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A study on the North Korea's dentistry education system and its implication on the direction for integration of South and North Korea's dentistry education (북한의 치의학 교육 시스템을 통해 고찰해 본 남북한 치의학교육 통합방향에 대한 시사점)

  • Shin, Teo-Jeon;Han, Dong-Hun;Jin, Bo-Hyoung;Kim, Tae-Il;Lee, Jae-Il;Kim, Chong-Chul
    • The Journal of the Korean dental association
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    • v.53 no.10
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    • pp.726-731
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    • 2015
  • There are big differences in dental education system between South Korea and North Korea. In North Korea, there is no college of dentistry and official license system and thus, dentists can treat a patient right after graduation from medical school. There are also positions such as paradentists capable of providing dental treatments, whereas such positions do not exist in South Korea. In this regards, in order to get ready for the United Korea, we need to establish a system designed to complement the differences in dentistry education and license system between South and North Korea. Such system would help to minimize the social cost in relation to the unification in near future.

Epigenetics: general characteristics and implications for oral health

  • Seo, Ji-Yun;Park, Yoon-Jung;Yi, Young-Ah;Hwang, Ji-Yun;Lee, In-Bog;Cho, Byeong-Hoon;Son, Ho-Hyun;Seo, Deog-Gyu
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.14-22
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    • 2015
  • Genetic information such as DNA sequences has been limited to fully explain mechanisms of gene regulation and disease process. Epigenetic mechanisms, which include DNA methylation, histone modification and non-coding RNAs, can regulate gene expression and affect progression of disease. Although studies focused on epigenetics are being actively investigated in the field of medicine and biology, epigenetics in dental research is at the early stages. However, studies on epigenetics in dentistry deserve attention because epigenetic mechanisms play important roles in gene expression during tooth development and may affect oral diseases. In addition, understanding of epigenetic alteration is important for developing new therapeutic methods. This review article aims to outline the general features of epigenetic mechanisms and describe its future implications in the field of dentistry.

Diastema closure using direct bonding restorations combined with orthodontic treatment: a case report

  • Hwang, Soon-Kong;Ha, Jung-Hong;Jin, Myoung-Uk;Kim, Sung-Kyo;Kim, Young-Kyung
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.165-169
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    • 2012
  • Closure of interdental spaces using proximal build-ups with resin composite is considered to be practical and conservative. However, a comprehensive approach combining two or more treatment modalities may be needed to improve esthetics. This case report describes the management of a patient with multiple diastemas, a peg-shaped lateral incisor and midline deviation in the maxillary anterior area. Direct resin bonding along with orthodontic movement of teeth allows space closure and midline correction, consequently, creating a better esthetic result.

Diagnostic challenges of nonodontogenic toothache

  • Park, Hyung-Ok;Ha, Jung-Hong;Jin, Myoung-Uk;Kim, Young-Kyung;Kim, Sung-Kyo
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.170-174
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    • 2012
  • The objective of this article was to present two nonodontogenic conditions that may mimic odontogenic toothache: trigeminal neuralgia and burning mouth syndrome. Two cases are presented in which one is related to the upper left second premolar and the other is related to the upper left first molar. Both showed pain when chewing. These two cases highlight the complexities involved in diagnosing nonodontogenic toothache. This article demonstrates the importance of having a thorough knowledge of both odontogenic and nonodontogenic toothache, as well as the need for careful evaluation of the nature of the pain and history, clinical and radiographic examinations.

Endodontic treatment of maxillary lateral incisors with anatomical variations

  • Lee, Moon-Hwan;Ha, Jung-Hong;Jin, Myoung-Uk;Kim, Young-Kyung;Kim, Sung-Kyo
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • v.38 no.4
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    • pp.253-257
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    • 2013
  • Maxillary lateral incisors usually exhibit a single root with a single canal. However, maxillary lateral incisor teeth with unusual morphology of root canal system are frequently reported. These cases of variable root canal anatomy can be treated well by nonsurgical endodontic methods. A detailed description of root canal morphology is fundamental for successful endodontic treatment. Treatment using an operating microscope, radiographs from different angles, and cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) can produce more predictable endodontic outcomes.