Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance01:14

Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance

698
Avoidance-avoidance conflict refers to a psychological situation where a person must choose between two or more unpleasant alternatives. These conflicts are particularly stressful because neither option is desirable. This dilemma is often expressed in sayings like "caught between a rock and a hard place" or "between the devil and the deep blue sea." For instance, individuals who fear dental procedures may find themselves torn between enduring a painful toothache or facing the...
698
Personality Disorders: Narcissistic and Avoidant01:26

Personality Disorders: Narcissistic and Avoidant

859
Narcissistic and avoidant personality traits represent two contrasting patterns of behavior that significantly influence social interactions and self-perception. While individuals with narcissistic disorder seek admiration and validation, individuals with avoidant personality disorder withdraw due to fear of judgment.
Characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic individuals exhibit an inflated sense of self-importance and an excessive need for admiration. They are often...
859
Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness01:14

Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness

2.7K
Avoidance learning and learned helplessness are critical concepts in understanding behavioral responses to negative stimuli.
Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns that a specific behavior can prevent an unpleasant outcome. For example, a student who receives a bad grade may start studying harder to avoid future poor grades. This behavior persists even when the negative outcome is no longer present. Avoidance learning is powerful because it maintains behavior in the absence of the...
2.7K
Persuasion Strategies01:52

Persuasion Strategies

43.6K
Researchers have tested many persuasion strategies, including the foot-in-the door and the door-in-the-face techniques, in a variety of contexts. Ultimately, the principles are effective in selling products and changing people’s attitude, ideas, and behaviors (Cialdini & Goldstein, 2004).
43.6K
Primary Motives: Sleep, Sex, and Pain Avoidance01:24

Primary Motives: Sleep, Sex, and Pain Avoidance

5.9K
Primary motives such as sleep, sex, and pain avoidance are crucial drivers of behavior in humans and animals. These motives ensure survival, reproductive success, and overall well-being by prompting actions that meet essential bodily needs.
Sleep is a fundamental physiological drive that fosters a state of restfulness crucial for several bodily functions. It facilitates body restoration, the process by which the body repairs, rejuvenates, and maintains itself during sleep, including memory...
5.9K
Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance01:20

Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance

553
Frustration occurs when people are obstructed or prevented from achieving a desired goal or fulfilling a perceived need. For example, when someone's input is ignored in a discussion, it can lead to feelings of frustration. Conflict, however, arises from opposing interests, goals, or actions. Conflicts can take various forms based on the nature of these opposing desires or goals.
One common type of conflict is the Approach–Approach Conflict. In this case, a person faces two desirable...
553

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Bleaching: the initial treatment consideration for tetracycline-stained teeth.

British dental journal·2021
Same author

Tray bleaching status and insights.

Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.]·2020
Same author

Successful splint therapy for embouchure dystonia in a trumpet player.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2020
Same author

Teeth Bleaching Efficacy During Clear Aligner Orthodontic Treatment.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2020
Same author

Bleaching update and the future impact on prosthodontics.

British dental journal·2019
Same author

Setting Expectations About Feedback in Dental Education.

MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources·2019

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 15, 2026

A Simple Pit Assay Protocol to Visualize and Quantify Osteoclastic Resorption In Vitro
07:03

A Simple Pit Assay Protocol to Visualize and Quantify Osteoclastic Resorption In Vitro

Published on: June 16, 2022

7.4K

Strategies to Avoid Underdiagnosing Pit-and-Fissure Caries.

Jan K Mitchell1, Martha G Brackett2, Van B Haywood2

  • 1Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences, Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia.

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|February 2, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing pit-and-fissure caries is evolving beyond traditional explorers. New visual methods like the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) offer more accurate and less destructive evaluations for dental caries management.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
03:33

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.4K
Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries
08:20

Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Published on: March 31, 2021

7.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 15, 2026

A Simple Pit Assay Protocol to Visualize and Quantify Osteoclastic Resorption In Vitro
07:03

A Simple Pit Assay Protocol to Visualize and Quantify Osteoclastic Resorption In Vitro

Published on: June 16, 2022

7.4K
Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
03:33

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.4K
Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries
08:20

Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Published on: March 31, 2021

7.0K

Area of Science:

  • Dental Research
  • Caries Management
  • Diagnostic Technologies

Background:

  • Traditional pit-and-fissure caries diagnosis relies on tactile methods like explorer 'stick' tests, which can be inaccurate and destructive.
  • Fluoride-hardened enamel exhibits resistance to occlusal breakdown, complicating diagnosis even with underlying dentin caries.
  • Established visual and classification systems are gaining acceptance in dental curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the diagnostic accuracy and clinical application of modern visual/tactile caries detection systems.
  • To contrast these methods with traditional, potentially harmful diagnostic techniques for pit-and-fissure caries.
  • To illustrate the use of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) and Caries Classification System (CCS).

Main Methods:

  • Review of traditional diagnostic methods (explorer probing, radiographs) and their limitations.
  • Description of visual/tactile assessment techniques.
  • Case examples illustrating the application of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) and Caries Classification System (CCS).

Main Results:

  • Traditional methods (radiographs, explorer probing) are often inaccurate and can cause iatrogenic damage.
  • Visual/tactile systems provide a more nuanced and less destructive approach to caries diagnosis.
  • The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) and Caries Classification System (CCS) are effective clinical tools.

Conclusions:

  • Modern visual/tactile systems like ICDAS and CCS are superior to traditional methods for diagnosing pit-and-fissure caries.
  • These advanced systems facilitate more accurate and conservative caries management.
  • Adoption of these systems is crucial for contemporary dental practice and education.