Jul 26 2010
Stellingen
It is a nice tradition at Dutch universities to provide a sheet with Stellingen together with the manuscript of the Ph.D. The candidate can be questioned (and has to answer) about each point in the Stellingen during the defense.Below you can find my 15 Stellingen, which I was ready to defend on June 28th, 2010, in the Academiegebouw, Rijks Universiteit Groningen
Stellingen for my thesis The effect of aging on composite-to-composite repair strength.
- Degradation of composite resin in vitro depends on the aging model applied (My Thesis)
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Aging of composite resin is never influenced by a single factor (My Thesis)
In situ studies can act as a bridge between laboratory experiments and clinical trials (My thesis).
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Exposure to biofilm in vitro yields degradation of composite resins that resembles in vivo degradation most. (My thesis)
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Failure type analysis is more important than bond strength analysis in evaluating composite-to-composite bonding (My thesis).
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1.Combination of mechanical and chemical surface conditioning is the best approach to repair a damaged composite resin restoration (My thesis)
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Dentists should implement the concept of minimally invasive dentistry in their practice to preserve dentitions and support tooth structure
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Esthetic dentistry becomes more and more popular because of patient demand to enhance their self esteem
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It is an art to present basic research in “clinician’s language”
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Education is successful, when it brings intellectual and moral transformation (M. Sastrapratedja).
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Life is the most complex and significant part of the know universe (James N. Gardner).
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When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it (Paul Coelho).
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Being far away from the family can be a contemplative time to reflect that love of a family is a greatest blessing.
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If we DO NOT stop running, we may loose the ability to see and to share beauty.
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Tasting an original cuisine completes a good travelling experience.