...ARTICLE IN PRESS Biomaterials 28 (2007) 2908–2914 www.elsevier.com/locate/biomaterials 2D mapping of texture and lattice parameters of dental enamel Maisoon Al-Jawada,Ã, Axel Steuwerb, Susan H. Kilcoynec, Roger C. Shorea, Robert Cywinskid, David J. Wooda a Leeds Dental Institute, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9LU, UK FaME38 at the ILL-ESRF, 6 rue J Horowitz, 38042 Grenoble, France c Institute for Materials Research, University of Salford, Salford, M5 4WT, UK d School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK b Received 19 December 2006; accepted 16 February 2007 Available online 25 February 2007 Abstract We have used synchrotron X-ray diffraction to study the texture and the change in lattice parameter as a function of position in a cross section of human dental enamel. Our study is the first to map changes in preferred orientation and lattice parameter as a function of position within enamel across a whole tooth section with such high resolution. Synchrotron X-ray diffraction with a micro-focused beam spot was used to collect two-dimensional (2D) diffraction images at 150 mm spatial resolution over the entire tooth crown. Contour maps of the texture and lattice parameter distribution of the hydroxyapatite phase were produced from Rietveld refinement of diffraction patterns generated by azimuthally sectioning and integrating the 2D images. The 002 Debye ring showed the largest variation in intensity. This variation is indicative of preferred...
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...Introduction A primary goal for risk management in the dental office is to avoid loss. Production is the main factor that determines the financial health of the organization. (Willis,2013) One major issue for dentists and managers’ is to determine how to avoid denial rates with insurance payments and keep collection rates consistent. A dental claim provides a common format for reporting dental services to a patient's dental benefit plan. (ADA, 2015) When a dental claim is processed correctly it provides income for the practice, which helps with operation cost. Problem The five common mistakes for claims being denied are claims are illegible, not specific enough, missing information, not up to payer standards, and are not filed on time. These mistakes are usually caused by employees within the office.(Young) As, risk manager it’s recommended to investigate and evaluate the reasons for claim denials by reviewing patients’ claim that have been denied. In order to start this process it’s ideal to review each patient’s claim and record. By reviewing patients’ records this can shed light on what improvements the organization needs to implement for gathering information to process claims correctly. Purpose The purpose for this dental risk management plan is to evaluate dental claim denials. Currently, the office is mailing out paper claims from a standard system. The office also uses paper records to obtain patients information and x-rays. For years, it has been the norm for dentists to...
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...1. Organisation is analysed using the PESTLE framework. The impact of the macro - environment is evaluated. 2.1 The PESTLE is a management tool that involves identification of the political, economic, sociological, technological, legal, environmental factors that had an impact on an organisation in the past, and could affect organisation in the future. Carry out PESTLE along with SWOT analysis, assist in strategic decision- making, and setting realistic objectives. 2.2 The PESTLE analysis is attached as Appendix 1. 2.3 The SWOT analysis is attached as Appendix 2. 2.4 The evaluation of high impact environmental factors based on PESTLE analysis. 2.5.1 The Department of Health is making provisions to a number of changes to the NHS dental contract, based on capitation, quality and registration, rather than UDA system. The two prototype contracts will begin operating in 2015-2016 for a two year trial, before a general new contract is introduced for everyone, in consequence it is difficult to predict a full impact on our organisation until the trial is finished. This requires contract monitoring for the time being. 2.5.2 Due to providing assurance and reporting to the commissionaires in line with CQC and GDC requirements, our practice has been forced to invest over £100000 to meet mandatory standards by the end of 2012. This involved building of an extension and allocation of separate decontamination room, along with a staff training...
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...your system needs bringing your dental office in compliance with current dental standards while keeping your offices HIPAA compliant. From our enclosed proposal, you can see where Real Solutions, Inc. has compared systems from Easy Dental and Curve Dental. While both systems offer unique qualities, our proposal recommends Curve Dental as your system solution. In addition we will provide support to all members of Chesterfield Dentistry through systems training and maintenance. We look forward to hearing from you for your computer system needs. Sincerely, Airron Wiggins Project Director Chesterfield Dentistry PLUTO GROUP PROPOSAL Malaika Bartrum, Myron Esterson, Tiffany Michel, Jennifer Segal, Jeanette Taylor, Airron Wiggins ISAS 610 Section 9041 Prof Goldsmith TABLE OF CONTENTS I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY………………………………………….………....….……4 II. CURRENT SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE PERFORMANCE………………….6 III. SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES……………………………...……………….…………8 IV. RECOMMENDATION WITH JUSTIFICATION…………………………………12 V. REFERENCES……….…………………………………….….....……………..……16 VI. APPENDICES...………………………………………...……...……………..……17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chesterfield Dentistry is a small dental practice devoted to providing comprehensive dental care to achieve each patient’s optimal dental health. With offices in Chesterfield, DC and Silver Spring, MD, the staff at Chesterfield Dentistry use the latest in cutting-edge treatments to provide the best dental health care and smiles around. ...
