Background/Objectives: Corrosion resistance of dental alloys, indicated by metal ion release, is a significant concern. The aim this study was to investigate the impact various sandblasting methods on corrosion Co-Cr-W alloy samples in an artificial saliva solution. Materials and Methods: samples, obtained additive manufacturing (selective laser melting) subjected different processes, were evaluated using electrochemical tests potentiostat equipment Carter–Brugirard saliva. All measurements...

Background and Objectives: Dentists play a very important part in the early identification of oral cancer lesions. This aspect dental practice depends on knowledge acquired during faculty years. The aim this study was to assess students’ residents’ levels awareness terms cancer. Materials Methods: cross-sectional conducted at Faculty Dental Medicine within “Grigore T. Popa” University Pharmacy Iasi, sample 197 students fourth fifth years first year residents general dentistry. To their...

The aim of the present study was to assess remineralizing potential 10% casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate complex (CPP-ACP) -Recaldent used alone or with fluoride (CPP-ACFP) as compared mouthrinse for non-invasive treatment occlusal non-cavitary caries lesions in vivo.A total eighty subjects were randomly assigned four groups, i.e. group 1 - CPP-ACP, 2- CPP-ACP + 0.2% NaF, 3- 0.05% NaF and 4 �control. assessed using visual examination DIAGNOdent measurements. After 12 weeks...

Background and Objectives: The basis of any infection control program is hand hygiene (HH). aim this study was to investigate knowledge HH among medical students. Materials Methods: Students were randomly selected from two Romanian universities a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based conducted between January May 2021. answers regarding demographic data concerning the methods, time antiseptics used for collected. selection group made according criteria in accordance with ethical issues. A...

The study aims to evaluatethe bacteriological profile of the surgical site infections at Clinic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Sf.Spiridon Clinical Hospital in Iasi, Romania between 2011 2018. Microbiological data were obtained from Microbiology Laboratory Emergency Iasi. 125 infections, accounting for 54,1% health care associated reported 106 patients, representing 66,6% patients with HAI. most commonly identified pathogens Klebsiella Pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the level knowledge resident dentists and new graduates regarding etiology, clinical diagnosis, treatment main medical emergency conditions. included a sample 152 residents in first, second, third year training Prosthodontics General Dentistry from Faculty Dental Medicine Iasi, Romania. Their attitudes were assessed using questionnaire with 24 questions, divided into four sections. differences among groups identified chi-square test (

Dental practitioners are at a high risk of occupational infections, but some them do not comply with infection control practices very well. The aim the present study was to assess perception work-related infections and corresponding preventive measures among dental students in Iasi, Romania. Material methods: Cross-sectional, questionnaire-based included 90 subjects aged 22-28 years, attending years 4th, 5th 6th Faculty Medicine within “Grigore T. Popa” University Pharmacy Iasi. Results:...

The cross-sectional study was carried out in two high schools (one rural and the other one urban) with aim of assessing differences oral health behavior between samples teenagers. Materials methods: An original questionnaire containing 17 questions used study, which completed by 251 adolescents aged 15-17 years. Results: Healthy behaviors were found, such as a percentage teenagers who brushed their teeth 2 times day (71.0% 75.0% urban area) occasional consumption carbonated drinks 65.5%...

The aim of study was to investigate the relationship between oral health and nutritional status in a population elderly patients with systemic chronic or acute pathology. Materials method: Prospective cross-sectional clinical investigation 115 aged (] 60 yo; mean age 66.2) from Clinical Foundation, Faculty Dental Medicine, University Medicine Pharmacy Iasi. In first stage study, (able understand communicate) were submitted mini-test for assessment mental (MMSE) . second questionnaire used...

Dentists play an essential role in the treatment of dental and periodontal traumatic injuries by providing early correct treatment. The purpose present study was to assess level knowledge residents regarding trauma. cross-sectional conducted at Faculty Dental Medicine within "Grigore T. Popa" University Pharmacy Iasi, Romania on a sample 366 General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry Periodontology. To their knowledge, questionnaire created containing 18 questions about clinical signs therapy...

Background and Objectives: Infection control practices in dentistry should be continuously evaluated. The aim of the present study was to assess knowledge dental students from Iași, Romania about infection office. Materials Methods: Dental resident dentists attending "Grigore T. Popa" University Medicine Pharmacy Iași were randomly selected accordance with ethical guidelines, a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based online conducted. questionnaire included 21 items dentistry. A descriptive...

The aim of the present study was to assess correlation between salivary (flow rate, pH) and clinical (GI, PI) parameters use two common mouthrinses in young adults. A total ninety subjects were randomly assigned three groups, i.e. group -Listerine�, B -0.05% sodium fluoride, C -distilled water. After 6 weeks using corresponding twice a day, results showed that Listerine� produced highest increase pH (7.58�0.043) flow rate (0.82�0.280) decrease GI (0.79�0.177) PI (1.30�0.375). Significant...

The study aims to evaluatethe bacteriological profile of the surgical site infections at Clinic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Sf.Spiridon Clinical Hospital in Iasi, Romania between 2011 2018. Microbiological data were obtained from Microbiology Laboratory Emergency Iasi. 125 infections, accounting for 54,1% health care associated reported 106 patients, representing 66,6% patients with HAI. most commonly identified pathogens Klebsiella Pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter...

(1) Background: Numerous studies have shown the beneficial role of fluoride in primary prevention dental caries. The aim present study was to put into evidence change enamel structure immediately after application a varnish. (2) Methods: A xylitol−fluoride varnish evaluated. specimens (n = 10) were analyzed by atomic force microscopy on surface and treatment with applied. dimensional topographic analysis performed 2D 3D software. Statistical using SPSS Version 26.00 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA)....

Background and Objectives: The HH (hand hygiene) technique is relatively simple. Even so, in practice there are still non-conformities regarding this aspect. Lack of knowledge or lack compliance can be reasons for non-adherence with techniques. In context, the purpose study was to follow realization hand-washing hydroalcoholic solution, applied before after receiving recommendations. Materials Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional conducted from May 2022 June 2022. Students a second year...

Background and Objectives: According to the CDC estimates, 5.6 million healthcare workers worldwide are exposed risk of occupationally contracting blood-borne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), C (HCV), others. The aim present study was assess knowledge level on infection control (IC) among Romanian undergraduate dental students. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey with 21 items conducted from May 2022 June 2022. had α =...

The aim of the present study was to assess attitude students attending 4th and 6th year Faculty Dental Medicine in Iasi towards HIV-seropositive patients. A questionnaire elaborated, containing 14 ethic statements related some aspects they may encounter their future career: observance confidentiality rights HIV/AIDS infected patients, refusal dedicated treatment appreciation discrimination this situation. results have identified negative regarding above mentioned issues, mainly terms...