Kerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120170116Delineation and analysis of co-authorship network among the academics of School of Dentistry in Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2013 using network analysis method1784863ENFaribaTohidinasabKerman Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranDibaGhonchepourPhD Student, Department of Watershed Management, School of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, University in Gorgan, Gorgan, IranMohammadAzamiAssistant Professor, Medical Informatics Research Center, Institute of Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranSirousFarvahariDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranFarzanehZolalaAssociate Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranJournal Article20160125BACKGROUND AND AIM: This study aims to explore the co-authorship in School of Dentistry at Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in three levels; individuals, other schools of KUU, and beyond the university.METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study which is a part of a larger study conducted from September 2014 to December 2014. A comprehensive search in Scopus was conducted to find related articles published in 2013 by following these steps; first of all, a complete list of all faculties, based on the school and the department they worked in, was obtained. Second, all articles indexed with the affiliation of KMU were retrieved, using both keywords of “Kerman Medical University” and KUM Sciences.” The data were analyzed using Social Network Analysis and Visone software.RESULTS: The results showed an inadequate collaboration within departments; only two of them had collaboration. Co-authorship among departments illustrated a more satisfactory picture: although, it still has more rooms for improvement. Regarding collaboration between the Dentistry School and other schools of the university, the School of Dentistry is in a middle position, though it could have had more potential relationships. The School of Dentistry formed a few relationships with the organizations outside of the university.CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that there are more rooms for improvement in the field of collaboration and co-authoring papers, which could consequently not only lead to a higher rate of publication and visibility but also affect the citation rates for authors.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84863_fcaab3e76c67a711ad8331b0524c0b62.pdfKerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120180131Journal Index84862ENIndexJournalJournal Article20170507Please Click to download the index of this issue.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84862_14d38877d95edbf2f4b038a8c0652a66.pdfKerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120170116Assessment of knowledge and practice of pharmacists regarding oral health in Kerman, Iran81384870ENHamid RezaHajizamaniPhD Student, Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center AND Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranTayebehMalek-MohammadiAssociate Professor, Kerman Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranAbolghasemHajizamaniAssistant Professor, Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center AND Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranMahsaMalek-MohammadiPhD Student, Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center AND Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranJournal Article20170112BACKGROUND AND AIM: Oral health is an integral part of general health. Between the different medical professions, pharmacists are one of the groups who encounter patients seeking consultation in the oral health field a lot. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of pharmacists in Kerman, Iran, toward oral health.METHODS: All pharmacists were invited to participate in the study after being informed about the aims of the study. A validated questionnaire with six sections including demographic data, oral hygiene behavior of the participants, the pharmacies’ specifications and products related to oral health, questions related to knowledge, questions related to practice, and questions related to the participants’ assessment were filled out by the participants. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software, and descriptive results were presented in tables and charts. The chi-square statistical tests were used to explore any association between variables.RESULTS: Data were analyzed for 81 participants. Most of the participants were male and the mean age was 38 ± 10. The pharmacists’ mean knowledge of oral health was 6.5 out of 10 which places them in the medium knowledge range. The performance of pharmacists when encountering oral problems was prescribing analgesics in 79% of cases for tooth aches. There was no statistically significant difference in the knowledge score between different age and gender groups (P = 0.500).CONCLUSION: The results show a medium knowledge of pharmacists on oral health topics. Considering their own desire plans to train and educate in oral health fields to promote oral health seem necessary.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84870_696655726b4fe79f5258a3a0973f1161.pdfKerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120170116Assessment of correlation between chronological age and modified Demirjian estimated dental age142184864ENAtiehSafaeeAssistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranSanamMirbeigiAssistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IranJahangirHaghaniAssociate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranNastaranAzimiDentist, Private Practice, Yazd, IranMohammadMalekjafarianDentist, Private Practice, Yazd, IranJournal Article20160302BACKGROUND AND AIM: This study was designed to assess the correlation between chronological age and modified Demirjian estimated dental age.METHODS: Panoramic radiographs of 183 Patients between 13.5 and 20.5 years old were assessed for the developmental stage of lower right third molars. Student’s t-test was used to measure the same hypothesis of the chronological age and estimated modified Demirjian dental age described above and Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to measure the linear correlation between them.RESULTS: The result of the test at a significance level of 95% led to the hypothesis. There was not any significant difference between estimated dental age measured by chronological age compared to modified Demirjian method (P = 0.81). Pearson correlation coefficient between dental age in modified Demirjian's method and chronological age was calculated 40%.CONCLUSION: The mean dental age in both male and female, was calculated 0.33 years less than chronological age.