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
Products For Your Pediatric And Teen Patients
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Pediatric Dentist, Dr.Jeannette MacLean to talk to us about the expanding MI Paste line from GC America. Episode Highlights What is MI Paste? Recaldent Using MI Paste in Your Practice Pediatric … [Read more...] about Products For Your Pediatric And Teen Patients
Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
Previous studies have demonstrated the introduction of processed sugars coincides with the prevalence of S. mutans in dental plaque and biofilm. There is also an abundance of evidence that indicates S. mutans in the decay process leading to dental caries. In a recent study published in 2017 in the … [Read more...] about Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
TIPisode Improving Your Caries Risk Assessment
Please Rate this Podcast! On this TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Eddy, RDH BSDH to talk about motivational interviewing and tools to assist in your caries risk assessment! Episode Highlights: Motivational Interviewing Caries Risk Assessment Time barrier, and … [Read more...] about TIPisode Improving Your Caries Risk Assessment
TIPisode: Sealants – Three Things Andrew Johnston, RDH Wants You To Know
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrew Johnston, RDH to talk about the three things he wants you to know about sealants! Episode Highlights Caries Risk Assessment Faulty Logic Time Management Product Selection … [Read more...] about TIPisode: Sealants – Three Things Andrew Johnston, RDH Wants You To Know
Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Oral-Health Promotion in Dental Caries Prevention among Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Dental caries is a global public health concern affecting all age groups, especially children. In most cases, dental programs and oral health prevention programs rarely gain the level of attention that medical care receives. A recent systematic review published July 2019 in the International Journal … [Read more...] about Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Oral-Health Promotion in Dental Caries Prevention among Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
A Randomized Clinical Trial to Arrest Dentin Caries in Young Children using Silver Diamine Fluoride. – Science Sunday
Early childhood caries (ECC) have long been a major global health problem, affecting around 530 million children according to the World Health Organization (FDI World Dental Federation, 2020). ECC is defined as “the presence of one or more decayed, missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces … [Read more...] about A Randomized Clinical Trial to Arrest Dentin Caries in Young Children using Silver Diamine Fluoride. – Science Sunday
Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nonrestorative Treatments for Carious Lesions – Science Sunday
Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nonrestorative Treatments for Carious Lesions Dental caries is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide. It affects people of all ages and demographics. Caries prevention should be the goal, however once the disease is evident, … [Read more...] about Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nonrestorative Treatments for Carious Lesions – Science Sunday
