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Tagliaferro, Elaine Pereira da Silva, Silvio Rocha Correa da Silva, Fernanda Lopez Rosell, Aylton Valsecki Junior, Joseph L. Riley III, Gregg H. Gilbert, and Valeria Veiga Gordan. "Methods for caries prevention in adults among dentists from a brazilian community." Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences 19 (February 6, 2020): e206624. http://dx.doi.org/10.20396/bjos.v19i0.8656224.
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Little is known about dental practice patterns of caries prevention in adults among Brazilian dentists. Aim: To quantify procedures used for caries prevention for adult patients among dentists from a Brazilian community. Methods: Dentists (n=197) who reported that at least 10% of their patients are more than 18 years old participated in the first Brazilian study that used a translated version of the “Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment” from the U.S. National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. A questionnaire about characteristics of their practice and patient population were also completed by the dentists. Generalized linear regression models and a hierarchal clustering procedure were used (p<0.05). Results: In-office fluoride application was the preventive method most often reported. The main predictors for recommending some preventive agent were: female dentist (dental sealant; in-office fluoride; non-prescription fluoride) and percentage of patients interested in caries prevention (dental sealant; in-office fluoride; non-prescription fluoride). Other predictors included private practice (dental sealant), percentage of patients 65 years or older (in-office fluoride), graduation from a private dental school (non-prescription fluoride), years since dental school graduation (chlorhexidine rinse) and using a preventive method (recommending sealant/fluoride/chlorhexidine rinse/sugarless, xylitol gum). Cluster analysis showed that dentists in the largest subgroup seldom used any of the preventive agents. Conclusion: Dentists most often reported in-office fluoride as a method for caries prevention in adults. Some practitioner, practice and patients’ characteristics were positively associated with more-frequent use of a preventive agent.
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Veiga, Nélio, Ricardo Figueiredo, Patrícia Correia, Pedro Lopes, Patrícia Couto, and Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes. "Methods of Primary Clinical Prevention of Dental Caries in the Adult Patient: An Integrative Review." Healthcare 11, no. 11 (June 2, 2023): 1635. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11111635.
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Aim: Preventive approaches to oral health diseases, mainly dental caries, require individual and collective policies. Thus, this review was conducted to identify the primary prevention methods of dental caries in adults to improve oral health at the clinical and community levels. Methods: This review followed the PICO strategy with the research question: “What are the methods of primary prevention of dental caries, in adults, for improving and maintaining oral health integrating clinical and community-based strategies?” Electronic screening was carried out by two independent reviewers in five databases (MedLine/PubMed, SciELO, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and LILACS) to find relevant publications between 2015–2022. We applied eligibility criteria for selection of the articles. The following MeSH terms were used: “Primary Prevention”; “Adult”; “Oral Health”; “Dental Caries”; “Fluorides, Topical”; “Fluoride Varnishes”; “Pit and Fissure Sealants”; “Preventive Dentistry”. Although the term “Prevention strategy” is not a MeSH descriptor, several correlated terms appeared and were used in the search engines: “Preventative Care”, “Disease Prevention, Primary”, and “Prevention, Primary”. The tool provided by the JBI organization (Joanna Briggs Institute) was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Results: Nine studies were included. Overall, it was found that the main primary prevention methods applied in dentistry in adults are the application of pit and fissure sealants, topical application of fluoride performed in the dental clinic, use of fluoridated toothpaste, mouthwash with chlorhexidine at home, use of xylitol, the recommendation for regular appointments with the dentist, and the need to inform patients about the saliva buffer capacity and adoption of a non-cariogenic diet. For that purpose, preventive policies should be taken to prevent dental caries. These include three major challenges: providing the adult population with more knowledge regarding their oral health, empowering patients through adopting healthy lifestyles, and developing new preventive strategies and awareness campaigns aimed at the adult population to promote proper oral health habits. Conclusions: A small number of studies were found whose participants were adult patients. There was some consistency regarding primary prevention methods in our studies. However, good quality randomized control studies are still required to define the best intervention strategies for adult caries prevention.
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Solaiman, Faisal, Shamim Ahmed, Syeda Mahmuda Akhter, Arup Kumar Saha, Helal Uddin, Md Abul Kalam Azad, and ASM Rafiul Haque. "Preventive Practice on Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Dentists in Selected Hospitals at Dhaka City, Bangladesh." City Dental College Journal 10, no. 1 (February 5, 2018): 13–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i1.13831.