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84864_a0c90a5923b7c959f266640116e89b10.pdfKerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120170116Evaluation of the effect of various types of fluoride varnishes on color stability of a composite resin222684865ENEffatKhodadadiAssistant Professor, Dental Materials Research Center AND Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran0000-0002-3196-7615SamanehGharekhaniAssistant Professor, Dental Materials Research Center AND Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IranBehnazEsmaeiliAssistant Professor, Dental Materials Research Center AND Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran0000-0001-7915-1458NaghmehKarampourStudent of Dentistry, Students Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IranAliBijaniSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, IranJournal Article20170112BACKGROUND AND AIM: Fluoride varnish as an extrinsic factor may cause discoloration in tooth-colored restorative materials. This research compared the impact of different fluoride varnishes on color change of a composite restorative material.METHODS: This laboratory experimental study was conducted on 40 specimens of flowable composite resin were divided into four groups based on the brand of applied varnishes (Durashield, Nupro, Fluorilaque, and Profluoride varnishes) (n = 10). Color measuring (ΔE) was performed using the easy shade device and according to Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage (CIE) L*a*b* system at three times: 24 hours after immersing in artificial salvia (baseline), 24 hours after fluoride varnishes application and after brushing. The amount of color changes was calculated for all of the specimens as follows: ΔE1 (difference between fluoride application-base line), ΔE2 (difference between brushing-fluoride application), and ΔE3 (difference between brushing-base line). P < 0.05 was considered as significant. Statistical analysis was performed by one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey.RESULTS: The maximum and minimum color changes after applying varnishes were observed by Nupro and Profluoride, respectively. A significant difference was observed between ΔE 1 values of all types of studied varnishes (P < 0.01) except Durashield and Fluorilaque (P = 0.35). After brushing, no significant difference was shown between color change of stained specimens due to Durashield, Fluorilaque, and Nupro. There was no significant difference between ΔE 3 values of Durashield and Fluorilaque.CONCLUSION: Trends of color change after using all studied varnishes were clinically acceptable (ΔE < 3.3). Durashield, Nupro, Fluorilaque, and Profluoride varnishes can be used without adversely affecting the color of flowable composite resin.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84865_479061fd2956eb6c6a845844b137e38d.pdfKerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120170116Evaluation of X-ray protective shielding used in dental offices in Kerman, Iran, in 2014273284866ENJahangirHaghaniAssociate Professor, Department of Radiology, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranMaryamRaoofAssociate Professor, Department of Endodontic, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranMaryamRadAssistant Professor, Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center AND Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran0000-0002-4503-3055MoulokTorabi-PariziAssociate Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranSodabehLotfiAssistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranJournal Article20170112BACKGROUND AND AIM: Protective equipment, such as lead aprons and thyroid shields, is effective in reducing patient radiation. This study was conducted for evaluation the use of thyroid shields and lead aprons in dental offices, in Kerman, Iran, in June 2014.METHODS: In this descriptive-analytical study, 106 dental offices with active X-ray machines were evaluated in Kerman. The information was recorded on a data sheet consisting of eight questions in three fields of the rate of the use of lead aprons, thyroid shields and taking part in radiation protection courses. Data were evaluated using frequency distribution and chi-squared test.RESULTS: In this study, 12.3% of clinics were equipped with lead aprons but only 5.7% used them for all the patients. Only 10.4% of Kerman Dental Clinics had thyroid shields. Approximately, 9.7% of Kerman dentists had participated in continuous retraining courses on radiation protection. There was a significant relationship between clinics equipped with lead aprons with more job experience.CONCLUSION: The results showed that the rate of the use of lead aprons and thyroid shields in dental clinics equipped with X-ray machines in Kerman is not sufficient and is far from the international standards. Therefore, it is suggested that radiation protection equipment be promoted and oral and dental radiologists be responsible for the use of such equipment in their clinics.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84866_8bcb320f94b58922fb2d8f1d4f38e272.pdfKerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120170116Comparing pain and pain-related behavior in children with invented telescopic dental needles333984867ENRahaHabib-AgahiOral and Dental Diseases Research Center AND Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranSeyyed AbdolrezaGandjalikhan-NassabProfessor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, IranMaryam AlsadatHashemipourAssociate Professor, Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center AND Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranAlirezaSaidiProfessor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, IranAliEskandarizadehAssociate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran0000-0002-3046-7758Journal Article20170114BACKGROUND AND AIM: Pain control is an important part of pediatric dentistry. The purpose of this study was to evaluate pain and behavioral reaction who receive an injection with