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Difficulties and Feelings Experienced by Undergraduate Dental Students When Caring for Patients

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Dealing with the patient's illness process is part of the academic trajectory of healthcare students. The relationship between patients and their healthcare professionals can be complex and challenging, especially for undergraduate dental students. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceptions, feelings, and difficulties of
Bruna B. Rodrigues, Ana L. Santos‐Sousa, Tamara F. Castro, Vitor B. Valente, Glauco I. Miyahara, Daniel G. Bernabé   +5 more
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A novel toothbrush with a thin-head, slender-neck and super-tapered bristles enhancing accessibility in hard-to-reach areas: a crossover randomized trial

BMC Oral Health
Background Toothbrushing is the most commonly used method to physically remove dental plaque. However, there are many areas of the mouth that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush.
Hyo-Jung Kim, Joo-Yeon Lee, Eun-Song Lee, Da-Mi Kim, Ui-Won Jung, Jae-Kook Cha, Baek-Il Kim   +6 more
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Probiotic Biotherapy: Discussing its Influential Role in Oral Health [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction: Probiotics are widely known for their health promoting benefits, especially with its association to gastrointestinal health. For many years, most research has been focused on the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections or ...
Florez, Karla, Sullano, Claudette
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Biofilm removal capacity and titanium surface integrity in non‐abrasive versus abrasive peri‐implantitis cleaning interventions

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Current peri‐implantitis treatment methods are modeled after dental cleaning modalities like abrasive surface cleaning. However, mechanical abrasive cleaning not only inadequately removes implant biofilms but also compromises implant surface integrity with adverse biological effects.
Marzieh S. Jazaeri, Danyal A. Siddiqui, Yi‐Wen C. Tsai, Kathryn Gabel, Zachary Lorenzana, Georgios A. Kotsakis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

DENTAL HEALTH IN ASTHMATICS TREATED WITH INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS AND LONG-ACTING SYMPATHICOMIMETICS. [PDF]

Journal of IMAB, 2012
There is no enough evidence in literature for the effect of inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting sympathicomimetics on dental health in asthmatics. The aim of the study is to follow up the changes in dental plaque pH and dental health in asthmatics ...
Emilia Karova, George Christoff
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Clinical and radiographic observation of the periodontium in patients undergoing orthodontic therapy: first twenty-seven months [PDF]

, 1974
Thesis (MSD) --Boston University (Periodontics).Includes bibliographic references: leaves 84-89.Twenty-two male patients from 12-14 years of age were selected prior to active orthodontic therapy at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry's ...
Blank, Barry S., McAraw, James R.
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Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on nonsurgical treatment of peri‐implantitis: 12–26 months follow‐up

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, renowned for its immunomodulatory effects and established efficacy in orthopedics, shows promise for managing peri‐implantitis by reducing soft tissue inflammation and marginal bone loss.
Yaniv Mayer, Eran Gabay, Amin Younis, Ofir Ginesin, Rafael S. Siroma, Shlomo Barak, Ido Georgy, Yoni Friedlander, Thabet Asbi, Hadar Giladi Zigdon, Jamil A. Shibli   +10 more
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The Effect of Educational Program on Dental Plaque and Caring Performance of Pregnant Mothers

Caspian Journal of Health Research, 2018
Background: This study aimed to determine the effect of educational program on dental plaque and caring performance of pregnant mothers in the city of Rasht.
Sahar Nickbin-Poshtamsary, Abdolhosein Emam-Sigaroudi, Rabiollah Farmanbar, Golpar Radafshar, Zahra Atrkar-Roushan   +4 more
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An Experimental Study: Aloe vera Extract Mouthwash against Dental Plaque

Jurnal Info Kesehatan
Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of Aloe vera as a natural agent in dental care based on in vivo and in vitro evidence; however, research evaluating its effectiveness as a mouthwash remains limited.
Amakhul Husna, Rita Herlina, Dian Femala, Hima Mahda Nadia, Hilda Azkiya   +4 more
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Evaluation of the plaque removal efficacy of xylitol-impregnated single-use toothbrush in vivo in 10-11-year-old children

Acta Odontologica Turcica, 2017
Objective: Xylitol is non-fermentable by oral bacteria and it inhibits the growth, metabolism and polysaccharide production of mutans streptococci, resulting in less bacterial plaque accumulation on teeth.
Tezer Ulusu, Gizem İnan, Ali Affan Kurt
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