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Oral health of preschool children and relationship to social and behavioral determinants in Trinidad
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2014)The aims of this research were to describe the oral health of preschool children in Trinidad, in particular the prevalence and severity of ECC and explore relationships with social behavioural determinants. Additional aims ... -
Oral Health Status of community dwelling older adults and its relationship with general health conditions
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background The ageing population is one of the great challenges that will confront health services in developed countries in the coming years. It is estimated that by 2050, the number of adults aged 60 years and older ... -
Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Abstract Title: Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review Author: Catherine Geraldine Waldron Background: Worldwide, the oral health of people with ... -
Oral leukoplakia - an investigation of its microbiome and of the association of clinical and microbial features with the degree of dysplasia
Background: With growing evidence of a shift in the oral microbiome associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma, it was hypothesised that the microbiome of oral leukoplakia (OLK), the most common of the 11 recognised oral ... -
The Oro-Nasal Cavity as an Endogenous Staphylococcal Reservoir for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infections Investigated by Whole Genome-Sequencing and Disinfection of Debrided Foot Ulcer Tissues using Electrochemically-Activated Hypochlorous Acid Solution
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2024)Background and study purpose Type II diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent worldwide (approximately 6.3-10.5% of the global population), and in the population of the Republic of Ireland (9.5%), and continues to increase ... -
PANTON-VALENTINE LEUKOCIDIN-POSITIVE STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS IN IRELAND 2002-2011: TWENTY-ONE CLONES, FREQUENT IMPORTATION OF CLONES, TEMPORAL SHIFTS OF PREDOMINANT METHICILLIN-RESISTANT S. AUREUS AND INCREASING MULTIRESISTANCE
(2014)There has been a worldwide increase in community-associated (CA) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. CA-MRSA isolates commonly produce the Panton-Valentine leukocidin toxin encoded by the pvl ... -
Parental Perception of Children Affected by Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) and Dentinogenesis Imperfecta (DI): A Qualitative Study.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Aims: This study aimed to investigate and explore parental attitudes, beliefs, values and expectations regarding aesthetics and treatment need of children in primary dentition affected by AI and DI. Methods: A descriptive ... -
Patient and Parental Perception of Alveolar Bone Grafting Surgery in Children with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Qualitative Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Aims: This study aimed to evaluate and understand patients' and parents' experience of alveolar bone grafting surgery and to gather patient and parental feedback on existing information resources related to alveolar bone ... -
Patient and partner experiences with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Mandibular Advancement Devices: A qualitative analysis
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Aim of the study: To elucidate the experience of patients and partners who are living with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and undergoing Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) therapy and examine the factors that influence ... -
The Perceived Effect of Covid-19 on Undergraduate Education in Oral Surgery - A Qualitative Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Introduction Covid-19 has had a profound impact on all of our lives since it was first described in Wuhan in December 2019. Oral Surgery is a specialty which involves teaching undergraduate dental students skills required ... -
The Population Structure and Mobile Genetic Elements Harboured by Hospital-Adapted Vancomycin-Resistant and Linezolid-Resistant Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis in Ireland Investigated by Whole-Genome Sequencing
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are a major cause of healthcare-associated infection worldwide. For over a decade, Ireland has consistently had some of the highest rates of invasive VRE infections in Europe. VRE ... -
Prediction of Hip and Hand Fractures in older persons with or without a diagnosis of Periodontitis
(Elsevier, 2011)Purpose: In a prospective study, we assessed if a diagnosis of osteoporosis and periodontitis could predict hip and hand fractures in older persons. Materials and Methods: Bone density was assessed by a Densitometer. ... -
Presence and impact of bleeding from the mouth in people living with Von Willebrand's disease in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Background: Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is one of the most common Congenital Bleeding Disorders (CBT). Mucosal bleeding is a feature of vWD including menorrhagia, nosebleeds and bleeding from the gums. It has been documented ... -
Prevalence of hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM): A systematic review and meta-analysis.
(2022)Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of HSPM worldwide on a child and a tooth level and investigate the influence of diagnostic criteria on the prevalence of HSPM. Design: A comprehensive literature search was performed through ... -
A Prospective, Single Blind, Crossover, Clinical Trial to Assess the Outcomes of Computer-Engineered Complete Dentures from Impressions and Intra-Oral Scans of the Edentulous Arches: A Pilot Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Computer-engineered complete dentures (CECDs) have documented advantages over conventionally fabricated complete dentures for the clinician, technician, and patient. Intra-oral scanning (IOS) of the edentulous arches is ... -
Pulp Vitality and Longevity of Adhesive Restorations Are Not Affected by Selective Carious Removal: A Multicenter Clinical Trial
(2021)The aim of this multicenter randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the pulp vitality and survival rate of adhesive restorations performed on posterior deciduous teeth after non-selective (NSCR) or selective (SCR) carious ... -
Purification and germination of Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis chlamydospores cultured in liquid media
(2009-06-30)Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis are the only Candida species that have been observed to produce chlamydospores. The function of these large, thick-walled cells is currently unknown. In this report we describe ...