Volume 2, Issue 1

 

ارسال های اخیر

  • Evaluation of denture hygiene among removable denture wearers referred to clinics of Kerman, Iran 

    Torabi Parizi, Molouk؛ Taheri, Shahrzad؛ Amini, Parviz؛ Karimi Afshar, Marzieh؛ Karimi Afshar, Mehrnaz (Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: The number of patients who need prosthetic treatments has increased. Efficient and regular procedures for cleaning removable dentures are important for maintaining good oral health. The aim of this study ...

  • Comparison between the effect of Jaman and Biotene solutions on some of the dental plaque bacteria 

    Poureslami, Hamidreza؛ Shakeri, Maryam؛ Haghani, Jehangir؛ Sharifi, Hamid؛ Hedayeti, Nasim (Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: Bacterial plaque is a biofilm which is related to its host and its exact role is proved in caries and periodontal disease. These days people brush their teeth and use mouthwash. In this research the ...

  • An evaluation of willingness to pay for orthodontic treatments in patients of Shiraz Dental School Clinic 

    Moshkelgosha, Vahid؛ Golkari, Ali (Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: Estimation of need and demand for orthodontic treatment is important for both health professionals and health policymakers. Need assessment is traditionally done using experts’ opinions; however, ...

  • Survey of prevalence of xerostomia in a population of Kerman, Iran, attending medical and dental clinics 

    Rad, Maryam؛ Chamani, Goli؛ Shahravan, Arash؛ Hedayati, Nasim؛ Alizadeh, Fahimeh (Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: The effects of xerostomia on oral health have been studied for decades; however, the prevalence of this disorder in the general population remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine ...

  • Oral impact on daily performance in Iranian adults 

    Kakoei, Shahla؛ Shokoohi, Mostafa؛ Barghi, Hamideh (Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of oral impact on daily performance (OIDP) in adults attending dental clinics in the city of Kerman, Iran. METHODS: In 2010, a cross-sectional ...

  • Needlestick injuries in dentists and their assistants in Kerman, Iran: Prevalence, knowledge, and practice 

    Farzin Ebrahimi, Shahram؛ Shadman, Niloofar؛ Ghaempanah, Iman (Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: Needlestick (NS) injuries are one of the most important subjects in the dental field which can cause so many dangerous blood-borne diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, knowledge, ...

  • Mothers’ knowledge about fluoride therapy and fissure sealants 

    Baradaran Nakhjavani, Yahya؛ Forutan, Soulmaz؛ Baradaran Nakhjavani, Farid (Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2013-04-01)
    BACKGROUND: Increased dental caries and dental lesions have made preventive measures, especially among children, inevitable. This study investigated elementary schoolgirls’ mothers’ level of knowledge on preventive methods ...