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Plaque and Salivary Fluoride Levels in Preschoolers Following Applications of Silver Diamine Fluoride, Sodium Fluoride Varnish, and Their Combination: A Randomized Clinical Trial

open access: yesInternational Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Volume 36, Issue 1, Page 81-89, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The amount of fluoride maintained in the oral cavity aids in the remineralization process. Hypothesis/Aim To evaluate and compare plaque and salivary fluoride levels following applications of silver diamine fluoride (SDF), sodium fluoride varnish (NaFV), or both. Design Sixty preschoolers randomly received 38% SDF, 5% NaFV, or both (
Chavanya Asavalertpalakorn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in Africa: A Systematic Review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Volume 36, Issue 1, Page 157-186, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) continues to increase. It is recognised as a public health concern, particularly in developing countries. Early childhood caries has numerous adverse effects on children’s growth and overall well‐being.
Faheema Kimmie‐Dhansay   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of Important and Relevant Functioning‐Based Outcomes for Persons With an Oral Health Condition From the Patient's Perspective

open access: yesJournal of Oral Rehabilitation, Volume 53, Issue 1, Page 211-235, January 2026.
Overview of the qualitative study “Identification of Important and Relevant Functioning‐Based Outcomes for Persons with an Oral Health Condition from the Patient's Perspective.” The study involved 36 adults with various oral health conditions and used focus groups and interviews analyzed thematically and linked to the ICF framework. Results covered all
C. Lenherr   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Noninvasive Imaging Techniques as Modern Diagnostic Tools in Desquamative Gingivitis: Focus on RCM, OCT, and LC‐OCT

open access: yesSkin Research and Technology, Volume 32, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Desquamative gingivitis is a clinical condition characterized by erythema, blisters, and erosions within the gingiva. It may be a manifestation of oral lichen planus or autoimmune bullous diseases, such as pemphigus vulgaris and mucous membrane pemphigoid. The identification of the cause of desquamative gingivitis typically involves
Urszula Fałkowska   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dental Calculus Deposition: Correlation With Salivary Statherin and Calcium Levels

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Objectives Salivary constituents have a wide range of functions, including oral calcium homeostasis. Salivary proteins, such as statherin inhibit the crystal growth of calcium phosphate in supersaturated solutions and interact with several oral bacteria to adsorb on hydroxyapatite.
Pranjali Hase   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tooth-Whitening Agents and Polymer-Based Carriers: Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Perspectives. [PDF]

open access: yesPolymers (Basel)
Lin PY   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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