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Consideration of Oral Health Within Guidelines and Policy Documents Focused on Nutritional Status and Dietary Intake for Older Adults in Care Homes in the UK: A Scoping Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Older care home residents are particularly vulnerable to both malnutrition and chronic dental diseases, such as caries and periodontal disease. While high‐sugar oral nutritional supplements and fortified foods are commonly used to prevent undernutrition, excessive sugar intake increases the risk of dental caries.
Sachi Makino, Jayne Woodside, Aziza Sallam, Noleen McCorry, Michelle Harvey, Anja Heilmann, Caroline Lappin, Clare McEvoy, Gary Mitchell, Sinead Watson, Ciaran O'Neill, Georgios Tsakos, Paul Brocklehurst, Gerry McKenna   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of topical fluoride varnish on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets

Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 2015
The present study examined the effect of topical fluoride treatment on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets using single-dose fluoride varnishes and assessed according to different post-application times and the pattern of debond.
Thuy-Huy Nhan Ruby, Xu Xaoming, Yu Qingzhao, Ballard Richard, Armbruster Paul   +4 more
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Potential Applications of Nano Silver Fluoride in the Prevention of Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dental caries remains highly prevalent in older adults and represents a growing public health concern due to increased tooth retention, polypharmacy, hyposalivation and functional limitations. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is widely used for caries arrest in this population but causes undesirable tooth staining. Nano Silver Fluoride
Joel Acevedo Pico, Victor Gil Manich, Ruth Calleja Agudo, Gloria de Jaureguizar Marqués, Belisa Olmos   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Systematic Review Evaluating Methods for Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Dental Erosions

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the quality of evidence for methods used to diagnose, restore and prevent dental erosions, by evaluating and summarising clinical controlled studies and in situ studies covering this field.
Maria Skalsky Jarkander, Helena Domeij, Irene Edebert, Alfheidur Astvaldsdottir, Margaret Grindefjord, Annsofi Johannsen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the effect of various types of fluoride varnishes on color stability of a composite resin

Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology, 2017
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Fluoride varnish as an extrinsic factor may cause discoloration in tooth-colored restorative materials. This research compared the impact of different fluoride varnishes on color change of a composite restorative material.
Effat Khodadadi, Samaneh Gharekhani, Behnaz Esmaeili, Naghmeh Karampour, Ali Bijani   +4 more
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Comparison of the Effect of Fluoride Varnish, Chlorhexidine Varnish and Casein Phosphopeptide- Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP) Varnish on Salivary Streptococcus mutans Level: A Six Month Clinical Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Dental caries is the most widespread disease which has a multi factorial origin. Streptococcus mutans is considered to be the chief pathogen in its development.
Punit Manish Patel, Shivayogi M Hugar, Seema Halikerimath, Chandrashekhar M Badakar, Niraj S Gokhale, Prachi J Thakkar, Divyata Kohli, Shreyas Shah   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Interprofessional Learning and Oral Health‐Related Attitudes and Knowledge Among Nursing Students at a University in Sweden—An Exploratory Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate an interprofessional learning (IPL) session involving dental hygiene students and nursing students and to investigate the nursing students' oral health‐related knowledge and attitudes. Material and Method First, a questionnaire about knowledge and attitudes regarding oral health was answered by 84 nursing students. After an IPL
Annica Almståhl, Erika Palmgren, Jessica Skoogh Andersson   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Complex World of Toothpaste Diversity, Meeting Patient Clinical Needs. An Umbrella Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Amidst numerous recent advancements in toothpaste formulations and active ingredients, some clinicians may believe all toothpastes are similar despite differences in their active ingredients and corresponding clinical application.
Jeanie Suvan, Crystal Marruganti
wiley   +1 more source

Working to a Full Scope of Practice in General Dental Practice. A Mixed Methods Study Presenting the Results of a British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Member Survey

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Anecdotally, it is currently accepted that many dental hygienists and dental therapists in the UK do not work consistently, if at all, to their full scope of practice, as determined by the General Dental Council and in line with their pre‐registration training and post‐qualification continuing professional development.
Diane Rochford
wiley   +1 more source

Dental Caries Prevalence Among Dubai and Northern Emirates Public Schoolchildren: An Epidemiological Retrospective Study (2015–2019)

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Oral health is a key public health priority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), yet the effectiveness of the existing programmes is unclear due to limited standardised data. Aim To estimate schoolchildren caries prevalence across UAE over five academic years (2015–2019) and assess the associated factors.
Khawla Humaid Belhoul Alfalasi, Tom Loney, Momen Atieh, Christopher Cardwell, Haifa Hannawi, Maimouneh Qazi, Gerry McKenna   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source