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Aims: The study was carried out among 120 dentists working in the selected hospitals of Dhaka city to find out the preventive practice on hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Methods: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was carried out involving 120 dentists working in the selected hospitals of Dhaka city from December 2011 to March 2012 to quantify the preventive practice on HBV infection through a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Results were analyzed by using the software SPSS 16.0 version (Chicago). Then analyzed data were presented according to the variables of the study showing percentage relationship between variables using appropriate statistical method.Results: Mean age of the dentists was 26.43±6.29 (range, 25-45) years where 74.17% were male and 25.83% were female. Among 120 respondents, 20.83% obtained BDS degree along with a postgraduate training (PGT) in any of the respective fields of dentistry. Others obtained MS in dentistry (21.67%), MPH in dentistry (10.83%), PhD in dentistry (9.17%), DDS in dental surgery (10%) and FCPS in dentistry (6.67%). Academic positions of the respondents were 33.33%, assistant professors, 26.67% associate professors, 19.17% medical officers, and 17.5% were lecturers. Majority (93.3%) dentists knew about HBV transmission, prevention, symptoms, risks, and concurrences. Out of them, 87.5% reported having been tested for HBV which was associated with their designations (p=0.013) and more than 75% reported having been vaccinated against HBV. Conclusions: A high level of knowledge and attitude towards practice in the prevention of HBV was found to be very good among the dentists of Dhaka city though seemed it was not always possible to take precaution for handling emergency patients. Further broad scale studies would be needed to have decisive results. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i1.13831 City Dent. Coll. J Volume-10, Number-1, January-2013
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Watt, R. G. "Preventive materials, methods and programs." British Dental Journal 197, no. 12 (December 2004): 771. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4811910.
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Yadav, Pramod, Ankita Bansal, Karnika Yadav, and Priyanka Yadav. "Topical fluoride application in dentistry by professionals: A literature review." Archives of Dental Research 13, no. 2 (December 15, 2023): 83–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.adr.2023.017.
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Dental caries remains a significant public health issue. Using fluoride is the most efficient method of preventing dental cavities. Fluoride is now a crucial component of preventive dental care. The goal of current research is to discover methods for enhancing fluoride efficacy. As a caries-prevention strategy, fluoride therapy in the form of fluoride devices, prophylactic paste, or re-mineralizing agents has been widely employed. This review's objective is to enlighten readers on recent findings about fluoride's potential benefits in preventing dental cavities.
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Ong, Seung-Hwan, and Young-Jae Kim. "Dental implications of childhood obesity and prevention and management methods in dental office." Journal of The Korean Dental Association 62, no. 1 (January 31, 2024): 21–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2024.62.1.002.
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Childhood obesity is a common chronic disease in childhood, and its prevalence and socioeconomic costs have increased worldwide over the past 40 years. The World Health Organization has designated obesity as a global epidemic, emphasizing the need for its treatment and management. The impacts of childhood obesity on dentistry include a higher risk of dental caries, advanced dental development, as well as psychological changes (anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactiv-ity disorder) and physical changes (increased complications, changes in drug metabolism) that should be considered when implementing preventive strategies, orthodontic treatment, behavior management and sedative procedures. Dentists should regularly check child’s body mass index and diet for every child visiting dental office. Parental obesity, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, poor dietary habits, and lack of exercise can be a risk factors for obesity in normal/overweight child. Diet counseling should be provided to high-risk children and their parents. Preventing childhood obesity is crucial, and the key point in treating childhood obesity is behavior modification therapy, which focuses on regulating daily eatinghabits and physical activity. Dentists should recognize the seriousness of childhood obesity and participate in the prevention and management of the obesity epidemic, thus enhancing oral and systemic health
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Akhrorova, Malika Sh. "THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: NURTURING HEALTHY SMILES FROM AN EARLY AGE." International Journal of Medical Sciences And Clinical Research 4, no. 1 (January 1, 2024): 53–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.37547/ijmscr/volume04issue01-10.
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Pediatric dentistry encompasses crucial components aimed at promoting optimal oral health in children. This article highlights the essential elements of pediatric dentistry, including preventive care, behavior management, growth and development monitoring,comprehensive dental treatments, and specialized materials and methods. By emphasizing preventive measures, creating supportive environments, and addressing the unique needs of pediatric patients, pediatric dentists play a pivotal role in nurturing healthy smiles from an early age. The integration of these components underscores the commitment to providing compassionate, tailored, and effective oral health care for children, ultimately contributing to the long-term oral health and well-being of pediatric patients.
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Ramya, R., K. Thanveer, and CG Ajithkrishnan. "Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Preventive Dentistry Among Private Dental Practitioners in Vadodara, India." Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry 9, no. 2 (2015): 69–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/johcd-9-2-69.
