The Journal Of The Tennessee Dental Association[JOURNAL]

Bruxism is an oral parafunctional activity. The more common symptoms are tooth grinding and tooth clenching; however, many other symptoms can be related to bruxism. Dentists treat the results of this condition which may... Bruxism is an oral parafunctional activity. The more common symptoms are tooth grinding and tooth clenching; however, many other symptoms can be related to bruxism. Dentists treat the results of this condition which may include tooth wear, tooth mobility, tooth fracture, hypertrophy of masticatory muscles, head or neck ache, or poor sleep patterns. The etiology and pathophysiology of this disorder are still unclear. Anterior stop point appliances have been shown to be beneficial in the management of the signs and symptoms associated with bruxism, including nocturnal headaches in certain patient populations. The object of this study was to determine if anterior bite stop appliances with a small discluding element would be helpful in managing the subject's nocturnal bruxism symptoms.

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The prevalence of skeletal Class II patients found in a consecutive population presenting for TMD treatment compared to the national average.

Simmons HC, Oxford DE, Hill MD

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2008 · PMID 19248341

Fifty-six consecutive patients in a referral-based practice seeking treatment for a complex chronic painful temporomandibular disorder (TMD) were enrolled in a retrospective study to evaluate the skeletal relationship of... Fifty-six consecutive patients in a referral-based practice seeking treatment for a complex chronic painful temporomandibular disorder (TMD) were enrolled in a retrospective study to evaluate the skeletal relationship of patients with TMD compared to the distribution of skeletal patterns found in the average population. During the standard clinical workup, lateral cephalometric radiographs were performed. Using Wits appraisal all of the fifty-six (56) cephalometric radiographs were analyzed. Based on the results of the Wits analysis, 34.6 percent of the patients were skeletal Class I, 63.6 percent were skeletal Class II, and 1.8 percent were skeletal Class III. These results were compared with the data published by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in Proffit's text Contemporary Orthodontics. This study states that in the general population occlusal diversity is eighty to eighty-five percent (80-85%) skeletal Class I, fifteen percent (15%) are skeletal Class II, and one percent (1%) are skeletal Class III. The conclusion can be drawn that the patient sampling analyzed shows that TMD patients have a higher prevalence for skeletal Class II than the general population.

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Dr. Morris L. Robbins receives the 2008 Dr. Jack E. Wells Memorial Dedication to Dentistry Award.

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2008 · PMID 19248340

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Concerned Dental Professional Committee.

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2009 · PMID 19248242

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BlueCross/BlueShield.

Scott C

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2009 · PMID 19248240

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Your participation in organized dentistry is vital to the profession.

Horvat DS

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2009 · PMID 19245112

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I migrated from Syria to the United States in April of 1999 to study dentistry.

Abazid B

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2009 · PMID 19245111

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Tennessee Dental Association directory and membership roster, 2008-2009.

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2008 · PMID 18839504

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Expanding the experiental learning base in dental education.

Wicks RA, Hollis W, Powell L

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2008 · PMID 18593094

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Clinical evaluation of a flowable resin composite in non-carious Class V lesions: two-year results.

Turner EW, Shook LW, Ross JA … +2 more , deRijk W, Eason BC

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2008 · PMID 18593093

This in vivo study evaluated the clinical performance and appearance of a flowable resin composite and a hybrid resin composite over two years. Twenty-eight (28) pairs of restorations of a flowable resin composite and a... This in vivo study evaluated the clinical performance and appearance of a flowable resin composite and a hybrid resin composite over two years. Twenty-eight (28) pairs of restorations of a flowable resin composite and a conventional hybrid resin composite were placed in non-carious, asymptomatic facial Class V lesions. The restorations were evaluated at baseline, six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four (6, 12, 18 and 24) months, using modified Ryge/USPHS criteria. No significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed in the performance or appearance of both materials.

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Evidence-based dentistry resources for dental practitioners.

Scarbecz M

J Tenn Dent Assoc · 2008 · PMID 18593092

The American Dental Association has taken an active role in support of an evidence-based approach to the practice of dentistry. This concept integrates clinically relevant scientific evidence into a clinician's decision-... The American Dental Association has taken an active role in support of an evidence-based approach to the practice of dentistry. This concept integrates clinically relevant scientific evidence into a clinician's decision-making process, along with the patient's oral and medical history, the dentist's own expertise and the patient's treatment needs and preferences. The purpose of this article is to assist dentists in locating and retrieving quality research reports and research evidence which can be integrated into the clinical decision making process. The research methodologies which constitute the foundation of evidence-based dentistry are described. The advantages and disadvantages associated with literature that summarizes research, such as the literature review, the systematic review and meta-analysis are described. Evidence-based resources for dentists are described, such as journals specializing in an evidence-based approach, online resources such as PubMed and the Cochrane Collaboration.

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