Influence of the loci of non-cavitated fissure caries on its detection with optical coherence tomography

Erum, Zain; Zakian, Christian; Chew, Hooi Pin

doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2018.01.009

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“…Additionally, research has shown that the most common reasons cited for litigation are failures of communication and documentation [16]. Previous evidence has shown that, of all decisions regarding disciplinary actions, 43% were in the favor of the patient and 31% in the favor of the dentist [17]. A study on medical license revocation in Texas showed that factors associated with more severe disciplinary action have been found to include a history of two or more disciplinary actions and a longer time period of practice (increased number of patient encounters) [18].…”

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“…Forster, et al, suggested that important factors in reducing medical legal risk are improving communication skills, documenting the basis for decisions early on, practicing skilled medicine, engaging with patients honestly and openly, and treating patients and their families respectfully [17]. Schaffer, et al, suggested that implementation of multi-faceted patient safety program that included development of procedural protocols and guidelines, team training, regular review of adverse events by a patient safety committee, and establishment of a system for anonymous event reporting may improve patient safety and reduce liability [21].…”

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Malpractice Payments and Adverse Actions against Dentists in Texas-A Fifteen-Year Trend Analysis

Kadhium¹

2022

JDHOR

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Objective: Health practitioners are potentially subject to malpractice claims against them and previous research has indicated that legal proceedings against dentists are becoming a larger proportion of all malpractice payments against healthcare professionals in the United States. The objective of this study is to describe trends in the number of malpractice payments and adverse actions made against dentists in the state of Texas over a fifteen-year period from 2006 to 2020. Methods: Data regarding the adverse actions and malpractice payments against dentists was retrieved from the National Practice Data Bank for the years 2006-2020. The data set included adverse actions such as loss of clinical licensure, loss of clinical privileges or panel memberships, drug enforcement administration license and Department of Health and Human Services-Office of the Inspector General exclusion (i.e., exclusion from federally funded health programs). We exported all data into data visualization tools which we used to study and report trends. The University of Michigan Medical School Committee on Human Studies determined our study was not regulated and exempt (HUM00116742). Results: The number of adverse actions against dentists in Texas rose from 2006 (75 actions) to 2015 (164 actions) followed by a downward trend until 2020 (70 actions). The number of malpractice payments against dentists had an inverse relationship with adverse actions between 2006 – 2014 and again 2017 – 2020. However, during 2014 – 2016 there was a concurrent increase in malpractice payments and adverse actions. Loss of clinical licensure was the most common (91.23%) adverse action, followed by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) action (3.77%), Health and human services – exclusions by the Office of the Inspector General (HHS OIG) exclusion (1.68%) with the least common being cancellation of clinical privileges/panel memberships (1.33%). Conclusion: The number of malpractice payments against dentists followed a loosely inverse relationship with adverse actions.

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Malpractice Payments and Adverse Actions against Dentists in Texas-A Fifteen-Year Trend Analysis

Kadhium¹

2022

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“…This 3D strategy also demonstrated an excellent reliability among multiple examiners. Similar to all medical imaging systems, the visual interpretation of OCT images requires appropriate training and calibration [ 40 ]. OCT is capable of picking up microscopic changes, microcracks and microporosities in tissues to a a level comparable to a destructive high-resolution microscopic examination [ 41 ].…”

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Optical Coherence Tomography for Patients with Developmental Disabilities: A Preliminary Study

Espinoza

Hayashi

Shimada

et al. 2021

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Dental radiographs are essential for diagnosis and treatment planning, but are sometimes difficult to acquire for patients with developmental disabilities (PDD). Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-ionizing imaging modality that has the potential application as an alternative to dental radiographs for PDD. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of intraoral OCT imaging for PDD. Ten participants were recruited in the Dental Education in the Care of Persons with Disabilities (DECOD) Clinic to explore the utility of dental OCT. The prototype system (Yoshida Dental) creates in-depth and three-dimensional images of teeth. The participants indicated their degree of pain during imaging on the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale, and the degree of discomfort after imaging on a visual analog scale. OCT can be used for patients with developmental disabilities with minimal levels of pain and discomfort, without ionizing radiation.

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“…A Swept-source OCT Imaging System (OCS1300SS, Thorlabs Ltd., UK) with emission wavelength centered at 1325nm and axial and transverse resolution of 9μm and 11μm in air, respectively, was used to scan the investigation sites. The Thorlabs OCT capturing software (Swept Source OCT Imaging System Version 2.3.1, Thorlabs) was used to configure the SS-OCT settings, guide the light beam and capture the image [17].…”

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Sealant Penetration into Occlusal Fissures: An In-Vitro Optical Coherence Tomography Study

Sukumaran¹

2022

JDR

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Objective: This study was designed to use Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to quantify depth of occlusal fissures on premolar teeth and to quantitatively evaluate the penetration of pit and fissures sealants relative to fissure depth. The study aimed to evaluate the penetrability of Pit and Fissure Sealant (PFS) in covering the full-depth of different occlusal fissure depths using Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT). Methods: Ninety-seven investigation sites on f occlusal fissures of fifteen premolar teeth with International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) scores of 01 or 02 were categorized using SS-OCT into four groups (smooth, shallow, intermediate, and deep fissures). After PFS placement, cross-sectional images of these fissures were observed again with SS-OCT. Results: The result of this study shows that PFS can fully penetrate the smooth fissures (100%) followed by shallow fissures (94.2%) and intermediate fissures (47.6%). Incomplete full depth PFS penetration can be seen in all deep fissures (100%). Conclusion: The depth of the fissure will largely affect the penetrability of PFS into the fissure.

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Influence of the loci of non-cavitated fissure caries on its detection with optical coherence tomography

Cited by 8 publications

References 34 publications

Malpractice Payments and Adverse Actions against Dentists in Texas-A Fifteen-Year Trend Analysis

Malpractice Payments and Adverse Actions against Dentists in Texas-A Fifteen-Year Trend Analysis

Optical Coherence Tomography for Patients with Developmental Disabilities: A Preliminary Study

Sealant Penetration into Occlusal Fissures: An In-Vitro Optical Coherence Tomography Study

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