Association between toothbrushing habits and hypertension in the general population [PDF]
Scientific ReportsPeriodontitis has been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggesting that oral care may play a role in CVD prevention. In contrast, hypertension has been linked to oral health; however, its association with toothbrushing habits is unclear. Therefore,
Ayano Tezuka +13 more
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Impact of toothbrushing on aesthetic and mechanical properties of hydrophilic antibacterial coating materials for orthodontic clear retainers [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study aims to analyze the aesthetic, mechanical, and antibacterial properties of clear retainer materials with an antibacterial coating. Specifically, it evaluates whether the coating can retain its effectiveness after repeated toothbrushing by ...
Young-Eun Oh +5 more
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Toothbrushing ability, caries burden, and oral health–related quality of life among stunted preschool children in Bandung-Indonesia [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Stunting remains a significant public health challenge in Indonesia and may affect children’s neuromotor development, including fine motor coordination required for effective toothbrushing.
Arlette Suzy Setiawan +6 more
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Machine Learning-Based Toothbrushing Region Recognition Using Smart Toothbrush Holder and Wearable Sensors [PDF]
BiosensorsOral health is a critical factor in maintaining overall health, and its association with systemic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus, has been extensively investigated.
Hsuan-Chih Wang +7 more
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Peruvian children toothbrushing during the COVID-19 pandemic [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
F1000Research, 2022 Background: Toothbrushing is a convenient, inexpensive, widespread and culturally accepted method, resulting in an ideal public health outcome. This study aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on toothbrushing in Peruvian children ...
María Claudia Garcés-Elías +4 more
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Association of children’s toothbrushing and fine motor skills: a cross-sectional study
Brazilian Oral Research, 2022 Fine motor skills (FMS) allow for the control and coordination of the distal musculature of hands and fingers, a skill required to brush teeth. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between FMS and toothbrushing efficacy.
Ana Cristina MAFLA +4 more
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Toothbrushing and Access to Dental Services in Peruvian Children
Global Pediatric Health, 2023 Objective. The aim was to determine the association between access to dental services and toothbrushing in Peruvian children under 12 years old. Methods.
Natalie Hadad-Arrascue DDS +2 more
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Association between toothbrushing and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
PLoS ONE, 2021 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome. Periodontitis, as chronic inflammatory destructive disease, is associated metabolic syndromes bidirectionally.
Ji-Youn Kim +6 more
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Dentistry Journal, 2021 Objective: To evaluate and compare the surface roughness and gloss of a DMA-free composite and Bis-GMA-free composite with a DMA-based composite before and after toothbrushing simulation.
Murtadha AlAli +2 more
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Children, 2022 Periodic toothbrushing is the most common, effective, and reliable way to mechanically remove biofilm from oral tissues. The objective of the present study was to determine the association between toothbrushing frequency and socioeconomic position for ...
Gladys Remigia Acuña-González +9 more
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