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ABSTRACT Background Private dentists’ knowledge and attitude on preventive dentistry may influence their practice and contribute to oral health of individuals and community. The objective of the study was to investigate the preventive orientation of private dental practitioners in Vadodara (India) through a questionnaire study. Methodology A cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among Indian Dental Association-enrolled private dentists in Vadodara. The 37-item pre-tested questionnaire included questions about personal and professional characteristics and items to assess knowledge, attitude, practice and barriers related to preventive dentistry. Statistical methods included descriptive statistics and chi-square and correlation analysis using Pearson's Correlation coefficient. Results 82 of 140 eligible respondents filled the questionnaire (response rate: 58.57%). Majority were BDS degree holders (64.63%). Most dentists had solo-practice (65.85%) and had a work experience of 1-10 years (56.10%). 75% reported reading national and/or international dental journals. 62.20% claimed to have attended Continuing Dental Education programmes within the last year and interest was expressed by 89.02%. Majority (80.49%) possessed above average knowledge. Knowledge was higher among least experienced groups compared to the most experienced groups and it was statistically significant. 48.78% of respondents exhibited highly favourable attitude. Frequently rendered preventive measures were oral hygiene instructions, anti-tobacco advice and dietary advices practiced by 86.59%, 80.49% and 43.90% of dentists respectively. Oral cancer screening, fluoride and sealants were done by most dentists on risk basis. Lead protection was ignored by 43.90%. Most dentists perceived patient-related barriers as most impeding to preventive care. No correlation was observed between knowledge and attitude. Conclusion Preventive orientation of private dentists in Vadodara was encouraging with scope for improvement.
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Kim, Kyung-Nyun. "Dental education toward 2050 in Korea." Journal of The Korean Dental Association 62, no. 6 (June 30, 2024): 389–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2024.62.6.003.
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Modern dentistry began as a descendant of barber-surgeons. In 1728, Fauchard of France published Dentist (Le chirurgien dentiste au traité des dents), who defined the scope and nature of modern dentistry. In 1926, Gies of the United States proposed the standardization of the dental curriculum and set goals for dentist education. However, although the framework of the dental curriculum proposed by Gies was excellent, that was ahead of his time, nearly 100 years have already passed. Therefore, we would like to predict the changes in oral care in about 30 years from now in 2024, and look for clues to the direction of change in dental education in Korea accordingly.</br>Due to changes in technology, it is expected that teaching methods using virtual and augmented reality will be universally implemented in dental education. Artificial intelligence is expected to be widely applied in dental care system. The relationship between oral health and systemic health will become clearer, and the importance of preventive dentistry will be further emphasized. The use of digital dentistry and 3D printing is expected to increase, and related education is needed. The dental education system should go beyond the scope of barber dentists and consider further on periodontics and systemic health. As interest in overall health and quality of life will increase, cooperation not only between dentists but also among other professionals such as medical doctors and para-medical/dental specialists will become common and the composition of the Korean population is expected to become diverse. The importance of leadership, communication, and cultural sensitivity in clinical care should be emphasized and educated. Ethics and professionalism must be prioritized in dental care, and students must be educated to become dentists. I think it may be more efficient to focus on improving educational competences and educational content rather than revolutionary change in the curriculum.</br>However, the current society is changing rapidly, and dental medicine at the time when students currently attending dental school become active dentists, will be different from what it is now, and dental education in Korea should be provided to prepare for this.
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Wolf, Thomas Gerhard, Leonardo de Col, Seyed Ahmad Banihashem Rad, Paolo Castiglia, Antonella Arghittu, Mina Cannavale, and Guglielmo Campus. "How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects Risk Awareness in Dentists: A Scoping Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 9 (April 20, 2022): 4971. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19094971.
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Dentists are on the frontline of infection, especially when it comes to respiratory viruses like the new coronavirus. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a scoping review to better understand dentists’ risk awareness, awareness of COVID-19 symptoms, preventive measures, and effective methods of COVID-19 infection prevention and management. This paper systematically assesses the published literature on dentistry and COVID-19. Various electronic databases including Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, and MEDLINE via PubMed were searched up to 9 September 2021. Overall, 39 papers were included. Almost the entirety of dentists (94.5%) reported awareness of the three most common COVID-19 symptoms, and a risk awareness score of about 90% was shown, while 88.2% of dentists reported adopting preventive measures. More than 50% did not want to treat infected people. While 70.3% of dentists recommended usage of N95 masks, the rate of dentists using them was below 40%. Sufficient awareness of risks during the pandemic was found in dentists. Although they were using preventive measures, there remains upside potential for adopting all recommended measures. Further, the usage of N95 masks is improvable, even though the benefit of wearing them could not be confirmed.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Preventive dentistry – methods"
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Oscarson, Nils. "Health economic evaluation methods for decision-making in preventive dentistry." Doctoral thesis, Umeå : Public Health and Clinical Medicine, 2006. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-687.
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Westerlund, Louise, and Anna Simonsson. "Economic evaluation of preventive methods used in dentistry – a systematic review." Thesis, Malmö högskola, Odontologiska fakulteten (OD), 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-19754.
