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Multilocus sequence typing reveals that the population structure of Candida dubliniensis is significantly less divergent than that of Candida albicans.
(2008)The pathogenic yeast Candida dubliniensis is phylogenetically very closely related to Candida albicans, and both species share many phenotypic and genetic characteristics. DNA fingerprinting using the species-specific probe ... -
MULTIPLE DISTINCT OUTBREAKS OF PANTON-VALENTINE LEUKOCIDIN (PVL)-POSITIVE COMMUNITY-ASSOCIATED METHICILLIN-RESISTANT Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) IN IRELAND INVESTIGATED BY WHOLE-GENOME SEQUENCING
(2021)Background: Panton–Valentine leucocidin (PVL)-positive community-associated meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is increasingly associated with infection outbreaks. Aim: To investigate multiple suspected ... -
NOVEL 5-FLUCYTOSINE-RESISTANT CLADE OF CANDIDA DUBLINIENSIS FROM SAUDI ARABIA AND EGYPT IDENTIFIED BY CD25 FINGERPRINTING.
(2005)DNA fingerprinting of Candida dubliniensis isolates using the species-specific probe Cd25 previously showed that this species consists of two distinct groups, termed Cd25 group I and Cd25 group II. The present study ... -
A novel multidrug-resistant PVL-negative CC1-MRSA-1 IV clone emerging in Ireland and Germany likely originated in South-Eastern Europe
(2019)This study investigated the recent emergence of multidrug-resistant Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL)-negative CC1-MRSA-IV in Ireland and Germany. Ten CC1-MSSA and 139 CC1-MRSA isolates recovered in Ireland between 2004 ... -
The Novel Use of Electrochemically Activated pH Neutral Hypochlorous Acid Solutions as Biodecontaminants for Removable PMMA Dental Prostheses.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Background: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is a frequently used dental material in prosthodontics and it is likely that PMMA materials will remain relevant dental materials into the future. Whilst the current gold standard ... -
One year Survival Rate of Ketac Molar versus Vitro Molar for Occlusoproximal ART Restorations: a RCT.
(2017)Good survival rates for single-surface Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) restorations have been reported, while multi-surface ART restorations have not shown similar results. The aim of this ... -
Oral Disease, Treatment Need and Function (ODNF) index for oral health data collection by non-dental assessors in adult population with Intellectual Disabilities (ID): validity, reliability and feasibility study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)BACKGROUND: The oral health status of adults with intellectual disabilities is poor. In Ireland, there is a paucity of oral health research with this population, largely due to cost of dental surveys and thus there is ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...