International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Bristle splaying may be associated with reduced cleaning efficacy; however, the relationship between the bristle splaying index (BSI) and contact pressure (CP) during brushing with a powered toothbrush (PT) with real‐time CP control for oscillating brush head movement (range: 0.8–2.5 N) remains unknown. Methods This subgroup analysis
C. Graetz +7 more
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Prevalence of oral recurrent aphthous stomatitis and its association with stress among a sample of Egyptian dental students: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
Head Face MedMikhail CRG +6 more
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The Association Between Depression and Use of Dental Services Among U.S. Adults
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim To assess the use of dental services among depressed individuals and whether the association is independent from the need for dental care. Methods Data were from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2017–2020), a cross‐sectional survey of U.S. adults.
Nabiela Rahardia +2 more
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Effectiveness of toothbrushing as a replacement for chlorhexidine in oral care, combined with head elevation for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units: interrupted time-series analysis. [PDF]
Crit CareJo E +10 more
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The Effect of Mechanical Instrumentation on Dental Hard Tissue In Vitro: A Systematic Review
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this review was to analyse the effects of hand instruments, ultrasonic scalers and air polishing devices on dental hard tissues, focusing on material loss and surface roughness. Methods Electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were screened for relevant studies.
Katerina Mezquita Prieto Dvorska +2 more
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Closing the gap in oral hygiene: prevalence of twice-daily toothbrushing among adults in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthSiddiqui AA +6 more
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Behavioural Determinants of Post‐Brushing Dental Plaque Levels: A Video‐Based Analysis
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Toothbrushing remains the most widely practiced method for dental plaque removal. However, evidence‐based guidance on optimal brushing method, duration, toothbrush bristle wear, and dentifrice quantity is still insufficient. This study aimed to identify behavioural factors associated with post‐brushing dental plaque levels using ...
Jeongmin Ko +2 more
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Contextual influences on school staff's motivation of implementing a school-based toothbrushing program in Taiwan: an action research study. [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthWang MC, Hung PS, Liu GR.
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International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This two‐centre, double‐blind, randomized, parallel‐group study compared the efficacy and safety of a novel powered full‐mouth cleaning device system (FMCD) with habitual toothbrushing (CG) in patients with generalized gingivitis over 6 weeks.
Tim Steuber +7 more
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Do CAD/CAM restorative materials respond differently to coffee thermocycling and simulated toothbrushing? [PDF]
Clin Oral InvestigSozen Yanik I +3 more
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