Dr. med.dent. WBA KZM SSO
Oberarzt Assist. Prof.
Paediatric Oral Health
Universitäres Zentrum für Zahnmedizin UZB, Universität Basel
- Studied dentistry in Basel. Graduated and doctors degree at University Basel
- School Dental Clinic Amriswil, later head 1985-1991, private practice since: 1991,
- Co-working with Hubertus van Waes, University of Zurich since 1998, since 2004 senior lecturer at the department paediatric dentistry University of Zürich
- Head of the training program Sedation in Paediatric Dentistry at SVK (Swiss Paediatric Dental Association)
- from 2004, Councillor and later member of the board (treasurer) EAPD (European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry)
- August 2018 switch to the Department Oral Health, Prof Verna (Paediatric Dentistry) at UZB University Basel as Assistant Professor, Oberarzt
Main focus of my scientific work:
- Paediatric dentistry, stomatology / oral medicine in children and adolescents, pain control and sedation in paediatric dentistry, endodontics in primary teeth and imature permanent teeth.
- Publications: several book chapters, scientific internet platforms (i.e. Stomatopedia.com) and more than 60 scientific publications, numerous lectures in Switzerland and abroad, scientific advisory board in 4 dental journals.
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Do you recommend the topical fluoride gel that contains 5000 ppm?
Did I get it right, do you use combination of paracentamol and ibuprofen at once, or only one of them? Thank you, it was nice lecture.
Good evening Dr.Steffen. With regards to patients with Down syndrome, how do we manage , their salivation and pain control and how fast can we perform the coating of the tooth with glass ionomer.
Thank you for the lecture. What do you think about the use of low level laser therapy for MIH hypersensitivity?
After how many days TO WÀIT AFTER Fluoride and ACP treament before RESTORATION in MIH
which is best medicament for child
Any specific mouth rinse
for mih
What is the evidence for the treatment of MIH hypersensitivity with Silver diamine fluoride ?
explain difference hypersensitivity and irreversible pulpitis.
cn u explain abt articaine detailed
is there a role for SDF to manage MIH?
Thank you very much for you excellent lecture. What do you think about tha use of Silver diamine fluoride for management of hypersensitivity in MIH teeth?
When you use Biodentine do you always cover with GIC?
Do you recommend the gel or rinse with 5000 ppm?
can we use any type of GIC to treat a fully erupted MIH ?
How frecuent do you use Articaina in your clinical practice with children with MIH?
Do you use NaOCl for desifection? in what concentration for deep cavities?
Can you repeat what you use for coating? Is Fuji triage considered a coating material?
What clamp do you recommend for the isolation?
Thanks, Do you have reasons of preferences for Anesthesic articaine?
What do you think about prescribing ibuprofen two days before the dental treatment in order to reduce inflammation and to improve anesthesia?
Do you treat the tooth with any other material or excavate any soft caries prior to Biodentine? Do you use SDF for the emergency assistance?
Good afternoon. How can we differentiate between dental hypersensitivity pain and irreversible pulpitis?
Good evening Sir