General Dentistry

Designing Habits That Stick

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Designing Habits That Stick

12Designing Habits That Stick CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding motivation Increasing self‐confidence Behaviour change Goal setting Pro tips for designing habits that stick. Now that we know more about well‐being tools, the…

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Applying the Science of Well‐being

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Applying the Science of Well‐being

2Applying the Science of Well‐being CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding what well‐being means Measuring your well‐being Understanding the building blocks of thriving: PERMA model PERMA plus Other theories of well‐being Evidence on…

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Positive Work Environments

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Positive Work Environments

10Positive Work Environments CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding the role of environment at work in building greater resilience and well‐being Well‐being ideas for dental teams Benefits of High‐Quality Connections Neuroscience of High‐Quality…

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Lifestyle

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Lifestyle

9Lifestyle CHAPTER OVERVIEW Importance of lifestyle factors in building resilience Gut health and well‐being Mindful eating Mindful movement Sleep hygiene Lessons from Blue Zones. The mind and body are not…

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Purpose

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Purpose

4Purpose: Honing the Practice of MakingMeaning in Dentistry CHAPTER OVERVIEW Benefits of purpose and meaning for dental professionals Understanding our core values Goal setting using values Acts of kindness Benefit…

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Rising with Resilience

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Rising with Resilience

3Rising with Resilience CHAPTER OVERVIEW Understanding what resilience is Benefits of resilience Resilience research Post‐traumatic growth Resilience protective factors Introducing the PERLE Resilience Model for Dental Professionals. Resilience is not…

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Assessment of Human Brain Using MRI

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2Assessment of Human Brain Using MRI 2.1 Advantages and Limitations of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain 2.1.1 Introduction In Section 1.2, we have briefly outlined the methods of neuroimaging,…

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Brain Mechanisms of Oral Motor Functions

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Brain Mechanisms of Oral Motor Functions

4Brain Mechanisms of Oral Motor Functions 4.1 Introduction of Brain Mechanisms of Motor Control 4.1.1 Introduction The importance of motor functions cannot be overemphasized. Through various actions, such as fight…

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Brain Mechanisms of Oral Sensory Functions

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Brain Mechanisms of Oral Sensory Functions

5Brain Mechanisms of Oral Sensory Functions 5.1 Brain Mechanisms of Oral Somatosensory Processing 5.1.1 Introduction Somatosensory processing is about the development of bodily experience via a variety of sensations, including…

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Assessment of Oral Functions

Apr 25, 2023 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Assessment of Oral Functions

3Assessment of Oral Functions 3.1 Assessment of Masticatory and Swallowing Performance 3.1.1 Introduction One of the major aims of brain research about the human stomatognathic system is to understand the…

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Univt VI Dental-Related Structures

Dec 11, 2022 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Univt VI Dental-Related Structures

Show moreShow less Temporomandibular Joint Gilbert M. Willett Learning Objectives Describe the gross anatomy of the temporomandibular joint. Explain the sensory innervation of the temporomandibular joint. Describe the neuromuscular contributions…

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Unit VII Orofacial Pain and Dental Anesthesia

Dec 11, 2022 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Unit VII Orofacial Pain and Dental Anesthesia

Show moreShow less Orofacial Pain Learning Objectives Discuss the trigeminal pain pathway. Explain the components involved in nociceptive pain. Discuss odontogenic nociceptive pain and give examples. Discuss mucosal nociceptive pain…

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Unit IV Motor Systems

Dec 11, 2022 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Unit IV Motor Systems

Show moreShow less Direct Activation Pathways Learning Objectives Explain the difference between the direct and indirect pathways of motor control. Discuss the differences and similarities between and UMN and LMN….

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