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Health Insurance and Untreated Dental Caries Among Children in the United States: The Mediating Role of Dental Care Utilization

Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective We evaluate the extent to which dental care utilization mediates the relationship between health insurance type and untreated dental caries among children in the United States. Methods Our study population included children ages 2–18 in the 2017–March 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycle.
Deesha R. Bhaumik, Sung Kyun Park, Morgan C. Byrd, Margherita Fontana, David W. Hutton, Betsy Foxman   +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

Fluoride release potential of arginine-incorporated fluoride varnishes

Dental Materials Journal
The study aimed to examine the fluoride (F) release potential of arginine (Arg)-incorporated F varnishes. Four commercially available F varnishes were included in the study: Duraphat® (5% NaF), Flúor Protector® (0.9% SiH2F2), Fluor Protector S® (NH4F), and Fluorimax™ (2.5% NaF).
ALBLOOSHI, Nouf Ali, KRITHIKADATTA, Jogikalmat, YIU, Cynthia, BIJLE, Mohammed Nadeem   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Direct Oral Healthcare Costs Associated With Xerostomia and Hyposalivation: A Scoping Review and Annual Cost Synthesis

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To map the available evidence on direct oral healthcare costs associated with xerostomia and hyposalivation. Methods A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA‐ScR guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science, with additional screening of gray literature.
Mateus José Dutra, Manoela Domingues Martins, Naile Dame‐Teixeira, Vivian Petersen Wagner   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance of Preschoolers’ Mothers and Senior Dental Students after Receiving Training on Fluoride Varnish Administration

Frontiers in Dentistry, 2017
Objectives: Fluoride varnish application is an effective way to prevent caries in children. We aimed to educate preschool children’s mothers on how to apply fluoride varnish and compare their performance with dental students and to assess their self ...
Simin Zahra Mohebbi, Samaneh Razeghi, Zahra Chinipardaz, Hamideh Soleimannejad, Mohammad Javad kharrazifard   +4 more
doaj  

The Effect of the Addition of Tricalcium Phosphate to 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnishes on the Microhardness of Enamel of Primary Teeth

International Journal of Dentistry, 2013
Aim. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of pH cycling on the microhardness of the enamel of primary human teeth treated with a conventional brown Sodium Fluoride (5% NaF) Varnish to those treated with a white Fluoride Varnish (5% NaF ...
Saeed Aedha AlAmoudi, Sharat Chandra Pani, Mohammad AlOmari   +2 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

Long‐term periodontal and peri‐implant tissue stability under supportive therapy

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Supportive periodontal and peri‐implant maintenance therapy is strongly associated with improved long‐term retention and stability of natural teeth and dental implants. Lack of regular professional follow‐up after initial therapy is a major risk factor for disease recurrence and tooth or implant loss.
Hom‐Lay Wang, Javier Calatrava, Maria Costanza Soldini, Javi Vilarrasa, Anton Sculean, Alberto Monje   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) in people with dentin hypersensitivity: A systematic review of interventional studies

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This systematic review, the first in this field, aimed to evaluate if interventions for dentin hypersensitivity (DH) affect patient‐reported oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL). Methods A systematic search was conducted across seven electronic databases and gray literature sources, focusing on interventional studies ...
G. Kitsaras, K. Bekes, S. Kumbargere, C. L. Randall, K. Asimakopoulou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative non-invasive strategies for managing dental white spot lesions: Contribution to the study of enamel remineralization

Acta Marisiensis - Seria Medica
White spot lesions (WSLs) are an early sign of enamel demineralization, requiring effective non-invasive treatments to restore esthetics and prevent progression. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of fluoride varnish (GC MI Varnish) and resin
Golia Alessandro, Stellino Alessandro, D’Andrea Nicola, Stoica Oana Elena, Csinszka Kovács-Ivacson Andrea, Monea Monica Dana, Stoica Alexandra Mihaela   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source