Written by Isabelle Blanchet
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
This investigation reviewed clinical records to determine how dietary items included in caries risk evaluations correspond with the need for restorative care in a dental school environment. A dataset of 6,218 adults who attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry between 2018 and 2019 was analyzed. Each patient had completed both a caries risk questionnaire and a full-mouth examination. Planned caries restorations were contrasted according to responses to selected dietary questions. Sta
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Written by Mehmet Faruk Ceylan
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
Proper mineralization of teeth, bones, and other calcified tissues relies on vitamin D, which regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis. The vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene must be activated for vitamin D to exert its effects. This research aimed to explore the influence of serum vitamin D levels and VDR gene variations on the development of dental caries in children. A total of 128 children aged 3–6 years participated, split evenly into two groups: 64 caries-free and 64 with dental caries. Bloo
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Written by Andreas Charalambous
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
Dental and psychological health significantly contribute to overall wellness. Cavities in young children's teeth are tied to declines in physical and oral health, alongside faster aging by midlife, yet their impact on mental wellness remains uncertain. To assess if cavities in early childhood, dental decay in adolescence and adulthood, and long-term dental health trends correlate with psychological conditions in individuals in their forties, using evidence from two New Zealand cohort studies
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Written by Tuba Shahid Chaudhry
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
This research sought to determine the comparative influence of four state-related variables—Medicaid funding rates, extent of Medicaid adult dental benefits (MADB), dentist enrollment in Medicaid, and availability of dental professionals—on the engagement with dental services among Medicaid-covered children and adolescents aged 1 to 17. Employing a cross-sectional national dataset from the 2018 to 2019 National Survey of Children's Health, this study analyzed dental care participation among
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Written by Refat Readul Ibrahim
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
The global COVID-19 crisis has prompted increased use of teledentistry, yet its implementation in Japan remains limited, partly due to unclear identification of suitable patient groups. This study aimed to evaluate patient needs in Saitama dental clinics, support clinicians in adopting teledentistry, and determine which patients are most likely to benefit. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in September 2020 among patients visiting 28 dental clinics in Saitama, Japan. Participants provided d
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Written by Da Yee Jeung
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
Access to dental care remains unequal among older adults, particularly those with limited income. This study examined the impact of dental insurance coverage on both dental service utilization and self-reported oral health in seniors. The analysis also explored how these effects differed by income level. Data were drawn from the 2017/18 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) Annual Component, including 10,030 individuals aged 65 and above living in Ontario. Marginal effects were estimated using
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Written by Carina Bona
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
Children’s oral health is commonly affected by dental caries and molar–incisor hypomineralisation (MIH), conditions that can impair chewing, appearance, and social well-being. In Spain, variations in prevalence have been observed across regions and social groups, especially in rural settings and among children with immigrant backgrounds. This study aimed to examine the presence of dental caries and MIH in 6 to 7-year-old children from the towns of Mazagón; Palos de la Frontera, and San Bartolomé
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Written by Lavinia Davidescu
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
This review systematically examined the safety and effectiveness of professionally applied fluoride treatments in preventing and halting dental caries among children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We included randomized controlled trials from LMICs comparing professional fluoride applications with placebo, no treatment, health education alone, or standard care, with a minimum follow-up of one year. The review considered topical fluoride agents, including silver diamine fluoride (SD
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Written by Qiuying Li
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
Communication between dentists and patients is fundamental to delivering high-quality dental care. This review examines the significance, challenges, strategies, and educational approaches related to dentist–patient communication. The World Dental Federation (FDI) highlights effective communication as a key element of excellence in oral healthcare. Strong dentist–patient interactions enable the accurate transmission of critical medical information, enhance dentists’ efficiency and confidence, re
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Written by Shinya Yamanaka
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
This study aimed to investigate the link between starch consumption (quantity and source) and progression of dental caries in adults across an 11-year period. Information was collected from 1,679 adults aged 30 years or older who participated in a series of three nationwide surveys in Finland. During the baseline survey, all participants completed a 128-item, semi-structured food frequency questionnaire that had been previously validated. from which daily starch intake (grams and % of total ener
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Written by Franka Seselja Perisin
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
The potential for drug-drug interactions (DDIs) in dental care is a growing concern, especially for patients managing multiple medications or chronic conditions. However, detailed real-world data on the frequency and clinical significance of DDIs in dental practice remain limited. The aim of this study was to quantify the occurrence, seriousness, and clinical importance of DDIs in dental patients, and to examine how age and existing comorbidities influence DDI risk. A retrospective analysis was
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Written by Martin Lange
Published on Vol 5 Issue 1, 2025
This study investigated whether difficulty in covering dental expenses, measured in Australian dollars, is associated with the utilization of dental services among adults in Australia, considering potential sociodemographic confounders. Additionally, it examined whether dental anxiety and satisfaction with dental care providers act as mediators and whether they modify the link between affordability and dental service use. We analyzed longitudinal data from the Australian National Study of Adult
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