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Syfte: Syftet med studien var att undersöka ekonomiska utvärderingar av preventiva metoder som används inom tandvården genom att göra en systematisk litteraturöversikt och besvara frågor om vilka preventiva metoder som analyserats avseende kostnad och effekt samt vilka typer av ekonomiska utvärderingar som analyserats. Material och metod: En sökningsstrategi genomfördes och PubMed, The Cochrane Library och Web of Science utgjorde databaser för litteratursökningen. Inklusions- och exklusionskriterier fastställdes och ett protokoll utgjorde grunden för läsningen av de inkluderade studierna i fulltext. En kritisk granskning av de inkluderade studierna genomfördes genom att använda ett andra protokoll. Resultat: Totalt 38 publikationer om ekonomiska utvärderingar av preventiva metoder som används inom tandvården inkluderades. Studier om kariespreventiva metoder var av övervägande majoritet (n=35) och endast ett fåtal studier utvärderade preventiva metoder för andra sjukdomar (n=3). Den vanligaste preventiva metoden som utvärderades var fissurförsegling (n=8) följt av fluorlackning (n=6) och vattenfluoridering (n=3). Många studier utvärderade kombinerade preventiva metoder (n=12). Typerna av ekonomiska utvärderingar var CEA (n=16) följt av CA/Cost-minimization analysis (n=10), CBA (n=3), en kombination av CEA och CBA (n=5), CUA (n=1) och en kombination av CEA och CA (n=1). Konklusion: Även om studierna om ekonomiska utvärderingar av preventiva metoder som används inom tandvården är betydligt fler än när SBU-rapporterna publicerades så kan ingen generell slutsats beträffande kostnadseffektiviteten dras på grund heterogenitet i design och sätt att analysera. Fler välgjorda studier rekommenderas.Aims: The aim of this study was to examine economic evaluations of preventive methods used in dentistry by using a systematic review approach and answering questions about which preventive methods used in dentistry that have been analysed regarding costs and effects and what types of economic evaluations that have been conducted. Material and method: A search strategy were conducted and PubMed, The Cochrane Library and Web of Science formed the basis of the literature search. Inclusion- and exclusion criteria were defined and a protocol was made for full-text reading of the included publications. A critical appraisal of the included publications was made using a second protocol. Results: A total of 38 publications on economic evaluations of preventive methods used in dentistry were included. Publications on caries preventive methods were of overwhelming majority (n=35) and only a few publications evaluated preventive methods for other diseases (n=3). The most common evaluated preventive method was pit and fissure sealant (n=8) followed by fluoride varnish (n=6) and water fluoridation (n=3). Most publications evaluated combined preventive methods (n=11). Types of economic evaluations were CEA (n=16) followed by CA/Cost-minimization analysis (n=10), CBA (n=3), a combination of CEA and CBA (n=5), CUA (n=1) and a combination of CEA and CA (n=1). Conclusions: Publications on economic evaluations of preventive methods used in dentistry were considerably more than when the SBU reports were published. Yet, no general conclusions could be drawn regarding cost-effectiveness due to heterogeneity in design and way of analyses. Future well-designed studies are recommended.
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Moreira, Adriana Tenreiro. "Conhecimento de métodos de diagnóstico e decisões de tratamento relacionado com a cárie dentária." Master's thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/34405.
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Introdução: A cárie dentária é uma doença infeciosa prevalente em todo o mundo que
deriva da colonização da superfície do esmalte por microorganismos que produzem
ácidos, levando à perda mineral. A sua manifestação clínica está na dependência da
interação de diferentes fatores etiológicos. Embora seja um assunto que faz parte da
rotina clínica do médico dentista, conhecer as evidências científicas atuais, assim como
a melhor forma de realizar o diagnóstico e o tratamento é crucial para o profissional, que
se preocupa não somente em práticas clínicas intervencionistas como na promoção da
saúde oral no paciente.
Materiais e Métodos: Foi aplicado um inquérito em que na primeira parte obteve-se
dados relativos ao conhecimento, atitudes e competências adquiridas na área da
Medicina Dentária Preventiva, através do questionário PPKS (tendo este questionário
sido sujeito a validação para língua portuguesa). Numa segunda parte foram obtidos
dados referentes ao diagnóstico de cárie e decisão de tratamento e dados relacionados
a cárie associada a restaurações/selantes e decisão de tratamento, utilizando como
ferramenta o ICCMS.
Resultados: O questionário PPKS foi validado, sendo a confiabilidade teste-reteste do
questionário avaliada pela determinação do coeficiente alfa de Cronbach (superior a
0,6), o que indica ter uma consistência aceitável. Os participantes não demonstraram
apresentar diferenças relevantes entre os grupos (estudantes e médicos dentistas
docentes). Apesar do desfasamento do tempo na aprendizagem e prática clínica, os
dois grupos evidenciaram ter um conhecimento similar no domínio da Medicina Dentária
Preventiva e Dentisteria Operatória, levando-se em conta as evidências científicas
atuais no assunto.
