Both macronutrients and micronutrients are essential for life and overall health. Multiple factors can cause micronutrient deficiencies such as, medications, malabsorption, lifestyle factors, systemic disorders, pregnancy and certain surgeries. Micronutrient requirements vary depending on age, … [Read more...] about Effect of Micronutrient Malnutrition on Periodontal Disease and Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Color Coding Management with Zirc – Science Sunday
Color Coding Management with Zirc Many considerations should be reviewed when deciding on a system for procedure setups and reprocessing of contaminated instruments in a dental practice. Safety of course is a top priority, but also efficiency and productivity are high on the list of ways to make … [Read more...] about Color Coding Management with Zirc – Science Sunday
Orthodontics Treatments for Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder in children and adolescents that can cause systemic health problems as well as developmental problems. Nasal breathing resistance often associated with craniofacial growth and adenoid and tonsil hypertrophy causes mouth breathing which … [Read more...] about Orthodontics Treatments for Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in 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
A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Erythritol Air-polishing Versus Curette/Ultrasonic Debridement of Mandibular Furcations in Supportive Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Management of periodontal disease is achieved through disruption of microbial biofilm and removal of calculus. This is often done via hand scaling and ultrasonic scalers. However, these techniques can contribute to soft and hard tissue damage as well as patients experiencing sensitivity due to … [Read more...] about A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Erythritol Air-polishing Versus Curette/Ultrasonic Debridement of Mandibular Furcations in Supportive Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Interventions for Treating Traumatized Permanent Front Teeth: Avulsed (knocked out) and Replanted – Science Sunday
Traumatic dental injuries are relatively common among children with boys being affected twice as often as girls. Upper anterior teeth tend to be the most at risk for traumatic injuries. These injuries are often attributed to accidental falls, sporting injuries, cycling accidents, and unfortunately … [Read more...] about Interventions for Treating Traumatized Permanent Front Teeth: Avulsed (knocked out) and Replanted – Science Sunday
Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
As dental professionals, most can agree that oral health is an important part of overall health. We know this as dental healthcare providers, but what motivates patients to take their oral health seriously? This can often be determined by patient reported outcomes. In an article published September … [Read more...] about Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Far patient assessment and classifications are based on clinical assessments made by the dental professional with little to no input from the patient. By inquiring and integrating patient-reported outcomes, the clinician can get a better assessment of the patient’s perception of the disease. This … [Read more...] about Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
