromsø Study, a study of the adult general population in the municipality of Tromsø carried out in ... -
Dental anxiety: A comparison of students of dentistry, biology and psychology
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-09-23)Dental anxiety is an important challenge for many patients and clinicians. It is thus of importance to know more about dental students’ own experiences with dental anxiety and their understanding of dental anxiety. The aim was to investigate differences in dental anxiety levels between dental students, psychology students, and biology students at a Norwegian university. -
Dental care for drug users in Norway: Dental professionals’ attitudes to treatment and experiences with interprofessional collaboration
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-31)<i>Background</i> - The present study aimed to assess dental professionals’ attitudes and experiences related to the dental treatment of drug users and to interprofessional collaboration with the rehabilitation institutions (RIs).<p> <p><i>Methods</i> - The study population comprised 141 dentists and dental hygienists (response rate 73%) working in the Public Dental Service (PDS) in three counties ... -
Dental caries in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and controls: a multilevel analysis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-25)Background - Optimal utilization of dental caries data is crucial in epidemiological research of individuals with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The aims were to: explore whether caries is more prevalent among children and adolescents with JIA compared to controls; examine presence of caries according to JIA group, socio-behavioral and intraoral characteristics, and the extent to which ... -
Dental education at the University of Tromsø : will the intentions be fulfilled?
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Dental erosion, prevalence and risk factors among a group of adolescents in Stockholm County
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-01-11)Aims To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of dental erosion (DE) among a group of adolescents in Stockholm County.<p> <p>Materials and methods This cross sectional cohort study was conducted at three clinics of the Public Dental Service in Stockholm County. Fifteen and 17 year old adolescents (1335) who scheduled their regular dental health examination were asked to participate. After ... -
Dental Health Services Response to COVID-19 in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-12)We aimed to investigate the management of urgent dental care, the perception of risk and workplace preparedness among dental staff in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic. An electronic questionnaire regarding the strictest confinement period in Norway (13 March–17 April 2020) was distributed to dental staff. Among the 1237 respondents, 727 (59%) treated patients, of whom 170 (14%) worked in clinics ... -
Dental implant treatment in irradiated oral cancer patients. Clinical routines in Norway and a review of the literature
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-04-28)The study seeks to find out if there is a difference in prognosis of primary and secondary dental implantation, i.e. before or after radiotherapy respectively, in cancer patients. We carried out a literature search, as well as investigating if there were different practices at the various hospitals in Norway who perform such treatment. -
Dental laboratory custom-made devices : legal aspects concerning documentation and import from non-EU/EEA countries
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-06)Crowns, bridges, removable dentures and other dental appliances are custom-made medical devices and are subject to specific legislation. The EU directive 93/42 on medical devices constitutes the legislation that regulates dental laboratory custom-made medical devices. This paper investigates how importers of dental laboratory custom-made devices perform quality control and if the legal requirements ... -
Dental plaque and gingival bleeding in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and controls: a multilevel analysis
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-30)Objective - To explore whether plaque and gingival bleeding are more frequently experienced by adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) compared to matched controls without JIA; explore whether surface- and site-specific periodontal outcomes vary between the two groups; and for participants with JIA, investigate associations between disease-specific features and periodontal outcomes.<p ... -
Dental professionals’ views on motivational interviewing for the prevention of dental caries with adolescents in central Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-20)Background - Establishing positive oral health behaviours during adolescence should be a key priority to improve lifelong oral health. However, changing adolescent behaviours is known to be a challenge. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a method of working with patients to activate their motivation for change and has shown promising results within the dental setting. Yet, little is known about the ... -
Dental status in elderly with and without dementia living in a nursing home: a pilot study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)Several studies conducted in the latest decades in Norway have shown a remarkable decrease in the edentulous population. This along with the overall increase in the number of elderly presents tremendous challenges for the healthcare system in the future. Dementia is a condition that further complicates the oral health situation in the elderly population. In this pilot study we wanted to investigate ... -
Dental treatment with the use of general anaesthesia in adult patients suffering from odontophobia in private practices in Oslo
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-05-20)6055 -
Dentale erosjoner. Barn og unges kunnskap om dentale erosjoner
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-19)This study aimed to investigate the knowledge about dental erosion (DE) among children and adolescents 13 – 20 years. The study was based on a questionnaire regarding knowledge of DE, oral symptoms, soft drink consumption and oral hygiene habits, and was implemented at three different schools in Troms county: one occupational school (n=42) and one study specialized school (n=64) both in Sør-Troms ... -
Dentale implantater og holdninger til tannerstatninger. En tverrsnittstudie i en nord-norsk befolkning: TOHNN-studien
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-04-28)Bakgrunn/formål: Implantatbehandling har blitt et veletablert behandlingsvalg for å erstatte en eller flere tapte tenner. Vi vet imidlertid lite om hvem som har implantater og hvilke holdninger folk har til tannerstatninger. Formålet med denne masteroppgaven var å kartlegge fordeling av dentale implantater i en nord-norsk befolkning. Videre ville vi undersøke holdninger til tap av tenner, samt ... -
Detection and association of β-lactam resistance genes in Fusobacterium nucleatum and Prevotella intermedia. Investigation of cfxA in saliva samples
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-04-21)Abstract Background: Antibiotic resistance is an ever-increasing problem worldwide, caused by unnecessary and excess use of antibiotics. The problem has engaged more attention and research the recent years. Aims: The aim of this study is to detect levels of the antimicrobial resistant gene cfxA in saliva samples, and to investigate the linkage between this gene and the two chosen bacteria; Prevotella ... -
Detection and quantification of four periodontal pathogens using digital droplet-PCR
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-12)In the treatment of periodontal disease, it can be of importance to know which bacteria are associated with the inflammatory response in individual patient. Microbiological testing is not common today as a routine test in periodontal treatment, often due to high costs and time consuming procedure. However, microbial diagnosis could improve the ability to identify patients at higher risk for developing ...
