A5053665922- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Scientific and Engineering Research Topics
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2020-2021
Newcastle University
2019-2021
Newcastle Dental Hospital
2020
Dental procedures often produce aerosol and splatter which have the potential to transmit pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. The existing literature is limited.To develop a robust, reliable valid methodology evaluate distribution persistence of dental splatter, including evaluation clinical procedures.Fluorescein was introduced into irrigation reservoirs high-speed air-turbine, ultrasonic scaler 3-in-1 spray, were performed on mannequin in triplicate. Filter papers placed immediate environment....
Periodontitis is an economically important disease which highly prevalent worldwide. Current diagnostic approaches are time-consuming and require interpretation of multiple aspects clinical radiographic assessment. Chair-side monitoring inflammatory mediators periodontitis could provide immediate information about activity, can inform patient management. We aimed to develop a novel prototype biosensor measure salivary matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) using specific antibodies surface...
Dental procedures produce aerosols that may remain suspended and travel significant distances from the source. droplets contain oral microbes, there is potential for infectious disease transmission major disruption to dental services during outbreaks. One method control hazardous often used in industry local exhaust ventilation (LEV). The aim of this study was investigate effect LEV on produced procedures. Experiments were conducted mannequins an 825.4-m
Abstract Background Dental procedures often produce aerosol and splatter which are potentially high risk for spreading pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. The existing literature is limited. Objective(s) To develop a robust, reliable valid methodology to evaluate distribution persistence of dental splatter, including the evaluation clinical procedures. Methods Fluorescein was introduced into irrigation reservoirs high-speed air-turbine, ultrasonic scaler 3-in-1 spray performed on mannequin in...
Aim: To identify splatter and aerosol distribution resulting from dental generating procedures (AGPs) in the open plan clinic environment. A secondary aim is to explore detailed time course of settling after an AGP. Methodology: Dental were undertaken on a mannequin. Fluorescein dye was placed into irrigation system high-speed air turbine handpiece for first experimental design, second, fluorescein entered mannequin's mouth via artificial salivary ducts. Filter papers at set distances around...
Abstract Dental procedures produce aerosols which may remain suspended and travel significant distances from the source. droplets contain oral microbes there is potential for infectious disease transmission major disruption to dental services during outbreaks. One method control hazardous often used in industry Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The aim of this study was investigate effect LEV on produced procedures. Experiments were conducted mannequins an 825.4 m 3 open plan clinic, a 49.3...
Abstract Objective To identify Muay Thai participants’ attitudes towards use of mouth guards and their experiences dental trauma. Materials methods An online cross-sectional survey was used to record opinions regarding guards. Participants were recruited from a gym in the north east England. Results 92 respondents took part survey. 3% reported having never worn guard, whereas 61% routinely wearing during fight. Significantly more (73%) younger participants (18–29 years) fights compared those...
To assess the efficacy of a commercially available adjunctive phototherapy protocol ("Perio-1") in treatment periodontitis.In an examiner-blind, randomized, controlled, split-mouth, multicentre study, 60 periodontitis patients received root surface debridement (RSD) sextants either alone (control sextants) or with (test sextants). Re-evaluation was performed at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.No statistically significant differences mean (± standard deviation) clinical attachment level (CAL) change from...
2020 will be a memorable year for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has had huge impacts on our personal and social lives but as dental professionals we have also seen substantial changes to working lives. Dental nurses in both NHS private settings contributed the response many ways including, not limited to, being redeployed other services, Urgent Care Centres, getting practices reorganised ready restart non-urgent care. importance good quality research been highlighted by this article...
Objectives: High-speed dental instruments produce aerosol and droplets. The objective of this study was to evaluate droplet production from a novel electric micromotor handpiece (without compressed air coolant) in real world clinical settings. Methods: 10-minute upper incisor crown preparations were performed triplicate an open-plan clinic with mechanical ventilation providing 3.45 changes per hour. A 1:5 ratio which allows water coolant without (Ti-Max Z95L, NSK) used at three speeds:...