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
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behavior of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients – Science Sunday
Periodontal disease is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, low birthweight, and pre-eclampsia. Guidance from practitioners that provide care during pregnancy and delivery should include knowledge of the association between periodontal health and adverse pregnancy … [Read more...] about Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behavior of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients – Science Sunday
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators Periodontal disease elicits a severe inflammatory reaction which contributes to the destruction of periodontal structures. There are multiple factors that play a role in periodontal disease … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples – Science Sunday
Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples Most of the bacteria colonizing the oral cavity in the first months of life are from the genus Streptococci. The colonization of Streptococci mutans is thought to occur after tooth eruption begins. A study published in 2019 in the … [Read more...] about Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples – Science Sunday
Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality. Periodontal disease has been associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes. In a study published in 2019 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology the authors aimed to “compare the periodontal status of women with preterm prelabor rupture … [Read more...] about Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – 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
Color Coding Periodontal Instruments
When treating patients whether it be periodontal therapy or a prophy, identifying the instrument needed to complete the task should be easy and allow for the clinician to remain focused on the patient as well as assist in proper ergonomics. Color coding instruments can simplify treatment as well as … [Read more...] about Color Coding Periodontal Instruments
Vegetarian Diet and its Influence on Dental Health: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Vegetarian diets are becoming increasingly popular. Having knowledge on the effects of this diet on oral health is pertinent in providing care for patients that consume a vegetarian diet. A recent systematic review published in June 2019 in the journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, the … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Diet and its Influence on Dental Health: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