Conclusão: Conclui-se que o questionário PPKS apresentou confiabilidade para ser
utilizado na versão da língua portuguesa. A amostra investigada mostrou ter um bom
conhecimento sobre a importância da promoção de saúde oral, e sobre os conceitos
atuais da doença cárie em relação ao tratamento e diagnóstico.Introduction: Dental caries is a widespread infectious disease that derives from the colonization of the enamel surface by microorganisms that produce acids, leading to mineral loss. Its clinical manifestation depends on the interaction of different etiological factors. Although it is a subject that is part of the clinical routine of the dentist, knowing the current scientific evidence, as well as the best way to carry out the diagnosis and treatment is crucial for the professional who is concerned not only in interventional clinical practices but also in promoting oral health in the patient. Materials and Methods: In the first part of the survey, data on knowledge, attitudes and skills acquired in the field of Preventive Dentistry were obtained, through the PPKS (this questionnaire has been validated for Portuguese). In a second part, data regarding caries diagnosis and treatment decision and data related to caries associated with restorations/sealants and treatment decision were obtained, using the ICCMS as a tool. Results: The PPKS survey was validated, and the test-retest reliability of the questionnaire was assessed by determining the Cronbach's alpha coefficient (greater than 0.6), which indicates that it has acceptable consistency. Participants did not show relevant differences between groups (students and professors). Despite the time lag in learning and clinical practice, the two groups showed similar knowledge in the field of Preventive Dentistry and Operative Dentistry, considering the current scientific evidence on the subject. Conclusion: It is concluded that the PPKS questionnaire showed reliability to be used in the Portuguese language version. The investigated sample showed a good knowledge about the importance of oral health promotion, and about the current concepts of caries disease in relation to treatment and diagnosis.
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Bindra, Angad Singh. "Dental caries in the laboratory: developing a standard testing method for future research in caries prevention." Thesis, 2018. https://hdl.handle.net/2144/27423.
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Dental caries has affected humans for millions of years and even today is present in a large portion of the world’s population. There are several factors that can cause tooth decay, but one of the main reasons is sugar consumption. As bacteria inside our oral cavity break down the carbohydrates and sugars we eat, they produce acid that seeps into the grooves and pits of our teeth and cause demineralization of the enamel. Subsequently, the enamel structure and composition is compromised and if left untreated for long enough, caries develop and can affect the dentin and pulpal layers, which contain the nerves and blood vessels, underneath the enamel. Dentists restore dental caries by removing the decayed portions and filling the cavity with amalgam or composite material to mimic the dental anatomy that was present before. Fortunately, caries can be prevented with regular oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing as well as sealants, especially in children, that can prevent pit and fissure caries in the molars. Additionally, saliva acts as a pH buffer in our mouths to reduce the acidity caused by the bacteria and the fluoride in our drinking water and toothpastes assists in the remineralization process. With all the factors involved in dental caries, research is important in broadening our knowledge of the disease.
In order to conduct a study on caries, a researcher can choose to create a caries simulation model in a laboratory setting or use patients in a clinic setting. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Choosing a model can also depend on the research question, budget, or time. The simplest model is the in vitro chemical demineralization model, in which researchers place teeth or slides of enamel or dentin into an acidic gel or solution for a specific time period before measuring the amount of demineralization that has occurred. The advantages of this model are that it is inexpensive, easily reproducible, and studies can be completed within a reasonably short time frame. The in vitro bacterial biofilm model uses several different species of bacteria that are commonly found during biofilm formation process in order to generate the type of acid that would be present in the oral environment. Although the biological in vitro model is more clinically relevant than the chemical in vitro model, one of its main disadvantages is that unlike the chemical in vitro model, there is no way for remineralization to occur because the biofilm cannot be removed and reapplied periodically. In vivo studies are typically conducted on teeth in living patients and are usually the last step used in product testing.
In situ studies offer scientists a compromise between in vitro and in vivo studies in regards to its cost, duration, and clinical relevance. In this type of study, patients wear a dental appliance that contains test samples for a predetermined amount of time. The benefit of this design is that researchers have access to an active oral microcosm present in the oral cavity.
Typically, clinical trials are carried out after extensive experimentation in the laboratory. In situ studies offer a middle ground between bench and clinical research models. The purpose of this study was to explore the existing models used for caries simulation and determine whether a standardized model can be developed that can be used for future research on dental caries. After reviewing the literature, there was no conclusive evidence that any one model would suffice for all types of experiments. Researchers should continue to use the most appropriate model for their particular study with the in situ model offering a compromise between in vitro and in vivo models.
Books on the topic "Preventive dentistry – methods"
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Limeback, Hardy. Comprehensive preventive dentistry. Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
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Limeback, Hardy. Comprehensive preventive dentistry. Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
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O, Harris Norman, and Garcia-Godoy Franklin, eds. Primary preventive dentistry. 5th ed. Stamford, Conn: Appleton & Lange, 1999.
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O, Harris Norman, García-Godoy Franklin, and Nathe Christine Nielsen, eds. Primary preventive dentistry. 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson, 2009.
