DRA JOURNAL (Mobile-Friendly Version)
FEATURE ARTICLE
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Asia’s superaging challenges in dental care
Home to more than 60% of the world’s population over the age of 60, Asia’s “super-ageing” demographic presents unique dental challenges.
CLINICAL
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COVID-19 Vaccinology: Vaccine Types, their Immunogenicity, and Booster Vaccinations
This short review summarises the general principles behind vaccine-induced immunity, newer modified vaccine types such as bivalent vaccines, and the requirements of immune boosting promulgated by various authorities.
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Aesthetic Management of Enamel Hypoplasia Induced by Primary Teeth Avulsion: Case Report of a Young Adult
This case report discusses the management of enamel hypoplasia as a consequence of traumatic dental injuries (TDI).
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Non-Extraction Treatment of Class III Malocclusion with Clear Aligners and Buccal Shelf Screws
An 18yr-9m-old male presented with a Class III malocclusion with negative overjet. His chief complaints were crowding and a protrusive lower lip. He previously rejected treatment with extractions or orthognathic surgery.
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Clinical Case Report of Misused Implant Componentry: Part 1 – Clarification of Definitions regarding Screw-Retained and Cement-Retained Prostheses
The aim of the first of this three part article is to clarify the meaning of these terms used in the literature, and then use this knowledge in the final part of this article to describe the solution to a clinical case involving a patient’s restorative complication when implant components are used incorrectly.
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Correction of Molar Rotations
According to Lima et al (2015), the greater the severity of Class II malocclusion, the greater the mesiopalatal rotation of the molars, demonstrating contribution of rotation in the formation of malocclusion.
PRODUCTS
NEWS
Q&A
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Q&A: Dr Ng Chin Siau
A wealth of pioneering experience has empowered Dr Ng Chin Siau, Q&M Dental Group CEO, to expand his business beyond the realm of dentistry.
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In the Hot Seat of Dental Journalism
DRA interviews Prof Lakshman `Sam` Samaranayake about his appointment to arguably the dental world’s most prominent editorial position.
EXHIBITIONS & CONFERENCES
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From Virtual to In-Person: FDI World Dental Congress Returns to Sydney after 2 Years
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) will be hosting the FDI World Dental Congress 2023 at the ICC Sydney from September 24 to 27.