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The Effects of Stroke on Oral Function and Oral Health: A Qualitative Study

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in Aotearoa New Zealand, often resulting in a range of physical and cognitive impairments. The impacts of stroke on oral function and oral health are not well understood from the survivors' perspective, yet the latter are crucial for overall wellbeing. This qualitative study explored
Esther Cheong, Daniela Aldabe, Nurul Thiyahuddin, Mauro Farella, Carolina Loch   +4 more
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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
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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

Influence of Helicobacter pylori culture supernatant on the ecological balance of a dual-species oral biofilm

Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2018
Dental caries is a chronic progressive disease occurring in the tooth hard tissue due to multiple factors, in which bacteria are the initial cause. Both Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis are main members of oral biofilm.
Wenling Zhang, Xiaohong Deng, Xuedong Zhou, Yuqing Hao, Yuqing Li   +4 more
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Effectiveness of Toothbrush Containing Solar Cells and Titanium Dioxide Rod on Plaque Reduction During Caregiver‐Performed Toothbrushing—Randomised Crossover Clinical Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a toothbrush containing solar cells and a titanium dioxide electrode (TiO2 toothbrush) compared with a normal toothbrush for removing plaque during caregiver‐performed oral hygiene care for elderly residents in nursing homes who require care. Methods A randomised, double‐blind,
Jumpei Murakami, Mai Niida
wiley   +1 more source

Shotgun Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Taxonomic and Functional Transitions in the Salivary Microbiome During Periodontal Disease Progression

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To characterise multi‐kingdom salivary microbiome profiles across clinically defined periodontal states and identify stage‐specific taxonomic and functional alterations using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Materials and Methods In this cross‐sectional study, 204 adults (mean age 40.3 ± 7.6 years) from the SECRETO study (NCT01934725 ...
Muhammed Manzoor, Jaakko Leskelä, Eija Könönen, Leo Lahti, Jukka Putaala, Pirkko J. Pussinen, Susanna Paju   +6 more
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Alteration of subgingival microbiome in patients with type 2 diabetes induced by diabetes treatment

Journal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims/Introduction Diabetes and periodontal disease, a bacterial infection involving the oral microbiome, have a bidirectional relationship. However, the relationship between poor glycemic control and the oral microbiome remains unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the direct effect of intensive glycemic control on the oral microbiome ...
Moe Inoue, Akito Sakanaka, Naoto Katakami, Hitoshi Nishizawa, Kazuo Omori, Naohiro Taya, Asuka Ishikawa, Shota Mayumi, Hiroki Takeuchi, Atsuo Amano, Toru Takeshita, Eiichiro Fukusaki, Iichiro Shimomura, Masae Kuboniwa   +13 more
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Prevalence of Streptococcus mutans harboring the cnm gene encoding cell surface protein Cnm in Japanese children

Scientific Reports
Dental caries is a highly prevalent infectious disease primarily caused by the pathogenic bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which has also been associated with systemic disease. A 120-kDa collagen-binding protein (Cnm) produced by S.
Yuto Suehiro, Makoto Okuda, Masatoshi Otsugu, Marin Ochiai, Misato Takagi, Fumikazu Tojo, Yusuke Mikasa, Shuhei Naka, Michiyo Matsumoto-Nakano, Jinthana Lapirattanakul, Rena Okawa, Ryota Nomura, Kazuhiko Nakano   +12 more
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The effects of anodization and instrumentation on titanium abutment surface characteristics and biofilm formation

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess the impact of anodization and instrumentation on titanium abutment surface characteristics (surface roughness and wettability) and biofilm formation (viability and mass). Materials and Methods Titanium discs were obtained from pre‐milled abutment blanks made of titanium‐6aluminum‐7niobium alloy.
Weiqing Liu, Richard L. Gregory, Chao‐Chieh Yang, Yusuke Hamada, Wei‐Shao Lin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antimicrobial peptide GH12 targets Streptococcus mutans to arrest caries development in rats

Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2019
Background:Targeting Streptococcus mutans, the principle cariogenic bacterium, could prove to be an effective means of preventing dental caries. A de novo designed antimicrobial peptide, GH12, has shown bactericidal effects on S.
Yufei Wang, Yuhao Zeng, Yuanjing Wang, Haoran Li, Sihan Yu, Wentao Jiang, Yingxue Li, Linglin Zhang   +7 more
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