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Weinstein, Philip. Oral self care: Strategies for preventive dentistry. Reston, Va: Reston Pub. Co., 1985.
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Weinstein, Philip. Oral self care: Strategies for preventive dentistry. 3rd ed. Seattle: University of Washington, Continuing Dental Education, 1991.
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Weinstein, Philip. Oral self care: Strategies for preventive dentistry. 3rd ed. Seattle, WA (B-471 Health Sciences, SB-27, Seattle, 98195): University of Washington, Continuing Dental Education, 1991.
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C, Taggart Jose, ed. Handbook of dental care: Diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services. Hauppauge NY: Nova Science Publishers, 2009.
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Hiramatsu, Michikazu, and Hideto Ohta. "Oral Care that Supports Healthy Lives as a Case Study of the Kumamoto Earthquake." In Decision Science for Future Earth, 211–17. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8632-3_10.
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AbstractImmediately after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995 and the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, pneumonia outbreak among the elderly increased the rate of fatalities. What caused this? To use lessons learned during the large-scale disaster, specialists concerned with the field of dentistry began to take action using new perspectives. Consequently, they noticed the importance of giving care to the entire oral cavity as well as the teeth. Based on reports from a dentist and a dental hygienist who tackled the oral care of the Kumamoto Earthquake victims in 2016, their methods of effective health care following a disaster is presented in this paper. We also propose a preventative medical activity that can be conducted sustainably for anyone, not just medical personnel.
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Sharifi, Simin, Mahdieh Alipour, Atefeh Abedi, Yalda Rahbar Saadat, and Solmaz Maleki Dizaj. "Advances in Dentistry Nanopharmacology." In Nanopharmacology and Nanotoxicology: Clinical Implications and Methods, 168–94. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/9789815079692123010010.
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Nanotechnology has been widely used in medicine to improve the therapeutic results of various diseases. Much effort has been focused on developing new nanoparticles and determining the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles in relation to their biological fate and performance. Today, nanotechnology has been able to offer effective treatments for use in dentistry. However, in the design and evaluation of these nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems in dentistry, less attention has been paid to the pharmacology of delivered drugs and their pathophysiology. In this chapter, we discuss some recent advances in nanotechnology for drug delivery in dentistry for demineralization, osseointegration of dental implants, the treatment of oral cancer, pain management of dental pulp, and the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial formulations as well as the role of nanopharmacology in preventive dentistry.
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Goswami, Mousumi, and Sakshi Chawla. "Maintenance of Oral Hygiene in Infants & Children." In Illustrated Pediatric Dentistry - Part 2, 301–16. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/9789815080773123010016.
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Infant oral care is the foundation on which motivation and education for oral hygiene and various preventive dental care must be relied upon to augment the possibility of a life free of preventable dental ailments. Dental assessments and evaluations for children during their first year of life have been recommended by various organizations such as the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry and the American Association of Paediatrics. A comprehensive infant oral health care program may include risk assessments at regular dental visits. Preventive approaches include topical fluoride application, sealants, parental education on the correct methods to clean the infant’s mouth and establishing a dental home. Infant oral health is an integral part of the general well-being of an infant as they grow. It encompasses the care of the oral cavity and monitoring of the teeth’ development. Unfortunately, many expecting mothers, parents and caregivers of infants often do not receive timely and accurate education about preventive oral and dental health care. This chapter discusses the importance of infant oral health care and its clinical implications. The transition required to maintain oral health as an infant progress to early childhood is highlighted. Appropriate use of topical and systemic fluoride providing timely and appropriate oral hygiene instructions is encouraged and discussed.
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Goswami, Mousumi, and Palak Jain. "Topical Application of Fluorides." In Illustrated Pediatric Dentistry - Part 3, 318–28. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/9789815080803123030019.
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Fluoride is present in natural water sources and occurs as an ionic form of fluorine trace element. It is a safe and effective agent used primarily to prevent dental caries, especially in children. Fluoride can remineralize calcium hydroxyapatite crystals in enamel by forming acid-resistant calcium fluorapatite crystals. It can be administered topically as well as systemically. Topical fluorides form a vital part of preventive oral health programs and help promote enamel remineralization, inhibit bacterial metabolism, and reduce the growth of bacteria in plaque. Various methods for delivering topical fluorides include self-applied toothpaste, gels, mouthwashes, professionally applied varnishes, and other gel forms. This chapter provides an overview of the different topically applied fluoride agents, their mechanism of action and the recommendations for their use in children.
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O. Igbinosa, Lawrence, Richard Evbuomwan, Martins A. Okoromu, and Uwa S. Osarenkhoe. "Oral Health: A Doorway to General Well-being." In Dentistry. IntechOpen, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109747.
