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L B Cabot

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PubMed1999

A clinical teacher's experience with the Open University MA in Education.

In this article, I outline my experience of undertaking the Open University Master of Arts Degree in Education Management. A brief overview of the structure of this modular degree is presented. I then assess the benefits that I have gained during this course of study; I also consider the relevance of this primarily mainstream education higher qualification to those in dental education, in particular those who teach at undergraduate level and in general dental practice.

Administrative Personnel↗
PubMed1999

Are graduates as good as they used to be?

A theme runs through discussions on dental undergraduate education, that 'they are not as good as they used to be'. Based largely on anecdotal evidence, we question whether this is true. Dentistry is changing. Today's graduates are different, but not worse. Graduates must qualify with basic competencies--agreed between all those responsible for their education. We maintain that vocational trainers are teachers, just as we are, and as such they have similar responsibilities. Close liaison between training practices and dental schools is essential.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1998

Diabetic hypoglycaemia and the dental patient.

Hypoglycaemic attacks in patients with insulin-treated diabetes are unpleasant and inconvenient at best, but may constitute a medical emergency at their most severe. This article provides the dental practitioner with an insight into the physiological processes which occur during such attacks, with clues to the recognition of the signs of impending hypoglycaemia. Steps which may be taken to avoid hypoglycaemia with the various forms of treatment are then considered against a background of their suitability for use in dental practice.

Dental Care for Chronically Ill↗
PubMed1998

Early warning signs of impending hypoglycaemia masked by post-extraction labial paraesthesia.

Temporary lingual and labial paraesthesia are not uncommon following the removal of mandibular third molar teeth. In patients with insulin-treated diabetes circum-oral paraesthesia is a common and important sign of impending hypoglycaemia. This report highlights the case of a 17-year-old girl with Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes who, following the extraction of her four wisdom teeth, experienced minor circum-oral sensory disturbances. These effectively masked her early warning signs of impending hypoglycaemia which had hitherto allowed her to have very good glycaemic control. Trembling, sweating and loss of concentration became the new presenting symptom complex, which she found both disabling and worrying. Fortunately, within six months the paraesthesia had subsided and the patient was once again able to appreciate her usual warning symptom of impending hypoglycaemia.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1998

Using articulators to enhance clinical practice.

This paper looks at how articulators can be of value in everyday NHS practice. A variation on the conventional classification of articulators is suggested with advice provided for the practitioner who wants to enhance his or her restorative work without immediately investing in high cost equipment. It is argued that rather than prolong chairside time, for specific types of treatment the use of an appropriate articulator and facebow can not only enhance the quality of the completed restoration, but also save on chairside time.

Costs and Cost Analysis↗
PubMed1990

Variability in complete denture assessment.

This paper reports variation in complete denture assessment between three groups of examiners, viz. general dental practitioners (GDPs), teachers of prosthetic dentistry and undergraduate students. A panel of three patients was assembled; each member wore complete dentures with specific faults. A short questionnaire was prepared covering the basic parameters of complete denture design; comments were also invited on desirability of denture renewal. The panel was examined by 30 GDPs, 30 students and 10 teachers. For the parameters, jaw relationship and need for renewal, there was little inter- or intra-group variation. However, for freeway space 90 per cent of the teachers agreed on the estimation of this parameter for each panel member but only 26 per cent of GDPs and 46 per cent of the students had similar findings.

Dentists↗
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A study on the use of the dentatus AEB face bow and its modification as an ear bow.

This study investigated the siting of the earbow mounting pins on the Dentatus ARL articulator relative to the condylar axis. Further, it showed the repeatability of registrations using the Dentatus AEB face bow and its modification as an earbow. Three face bow and three earbow recordings were made of 35 subjects. Registrations were fitted onto the subject's cast mounted on the articulator to show differences in the recording of the condylar axis. The mean horizontal relationship between the earbow and face bow registrations approximated to the relationship of the earbow mounting pin to the opening axis of the articulator. The mean diameter of the spread of registrations was less for the earbow than the conventional face bow. The use of the earbow modification to the Dentatus face bow is supported.

Dental Articulators↗