Frequency of use of the rubber dam: a survey

Going, Robert E.; Sawinski, Vincent J.

doi:10.14219/jada.archive.1967.0187

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“…The major disincentives to the use of rubber dam identified in our survey have been reported by others (Going & Sawinski 1967, Joynt et al . 1989, Marshall & Page 1990.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…This method is universally taught in dental schools, but its use has not transferred well to independent postgraduate practice either in the United Kingdom or the USA (Going & Sawinski 1967, Silversin et al . This method is universally taught in dental schools, but its use has not transferred well to independent postgraduate practice either in the United Kingdom or the USA (Going & Sawinski 1967, Silversin et al .…”

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Use of rubber dam and irrigant selection in UK general dental practice

Whitworth¹,

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“…The major disincentives to the use of rubber dam identified in our survey have been reported by others (Going & Sawinski 1967, Joynt et al . 1989, Marshall & Page 1990.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 77%

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confidence: 99%

Use of rubber dam and irrigant selection in UK general dental practice

Whitworth¹,

et al. 2000

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“…Previous studies have cited a variety of reasons for lack of regular use of rubber dam amongst the dental profession. The most commonly reported reasons include lack of patient acceptance, time required for application, insufficient training, difficulty in use, cost of equipment and materials and low treatment fees (Going & Sawinski 1967, Marshall & Page 1990, Brookman 1991, Saunders et al. 1999, Ahmed et al.…”

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“…Another quoted obstacle to use of rubber dam is the additional time taken to place it (Going & Sawinski 1967, Marshall & Page 1990, Brookman 1991, Saunders et al. 1999, Ahmed et al.…”

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Rubber dam usage for endodontic treatment: a review

2009

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Rubber dam has been available to the dental profession for over 140 years. During this time, the use of rubber dam has been perfected, universally taught and recommended by professional organizations. Unfortunately, its consistent use has been rejected by many in the profession. The literature suggests that rubber dam is not used routinely by dental practitioners for root canal treatment. Many unfounded reasons have been cited for its lack of use, including concerns over patient acceptance, time required for application, cost of equipment and materials, insufficient training, difficulty in use and low treatment fees. Failure to use rubber dam has been shown to influence the choice of root canal irrigant, has a negative impact on treatment outcome and places the patient at risk of swallowing or aspirating materials and instruments. Methods to popularize rubber dam amongst general practitioners are discussed.

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“…(4–18) Of studies conducted in the United States, the prevalence of always using a RD was about 7% in 1967, 62% in 1989, 58% in 2008 and 60% in 2014. (19–22)…”

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General Dentists' Use of Isolation Techniques during Root Canal Treatment: From the National Dental Practice-based Research Network

Lawson

Gilbert

Funkhouser

et al. 2015

Journal of Endodontics

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Introduction A preliminary study done by a National Dental Practice-Based Research Network precursor observed that 44% of general dentists (GDs) reported always using a rubber dam (RD) during root canal treatment (RCT). This full-scale study quantified use of all isolation techniques, including RD use. Methods Network practitioners completed a questionnaire about isolation techniques used during RCT. Network Enrollment Questionnaire data provided practitioner characteristics. Results 1,490 of 1,716 eligible GDs participated (87%); 697 (47%) reported always using a RD. This percentage varied by tooth type. These GDs were more likely to always use a RD: do not own a private practice; perform less than 10 RCT/month; have postgraduate training. Conclusions Most GDs do not use a RD all the time. Ironically, RDs are used more frequently by GDs who do not perform molar RCT. RD use varies with tooth type and certain dentist, practice, and patient characteristics.

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Frequency of use of the rubber dam: a survey

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Use of rubber dam and irrigant selection in UK general dental practice

Use of rubber dam and irrigant selection in UK general dental practice

Rubber dam usage for endodontic treatment: a review

General Dentists' Use of Isolation Techniques during Root Canal Treatment: From the National Dental Practice-based Research Network

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