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B W Weesner

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PubMed1998

Lasers in medicine and dentistry: where are we now?

There has been an explosion in research, articles and case reports about laser therapy during recent years. The future is promising and the literature is exciting, but sometimes conflicting in findings. A review of the literature reveals that lasers have many uses in medicine, often allowing procedures to be performed that would not have been feasible through other means. Lasers would seem to have a much greater role in the future than is now realized. Each laser has its own unique features, advantages and disadvantages. While one laser may be suitable for some procedures, it will be unsuitable for others. Some reviewers have expressed concerns about safety and cost/benefit.

Composite Resins↗
PubMed1997

Latex allergies and adverse reactions: a review of the literature.

In the last few years, the allergenic potential of latex has been receiving greater attention. While latex allergies have been widely reported in the literature, the prevalence and severity have rapidly increased in the last few years. The role of rubber in the prevention of HIV infection has played a part in recognizing the allergenic potential, as with increased emphasis on infection control in the dental office has come an increase in complaints of adverse reactions to surgical gloves. A review of the literature reveals latex allergy problems to be not confined to gloves, but to articles of clothing, rubber dam material, and other latex-containing materials. Life-threatening cases have been reported. Little information in the literature concerns the extent of the problem among dental personnel. The dental professional may be faced with not only discomfort for the dental staff, but also compromising reactive possibilities in certain patients. There is a need for development of alternative protective products for the dental office, since elimination of barrier protection is not a viable alternative to infection control.

Anaphylaxis↗
PubMed1995

Lasers: opportunities and obstacles.

The laser promises a wide range of uses in dentistry, and patient acceptance has been demonstrated in opinion surveys. The laser has been studied for many years by respected researchers. While many advantages have been presented, the literature indicates that pulpal effects, possible hazards of inhaling the vapor emitted by the laser procedure, and the control of the laser beam reflection are some of the concerns that warrant further investigation.

Carbon Dioxide↗
PubMed1995

Update in systemic fluoride therapy.

The dental literature abounds with articles demonstrating drastic reductions in dental caries activity as a result of fluoride therapy. Recently, there has been concern over the number of fluorosis cases being seen. The prudent dental practitioner will utilize only approved products for systemic fluoride therapy, be aware of other possible sources of fluoride, and known the patient's fluoride intake before prescribing supplementation in order to avoid fluorosis and possible litigation.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

Blood pressure monitoring: a necessary routine?

While faculty in Oral Medicine Departments have advocated routine blood pressure monitoring for more than thirty years, the activity does not seem to be routine in many practices, but rather undertaken only when the patient indicates that there is a problem. This study was undertaken to ascertain if the frequency of abnormal blood pressure findings warrants routine monitoring on the patient who is already being seen by a physician or who is asymptomatic.

Blood Pressure Monitors↗
PubMed1991

Surgical glove related contact dermatitis.

With increased emphasis on infection control in the dental office has come an increase in complaints of adverse reactions to surgical gloves. A review of the literature reveals latex allergy problems not to be confined to gloves, but to involve articles of clothing, rubber dam material, and other latex-containing products. Life-threatening cases have been reported. The dental profession may be faced with compromising reactive possibilities in patients who have been previously sensitized. There is a need for development of alternative protective products for the dental office.

Dental Staff↗