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At every stage of life, oral health is crucial to overall health and well-being. Good oral health is beyond being free of pain. Maintaining good mental and social health also includes maintaining a healthy grin. The essential actions for observing proper oral hygiene are achieved by brushing, flossing, and consuming sugar-free, healthy foods, quitting smoking to enhance oral health and overall health, and scheduling a routine dental visit. The events of oral health range from Oral health education, primary prevention methods, and secondary prevention measures, and these forms the ingredients for oral health. Tooth decay, gum disease, and oral malignancies are the main illnesses that can have detrimental impacts on oral health. Most of these conditions can be prevented. Diabetes, heart disease, cognitive health, and nutritional deficiencies have all been linked to poor oral health, not necessarily as causative agents but as conditions that may worsen in poor oral health.
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Banerjee, Avijit, and Timothy F. Watson. "Dental hard tissue pathologies, aetiology, and their clinical manifestations." In Pickard's Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry. Oxford University Press, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198712091.003.0004.
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Minimally invasive operative dentistry is that aspect of restorative dentistry which repairs and/or restores damaged and defective tooth structure directly in order to maintain pulp vitality, function, and aesthetics (see Figure 1.1). The primary goal is to respect tooth structure during this process, retaining viable and biologically repairable tissues to maintain tooth vitality for as long as possible. The hard tissue damage or defects can be caused by one or more of the following:… • caries • tooth wear • trauma • developmental conditions…. Minimum intervention oral healthcare is that approach to patient management where the oral healthcare team (comprised of the dentist, nurses, oral health educators, hygienists, therapists, technicians, reception staff, and practice managers), led by the dentist, act as one to provide individualized patient-centred care and advice to encourage the patient to take responsibility for and maintain their own oral health. Minimum intervention care revolves around methods of detection/ diagnosis/risk assessment of oral disease, non-operative control/ prevention of these conditions, minimally invasive operative repair of tissue damage, and review/maintenance/recall of the patient and the advice/care offered by the dentist/team (see Figure 1.1). The process of care planning involves the patient, including disease prevention by behaviour change and adherence, not just listing those operative procedures offered to restore damaged or defective teeth in isolation. It must be understood from the outset that even though minimally invasive operative dentistry has a pivotal role in the ‘surgical’ repair of damaged teeth, it alone does not provide the actual cure for dental disease— please understand that ‘drilling and filling teeth does not cure caries!’ The following sections will provide an overview of the four conditions mentioned previously with respect to their aetiology, histopathology, and microbiology where relevant. An attempt will be made to relate these features to the clinical manifestations of each condition, namely carious lesions and tooth-wear lesions.
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Trăistaru, Teodor, Mihaela Pantea, Ana Maria Cristina Țâncu, and Marina Imre. "Elements of Diagnosis and Non-surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults from the Dental Medicine Perspective." In Sleep Medicine and the Evolution of Contemporary Sleep Pharmacotherapy. IntechOpen, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.100419.
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Dentists hold a key role in the context of ever-growing concerns regarding the management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in adults. Dentists’ contribution in this domain starts with the screening of patients with possible OSA. An earlier intervention for correcting a dento-maxillary anomaly or a parafunction will often serve as a preventive treatment with regard to possible OSA. Furthermore, dental medicine offers nowadays, apart from orthodontic and surgical treatment, a set of therapeutical methods, the most commonly used being the oral appliance and myofunctional therapies. Another important sphere of professional responsibility of the dentist involved in the treatment of OSA consists of periodical examinations focused on assessing clinical evolution, corrective interventions on oral appliances and interventions for preventing local complications. On the other hand, recent studies indicate the potential of different pharmacotherapy agents on OSA pathophysiology, severity and treatment. These agents have shown promising results in improving the efficacy of other therapies dedicated to OSA, therefore, current topics in modern scientific research include the evaluation of standard, even higher doses of single agents or the combination of different agents on the evolution of OSA, as well as the assessment of the association of diverse pharmacotherapy agents with other OSA therapies.
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A. Ablal, Manal. "Atraumatic Restorative Treatment: More than a Minimally Invasive Approach?" In Dentistry. IntechOpen, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.105623.
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Minimally invasive (MI) caries management has largely evolved over the years to include approaches that not only aimed to preserve as much tooth structure as possible but also to embrace prevention and risk management strategies. The atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is a minimally invasive approach that was initially established to address the issue of increasing number of salvable teeth that kept being extracted in remote parts of the world where there was a limited access to the necessary equipment to enable preserving teeth in the primary and permanent dentitions. Managing carious lesions following ART is not as demanding as that in the conventional restorative methods, however, there are certain factors known to contribute to the failure of atraumatic restorative treatment that need to be considered to ensure success. However, and despite the advantages associated with using ART there seems to be a lack of awareness among dental practitioners regarding adopting this approach that can largely affect effective practice. Therefore, there is a need to spread the awareness and further educate practitioners particularly in this Covid-19 era where the virus and its variants have impacted the provision of routine dental treatment and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
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Russell, Roy. "Microbiological aspects of caries prevention." In The Prevention of Oral Disease, 61–76. Oxford University PressNew York, NY, 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192632791.003.0004.
