• Dog-assisted therapy in the dental clinic: Part A - Hazards and assessment of potential risks to the health and safety of humans 

      Gussgard, Anne Margrete; Weese, J.Scott; Hensten, Arne; Jokstad, Asbjørn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-16)
      <i>Background</i> - Dog‐assisted therapy in the dental clinic may be an attractive alternative to sedation for anxious patients. Including a dental therapy dog in a clinical setting introduces new hazards and potential risks to health and safety for both humans and animal.<p> <p><i>Objectives</i> - The study aims to describe potential hazards associated with risks to humans by having a therapy ...
    • Dose- and time-dependent effects of triethylene glycol dimethacrylate on the proteome of human THP-1 monocytes 

      Nilsen, Bo Wold; Simon-Santamaria, Jaione; Ørtengren, Ulf Thore; Jensen, Einar; Bruun, Jack-Ansgar; Michelsen, Vibeke Barman; Sørensen, Karen Kristine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-27)
      Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) is commonly used in polymer resinbased dental materials. This study investigated the molecular mechanisms of TEGDMA toxicity by identifying its time- and dose-dependent effects on the proteome of human THP-1 monocytes. The effects of different concentrations (0.07– 5 mM) and exposure times (0–72 h) of TEGDMA on cell viability, proliferation, and morphology ...
    • Double vs single primary tooth extraction in interceptive treatment of palatally displaced canines: A randomized controlled trial 

      Hadler-Olsen, Sigurd; Sjögren, Anders; Steinnes, Jeanett; Dubland, Mari; Bolstad, Napat Limchaichana; Pirttiniemi, Pertti; Kerosuo, Heidi; Lahdesmaki, Raija (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-21)
      <i>Objectives</i> - To compare the impact of primary canine and primary first molar extractions with extractions of only the primary canine regarding correction of palatally displaced canines (PDCs).<br><br> <i>Materials and Methods</i> - Thirty-two children aged 9.5–13.5 years with 48 PDCs were randomly allocated to either the double-extraction group (DEG) or single-extraction group (SEG). Clinical ...
    • Drug addict’s experiences on oral health care: an interview study 

      Lange, Martin Bergseng; Thorsteinsson, E. B. (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)
      Objective: To understand the dental health challenges of recovered drug addicts, and how the system of oral health rehabilitation works and functions as seen from the perspective of recovered addicts. Basic Design: Semi-structured interviews with seven recovered drug addicts from the city of Tromsø, Norway. The audio from the interviews was transcribed and analysed using NVIVO software. Results: All ...
    • Education of dentists: a comparison of the three dental programs in Norway 

      Mehus, Kristin Elise; Pedersen, Ragnar (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06-08)
      En sammenligning av de tre utdanningsprogrammene i odontologi i Norge basert på studieplaner og styrende dokumenter.
    • The educational gradient in dental caries experience in Northern- Norway: a cross-sectional study from the seventh survey of the Tromsø study 

      Moltubakk, Silje Navjord; Jönsson, Birgitta; Lukic, Marko; Stangvaltaite-Mouhat, Lina (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-24)
      Background Although, studies from Norway indicate a reduction in dental caries experience, in Northern-Norway this non-communicable oral condition is still prevalent. There is conflicting evidence of presence of social inequalities in dental caries in an adult population. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess an association between educational level and dental caries experience in adults ...
    • Effect of cements on fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia crowns 

      Nakamura, Keisuke; Mouhat, Mathieu; Nergård, John Magnus; Lægreid, Solveig Jenssen; Kanno, Taro; Milleding, Percy; Ørtengren, Ulf Thore (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-01-26)
      Objectives - The present study investigated the effect of cements on fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia crowns in relation to their compressive strength.<p> <p>Materials and methods - Four different cements were tested: zinc phosphate cement (ZPC), glass-ionomer cement (GIC), self-adhesive resin-based cement (SRC) and resin-based cement (RC). RC was used in both dual cure mode (RC-D) and ...
    • The effect of low pH on surface hardness, volume, surface area and morphology of direct dental restorative materials 

