ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01306.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01307.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

SummaryTo many people, dental care is solely for the relief of pain or infection; to others i To is a luxury that cannot be afforded because of monetary or geographic barrierS. Although the handicapped may be unable to travel to receive dental care services, they should be the recipients of definitive care including the prevention of disease.The dentist and his staff are more able to leave the confines of a fixed operatory and travel with portable equipment to urban and rural areas. The goal is to provide more than just emergency treatment, with'the type and quality of care partly dependent on the capabilities of transportable equipment.system is completed, using handtightened knobs and thumbscrews to secure the attachments. The system is easy to clean and maintain, being of simple design and composed of durable, corrosion‐resistant materialS. Repairs require a few common tools and, because of compactness and lightweight, assembled modules or subsystems can be containerized for shipment if replacements are required.The concept of a portable dental clinic is not new but its function as a total care unit has been directly proportional to bulk, as might be seen in the mobile van concept. With modem technology, miniaturized devices are as effective as or are highly improved over larger couterpartS. By using smaller, light‐weight components in a dental treatment unit, the system can be more easily transported, even to the point of being hand carried.The design criteria established for the portable chair system are based on the concept of miniaturization. The components are commercially available and, with a few modifications, all assemblies can be attached to the dental chair. Assembly and disassembly of theOne problem encountered with portable dental systems is the number of containers needed for large modular components and chair. The total system is packaged into one durable weatherproof container weighing 150 Ib. Two men can easily carry the container over short distances or it can be transported in a small motorized vehicle, or in a trailer drawn by an animal.Because of its compact size, a dental operatory can be set up in a limited space and design features permit use even when based on soft ground. If electricity and compressed air are not available, they can be supplied by a small generator and a compact quiet air compressor.There is a growing need to develop equipment and methods for portable dental treatment. The portable chair design has removed much of the unnecessary bulk and weight yet has retained the function of comprehensive dental c

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01308.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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SUMMARYSeventy‐six patients with multiple sclerosis were questioned as to the occurrence of orofacia1 symptomS. A total of 52 patients (68.4%) reported a positive history after the onset of their neurologic condition, and 5 (6.6%) listed an orofacial symptom as an initial symptom. Dental treatment did not appear to be a precipitating factor in either the onset or exacerbation of M

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01309.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01310.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01311.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01312.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

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SUMMARYThe modular gerontology curriculum offers dental students a needed introduction to major issues they will confront in their practices with ever‐increasing numbers of elderly patients. The modular curriculum helps sensitize students and make them aware that the needs of the elderly must be addressed, if the delivery of dental services in the future is to be effective. Students' roles in geriatric care will become better accepted as they receive exposure to information about the older patient population. By familiarizing them with accurate ideas about the elderly, the curriculum can help students eliminate stereotyped thinking and improve their attitudes towards this patient population.As the population becomes progressively more advanced in age, the demand for dental care by practitioners with specialized training in geriatrics will increase. Through the development of structured curriculum in gerontology, dental practitioners will potentially become better prepared to deal with the unique health care needs of this growing population. The development of modular curriculum packages offers a realistic, concise, and timely approach to a cluttered dental curriculum. The appropriate utilization of these packages can stimulate faculty and students to improve and expand their basic gerontologic knowledge, offering improved clinical application. With proper instruction and motivation, the quality of care provided older patients by dentists will improv

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01313.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01314.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0275-1879    

DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01315.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1983

数据来源: WILEY