conventional and telescopic dental needles.METHODS: A total of 50 healthy children aged 4-8 years were included to this study to get a dental injection with the telescopic or the conventional dental needles. Two observers scored videos of children at the time of injection procedures based on sound, eye, motor (SEM) scale and distress reaction to evaluate the observed pain-related behavior. Children completed a face version of visual analog scale (VAS) after injection. Reliability of observer’s opinion evaluated and was established at 96%. Independent t-test and chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis. Statistical significance was defined at P < 0.0500.RESULTS: This study was conducted among 23 girls and 27 boys with mean age 5.3 ± 1.4. The pain scores according to VAS for the telescopic, and the conventional dental needles were 40.20 ± 10.50 and 56.40 ± 14.63, respectively, which was statistically significant between the two groups (P = 0.0001). The difference of SEM values for the telescopic and the conventional groups were statistically significant in totals as well as individual parameters (P = 0.0001). According to mean distress scores, patients showed less muscle tension, less verbal protest and less movement when receiving the telescopic needles (P < 0.0500).CONCLUSION: Telescopic dental needles with the ability of using topical anesthesia before needle insertion and covering needle sight out of patient’s eyes may be a good intervention to reduce pain and anxiety of children during dental injection.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84867_773cad1bd4d3617b0f46e3a0cd0d017f.pdfKerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120170116Prevalence and severity of dental caries in school students aged 6-12 years in Mafraq governorate: Northeast of Jordan404784868ENLeenaSmadiAssociate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, JordanReemAzabSenior Specialist, Department of Pediatric dentistry, Ministry of Health, Amman, JordanFeryalKhlaifatSpecialist, Department of periodontology, Ministry of Health, Amman, JordanRaniaRodanSenior Specialist, Department of Periodontology, Royal Medical Service, Amman, JordanAsmaAbdalmohdiRN/Head of Planning, Department of Research and Information, National Woman’s Health Care Center, University of Jordan, Amman, JordanRudinaMaataNational Women’s Health Care Center, RN/Head of Planning, University of Jordan, Amman, JordanEmanBny MfarejDepartment of Statistics, Statistical Analysis Division, University of Jordan, Amman, JordanJournal Article20170114BACKGROUND AND AIM: Dental caries is a chronic disease with a high prevalence despite its preventability. Untreated dental caries can cause substantial pain and suffering, and imposes a significant public health and economic burden. Our aim was to determine how prevalent and sever dental caries are among school children between 6 to 12 years of age from a mixed population (Jordanians and Syrian refugees) at Mafraq Governorate, Northeast of Jordan, as well as to evaluate their habits with regards to oral hygiene.METHODS: The survey was a cross-sectional study conducted on 1286 public school children. All students were examined using a mirror and lit probe with a dental unit for decay-missing-fillings for deciduous teeth (dmft) and decay-missing–fillings for permanent teeth (DMFT); oral hygiene habits were also recorded.RESULTS: Among 1286 school children, 21.1% were Syrian refugees. The caries prevalence was 78.7% with dmft ranges from 2.3-4.4 and DMFT ranges from 0.4-1.8. There were significant caries indices (SiC) of 7.0 and 2.7 for deciduous teeth and permanent teeth, respectively. About 29.2 % of the students never brushed their teeth, and 93.3% did not have any previous dental treatment. All tested indicators of oral health status were worse among Syrian refugee students compared to Jordanian students, although this difference was not statistically significant.CONCLUSION: The caries prevalence in this age group in Mafraq was very high. One-third of the examined students had very high deft and DMFT scores, which reflected negligence of children oral health. Untreated dental caries was the main component of DMFT scores among the examined population, indicating lack of dental care services for those children, especially for refugees.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84868_abe4722772e3810b2da32302705233ea.pdfKerman University of Medical SciencesJournal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology2322-13726120170116Frequency of oral and maxillofacial giant cell lesions in Iran in a period of 22-year (1991-2012)485384869ENNedaKargahiAssistant Professor, Dental Research Center AND Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranForoozKeshaniAssistant Professor, Dental Research Center AND Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranMorvaridFanaeiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranMahmoodrezaArefianAssistant Professor, Department Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, IranJournal Article20160621BACKGROUND AND AIM: Giant cell lesions as a group of the oral and maxillofacial lesions are common and potentially destructive. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of oral lesions containing giant cells in a 22-year period in Isfahan Dental School, Iran.METHODS: In this epidemiological, cross-sectional, retrospective study the archive information in the Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry between 1991 and 2012 was used. All information obtained from the patients records with giant cell lesions [peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG), central giant cell granuloma (CGCG), aneurysmal bone cyst, and Cherubism and Brown tumor] were analyzed using SPSS, chi-square test and Fisher (P < 0.050).RESULTS: Of the 8217 cases with pathology records, 591 cases (7.1%) were giant cell lesions. The most common lesion was PGCG (68.5%). The prevalence of lesions in the mandible was more than the maxilla (P = 0.039), and also the prevalence of these lesions in woman was slightly more than men (P = 0.078).CONCLUSION: The giant cell lesions were more common in women and in the mandible. They were seen more frequently in the second decade of life. Regards the results of this study, we can prevent PGCG using methods such as improvement of oral hygiene.https://johoe.kmu.ac.ir/article_84869_884997712d3c0d48980285e87cd8b373.pdf