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Cost-Savings of Fluoride Varnish Application in Primary Care for Medicaid-Enrolled Children in Virginia

, 2019
Objectives To determine the cost-benefit of fluoride varnish application during pediatric well-visits for the Medicaid/Children\u27s Health Insurance Program population in Virginia (VA) from a Medicaid payer perspective. To provide initial cost estimates
Naavaal, Shillpa, Scherrer, Christina R.
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Clinical Performance of Bioglass‐Enriched Resin Modified Glass Ionomer in Sealing Moderate Carious Lesions: An 18‐Month Split‐Mouth Clinical Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Dental materials with the potential for caries progression prevention have been an attractive alternative to minimally invasive treatments. Objectives This randomized controlled split‐mouth clinical trial aimed to assess, after 18 months, the retention, restoration quality, and caries progression or arrestment of active moderate carious ...
Juliana Aguiar Costa Mesquita, Ana Carolina Soares Diniz, Mayenne Rabelo Araujo, Etevaldo Matos Maia Filho, Leily Macedo Firoozmand   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implementing a Pediatric Fluoride Varnish Program in Rural Primary Care

, 2020
Dental caries is the most common chronic childhood disease. Disparities exist between Hispanic and non-Hispanic children. In children ages 2 to 5 years old, the prevalence of dental caries and the number of untreated dental caries is higher in Hispanic ...
Kate Gebczyk; Amanda E. Gingrasso
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Effects of Bleaching Protocols on the Esthetic Outcome and Surface Integrity of Enamel Treated With an Ammonia‐Free Silver Fluoride Solution

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effects of three bleaching protocols on the color stability and surface roughness of enamel previously treated with a water‐based, ammonia‐free silver fluoride solution (Riva Star Aqua). Materials and Methods Eighty‐eight human enamel/dentin specimens were demineralized and treated with Riva Star Aqua, divided into
Ahmed Alshawi, Fadimeana Lal, Esra Yildiz, Sevda Ozel Yildiz, Ugur Erdemir   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Erythrocyte ‘Feierzeit’ reaction: Novel filamentous and vesicular response to n‐butyl acetate

Journal of Microscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Human erythrocytes (red blood cells; RBCs) undergo spontaneous disassembly after several hours of exposure to n‐butyl acetate (nBA). Images of the morphological changes were captured in time‐lapse sequences using differential interference contrast (DIC) light microscopy.
Philip W. Kuchel
wiley   +1 more source

From Evidence to Engagement: Understanding Online Resistance to Community Water Fluoridation for Public Health Communication—A Qualitative Study

Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study explored how individuals in an online anti‐CWF community construct and sustain opposition narratives to inform evidence‐based communication and policy engagement. Methods A qualitative study was undertaken with adults who self‐identified as not supportive of CWF.
Nilesh Torwane, Diep Ha, Ratilal Lalloo, Kristiana Ludlow, Nithin Manchery, Loc Do   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining Associations Between Medicaid Policy and Silver Diamine Fluoride Utilization

Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This retrospective cohort study determined associations between Medicaid reimbursement policies for silver diamine fluoride treatment (SDF) and utilization. Methods Data included publicly available Medicaid provider manuals and fee schedules as well as aggregated claims from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
Beau Meyer, Carson Richardson, Mikhail Jones, Juan Peng, Madison Vinson, Eric Tranby   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Periodontal Diseases as a Public Health Challenge: Rationale, Prevention, Equity, and Sustainable Care—A Global Call for Action

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
Periodontal diseases affect over a billion people worldwide, yet remain weakly integrated into global non‐communicable disease agendas. We propose reorienting periodontal care around three public health opportunities—upstream prevention, diagnosis fit for both clinical and population use, and value‐based treatment—prioritizing prevention, value, and ...
Marco A. Peres, Lijian Jin, Gustavo G. Nascimento, Philip M. Preshaw, Eero Juhani Raittio, Dian Yi Chow, John Rong Hao Tay   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enabling Aboriginal dental assistants to apply fluoride varnish for school children in communities with a high Aboriginal population in New South Wales, Australia: a study protocol for a feasibility study

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2019
Background Australian Aboriginal children experience high levels of dental caries (tooth decay) and are less likely to access preventive dental health services. High-strength fluoride varnish has been shown to reduce the incidence of dental caries and is
Yvonne Dimitropoulos, Anthony Blinkhorn, Michelle Irving, John Skinner, Steven Naoum, Alexander Holden, Angela Masoe, Boe Rambaldini, Vita Christie, Heiko Spallek, Kylie Gwynne   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

The oral microbiota and periodontal health in orthodontic patients

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract The oral microbiota develops within the first 2 years of childhood and becomes distinct from the parents by 4 years‐of‐age. The oral microbiota plays an important role in the overall health/symbiosis of the individual. Deviations from the state of symbiosis leads to dysbiosis and an increased risk of pathogenicity.
Brandon W. Peterson, Geerten‐Has Tjakkes, Anne‐Marie Renkema, David J. Manton, Yijin Ren   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source