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Frequency of Fluoride Dentifrice Use and Caries Lesions Inhibition and Repair

The clinical relevance of the frequency of fluoride dentifrice (FD) use on enamel caries is based on evidence. However, the relative effect of FD on reduction of demineralization or enhancement of remineralization is unknown and the effect of frequency on root dentine caries has not been explored. The aim of this double-blind, crossover, in situ study, which was conducted in 4 phases of 14 days each, was to evaluate the relationship between the frequency of FD use and enamel and root dentine de- and remineralization. Eighteen volunteers wore palatal appliances containing enamel and root dentine slabs, either sound or carious. Biofilm accumulation on the slab surface was allowed, and 20% sucrose solution was dripped 3 or 8 times per day on the carious and sound slabs, respectively. Voluntee…

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Influences on preschool children’s oral health?related quality of life as reported by English and Spanish?speaking parents and caregivers

ConclusionsThe overall severity of ECOHIS impacts was low among this population?based sample of young, preschool children, and substantially lower among Spanish versus English speakers. Further studies are warranted to identify sources of these differences in – actual or reported – OHRQoL impacts. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)

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3 Minutes on a Park Bench with Dr. Joshua Lee from Malden Dental Associates

Dr. Joshua Lee from Malden Dental Associates tells the Patch how he takes care of his own teeth and talks about what made him want to pursue a career in dentistry. Dr. Lee: The Malden area has an ethnically diverse population.

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High percentage of patients prescribed opioids following tooth extraction

In a study published online by JAMA, Brian T. Bateman, M.D., M.Sc., of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, and colleagues examined nationwide patterns of opioid prescribing following surgical…
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Margo Kaufman

“The only thing worse than a man you can’t control is a man you can.”
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Parental influence on children’s answers to an oral-health-related quality of life questionnaire

In conclusion, parents did not influence the children’s responses, and dental caries are the oral health problem exerting the greatest impact on the children’s OHRQoL. (Source: Brazilian Oral Research)
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Tooth loss and untreated caries predict food intake limitations

Los Angeles, Calif., USA – Today at the 45th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Association for Dental Research, researcher Hongjun Yin, DB Consulting Group, Inc., Alpharetta, Ga., USA, will present a study titled “Tooth Loss and Untreated Caries Predict Food Intake Limitations.” The AADR Annual Meeting is being held in conjunction with the 40th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research.

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Household catastrophic health expenditure and impoverishment

Household catastrophic health expenditure and impoverishment due to payments for dental care in low and middle income countries.
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Cost?effectiveness of preventing dental caries and full mouth dental reconstructions among Alaska Native children in the Yukon–Kuskokwim delta region of Alaska

ConclusionsAll of the dental interventions evaluated were shown to produce cost savings. However, the level of that cost saving is dependent on the intervention chosen. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)

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Dentists Christina and Jan Prener Offer High Quality Dental Treatments for Reasonable Rates

Dentists Christina and Jan Prener offer all types of dental treatments in their clinic in Herlev Center, Denmark. They are famous for their reasonable dental treatment prices and high quality services.

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