School of Dental Sciences: Recent submissions
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The Oral Health of Elite Athletes in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Background The oral cavity has been described as the window to general health as many diseases and medications can impact the oral cavity (Kane 2017). There is a greater appreciation that these oral conditions can have a ... -
An in-vitro evaluation of Periotest(TM) implant stability measurements taken on implant retained crowns and healing abutments.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2024)This in vitro study aimed to assess the reliability of implant stability measurements recorded with the Periotest' device and to investigate the differences in values when these measurements were taken on implant retained ... -
Deletion of the Candida albicans TLO gene family using CRISPR-Cas9 mutagenesis allows characterisation of functional differences in ¿-, ß- and ¿- TLO gene function.
(2023)The Candida albicans genome contains between ten and fifteen distinct TLO genes that all encode a Med2 subunit of Mediator. In order to investigate the biological role of Med2/Tlo in C. albicans we deleted all fourteen TLO ... -
Oral Health Beliefs and Behaviours among Adults with Sickle Cell Diseases in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Background: The number of Adults Living with Sickle Cell Disease (ASkCD) in Ireland has risen, driven by recent immigration. A new multi-disciplinary national adult sickle service centre has been introduced to meet their ... -
Does fluoride exposure impact on the human microbiome?
(2023)Fluoride is added to drinking water in some countries to prevent tooth decay (caries). There is no conclusive evidence that community water fluoridation (CWF) at WHO recommended concentrations for caries prevention has any ... -
A dentifrice containing salivary enzymes and xylitol exhibits superior antimicrobial activity in vitro against adherent Streptococcus mutans compared to a chlorhexidine dentifrice.
(2023)Human saliva contains natural antimicrobial enzymes. In this in-vitro study, we evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a dentifrice containing a salivary enzyme complex (SEC) with xylitol versus a standard 0.12% chlorhexidine ... -
Attitudes to remote patient monitoring among orthodontists in Ireland - a qualitative study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Aims: The aim of the study was to explore the attitudes to remote patient monitoring among orthodontists in Ireland. Methods: A descriptive, qualitative study was conducted involving a purposive sample of orthodontists ... -
Epidemiological and Phylogenetic Investigation of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Ireland and Internationally using Whole-Genome Sequencing
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a successful modern pathogen associated with many clinical manifestations including asymptomatic colonisation, superficial skin infections and severe invasive diseases. ... -
Alcohol consumption modulates Candida albicans-induced oral carcinogenesis and progression
(2023)Objectives: This study aimed to determine the impact of low levels of alcohol consumption on the interaction of the oral cavity with Candida albicans, a species that is commonly found at higher levels in the oral cavities ... -
An evaluation of the elastic recovery of nickel titanium archwires following ligation in palatally-displaced lateral incisors
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Introduction The levelling and aligning phase of orthodontic treatment involves the use of low-modulus nickel titanium archwires with small cross-sectional diameters. Aims and objectives The aim of this study was to compare ... -
Impact of pulpectomy versus tooth extraction in children's oral health-related quality of life: A randomized clinical trial
(2023)Aim: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare the impact of two management options for primary molars with pulp necrosis (pulpectomy or extraction) on children's oral health-related quality of life ... -
Stainless steel crown vs bulk fill composites for the restoration of primary molars post-pulpectomy: 1-year survival and acceptance results of a randomized clinical trial
(2022)Background: A key factor for the success and longevity of the endodontic treatment is sealing of the cavity after restorative treatment. Aim: The aim of this randomised clinical trial was to evaluate the 1-year survival ... -
General dentists' perceptions and clinical management of hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM) in Ireland
(2023)Purpose: This questionnaire aimed to explore how general dentists in the Republic of Ireland perceive and manage hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM). Methods: Following ethical approval, a validated structured ... -
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 ... -
Clinical experience of undergraduate dental students in paediatric dentistry: A 5-year cross-sectional study
(2022)Introduction: The clinical experience of undergraduate dental students in Paediatric Dentistry has a profound influence on their future confidence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical experience of ... -
Giomer composite compared to glass ionomer in occlusoproximal ART restorations of primary molars: 24-month RCT
(2022)Background Occlusoproximal restorations of primary molars usually fail, so it is necessary to investigate new materials that may overcome this challenge. Thus, this trial aimed to evaluate the longevity of occlusoproximal ... -
The Hall Technique 10 years on: Questions and answers.
(2017)It is ten years since the first paper on the Hall Technique was published in the British Dental Journal and almost 20 years since the technique first came to notice. Dr Norna Hall a (now retired) general dental practitioner ... -
Glass Ionomer Sealants Can Prevent Dental Caries but Cannot Prevent Posteruptive Breakdown on Molars Affected by Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: One-Year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
(2021)To evaluate the preventive effect of glass ionomer cement (GIC) against dental caries and posteruptive breakdown (PEB) on molars affected by molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). In this randomized clinical trial, 77 ... -
Survival rate of primary molar restorations is not influenced by hand mixed or encapsulated GIC: 24 months RCT
(2021)Background: Glass ionomer cements (GIC) have been considered the top option to restore primary teeth by dentists. The most common supply forms are hand mixed and encapsulated GIC. There is a lack of information about the ... -
Is it worth using low-cost glass ionomer cements for occlusal ART restorations in primary molars? 2-year survival and cost analysis of a Randomized clinical trial
(2020)Objective: To evaluate the 2-year survival rate and the cost-effectiveness of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) using three different glass ionomer cements (GICs) for restoring occlusal dentin caries lesions in primary ...