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Abstract Modern developments in dentistry have given us a wide range of options for the effective treatment of dental disease, but it is only by understanding the details of the events that lead to the diseased state that we can hope to design rational methods of prevention. Insights into the disease will help us to achieve the ultimate aim of prevention and also lead to methods for prediction of disease and new approaches to treatment. In this chapter therefore, we shall first consider what is known of the way in which bacteria are involved in the dental caries process and then how this knowledge can be exploited.
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Daly, Blánaid, Paul Batchelor, Elizabeth Treasure, and Richard Watt. "Public health approaches to the prevention of traumatic dental injuries." In Essential Dental Public Health. Oxford University Press, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780199679379.003.0021.
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Injuries are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries around the world. It is estimated that, of the total burden of global disease, just over 12% is attributable to injuries (WHO 2008). Depending on the cause, injuries can be divided into unintentional and intentional. Two-thirds of the global burden of injury is classified as unintentional and these are mainly caused by road traffic injuries and falls. Intentional injuries are caused by violence. The term ‘accident’ is discouraged, as this suggests that chance or bad luck are the main causes of the harmful event (Davis and Pless 2001). Injuries are in fact predictable and preventable in most cases. The multiple and interacting causes of injury provide a good example of the broader determinants of health. Injuries are not solely caused by the behaviour of individuals. Instead, the underlying influences and causes of the behaviour, the broader context, need to be understood. Hanson et al. (2005) have proposed an ecological approach that describes three key dimensions: the individual, the physical environment, and the social environment. A better understanding of the true causes of this major global public health issue will help to inform more effective intervention strategies. In dentistry, increasing clinical and public health interest has focused on the issue of traumatic dental injury (TDI). This chapter will present an overview of the epidemiology of TDI. The impact of the condition will be highlighted and the key aetiological factors identified. A critical appraisal of treatment and preventive approaches will be presented and an alternative public health approach will be outlined. Data on the extent and severity of TDIs are rather limited in comparison to the amount of information available in relation to dental caries and periodontal diseases. Comparisons between populations is also hampered, as surveys often use different methods to measure and assess TDIs. A recent review of the global literature indicated that amongst pre-school children approximately one-third had suffered TDI in the primary dentition (Glendor 2008 ). It was estimated that a quarter of all school children and almost a third of adults had suffered trauma to the permanent dentition, although significant variations existed both between and within countries.
Conference papers on the topic "Preventive dentistry – methods"
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Lucio-Ramirez, CA, CA Trevino-Alanis, AK Gomez-Gutierrez, ML Turrubiates-Corolla, JL Valencia-Castro, and SL Olivares-Olivares. "FIRST AID MATTERS: DEVELOPING INTERPROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES BY REMOTE LEARNING." In The 7th International Conference on Education 2021. The International Institute of Knowledge Management, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.17501/24246700.2021.7118.
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First aid training is a fundamental requirement for healthcare programs. For Tec21, there is a week dedicated to educating students in this topic. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the faculty team to redesign the First Aid Week from face-to-face training into a remote learning practice. The purpose was to assess the perceived value of competencies learning, considering first aid emergency skills and interprofessional working. The method was mixed: quantitative with pre-test and post-test (Cronbach alpha 0.93 and 0.97) and qualitative analysis. The difference between expectations (pre-test) vs. achievements(post-test) was analyzed with Expectation Confirmation Theory (Olivares et al., 2019), which classifies results as positive confirmation (+DC), confirmation (C), and negative confirmation (-DC). A total of 253 students participated from Physician and Surgeon, Nutrition and Wellness, Dentistry, Psychology, and Biosciences. Twelve items were related to accident preventive teaching, basic life support, psychological first aid, role designation, and teamwork communication. Day one was about introduction and prevention. On day two, students learned about triage and self-directed group simulation. Third day included a CPR practice (using a DIY mannequin). On day four, students had lectures on psychological first aid and a role-playing activity with peers and instructors. Results indicated +DC on both competencies. Knowledge in practice was 3.34 (±1.13) (pre-test) and 4.84 (±0.57) (post-test) with a p-value of <.0001. Ethical practice and reflection were 4.40 (±0.46) (pre-test) and 4.15 (±0.62) (post-test) with a p-value of 0.025. Interprofessional working was 4.53 (±0.52) (pre-test) and 4.77 (±0.49) (post-test) with a pvalue of <.0001. The most common feedback from students was that they learned how to respond in an emergency. Interprofessional Healthcare Education promotes collaboration to enhance the quality of patient care. The distance teaching format was not a barrier to learning. The lack of commercial mannequins was replaced with low-cost simulation activity from home. This innovative immersive week helped students learn about first aid and increase their ability to respond to basic emergencies. Keywords: First aid, remote learning, competencies learning, interprofessional and remote training