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...age of 18. Taking a look at the femurs developmental occurrence indicated the head, greater trochanter, and lesser trochanter first join the shaft furthermore, the humerus’ internal condyle united with the shaft, also indicating that the victim was 18. Further Analysis: Moreover, facial reconstruction can very well be a technique used to identify the victim. Using the skeletal remains, facial features are then reconstructed onto the skull using a blend of science and artistic skills of a sculptor. Another technique used to identify the victim is dental x-rays and dentures. This method is considered to be one of the best ways to identify a victim. The structure, and placement of the teeth are usually unique to each person. Finding evidence on whether there were was a significant severe skeletal injury can also help identify the victim using their bones. Even some diseases that the victim might have had can cause skeletal damage that would be visible during an x- ray scan. Conclusion: In conclusion, The victim was found to be a caucasian male, approximately 18 years old, and a height of .In the Further analysis it would be highly recommended to use the technique of using the victim's dental x- rays to identify him. It is the most used and reliable technique there is. Facial reconstruction would be recommended following that if it was the last resort needed. ...
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...Common Review Mission REPORT OF Jammu & kashmir November 2007 National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Government of India 1 REPORT OF Common Review Mission - Jammu & kashmir National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Government of India The Common Review Mission (CRM) under NRHM for the state of Jammu & Kashmir comprised Dr Amarjeet Singh Mission Director 9NRHM), SHS & Commissioner (Health), Medical Services and Medical Education, Government of Gujarat. Dr Tarun Seem Director, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Dr AC Baishya Director, NE Regional Resource Centre, Guwahati The state visits under the CRM started on 15th November 2007 and ended on 19th Nov 2007 during which health facilities in various districts in Jammu and Kashmir divisions were visited. The meeting with the state Health department was convened on 17th Nov 2007. The List of Persons who attended the meeting on 17th November on behalf of the Government of J & K is placed as Annexure 1 to this report Key findings of the CRM were shared with officials from the state Government during the meeting and a presentation was made by the state about progress of the Mission as well as financial matters. A copy of the presentation made during the meeting is placed as Annexure 2 to this report. The representative from EPOS, which is the technical agency entrusted with preparation of facility surveys and District Health Action Plans also made a presentation on key features of their work. Background...
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...Enamel Cruelty: A Deep Analysis into the career of Dental Hygiene “Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond.”- Miguel de Cervantes Keeping ones teeth resilient and healthy is the central job of a dental hygienist. They assist the dentist by examining teeth & gums, analyzing x-rays, cleaning teeth and helping teach good oral hygiene. My goal is to become a dental hygienist because of the astonishing job outlook, my fascination in dental hygiene, and the minimal education requirements. Nature of the Work Although depending on the state one is in the regulations regarding tasks and responsibilities can range. A very loose definition of a dental hygienist according to Dictionary.com is “a person who is trained and licensed...
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...Job Title: | Dental Officer (DO) | Job Code: | DO1422 | Job Family: | Service | Department: | Dental | Immediate Supervisor: | Head of Dental Department | Working Hours: | 9 AM to 4 PM | Date: | 10th March 2014 | Location: | KIST Medical Hospital, Imadole, Lalitpur | Objective of Job | To facilitate precautionary and restorative treatment and educate patients to maintain oral hygiene. | The job description and job specification of Dental Officer Job Summary Job Summary Scope and Impact of Job Scope and Impact of Job Dental Officers hold the responsibility to better the dental health scenario by providing well-equipped dental treatments to required patients. They need to teach patients about healthy oral habits and thus helping people to get rid of problems occurring in mouth and teeth. While offering the dental treatment, DO’s should be cognizant to operate the equipment safely. They are required to abide by ethical and legal conducts of performing tasks under their job area. 1) Service responsibilities: DO is responsible for providing overall dental and oral care to the patients satisfying their dental issues. 2) Supervisory responsibilities: Checking if the dental assistants are performing the tasks like X-ray filming, developing casts and dentures, assisting the dental surgeons in managing dental equipment etc. Major Responsibilities and duties Major Responsibilities and duties a) Serving patients (55%) * To diagnose the...
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...for several Dental Hygienist positions. A job analysis has been conducted applying multiple approaches to gather information “determining the duties, skills, current trends and personal characteristics” required for this particular position (Dessler, 2015, p. 89). Information was collected from the American Dental Hygienist Association (ADHA) website, the New Mexico chapter of the Dental Hygienist Association (NMDHA) and personal observation of the senior dental hygienist in the office of Dr. Martinez. Individual interviews with the current dental hygienists and Dr. Martinez will clarify the job expectations and culture of the office itself. This analysis provides an overview...
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...aseptic necrosis, and “dead jaw syndrome” in some literature. This disease takes action by disrupting the blood supply to the jawbone, and it can result in extensive irreversible damage. Specifically, the jaw bone will resorb. In the dental field, we will see...
