1. Summarise the intent, methods and outcomes of the article.
The intent of this particular article is to educate those in the dental profession on the consequences of dental caries among children, as well as successful ways to manage the disease. This paper does not outline a particular study or method of investigation; however outlining strategies put into place, particularly in the United Kingdom, in order to approach dental caries within the primary dentition, in order to create the best outcomes for the patient throughout their life. The main strategies outlined within the article include preventive measures that should be put into place to manage dental caries, the incidence of restorative treatment, the materials used in these situations and deciduous tooth extractions. Under each of these categories, the authors explain what is recommended and when this method is implemented in response to dental caries, based on current (as of 2001) dental practice in the UK. The article concludes with a summary of recommendations, highlighting the key points the authors would like dental practitioners to reflect on. The need for a greater number of paediatric specialists in dentistry is expressed by the authors, in order to address the need for child specific dental care and the incidence of dental caries within the primary dentition.
2. Why do you think the authors adopt the views and opinions they did?
The authors, who write this article on behalf of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, express their views and opinions on dental caries in the primary dentition based on policies put into place in current dental care within the UK. Based on statistics in previous years regarding the incidence of dental caries and measures in how to manage and prevent it, this information forms the basis of the policies put into place and thus the structure of the article. The author include a comprehensive list of references within their discussion, with the majority of these sources based on previous studies and evaluations, which further creates the base of the views presented in the article.
3. How could the opinions and outcomes in this article affect your practice as an oral health graduate?
The information regarding the effectiveness of different methods of treating dental caries in the primary dentition and when they should be implemented is sure to influence choices made when managing a child with dental caries, particularly affecting their primary dentition. By reading this article and solidifying knowledge on which measures to take, in regards to preventive advice and restorative treatment, well informed and evidence based decisions can be made to benefit the child for long term oral health. The article is clear and easy to read, with a vast range of references to back up the authors’ views and would be a good article to refer back to in regards to seeking clarification on approaching dental caries in the primary dentition. As these actions are implemented in current UK dental care (as of 2001), the information and advice provided within the article produces a realistic idea of what is successful in managing the paediatric patient and the disease, particularly in Australia. In summary, the opinions and outcomes presented in this article reflect the expected approaches oral health practitioners should consider once presented with dental caries in the paediatric patient and therefore are influential in improving the oral health of the patient.
1. The intent of this particular article is to educate those in the dental profession on the consequences of dental caries among children, as well as successful ways to manage the disease. There was no method mentioned in regards to gathering information for the article, only information about the consequences of dental diseases, and management strategies such as prevention, restorations, extractions and the use of general anesthetic in some cases. The outcomes of the article was that dental care for all children should have appropriate comprehensive preventions, that preventive strategies alone are rarely adequate, restorations in amalgam, composite resin and GIC on one or two surfaces show considerable promise and should be continues for evaluation, stainless steel crows and pulp treatment are encouraged for extensive restorations, general anesthetic is needed for some children, that children with special needs often require a paediatric dentist, the standard of care for primary teeth in children should be the same as what adults receive, dentists should be payed the same for restoring a primary tooth as a secondary tooth and that children’s dental carte should be adequately funded so this may happen.
2. The article was a policy document that was written on behalf of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BDPD). The article was produced to represent the major views that the BSPD have, which are based on the considerations of current evidence. The article was to provide guidance with clear intentions that policies should be regularly reviewed and updated to take into account the changing views and new developments.
3. The opinions in this article are similar to what we have learnt in the BOH program so far, especially the important of prevention as a key component of management. The article is simple and to the point, so would make a good reference for the future, although I am sure management strategies will change regularly as new evidence, strategies and improvements are constant in this field of work.
1. Summarise the intent, methods and outcomes of the article.
ReplyDeleteThe intent of this particular article is to educate those in the dental profession on the consequences of dental caries among children, as well as successful ways to manage the disease. This paper does not outline a particular study or method of investigation; however outlining strategies put into place, particularly in the United Kingdom, in order to approach dental caries within the primary dentition, in order to create the best outcomes for the patient throughout their life. The main strategies outlined within the article include preventive measures that should be put into place to manage dental caries, the incidence of restorative treatment, the materials used in these situations and deciduous tooth extractions. Under each of these categories, the authors explain what is recommended and when this method is implemented in response to dental caries, based on current (as of 2001) dental practice in the UK. The article concludes with a summary of recommendations, highlighting the key points the authors would like dental practitioners to reflect on. The need for a greater number of paediatric specialists in dentistry is expressed by the authors, in order to address the need for child specific dental care and the incidence of dental caries within the primary dentition.
2. Why do you think the authors adopt the views and opinions they did?
The authors, who write this article on behalf of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, express their views and opinions on dental caries in the primary dentition based on policies put into place in current dental care within the UK. Based on statistics in previous years regarding the incidence of dental caries and measures in how to manage and prevent it, this information forms the basis of the policies put into place and thus the structure of the article. The author include a comprehensive list of references within their discussion, with the majority of these sources based on previous studies and evaluations, which further creates the base of the views presented in the article.
3. How could the opinions and outcomes in this article affect your practice as an oral health graduate?
The information regarding the effectiveness of different methods of treating dental caries in the primary dentition and when they should be implemented is sure to influence choices made when managing a child with dental caries, particularly affecting their primary dentition. By reading this article and solidifying knowledge on which measures to take, in regards to preventive advice and restorative treatment, well informed and evidence based decisions can be made to benefit the child for long term oral health. The article is clear and easy to read, with a vast range of references to back up the authors’ views and would be a good article to refer back to in regards to seeking clarification on approaching dental caries in the primary dentition. As these actions are implemented in current UK dental care (as of 2001), the information and advice provided within the article produces a realistic idea of what is successful in managing the paediatric patient and the disease, particularly in Australia. In summary, the opinions and outcomes presented in this article reflect the expected approaches oral health practitioners should consider once presented with dental caries in the paediatric patient and therefore are influential in improving the oral health of the patient.
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ReplyDeleteThe intent of this particular article is to educate those in the dental profession on the consequences of dental caries among children, as well as successful ways to manage the disease.
There was no method mentioned in regards to gathering information for the article, only information about the consequences of dental diseases, and management strategies such as prevention, restorations, extractions and the use of general anesthetic in some cases.
The outcomes of the article was that dental care for all children should have appropriate comprehensive preventions, that preventive strategies alone are rarely adequate, restorations in amalgam, composite resin and GIC on one or two surfaces show considerable promise and should be continues for evaluation, stainless steel crows and pulp treatment are encouraged for extensive restorations, general anesthetic is needed for some children, that children with special needs often require a paediatric dentist, the standard of care for primary teeth in children should be the same as what adults receive, dentists should be payed the same for restoring a primary tooth as a secondary tooth and that children’s dental carte should be adequately funded so this may happen.
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The article was a policy document that was written on behalf of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BDPD). The article was produced to represent the major views that the BSPD have, which are based on the considerations of current evidence. The article was to provide guidance with clear intentions that policies should be regularly reviewed and updated to take into account the changing views and new developments.
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The opinions in this article are similar to what we have learnt in the BOH program so far, especially the important of prevention as a key component of management.
The article is simple and to the point, so would make a good reference for the future, although I am sure management strategies will change regularly as new evidence, strategies and improvements are constant in this field of work.