Mechanical removal of plaque and biofilm is necessary to prevent oral diseases such as dental decay and periodontal disease. Patient’s ability to perform tasks is essential in the proper plaque control. A recent study published in 2019 in the British Dental Journal aimed to “evaluate dexterity and … [Read more...] about Clinical Relevance of Dexterity in Oral Hygiene – Science Sunday
An Investigation of General Practitioners’ Understanding and Perception of minimally Invasive Dentistry – Science Sunday
Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) is a new concept that suggests changing the principles of operative dentistry, as it has been proven to be a better way to manage the dental disease with minimally invasive procedures keeping the integrity of the tooth intact. A study published in 2018 in the … [Read more...] about An Investigation of General Practitioners’ Understanding and Perception of minimally Invasive Dentistry – Science Sunday
Beyond Streptococcus mutans: Clinical Implications of the Evolving Dental Caries Etiology Paradigms and its Associated Microbiome – Science Sunday
Untreated caries in permanent teeth is the most prevalent human disease worldwide, according to the 2015 Global Burden of Disease report. Dental caries is now understood to be multifactorial, with no single causation pathway. In an article published in 2018 in the British Dental Journal Philip et al … [Read more...] about Beyond Streptococcus mutans: Clinical Implications of the Evolving Dental Caries Etiology Paradigms and its Associated Microbiome – Science Sunday
Teledentistry from a patient perspective during the coronavirus pandemic – Science Sunday
Teledentistry from a patient perspective during the coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization declared a pandemic associated with the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 on March 11, 2020. Due to the pandemic hundreds of thousands of dental practices shutdown and all routine, non-urgent dental … [Read more...] about Teledentistry from a patient perspective during the coronavirus pandemic – Science Sunday
Conflicting Demands That Dentists and Dental Care Professionals Experience When Using Social Media: A Scoping Review – Science Sunday
Conflicting Demands That Dentists and Dental Care Professionals Experience When Using Social Media: A Scoping Review Social media is widely used across the globe. Though it keeps us connected and connects us with people we may not have met otherwise, there are negative repercussions … [Read more...] about Conflicting Demands That Dentists and Dental Care Professionals Experience When Using Social Media: A Scoping Review – Science Sunday
