Awareness and attitude toward using dental magnification among dental students and residents at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry

Alhazzazi, Turki Y; Alzebiani, Nouran A; Alotaibi, Samaher K.; Bogari, Dania F; Bakalka, Ghaida T; Hazzazi, Loai W; Jan, Ahmed M; McDonald, Neville J.

doi:10.1186/s12903-016-0254-4

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“…Even if the use of loupes was found to be increasing among qualified practitioners and dental students in the UK, the use of loupes among dental trainers and trainees remained low 24 . Alhazzazi et al found, in one dental school, a continued lack of understanding and reduced exposure to dental loupes during undergraduate education in restorative dentistry in comparison with endodontics 25 …”

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The Effect of Magnification Loupes on Spontaneous Posture Change of Dental Students During Preclinical Restorative Training

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Aubeux

Armengol

et al. 2019

Journal of Dental Education

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Scientific evidence validating the beneficial effect of loupes in preventing musculoskeletal disorders is very scarce. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of dental loupes on dental students' posture during a preclinical restorative dentistry course. Using a randomized crossover design, this study was conducted at the School of Dentistry, University of Nantes, France, in 2017. Forty students in their second year of dental study were randomly divided into two groups of 20 each: group A used loupes, whereas group B did not. The week after, students reversed configurations (each subject served as his or her own treatment and control group). Students were video‐recorded during cavity preparation. Trunk, head and neck, and upper arm positions were analyzed using continuous scores based on the modified Posture Assessment Instrument. Additionally, cavities were rated, and students completed a questionnaire on their perceptions of the loupes. On a scale on which lower scores indicated better posture, the results showed significantly higher posture ergonomic scores per minute for students without loupes (146.3±6.64 points/min) than with loupes (123.2±6.77 points/min; p<0.05). The majority of the students (32/39, 82%) showed improvements in ergonomic postures with the use of loupes. Trunk, head, and neck were positively impacted by the use of loupes, but not the upper arms. Cavity preparations were not improved by the use of loupes. The questionnaire revealed negative aspects (pain and difficulty adapting) but underlined the perceived positive impact on posture. This study documented the ergonomic advantages and challenges of introducing magnification near the beginning of the dental training program.

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The Effect of Magnification Loupes on Spontaneous Posture Change of Dental Students During Preclinical Restorative Training

Carpentier

Aubeux

Armengol

et al. 2019

Journal of Dental Education

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“…increased treatment time, steep learning curve, issues with infection control and positional difficulties especially when treating the mandibular molars. [ 9 10 12 14 17 47 48 49 50 ]…”

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Magnification in endodontics: A review of its application and acceptance among dental practitioners

2018

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The application of magnification devices in endodontics is mainly meant for visual enhancement and improved ergonomics. This is crucial especially when long hours are spent in a narrow operating space to treat obscure microanatomy. Nevertheless, application of magnification in endodontics has yet to be introduced into the mainstream practice due to various influences in behavioral patterns. By conducting an extensive literature search in the PubMed database, this narrative review paper depicts the present state of magnification devices, their applications within the endodontic practice, factors that influence their usage, the advantages, and shortcomings, as well as the significances of magnification in the field of endodontics. This review paper will encourage clinicians to employ magnification in their practice for improved outcome.

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“…A few of the questions were taken from previously published studies which were modified and included in our questionnaire. [ 1 2 3 ]…”

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Awareness, Attitude, and Prevalence of usage of magnification devices among the dental practitioners in the state of Andhra Pradesh – A questionnaire-based study

Penmetsa

Mani

Gadde

et al. 2017

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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Awareness and attitude toward using dental magnification among dental students and residents at King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry

Cited by 25 publications

References 22 publications

The Effect of Magnification Loupes on Spontaneous Posture Change of Dental Students During Preclinical Restorative Training

The Effect of Magnification Loupes on Spontaneous Posture Change of Dental Students During Preclinical Restorative Training

Magnification in endodontics: A review of its application and acceptance among dental practitioners

Awareness, Attitude, and Prevalence of usage of magnification devices among the dental practitioners in the state of Andhra Pradesh – A questionnaire-based study

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