Hygiene Update

Dental Calculus Formation in Children and Adolescents Undergoing Hemodialysis

Dr. Carla Martins et al studied whether dental calculus formation is higher among patients with chronic kidney disease un­der­going hemodialysis than among controls..

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Fluoride Toothpastes for Preschool Children

A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effects of fluoride (Fl) toothpastes on the prevention of dental caries in the primary dentition of.

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Oral Conditions and Colonization by Staphylococcus Aureus

Researchers investigated whether different oral conditions influence colonization of the oral cavity by highly toxigenic Staphylococcus aureus strains. The study was first published.

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Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Periodontal Surgery

A study reviewing the effect of cigarette smoking on the clinical outcomes of periodontal surgical procedures was published in the Ameri­can Journal of.

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Periodontal Disease and Hyperglycemia in Diabetic Patients

Assessing the relationship between blood glucose levels and clinical parameters of periodontal disease in diabetic patients, this recent study involved 65 diabetic and.

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Enamel Remineralization by Chewing Sugar-Free Gum

A double-blind, randomized, cross-over in situ study compared enamel remineralization by chewing sugar-free gum with or without casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium (CPP-ACP). Remineralization.

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How Bacteria Fight Fluoride

Yale University researchers have uncovered the molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride used in toothpaste and mouthwash to.

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Children, Chemotherapy, and Chlorhexidine

A literature review with a focus on randomized clinical trials conducted by Nashwan evaluated the effectiveness of chlorhexidine mouthwash as an intervention in.

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Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Chronic Periodontitis

Various biomarkers are contained in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), including cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and IL-10,.

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Assessing Caries Risk of Infants

An indicator to assess caries risk of infants is very important. One conventional risk indicator is the number and/or proportions of Streptococcus mutans,.

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