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Candida albicans stimulates Streptococcus mutans microcolony development via cross-kingdom biofilm-derived metabolites

Scientific Reports, 2017
Candida albicans is frequently detected with heavy infection of Streptococcus mutans in plaque-biofilms from children affected with early-childhood caries, a prevalent and costly oral disease. The presence of C. albicans enhances S.
Dongyeop Kim, A. Sengupta, Tagbo H. R. Niepa, B. Lee, A. Weljie, V. Freitas-Blanco, R. Murata, K. Stebe, Daeyeon Lee, H. Koo   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Effects of Regular Dual‐Light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Assisted Living Residents—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of dual‐light antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on oral health among older people living in assisted living facilities (ALF), comparing it to conventional oral self‐care guidance.
Wilma Romppanen, Jaana Helenius‐Hietala, Saila Pakarinen, Sanna Korte, Riitta Saarela, Anna Maria Heikkinen, Timo Sorsa, Tommi Pätilä   +7 more
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The antimicrobial effect of piper betel leaves extract against Streptococcus mutans

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2012
Introduction: Betel leaves are herbal plant that is believed to have phenolic compound as an antimicrobial agent. One of the medical plants (herbal) which has an-timicrobial properties is Piper betel.The aim of this research is to analyzed the ...
Liyana Mohammad Subri, Warta Dewi, Mieke Hemiawati Satari   +2 more
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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
wiley   +1 more source

Candida albicans mannans mediate Streptococcus mutans exoenzyme GtfB binding to modulate cross-kingdom biofilm development in vivo

PLoS Pathogens, 2017
Candida albicans is frequently detected with heavy infection by Streptococcus mutans in plaque-biofilms from children with early-childhood caries (ECC).
G. Hwang, Yuan Liu, Dongyeop Kim, Yong Li, D. Krysan, H. Koo   +5 more
semanticscholar   +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

Reduction of Salivary Streptococcus mutans Colonies in Children After Rinsing with 2.5% Green Tea Solution

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 2015
Dental caries is a problematic area in pediatric dentistry, with Streptococcus mutans as the dominant bacterial cause. Green tea solution and chlorhexidine were effective in reducing the number of Streptococcus mutans.
Fajriani Fajriani, Jennifer Novia Andriani   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lactobacillus plantarum lipoteichoic acid inhibits biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans

PLoS ONE, 2018
Dental caries is a biofilm-dependent oral disease and Streptococcus mutans is the known primary etiologic agent of dental caries that initiates biofilm formation on tooth surfaces.
K. Ahn, J. Baik, Ok-Jin Park, C. Yun, S. Han   +4 more
semanticscholar   +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

Evaluating the impact of fluoride toothpaste with and without sodium lauryl sulfate on a human root caries model

Heliyon
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of fluoride toothpaste containing 1500 ppm fluoride with and without sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in preventing root caries in a human root caries model by evaluating fluoride ion disintegration, inhibition of ...
Tawepong Arayapisit, Aree Wanasuntronwong, Suwanna Jitpukdeebodintra, Nattapon Rotpenpian   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source