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Advice and Information About Toothbrushing as Available on Websites of Professional Dental Care Associations

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to assess the online advice and information about toothbrushing provided by professional dental care associations (PDCAs) in English‐speaking countries. Material and Methods PDCAs are national organisations of dentists and dental hygienists.
Therese A. Elkerbout, Tim M. J. A. Thomassen, Fridus (G. A.) van der Weijden, Dagmar Else Slot   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of dentifrices to prevent erosive tooth wear: harmful or helpful?

Brazilian Oral Research, 2014
Dental erosion is the loss of dental hard tissues caused by non-bacterial acids. Due to acid contact, the tooth surface becomes softened and more prone to abrasion from toothbrushing.
Ana Carolina Magalhães, Annette Wiegand, Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of a New Nano-Silver Fluoride-Containing Dentifrice on Demineralization of Enamel and Streptococcus mutans Adhesion and Acidogenicity

International Journal of Dentistry, 2018
An experimental dentifrice containing nano-silver fluoride (NSF) and a sodium fluoride (NaF) toothpaste were tested in vitro, against S. mutans, to evaluate the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC ...
Joás Araújo Teixeira, Amitis Vieira Costa e Silva, Valdeci Elias dos Santos Júnior, Paulo Correia de Melo Júnior, Manuela Arnaud, Maria Goretti Lima, Miguel Angel Pelagio Flores, Thayza Christina Montenegro Stamford, José Ricardo Dias Pereira, Andréa Gadelha Ribeiro Targino, André Galembeck, Aronita Rosenblatt   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating the anti-plaque efficacy of meswak (Salvadora persica) containing dentifrice: A triple blind controlled trial

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2012
Introduction: The growing field of alternative medicine has shown that dentifrices based on plant extracts are available in the market but there is little or no research to prove or refute the efficacy of dentifrices containing combination of herbal ...
Puneet Gupta, Nupur Agarwal, N Anup, B C Manujunath, Anindya Bhalla   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring Toothbrushing Duration Among Adults: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim There is a need for greater understanding of the average brushing time among individuals. Since the average brushing time remains unclear, this study involves a systematic review to assess this aspect of oral hygiene practices and how it has evolved over the years. Material and Methods The PubMed‐MEDLINE and Cochrane‐CENTRAL databases were
Tim M. J. A. Thomassen, Yu Shen Richard Hu, Fridus A. van der Weijden, Dagmar E. Slot   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implantoplasty Positively Influences Biofilm Removal During Toothbrush: An In Vitro Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose To analyse the effect of implantoplasty on the efficacy of brushing dental implants. Methods Acrylic hemi‐arches were made to simulate a horizontal bone loss condition in an implant in position 46, exposing 3 mm of its cervical intra‐osseous portion. Implantoplasty was performed on the implant surfaces of the test group, and no surface
Robson Iralla Rezende, Cleverson O. Silva   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Regular and Low-fluoride Dentifrices on Plaque Fluoride

, 2010
Previous studies have indicated that the use of low-fluoride dentifrices could lead to proportionally higher plaque fluoride levels when compared with conventional dentifrices.
Alves, K. M. R. P. [UNESP], I. Ramires, TAGA, M. F. L., K.M.R.P. Alves, Pessan, Juliano Pelim, SAMPAIO, F. C., M.A.R. Buzalaf, G.M. Whitford, J.P. Pessan, M.F.L. Taga, Pessan, Juliano Pelim [UNESP], BUZALAF, M. A. R., RAMIRES, I., F.C. Sampaio, WHITFORD, G. M., PESSAN, J. P., ALVES, K. M. R. P.   +16 more
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Efficacy of a 2% Chlorhexidine‐Impregnated Dental Floss in Adults With Gingivitis: A Randomised Clinical Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the antigingivitis and antiplaque efficacy of a 2% chlorhexidine (CHX)‐impregnated dental floss in adults with gingivitis. Methods This randomised clinical study included 42 patients diagnosed with gingivitis. They were randomly allocated into three groups: no interdental cleaning (NIC) group, which did not
Manuela Ferrari da Silva, Maísa Casarin, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing, Giovanna Bertollo Tambara, Pedro Paulo Almeida de Dantas, Francielli Fernandez Garcia, Eduardo José Gaio, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sensitive Method for Measuring the Relative Abrasiveness of Dentifrices

, 1968
A procedure involving the use of a tritiumlabeled acrylic strip was developed for the rapid, accurate, and reproducible evaluation of the abrasiveness of dentifrices. Comparisons were made of dentifrices widely sold in the United Kingdom (including some
David J. Abbott, Horace E. Dobbs
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Behavioural Determinants of Post‐Brushing Dental Plaque Levels: A Video‐Based Analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Toothbrushing remains the most widely practiced method for dental plaque removal. However, evidence‐based guidance on optimal brushing method, duration, toothbrush bristle wear, and dentifrice quantity is still insufficient. This study aimed to identify behavioural factors associated with post‐brushing dental plaque levels using ...
Jeongmin Ko, Min‐Joo Shin, Hyun‐Jae Cho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source