http://hdl.handle.net/10147/122664 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:08:17 GMT 2013-05-20T06:08:17Z http://www.lenus.ie:80/hse/retrieve/276886/UCCLogo.gif http://hdl.handle.net/10147/122664 http://hdl.handle.net/10147/245020 Title: Milestones in oral health services in the Republic of Ireland Authors: McDonnell, M Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/245020 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/245019 Title: Supporting career choices in dentistry Authors: Curtin, S; Ray, NJ; McKenna, G Abstract: Abstract of Article Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/245019 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/245018 Title: Demographics of implant placement and complications of a patient subgroup in a dental hospital population. Authors: Brennan, Maire; Houston, Frank; O'Sullivan, Michael; O'Connell, Brian Abstract: Little has been reported about the demographics of implant placement in the Irish population and the complications that occur. This is important in terms of service planning and providing patient information. Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/245018 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/245034 Title: Factors influencing the provision of removable partial dentures by dentists in Ireland. Authors: Allen, Finbarr Abstract: Factors influencing clinical treatment of partially dentate patients are varied, and there is a need to identify factors influencing success in the provision of removable partial dentures. The aim of this study was to assess the attitudes of general dental practitioners (GDPs) in Ireland towards tooth replacement and use of RPDs, in partially dentate older adults. The sample frame was the Register of Dentists in Ireland; data were also collected from a sample of dentists practising under NHS regulations in Northern Ireland. Validated questionnaires were sent to all dentists on the Register of Dentists in the Republic of Ireland, and dentists working under NHS regulations registered with the Central Services Agency in Northern Ireland. Content of the questionnaire included details of the dentist themselves, their dental practice and the profile of partial denture provision. They were also asked to give their views on factors influencing the success or failure of an RPD, the process of providing RPDs and their attitudes to RPD provision. A total of 1,143 responses were received, a response rate of 45%. A mean number of 61 RPDs per annum were provided, with 75% of dentures provided being acrylic based. Respondents indicate their belief that cobalt-chromium based dentures had a longer prognosis than acrylic dentures, but less than half (46%) claim to design the frameworks themselves. Patients' attitudes are considered influential in the success of RPD provision, and their influence on appearance is considered the most important factor influencing success. The most important factors influencing failure are: the patient not requesting a denture; an RPD restoring unbounded saddles; and, lower RPDs. Although considered important, approximately 60% of the sample do not routinely organise follow-up appointments for patients provided with RPDs. The fee structures in the DTSS and DTBS are considered a barrier to quality in the provision of partial dentures. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/245034 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z