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...R. Ramirez Dental Clinic Software for Patient Transaction, Appointment and Transaction Record System A Project Study Presented to the College of Informatics and Computing Sciences Batangas State University Batangas City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course CpE410– Software Engineering By: Cultura, Kristine Dimaano, Jhun Vincent D. Ulep, Joanna Paula B. IT-3205 2015-2016 Acknowledgement First of all, the researchers would like to thank God for giving them strength and knowledge in the development of R. Ramirez Dental Clinic Software for the Patient Transaction, Schedule and Sales Record System, because without Him this project might not be successful and possible. Second, the researchers also acknowledge the love and understanding of their parents which help them believe in themselves, guided and supported the project until the end. Third, we researchers would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the cooperation, initiation and passion of each team member comprises of Joanna Paula Ulep, Jhun Vincent Dimaano and Kristine Cultura and to those who provided them the possibility to complete this project. An appreciation and gratitude we give to our instructor Engr. Jennifer L. Marasigan, who also encourage us do this project and with that the researchers develop a system that would help small businesses to generate database and transactions. To our client Dr. Roldan Ramirez, our genuine gratefulness to him for giving...
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...Dental Caries Historical Timeline �� 2500 B.C.—Chinese—little white worms with black spots on heads caused decay �� 350 B.C Aristotle, et. al., figs and sweets caused decay �� 1819—Livei Parmly linked bacteria to decay created by a combination of lodged food and an “active poison which causes teeth to corrode.” • 1840—John Tomes—heat and moisture caused decomposition in the mouth �� 1881—Miles & Underwood—germs secreted acid that led to decay �� 1889—W.D. Miller— chemico-parasitic theory— carbohydrate retention + acidogenic bacteria 1938—H. Trendley Dean links fluoride to caries reduction �� 1955—Crest develops first fluoridated toothpaste �� 1990s—water fluoridation celebrates 50 years Dental caries is an infectious, CHRONIC , multifactorial disease caused by bacteria that is characterized by the destruction of enamel from acids leaving behind a preliminary “white spot lesion.” �� This process continues until the more organic, inner dental tissues are destroyed. D/W gives definitions of different types of caries. Caries Process �� Begins in the enamel and progresses through to the subsequent tooth layers in a triangular pattern until it reaches the pulp. Tooth cavitation = a carious lesion �� Lesions appear radiolucent on radiographs. Incipient lesions usually appear in the interproximal areas and can be arrested through proper home care or fluoride treatments. Zones of Demineralization �� Zone 1—destruction—caries from enamel surface into...
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...clinicians without lowering the quality and efficacy of patient care. General Physicians and Specialist are the highest paid healthcare workers. There are many functions they perform some of which are routine and some require special skills. The normal routine of gathering medical history; medication profile; body vital readings; height and weight; lifestyle profile etc can be efficiently documented by a nurse and does not need to be handled by a physician. The initial analysis of any patient can be done by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Then there are patients who have minor ailments or are patient with chronic conditions; palliative care patients or those who come in for routine checkups can be effectively handled by Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants. The patients who need more attention are the ones who have complications or critical need a higher level of intervention that needs to be provided by a physician. Another example is in dentistry normal oral hygiene preventions procedures and tooth X-rays can be...
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...Management Leadership Paper Gloria Brim MGT/330 March 14, 2011 Larry Meade, Faculty This thesis will cover the roles and responsibilities of organizational managers and leaders in creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture. We will differentiate between management and leadership within the organization; the roles of organizational managers play in creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture. We will explain how the four functions of management and strategies management can use to create and maintain organizational culture. The University Of Washington School Of Dentistry is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and community care. The school is the leading provider of dental care in the Pacific Northwest. According to University of Washington (2010), Primary mission is to educate a progressive oral health network, develop community collaborations and bring advance in science to address the pressing needs of our state, nation, and world. The manager of the department of oral surgery organizes and allocates human capital. She takes into consideration of the type of personalities that works in the department. She will try and match characteristic that will enhance productivity between coworkers in the current open position. The human capital has to meet qualifications and fit in with the present employees. If an employee is not working to full capacity, she will try to work with him to correct the issues. If it is apparent the working...
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...leased to the professional corporation that housed his dental practice (he owns all shares in the corporation). However, Dr. Jones recently received a registered letter from the Internal Revenue Service threatening to impound his business and sell its assets for the corporation’s failure to pay payroll taxes for the past six months. Also, the corporation has had difficulty paying its suppliers, owing one of them over $200,000 plus interest. In the past, Dr. Jones had solved similar problems by borrowing money on the equity in either his personal residence or his office building. Not surprisingly, Dr. Jones has grown weary of these recurring problems and has hired a local consultant for advice on how to fix his financial problems. According to the analysis of the consultant, the financial difficulties facing Dr. Jones have been caused by the absence of proper planning and control. Budgetary control is sorely needed. To assist you in preparing a plan of action that will help his dental practice regain financial stability, Dr. Jones has made available the financial information describing a typical month in the following table. [pic] .:. Benefits include Dr. Jones’s share of social security and a health insurance premium for all employees. Although all revenues billed in a month are not collected, the cash flowing into the business is approximately equal to the month’s billings because of collections from prior months. The dental office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a...
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