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Post-orthodontic perceptions of patients and guardians in a private practice setting
(2010)
The private practice of orthodontics is both a rewarding and challenging experience! It demands the mastering of many disciplines and skill sets to create a successful, efficient and profitable business. Not only is clinical ...
Lubricated tissue-friction modification from peroxide-based tooth “whitening” treatment of as-prepared vs. saline-extracted composite restorative materials
(2010)
There is concern that increased incidence of oral keratitis might result from bleach-induced surface modifications to composite resin restorations, including possible increased friction against oral mucosa. This investigation ...
Shear bond strength and interface analysis of different veneering ceramic applications over CAD/CAM zirconia substructure
(2010)
The interest of all-ceramic restoration in prosthodontic dentistry has been increasing due to many advantages especially esthetics. Among all-ceramic materials, yttria tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline (Y-TZP) ceramic ...
Development of Nano-Liposomal Formulations of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors and their Pharmacological Interactions on Drug-Sensitive and Drug-Resistant Cancer Cell Lines
(2010)
A rapidly expanding understanding of molecular derangements in cancer cell function has led to the development of selective, targeted chemotherapeutic agents. Growth factor signal transduction networks are frequently ...
Effects of a six-week home-based walking program on Taiwanese women newly diagnosed with early stage breast cancer
(2010)
In Western Culture, evidence has shown that exercise decreases fatigue and improves quality of life. However, very little research about exercise has been examined in the Asian cancer population. Additionally, exercise is ...
Stander device use in children: Parent and practitioner perspectives
(2010)
Purpose. This study investigated the provision and impact of stander devices for children with disabilities. Methods. Data were collected from parents and therapists in separate surveys. Parents were recruited through two ...
Qualitative analysis of factors characterizing success with speech recognition software for people with disabilities
(2010)
Studies have shown a high rate of discontinuance among automatic speech recognition (ASR) users with disabilities, compared with other computer based assistive technology (AT). Research shows that usage is influenced by ...
A dual-diffusion model for influenza transmission, control, and prevention in the urbanized area of Buffalo
(2010)
The diffusion of influenza disease and that of individual preventive behavior are intrinsically interrelated. This dissertation presents an original dual-diffusion model to couple these two diffusion processes together. ...
Patients and parents perceptions of orthodontic treatment in private versus teaching settings
(2010)
Success in orthodontic practice can be contributed to multiple factors. These factors include the creation of beautiful smiles and perfectly aligned teeth. Constructive communication between orthodontist and his or her ...
Association between self-reported quantity and quality of sleep with recurrent cardiovascular events
(2010)
Objective. To evaluate the association between quantity and quality of sleep with recurrent cardiovascular events (RCE) in patients with incident myocardial infarction. Study design and settings. The current study utilized ...