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3-D Comparison of the shape and position of the condyle before and after Class II correction
Introduction: The aims of this study were to assess the changes in the shape and position of the condyle in the fossa as well as its position relative to the cranial base before and after Class II correction with the Herbst ... -
A Comparison of Patient and Dental Condition Characteristics Presenting to a Pediatric Hospital Emergency Department Versus Urgent Care with Non-Emergency Dental Complaints
Background: Utilization of hospital emergency departments (EDs) for dental complaints is increasing. Approximately 79% of dental-related ED visits are for non-emergency conditions. Most visits are avoidable, and directing ... -
A Descriptive Study of Patient Profiles, Clinicopathological Characteristics, and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Glossectomy at the University of Washington Medical Center
Background: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is a life-threating condition accounting for 90% of all cancers in the oral cavity (with the majority of cases affecting the tongue). Early and loco-regionally oral tongue ... -
A qualitative study to identify entrustable professional activities for a pediatric dentistry residency program
Purpose: This qualitative study was designed to identify entrustable professional activities (EPAs) that may be used to assess progress toward independent practice by pediatric dentistry residents during a two-year residency ... -
Abstract Effect of timing on treatment outcomes and surgical complications of orthognathic surgery in Class II patients
Introduction Class II malocclusions can be treated with a combination of orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. The severity of the malocclusion and growth potential play an important role in the treatment decision. Treatment ... -
Access to Oral Medicine: Perceptions of Washington State dental providers on using telehealth to deliver oral medicine specialty treatment to their patients
Background: Telehealth has provided increased specialty access to patients and healthcare providers; however, it is not currently being utilized to deliver oral medicine. In this study, we aim to assess the telehealth ... -
Analysis of patients planned for admission after dental treatment under general anesthesia.
Purpose: To describe patients pre-planned for admission to hospital after dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) and compare those who were subsequently admitted to a medical hospitalist to those discharged shortly ... -
Antegonial notching and the pattern of vertical facial growth
(2013-04-17)Introduction: This study had two aims. The first was to evaluate the correlation between antegonial notch depth on panoramic and cephalometric radiographs. The second was to compare development of the antegonial notch ... -
Anterior Openbite Malocclusion in Adults: Treatment Stability and Patient Satisfaction
Introduction: Anterior openbite (AOB) malocclusion is challenging for practitioners to both treat and maintain treatment outcomes. There are many orthodontic treatment and retention modalities used to treat AOB patients, ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Gold-Titanates on Gram-positive Cariogenic Bacteria
Gram–positive cariogenic bacteria are important etiological agents in dental caries; therefore, strategies to inhibit these bacteria to reduce the incident of this disease have intensified. Antimicrobial activity of ... -
Anxiety, Depression and Somatization in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus
Psychosocial factors have been mentioned frequently to be associated with oral lichen planus (OLP). However, these comorbidities have not been explored as frequently in patients with oral lichenoid lesions (OLL). Most of ... -
Applying the Concept of Standard Work to Inpatient Dental Consultations
Introduction: The concepts of standardizing work processes and continuous process improvement (CPI) have spread from manufacturing into other disciplines, including healthcare. CPI focuses on analyzing processes, identifying ... -
Assessing Continuous Quality Improvement in a Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program
University of Washington Abstract Assessing Continuous Quality Improvement in a Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program Elaha Bashizada Chair of the Supervisory Committee:Travis Nelson Department of Pediatric Dentistry ... -
Assessing Temperament as a Predictor of Distress at Anesthesia Induction Using the Children’s Behavior Questionnaire Short Form
Purpose: To determine whether temperament as measured by the Children’s Behavior Questionnaire Short Form (CBQ-SF) is associated with distress at mask induction of general anesthesia (GA) for dental rehabilitation. Methods: ... -
Assessing Temperament as a Predictor of Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation Success Using the Children's Behavior Questionnaire Short Form
University of Washington Abstract Assessing Temperament as a Predictor of Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation Success Using the Children’s Behavior Questionnaire Short Form Thomas Matthew Griffith, DDS Chair of the Supervisory ... -
Assessing temperament as a predictor of oral sedation success using the Children's Behavior Questionnaire Short Form
<bold>Purpose<bold>: To investigate whether temperament as measured by the Children's Behavior Questionnaire Short Form (CBQ-SF) is associated with success in oral sedation. <bold>Methods<bold>: Child-caregiver dyads were ... -
Assessing the feasibility of yttria-stabilized zirconia in novel designs as mandibular anterior fixed lingual retention following orthodontic treatment.
The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility of yttria-stabilized zirconia (Y-TZP) in fixed lingual retention as an alternative to stainless steel. Exploratory Y-TZP specimens were milled to establish design ... -
Assessing the knowledge and dissemination of nutrition information related to oral health in WIC counselors and clients
Purpose: To determine whether providing WIC counselors with targeted nutrition education related to oral health increases the dissemination of that information to WIC clients. Methods: WIC counselors at 17 clinics in three ... -
Assessing the relationship between caregivers' pediatric oral health literacy and children's caries status
(2013-07-25)Purpose: The primary aims of this study were to 1) determine if caregivers' oral health literacy is associated with children's caries status using two different oral health literacy instruments, 2) explore if caregivers' ... -
Association Between Caregiver Opposition to Topical Fluoride and COVID-19 Vaccines
Purpose: Caregivers who oppose topical fluoride may be opposed to other preventive treatments, including COVID-19 vaccines. The study objective was to examine the association between caregiver opposition to topical fluoride ...