      Thomassen, Julie Susann Sindsen; Fossland, Ane Sofie Melhus; Jensen, Karine Lovise Strand (Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-02)
      Background: Dental erosions as a disease is an increasing problem today, in particularly among adolescents. They may be caused by intrinsic factors such as gastric juice, frequently present in the oral cavity of bulimic patients. Direct dental restorative materials may be used to treat erosions, but the data regarding the effects of low pH on volume changes of these materials are limited. Objective: ...
    • The effect of smear layer removal on E. faecalis leakage and bond strength of four resin-based root canal sealers 

      Andriukaitiene, Laura; Song, Xiaobo; Yang, Nannan; Lippo V. J., Lassila; K. Vallittu, Pekka; Kerosuo, Eero (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-13)
      <p><i>Background</i>: The aim of the study was to assess bacterial sealability and bonding ability of methacrylate-based Resilon (RS, SybronEndo), Endo Rez (ER, Ultradent Products Inc), and epoxy-based AH Plus (AH, Dentsply/DeTrey), MTA Fill Apex (MTAF, Angelus Soluções Odontológicas) root canal sealers, and the effect of the smear layer removal on the sealability.</p> <p><i>Methods</i>: One ...
    • Effects of antibiotics on the developing enamel in neonatal mice 

      Schmalfuss, Andreas Jörn; Sehic, Amer; Brusevold, Ingvild Johnsen (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-29)
      Purpose Identifying factors causing Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is an ongoing challenge. Preterm infants, routinely treated with antibiotics in cases of suspected sepsis, are more commonly afected by dental developmental defects. This study aimed to investigate the efects of gentamycin and ampicillin on the developing enamel in neonatal CD-1 mice in vivo.<p> <p>Methods Neonatal mice ...
    • Effects of the Conceptual Model of Health Literacy as a Risk: A Randomised Controlled Trial in a Clinical Dental Context 

      Stein, Linda Maria; Bergdahl, Maud; Pettersen, Kjell Sverre; Bergdahl, Jan (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-01)
      Numerous conceptual models of health literacy have been proposed in the literature, but very few have been empirically validated in clinical contexts. The aim of this study was to test the effects of the conceptual model of health literacy as a risk in a clinical dental context. A convenience sample of 133 Norwegian-speaking adults was recruited. Participants were randomly allocated to an intervention ...
    • En studie om helsearbeidere sin kunnskap om munnhelse i eldreomsorgen og problemer de møter 

      Kringli, Anders; Faizi, Ahmad Naweed (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-05-18)
      Antall eldre har i løpet av de siste tiårene økt betraktelig. En forbedret tannhelse har ført til at flere beholder sine egne tenner. Dette skaper et større behov for gode rutiner og god kunnskap blant helsearbeidere for å sikre god oral helse blant den eldre befolkningen. Mange eldre rammes etter hvert av sykdommer og blir i større grad avhengig av hjelp til daglig munnhygiene. Målet med denne ...
    • Erosive Tooth Wear among Adults in Lithuania: A Cross Sectional National Oral Health Study 

      Stangvaltaite-Mouhat, Lina; Alina, Pūrienė; Indre, Stankeviciene; Jolanta, Aleksejūnienė (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-16)
      <i>Introduction</i>: Erosive tooth wear has a multifactorial origin, where multiple risks contribute to its initiation and subsequent progression. The prevalence of tooth wear varies among countries; therefore, national studies are needed to examine the prevalence of this condition and its associated determinants. <p> <p><i>Materials and Methods</i>: A sample of this national study included a ...
    • European Society of Endodontology position statement: Management of deep caries and the exposed pulp 

      Duncan, Henry F.; Galler, Kerstin; Tomson, Phillip L.M.; Simon, Stephanie; El-Karim, Ikhlas; Kundzina, Rita; Krastl, Gabriel; Dammaschke, Till; Fransson, Helena; Markvart, Merete; Zehnder, Matthias; Bjørndal, Lars (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-21)
      This position statement on the management of deep caries and the exposed pulp represents the consensus of an expert committee, convened by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE). Preserving the pulp in a healthy state with sustained vitality, preventing apical periodontitis and developing minimally invasive biologically based therapies are key themes within contemporary clinical endodontics. ...
    • European student wellness, stress, coping, support and perceptions about remote dental training during COVID-19 

