Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART): the Tanzanian experience

Mandari, G.J.; Matee, Mecky

doi:10.1111/j.1875-595x.2006.tb00076.x

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“…A survey on perceived oral health care needs in a low‐income country revealed that perceived oral health problems were strongly related to pain and discomfort (166). In line with this perception is the relief of pain because of the sequela of dental caries as the main reason for people to visit a dental clinic in low‐income countries such as Sri Lanka (167, 168), Tanzania (169, 170), Cambodia (171), China (172), Vietnam (173), Nigeria (174) and Burkina Faso (175).…”

Section: Quo Vadis? Priorities In Oral Health Care For Low‐ and Middlmentioning

confidence: 99%

A global perspective on changes in the burden of caries and periodontitis: implications for dentistry*

Bælum

Helderman

Hugoson

et al. 2007

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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124

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The structure and contents of most oral health care systems and the contents of dental curricula reflect a deep-rooted tradition for attempting to cure oral diseases by refined technological means. However, better oral health conditions for the world's populations necessitate the application of up-to-date scientific knowledge to control the major oral diseases. This review points out that not only should the structure and contents of oral health care delivery systems be based on state-of-the-art knowledge about the biology of the oral diseases; they must also take into account the trends for change in caries and periodontal diseases within and between populations, and acknowledge the impact of changes in treatment philosophies for these trends. The oral disease profiles for populations in low- and high-income countries are briefly described, and it is concluded that the rapidly changing disease profiles observed in high-income countries necessitate re-thinking of the future role and organization of dentistry in such countries. The priorities for low- and middle-income countries must be to avoid repeating the mistakes made in the high-income countries. Instead, these societies might take advantage of setting priorities based on a population-based common risk factor approach. If such an approach is adopted, the training of personnel with oral health care competence must be rethought. The authors suggest three different cadres of dental care providers to be considered for an approach that allows health care planners in different populations around the world to prioritize appropriate oral health care with due respect for the socio-economic conditions prevailing.

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Section: Quo Vadis? Priorities In Oral Health Care For Low‐ and Middlmentioning

confidence: 99%

A global perspective on changes in the burden of caries and periodontitis: implications for dentistry*

Bælum

Helderman

Hugoson

et al. 2007

J of Oral Rehabilitation

145

124

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“…It is inevitable that one reason is that some dentists have neither heard of ART nor practiced it 7 , or are not trained and do not feel competent to practice it 41 . However, for those who are cognisant of the approach, it would be useful to identify whether the barriers to using ART are economic, relate to social and peer norms or relate to ingrained beliefs that ART is a substandard and temporary treatment, to be considered only for the poor and disadvantaged.…”

Section: Community Public Health and Health Services Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Two decades of ART: improving on success through further research

Holmgren

Figueredo

2009

J. Appl. Oral Sci.

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Since the introduction of the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) approach over twenty years ago, more than 190 research publications have appeared. The last research agenda defining research priorities for ART was published in 1999. The objective of the present work was to review existing research in the context of future research priorities for ART. Material and Methods: An internet survey was conducted amongst those who had published on ART or were known to be working on the ART approach, to solicit their views as to areas of future ART research. Three broad categories were defined, namely: 1. Basic and laboratory research; 2. Clinical research, and, 3. Community, Public Health, Health Services Research. Results: A 31% response rate was achieved. The study identified a number of new areas of research as well as areas where additional research is required. These are expressed as recommendations for future ART research. Conclusions: The ART approach is based on a robust, reliable and ever-growing evidence base concerning its clinical applications which indicates that it is a reliable and quality treatment approach. In common with all other oral health care procedures, targeted applied research is required to improve the oral health care offered.

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“…The atraumatic restorative treatment (ART), an MCP technique, employs hand instruments in the cavity preparation and an adhesive restorative material like glass ionomer cement (GIC) 3 . As the ART technique can be applied without the need for sophisticated equipment, running water or electricity, it offers the opportunity for restorative work in children from poor communities 4 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Influence of the cavity‐size on the survival rate of proximal ART restorations in primary molars

Kemoli

Amerongen

2009

Int J Paed Dentistry

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Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART): the Tanzanian experience

Abstract: An increased involvement and support for ART from the Ministry of Health and professional organisations, and public education of ART is called for.

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

A global perspective on changes in the burden of caries and periodontitis: implications for dentistry*

A global perspective on changes in the burden of caries and periodontitis: implications for dentistry*

Two decades of ART: improving on success through further research

Influence of the cavity‐size on the survival rate of proximal ART restorations in primary molars

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