RDHs cannot diagnose… such a dumb statement. RDHs are completely underutilized in the analysis and objective measurement of decay, so while diagnosing if off the table, we should be utilized as key players in the detection of caries. Sometimes, we need someone in our field to demonstrate, to walk … [Read more...] about 431 Assessing and Diagnosing Caries with Jessica Woods, RDH
TIPisode Caries Risk Assessment with Rafael Rondon, RDH
This TIPisode is brought to you in part by GC America! We are joined by Mr.RDH, Rafael Rondon, RDH. Rafael talks to us about caries risk assessment protocols. Episode Highlights Caries Assessment The Why Child Assessments Medication Interactions MI Paste and MI Paste … [Read more...] about TIPisode Caries Risk Assessment with Rafael Rondon, RDH
Xylitol: A Prebiotic with Dr. Mark Cannon
Please Leave a Review! On this bonus episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Cannon. Dr. Cannon talks to Andrew, and guest co-host Machell Hudson about Xylitol and its use as a prebiotic. We have heard some of the benefits of xylitol in the past but Dr. Cannon opens our eyes to just how many ways … [Read more...] about Xylitol: A Prebiotic with Dr. Mark Cannon
Success Rates of Pediatric Dental Referrals made by Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners – Science Sunday
Early childhood caries is a public health concern with high rates of untreated carious lesions among children being a burden for missed school days as well as pain and suffering. Public health dental hygienists are poised to manage the disease burden by providing care and referrals for further … [Read more...] about Success Rates of Pediatric Dental Referrals made by Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners – Science Sunday
Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries. Review of the Literature, Recommendations, and Prevention – Science Sunday
Early childhood caries is a common concern among dental professionals as well as parents. Early childhood caries and breastfeeding has been studied for years with contradictory results. A review published in 2019 in the journal Archives de Pédiatrie aimed to “analyze the links between breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries. Review of the Literature, Recommendations, and Prevention – Science Sunday
Study the Relation between Dietary Intake and Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries during Childhood – Science Sunday
The most common disease among children is dental caries with a prevalence up to 8 times higher than asthma. Dietary sugars are known to play a role in the development and progression of dental caries. In a recent cross-sectional study published in 2021 in the Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences the … [Read more...] about Study the Relation between Dietary Intake and Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries during Childhood – Science Sunday
Modeling Health Belief and Predictors of Oral Health and Dental Anxiety Among Adolescents based on Health Belief Model: A Cross-sectional Study – Science Sunday
A hypothesis that a vicious cycle exists between dental anxiety, oral health and oral health status has been proposed by multiple researchers that focus on this area of research. As clinicians, many of us have seen this firsthand. A recently published cross-sectional study in the journal BMC Public … [Read more...] about Modeling Health Belief and Predictors of Oral Health and Dental Anxiety Among Adolescents based on Health Belief Model: A Cross-sectional Study – Science Sunday
Microcavitated (ICDAS 3) Carious Lesion Arrest with Resin or Glass Ionomer Sealants in First Permanent Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Science Sunday
Microcavitated (ICDAS 3) Carious Lesion Arrest with Resin or Glass Ionomer Sealants in First Permanent Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial A main strategy for minimally invasive treatment (MIT) for carious lesions is sealants. Sealing non-cavitated carious lesions has shown to be … [Read more...] about Microcavitated (ICDAS 3) Carious Lesion Arrest with Resin or Glass Ionomer Sealants in First Permanent Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Science Sunday
