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R Ettinger

Publications and source records attributed to R Ettinger.

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PubMed1978

Some observations on the diagnosis and treatment of complete denture problems.

Diagnosis of problems in the wearing of complete dentures can only be made after taking a complete history of the difficulties encountered by the patient. This necessitates careful attention whilst the patient relates the various difficulties. The record of these statements should be scrutinized carefully and this will assist in making the correct diagnosis of the cause of the difficulties. Specific problems encountered by elderly patients are examined and some methods of overcoming them are presented.

Dental Occlusion↗
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Common misconceptions about oral health in the older adult: nursing practices.

A survey of nurses, director-supervisors, and nursing home health aides who provide home care in Iowa showed that many misconceptions exist about what constitutes appropriate oral and dental care practices for the older adult. Despite differences in formal education among these nursing personnel, several misunderstandings about dental problems among older adults were common to all three employment groups. These misconceptions represented a broad range of topics from the characteristics of oral cancer lesions to the appropriate use of denture adhesives; two dealt specifically with the recognition of potential oral cancer lesions. This paper describes attitudes and misinformation held by the respondents, and suggests ways to correct these fallacies through in-service training programs.

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Efficacy of denture cleansing agents in an in vitro bacteria-yeast colonization model.

The purpose of this investigation was to develop a new, in vitro bacteria-yeast denture colonization model. Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans, organisms associated with denture stomatitis, reproducibly colonized denture blanks in high numbers. Both Efferdent and Super-Strength Polident were able to substantially reduce or eliminate colonizing S mutans. In sharp contrast, however, no significant decreases in adherent C albicans were observed with either denture soaking agent.

Candida albicans↗