(Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)
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There is no Difference with Regard to Hard and/or Soft Tissue Safety Between Oscillating-Rotating Powered Brushes and Manual Toothbrushes
Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Safety of oscillating-rotating powered brushes compared to manual toothbrushes: a systematic review.Van der Weijden FA, Campbell SL, Dörfer CE, González-Cabezas C, Slot DE.J Periodontol 2011;82(1):5-24.Reviewers: Nada J. Farsi, BDS, MSc, Belinda Nicolau, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To compare the soft and/or hard tissue safety between manual and oscillating-rotating brushes through a systematic review of the pertinent literatureSource of Funding: Industry (Procter & Gamble)Type of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade A: Consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)
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Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke May Be Decreased By Professional Dental Cleanings
Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a study (Abstract 17704) from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011…
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Essential Oil Mouthwash (EOMW) may be Equivalent to Chlorhexidine (CHX) for Long-Term Control of Gingival Inflammation but CHX Appears to Perform Better Than EOMW in Plaque Control
Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Essential oils compared to chlorhexidine with respect to plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review.Van Leeuwen MPC, Slot DE, Van der Weijden GA.J Periodontol 2011 Feb;82(2):174-94. Epub 2010 Nov 2.Reviewer: Anthony L. Neely, DDS, MDentSc, PhDPurpose/Question: To determine whether essential oil mouthwash is comparable to chlorhexidine gluconate with respect to reducing plaque and gingival inflammation and promoting calculus accumulation and extrinsic stainingSource of Funding: Some support came from the Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University AmsterdamType of Study Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evid…
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– November 15, 2011
Cost of false teeth prohibitive
Many Canadian seniors are suffering the health and social effects of tooth loss because they can’t afford even the expert-agreed minimum standard of care when it comes to false teeth.
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– November 15, 2011
Tooth Scaling May Lower Heart Risk While Gum Disease Predicts Type Of Risk
Two new studies give further insights into the links between mouth hygiene, gum disease and cardiovascular events…
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– November 15, 2011
Stepwise Excavation may Enhance Pulp Preservation in Permanent Teeth Affected by Dental Caries
Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Ways of enhancing pulp preservation by stepwise excavationâ??a systematic review.Hayashi M, Fujitani M, Yamaki C, Momoi Y.J Dent 2011;39(2):95-107. Epub 2010 Dec 3.Reviewer: Lars Bjørndal, DDS, PhD, Dr OdontPurpose/Question: To determine the clinical effectiveness of stepwise excavation for pulp preservationSource of Funding: Japanese Society of Conservative DentistryType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evience: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)
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– November 15, 2011
Healthy mouth equals healthy body
MANILA, Philippines — A healthy mouth is a properly cared for mouth. The teeth, gums, lips, cheeks, palate, tongue and other structures in the mouth are disease-free. There is no impairment of function and no discomfort is felt whatsoever.
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– November 15, 2011
The Effectiveness of Lasers to Reduce Dentinal Hypersensitivity Remains Unclear
Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Effectiveness of laser in dentinal hypersensitivity treatment: a systematic review.Sgolastra F, Petrucci A, Gatto R, Monaco A.J Endod 2011;37(3):297-303.Reviewer: Asbjorn Jokstad, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: Do patients with dentinal hypersensitivity subjected to laser light application compared to placebo â??light experienceâ? reduced hypersensitivity or any adverse outcomes?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)
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– November 14, 2011
Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement (RM-GIC) may Provide Greater Caries Preventive Effect Compared with Composite Resin, but High-Quality Studies are Needed
Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Caries-preventive effect of resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RM-GIC) versus composite resin: a quantitative systematic review.Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S.Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011;12(1):5-14.Reviewer: David G. Pendrys, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: Does light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer cement provide a better caries preventive effect as compared with composite resin?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength Of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)
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