      Aleksejuniene, Jolanta; Hysi, Dorjan; Nikolovovska, Julijana; Stangvaltaite-Mouhat, Lina; Chałas, Renata; Oancea, Roxana; Richardas, Kubilius; Lipski, Mariusz; Sarna-Boś, Katarzyna; Puriene, Alina (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-06)
      <p><i>Objectives:</i> The aim of this study was to compare wellness, stress, ability to cope, social support and perceptions about remote training amongst European dental students during COVID-19. <p><i>Methods:</i> 1795 undergraduate dental students from six countries and eight dental schools participated. The anonymous survey collected data about different aspects in each of the following domains: ...
    • Evaluation of knowledge of risk of infection during dental treatment in Arkhangelsk region, The Russain Fedration. 

      Danielsen, Katarina; Singh, Amritpal; Norlunn Fredriksen, Markus (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-20)
      Aim: Considering the increase in HIV and other blood-borne diseases in the Russian Federation, the lack of national guidelines and standard precautions in dental health care settings,  as well as the antibiotic resistance rising to dangerously high levels in all parts of the world, the aim of this study was to evaluate the infection control practice to assess the knowledge of risk of infection in ...
    • Evaluation of the outcome of non-surgical root canal treatment performed at the student clinic, University of Tromsø 

      Flatli, Linn; Henriksen, Linn Katariina; Kaino, Ragna (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-05-28)
      Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of non-surgical root canal treatment performed at the student clinic and the factors influencing this outcome. Materials and methods: This retrospective study involved follow-up of patients who had been receiving root canal treatments at the Student Clinic University of Tromsø (UTK). Endodontic records and periapical radiographs of 141 teeth ...
    • Evaluering av implementeringen av RETHOS for studieprogrammene i tannpleie 

      Lundsbakken, Linda; Stein, Linda Maria; Moe, Rigmor; Haakens, Magnus; Sinderud, Marte Bogen; Aarstad, Åsne Kalland; Kronen, Katrine Moseid (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2022-02-22)
      Denne rapporten omhandler implementeringen av retningslinjene for helse- og sosialfagutdanningene, RETHOS.<p> <p>NOKUT har på oppdrag fra Kunnskapsdepartementet evaluert implementeringen av RETHOS gjennom tre ulike deler:<uli> <li>Kartlegging av etterlevelse av de nasjonale retningslinjene. Her presenteres det vurderinger fra sakkyndige om studieplanene ved institusjonene er i tråd med ...
    • Evaluering av In vitro metode for demineralisering av rotoverflaten 

      Bredeli, Aud Irene; Fjellsøy, Kristine; Fjær Skåre, Synne Alette (Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-20)
      Bakgrunn: Stadig flere eldre beholder sine egne tenner i høy alder. Blant de utfordringene som hyppig ses er blottlagte rotoverflater. Rotoverflatene er sårbare for kariesangrep og erosjoner. Målet for studien var å skape demineralisering in vitro på rotoverflater med et utvalg av fire syreløsninger. Vi skulle beskrive hvordan eventuelle demineraliseringer visuelt artet seg på rotoverflaten, og ...
    • Executive functioning as a moderator of flossing behaviour among young adults: a temporal self-regulation theory perspective 

      Rogers, Adam Austin; Halvari, Anne Elisabeth Münster; Johnsen, Jan-Are Kolset; Solbakk, Anne-Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-27)
      Background - Flossing among young adults is often infrequent and barriers not completely understood. One explanation concerns the capacity for executive functioning (EF) during the self-regulation of behaviour.<p> <p>Methods - Using Temporal Self-Regulation Theory (TST) as a framework to explore EF, young adults from Norwegian universities completed a survey that measured monthly flossing frequency, ...