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Oral Health Care Reform in Finland – aiming to reduce inequity in care provision
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008-01-28)Background: In Finland, dental services are provided by a public (PDS) and a private sector. In the past, children, young adults and special needs groups were entitled to care and treatment from the public dental services (PDS). A major reform in 2001 – 2002 opened the PDS and extended subsidies for private dental services to all adults. It aimed to increase equity by improving adults' access to ... -
Association of Examination Rates with Children's National Caries Indices in Finland
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Face and Neck Dermatitis from a Stainless Steel Orthodontic Appliance
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Pit and fissure sealants in dental public health – application criteria and general policy in Finland
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2009-02-04)Background: Pit and fissure sealants (sealants) are widely used as a non-operative preventive method in public dental health in Finland. Most children under 19 years of age attend the community-organized dental health services free of charge. The aims of this study were to find out to what extent sealants were applied, what the attitudes of dental professionals towards sealant application were, ... -
Glimt fra den voksne tannpleierstudent i fleksibel utdanning, sett i lys av teori om voksenpedagogikk :
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Oral health care and dental treatment needs in the Barents region
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2010)The first aim was to study how oral health care delivery was organized in member countries and to determine whether there were differences across the Barents region. The second aim was to assess the performance of the care provision systems. The Barents region is one of the largest hinterlands in northern Europe. Descriptions of the oral health care provision systems in Norway, Sweden, Finland and ... -
Polymer based adhesives for tooth restorations : monomer leakage and degradation
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06)Bonding materials are essential for modern restorative dentistry (i.e composite restorations and composite cements). Leakage from composite resin-based materials has been investigated and it is shown that 5-10 % of the residual monomers are released within the first seven days from the moment the restauration is made. Studies has also stated that monomer leakage can be a problem for patients and ... -
Malalignment of anterior teeth in relation to orthodontic treatment experience and satisfaction with dental appearance in a group of adolecens in Norway
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06)The purpose of this study was to compare the relationship between some of the most common traits of malocclusion in Norway, overjet and anterior displacement, to satisfaction with dental appearance and treatment experience. Prevalence of malocclusions was studied in a sample of 55 adolescents, aged 14-15 years, from the city of Fauske in Northern Norway. Overjet and displacement were recorded on ... -
A comparison of the effect and contentment among patients receiving at-home bleaching with two different treatment approaches
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06)ABSTRACT: Introduction: Some bleaching modalities include an activation process with the utilization of heat or light to enhance the effect of bleaching gel. Aim: To compare the effect of treatment and the contentment among patients having received bleaching therapy with two different approaches. Methods and Materials: Six men and six women ranging from 22 to 61 years of age were included and divided ... -
Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions at external dental clinics of the University of Tromsø and a comparison with other studies
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06-10)Introduction: The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in the adult and child populations, examined or treated at external university dental clinics of the University of Tromsø, and then compare these prevalences with prevalences found in previous studies. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to the external University dental clinics (n=14), inviting all dental ... -
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: ... -
Modeling the theory of planned behavior for intention to improve oral health behaviors : the impact of attitudes, knowledge, and current behavior
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)The aim of this study was to test the efficiency of an extended model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in predicting intention to improve oral health behaviors. The participants in this cross-sectional study were 153 first-year medical students (mean age 20.16, 50 males and 103 females) who completed a questionnaire assessing intentions, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral ... -
Adverse reactions to dental resin based materials
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)Introduction: Dentists give dental treatment with resin-based materials to patients every day, and these materials are known to contain several substances that may cause unwanted reactions in human. Possible reactions in a shorter time limit are contact allergy and toxic contact dermatitis. Some plastic materials are also known to release substances which may have an estrogenic effect. Aim: The aim ... -
Oral complications to head and neck cancer
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)Patients with head and neck cancer may experience a broad spectre of debilitating oral complications the after radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The aim of this master thesis was to create information pamphlets in order to inform the patients with head and neck cancer about the possible complications of the cancer treatment and measurers to maintain or establish a good oral hygiene. Material and ... -
Resin composite or ceramic inlays/onlays in posterior permanent teeth : a review of the literature
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)Objective: To compare the clinical survival and long-term costs of extensive composite restorations to ceramic inlays and onlays. The hypothesis was that ceramic inlays and onlays can be more tooth substance saving and long-term economic for the patient than composite restorations. Methods: The dental literature, predominantly since 1990, was reviewed for prospective clinical studies of longevity ... -
Minor oral soft tissue surgery for the general dental practitioner
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)In this study, a guide for soft tissue surgery has been made, based on a review. The guide should serve as an update and reminder of selected surgical procedures for the general dental practitioner. -
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in children and adolescents: prevalence, risk factors and diagnostics of TMD in children and adolescents.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)Aims: The purpose of our study is to systematically review the literature concerning prevalence, risk factors and diagnostics of TMD in children and adolescents in order to find methods for early detection. Through our study we hope to direct dentists to an evidence-based approach concerning children and adolescents by making a screening guideline. Material and methods: Systematic search of 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 ... -
Clinical performance of empress reconstructions in a university clinic: a retrospective study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)Objective: To retrospectively evaluate empress crowns/onlays placed in patients treated by dentistry students at the University clinic in Tromsø. Material and methods: A total of 37 empress restorations placed in 26 patients were evaluated according to the California Dental Association´s (CDA) quality evaluation system. All of the reconstructions were luted with resin composite cement. The mean ... -
Behaviour Guidance Techniques in Dentistry to prevent the need of General Anesthesia
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)In this thesis we wanted to find out; "Are there guidelines on the use of behaviour guidance techniques in dentistry to prevent the need of General Anesthesia".
