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
Could nasal nitric oxide help to mitigate the severity of COVID-19? – Science Sunday
The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The virus quickly spread globally causing the WHO to declare a worldwide pandemic crisis in March 2020. In a desperate attempt to find a treatment./prevention many different medications and other therapies have … [Read more...] about Could nasal nitric oxide help to mitigate the severity of COVID-19? – Science Sunday
Vitamin D Deficiency and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients – Science Sunday
Sars-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 reached a pandemic level early in 2020. The virus has rapidly spread contributing to over a million deaths worldwide to date. Certain comorbidities have been associated with more severe outcomes, such as advanced age and male gender. Neither of these is … [Read more...] about Vitamin D Deficiency and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients – Science Sunday
Buffered versus unbuffered local anesthesia for inferior alveolar nerve block injections in children: a systematic review – Science Sunday
Buffered versus unbuffered local anesthesia for inferior alveolar nerve block injections in children: a systematic review Local anesthetics used in dentistry are acidic. The solution sent from the manufacturer uses hydrochloride salts to improve solubility, stability, and shelf life. … [Read more...] about Buffered versus unbuffered local anesthesia for inferior alveolar nerve block injections in children: a systematic review – Science Sunday
