Association between dental scaling and the lower risk of oral cancer: A population-based nested case-control study [PDF]
Journal of Dental SciencesBackground/purpose: Oral cancer is a common malignancy that associates with oral inflammatory reactions. Dental scaling can effectively reduce periodontal inflammation to facilitate oral health.
Ying-Ting Yeh +7 more
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Does the national dental scaling policy reduce inequalities in dental scaling usage? A population-based quasi-experimental study [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2019 Background In 2013, the national dental scaling insurance policy was introduced in South Korea. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the policy on inequalities in dental scaling usage. Methods Data of a nationally representative sample
Eun-Soo Kim, Baek-Il Kim, Hoi In Jung
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Association between regular dental scaling and stroke risk in patients with periodontal diseases: evidence from a Korean nationwide database [PDF]
Epidemiology and HealthOBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the association between the frequency of dental scaling and the risk of stroke among individuals with moderate-to-severe periodontal diseases and verify the effect of regular dental scaling on stroke risk in this ...
Yu-Rin Kim, Minkook Son, Seon-Rye Kim
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Streptococcus mitis Chorioamnionitis after Dental Scaling and Oral Sex [PDF]
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020 Background. Oral sex is postulated to be a risk factor for the introduction of bacteria into the amniotic cavity. Common oropharyngeal bacteria have been implicated in reports of second trimester chorioamnionitis via ascending vaginal transmission ...
Boshra Sara Hosseini, Jennifer Hunt
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An Investigation of the Association between Health Screening and Dental Scaling in Korea. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 Shin BM, Heo JS, Ryu JI.
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Effectiveness of Ergonomic Training to Decrease Awkward Postures during Dental Scaling Procedures: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 de Santana Sampaio Castilho AV +10 more
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Dental Scaling Decreases the Risk of Parkinson's Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2018 Chen CK, Huang JY, Wu YT, Chang YC.
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Willingness to Pay for Preventive Dental Care Amongst Older Adults
International Dental Journal, 2022 Objective: The aims of this study were (1) to investigate willingness to pay (WTP) for preventive and curative dental care procedures and (2) to determine the factors that influence older adults’ WTP for dental care.
Rakhi Mittal +5 more
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Efficacy of extraoral suction devices in aerosol and splatter reduction during ultrasonic scaling: A laboratory investigation [PDF]
Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects, 2021 Background. Ultrasonic scaling generates aerosols and splatters contaminated with microorganisms, increasing the risk of disease transmission in the dental office.
Sivaporn Horsophonphong +3 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Two Different Ultrasonic Liquid Coolants on Dental Aerosols [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Introduction: Dentists are more prone for developing infectious diseases especially related to respiratory system. The ultrasonic scaler which is a major source of dental aerosol production is most frequently used contrivance in a dental set up. Aim:
Rashmi Jawade +7 more
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