International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common but preventable complication in mechanically ventilated adults. Nurse‐delivered oral care is central to VAP prevention; however, the comparative effectiveness of distinct oral care intervention strategies remains unclear.
Jafar Alabdullah +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Adjunctive Effects of a 2% Zinc Citrate Toothpaste on Plaque and Oral Microbiota in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Int J DentNguyen TTN +4 more
europepmc +1 more source
The Evidence Base of Fluoride Videos on TikTok
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective The fluoride controversy has intensified in recent years, partly due to new research suggesting negative health effects. Simultaneously, TikTok has become a prominent platform for disseminating oral health‐related content, but its accuracy remains uncertain.
Annel Lueth, Lance Brendan Young
wiley +1 more source
Correction: Evaluation of the plaque removal efficacy of chewable toothpaste tablets - a randomized controlled crossover trial. [PDF]
Front Oral HealthSrivastava H +5 more
europepmc +1 more source
Dental Plaque Scores After 2 or 3 Minutes Toothbrushing: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim Compared to the standard recommended brushing duration of 2 min, what is the effect of a 3 min on dental plaque scores, based on data from single toothbrushing exercises? PROSPERO: CRD42023445354. Methods MEDLINE‐PubMed, Cochrane‐CENTRAL and Embase databases were searched up to May 2025 to identify eligible studies.
Lars S. J. Toonen +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Toothbrush and toothpaste preferences among Southern Saudi children: insights into oral hygiene awareness and practices. [PDF]
Front Dent MedAlkahtani ZM +10 more
europepmc +1 more source
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background As populations age, increasing numbers of older adults live with multimorbidity, frailty and functional decline, making it difficult or impossible for many older adults to access traditional dental clinics. Despite this growing need, oral health care in home‐care settings remains underdeveloped, with limited guidelines, resources ...
Mersiha Velic, Jessica Persson Kylén
wiley +1 more source
Evaluation of the plaque removal efficacy of chewable toothpaste tablets - a randomized controlled crossover trial. [PDF]
Front Oral HealthSrivastava H +5 more
europepmc +1 more source
Dental Flossing and Oral Health Outcomes in Adults Over A 10‐Year Period: A Cohort Study
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To analyse the effect of flossing on dental caries and periodontal conditions in adults from Sobral, Ceará, Brazil over 10 years. Methods This was a prospective cohort. The sample was 260 adults (aged 27–31) who participated in 2012 and 2022 follow‐ups.
Icaro Santiago de Aquino +5 more
wiley +1 more source
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate and Compare the Effectiveness of Two Fluoride Varnishes Containing Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate and Xylitol with Brushing Twice Daily Regimen in Preventing Dental Caries among 3-6-year-old Preschool Children. [PDF]
Int J Clin Pediatr DentSalam J, Pandit IK, Gugnani N, Gupta M.
europepmc +1 more source