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Dental Floss Prescription Pattern among the Dental Interns of Nepal
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2020 Introduction: Periodontal disease is regarded as one of the preventable diseases. It can be prevented through effective plaque control measures that require mechanical instrumentation with various surgical or non-surgical periodontal therapies as well as
Nashib Pandey +5 more
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Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2023 Introduction: Interdental aids such as dental floss and water flossers have been found to be effective in removing interdental plaque. This systematic review aimed to compare the available data on the efficacy of dental floss and water flossers in plaque
Subhashree Mohapatra +3 more
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Effect of environmental and socioeconomic factors on the use of dental floss among children: a hierarchical approach [PDF]
Brazilian Oral Research, 2019 The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of environmental and socioeconomic characteristics with the use of dental floss in preschool children.
Renita Baldo MORAES +5 more
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Comparison of dental flosses – an investigation of subjective preference and mechanical properties
Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 2023 Objective To investigate the properties (tensile strength, roughness, abrasiveness) of different dental flosses and how these properties relate to subjective preference for floss by users.Materials and method Four flosses of differing compositions were ...
Zhongjin Huang +2 more
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Bacteraemia due to dental flossing [PDF]
Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2009 AbstractAims: The aims of this study were to (1) investigate the incidence of bacteraemia following flossing in subjects with chronic periodontitis or periodontal health; (2) identify the micro‐organisms in detected bacteraemias; and (3) identify any patient or clinical factors associated with such bacteraemia.Material and Methods: Baseline blood ...
Kenneth, Crasta +5 more
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Saudi Dental Journal, 2023 Introduction: Infection control procedures are implemented in dental clinics to reduce the risk of cross-contamination; saliva, blood, or airborne droplets containing infective agents are example of direct contamination, while indirect exposure via ...
Hamad Albagieh +6 more
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2022 Introduction: Oral health is an inherent part of the overall individual’s general health. Good oral hygiene practices are widely considered essential in maintaining good oral health and flossing has long been considered an indispensable part of an ...
Shristi Kafle +3 more
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Kaleidoscope history, 2023 Oral hygiene was not a focus before the end of the 19th century.
Andrew I. Spielman, Judit Forrai
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Oral Health Determinants among Opium Users in Kerman, Iran [PDF]
Addiction and Health, 2021 Background: Promoting oral health is a complicated issue among drug abusers and opium is the most frequent drug abused in Iran. This study aims to find the oral health determinants of opium users in Kerman, Iran.Methods: This cross-sectional study was a ...
Amir Hossein Nekouei +3 more
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Analysis of Dental Plaque Removal Effect by Floss Type Using QLF-D
치위생과학회지, 2022 Background: The use of dental floss is associated with a reduction in dental caries and periodontal disease. According to personal preference, not only thread type but also C type and Y type floss are used.
Myoung-Hee Kim +2 more
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