Oral hygiene & prevention
Periodontology is a dental discipline that aims to promote oral health through the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of diseases that affect the supporting tissues of the teeth (gum, periodontal...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 22 August 2022
A new method for biofilm removal with erythritol powder guided by disclosing agent
Authors: M. Mensia, M. Dalè,, A. Sordillo
The aim of this study was to assess the biofilm removal efficacy of Erythritol Powder Air Polishing Therapy (EPAPT) compared to Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR) with ultrasonic device,...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 24 June 2022
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition and the most prevalent form of sleep apnea. It is a growing threat to individuals and presents such dangerous health risks. Sleep physicians and...
Dental erosion can affect the long-term health of the mouth. This condition is associated with the loss of hard dental tissues due to the chemical action of dietary or stomach acids.Patient education...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 17 June 2022
Effect of lingual piercing on periodontal and peri-implant health
The exact global prevalence of oral piercings is still not clear; however, according to Hennequin-Hoenderdos et al. 2012 the prevalence of peri and intraoral piercings is 5.2% in the general...
Root caries results from the dissolution of minerals in dentine by the acids produced by bacteria, since dentine have a much lower mineral content when compared...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 08 June 2022
Authors: A.C. Ionescu, G. Gloria Cazzaniga, M. Ottobelli, M. Basso, E. Brambilla
Alteration of the equilibrium between the oral tissues and the biofilm that permanently colonizes the mouth cavity could lead to dysbiosis and is responsible for most...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 25 April 2022
Role of sugars and other sweeteners in the maintenance of the dental health
Authors: Giuliana Bontà, Guglielmo Campus, Laura Strohmenger, Maria Grazia Cagetti
Diet could affect the homeostasis of hard dental tissues through sugars and other fermentable carbohydrates intake. This substances are metabolized into acids by the action of the cariogenic plaque...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 22 April 2022
Penn Dental Medicine Study Shows Gum with Plant Protein May Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
A chewing gum made with a plant-grown protein “traps” the SARS-CoV-2 virus, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially tamping down transmission, according to a study led by Henry Daniell at Penn Dental Medicine
The work, performed in collaboration with the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as The Wistar Institute and Fraunhofer USA, could lead to a low-cost tool in the...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 08 April 2022
Effects of soy and bovine milk beverages on enamel mineral content
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Soy-based beverages are increasingly being promoted as healthy alternatives to cow's milk, but literature data highlight their different anticariogenic and tampon-based properties compared to bovine...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 04 April 2022
What impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on the mental health of dentists?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on dentistry affecting almost all aspects of the profession. The workload has changed significantly, as has the way patients are treated and financial...
It is often said that the oral cavity is the window to overall health, and systemic conditions have many oral manifestations. Inaccurate or incomplete medical information provided to dental...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 21 March 2022
Short-time home whitening systems compared to traditional systems
Originally home whitening techniques used a low concentration 10% carbamide peroxide (CP) gel in custom masks (CT) worn overnight (6-8 h). Subsequently, the manufacturing companies have developed...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 04 March 2022
Hygienist study reports low COVID-19 infection rate, high vaccination rate, slow return to work
ADA, ADHA share findings from research conducted September 2020-August 2021
Fewer than half of dental hygienists who left employment early in the pandemic returned to the workforce in 2021, according to a study from the American Dental Association and American Dental...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 25 February 2022
Oral disorders and oral hygiene habits in pregnancy: cognitive survey
Authors:Francesco Saverio Ludovichetti, Anna Giulia Signoriello, Veronica Piccoli, Andrea Zuccon, Edoardo Stellini, Sergio Mazzoleni
The gestation period involves a series of changes in all maternal organs and systems, due to hormonal fluctuations that also affect the oral cavity, leading to possible development of diseases such...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 23 February 2022
Focal infection theory: a new modernity in view of microbiota recent studies?
Authors: Carlo Fornaini, Francesco Di Pierro
The “Focal Infection Theory”, very popular in 1930s, hypothesized the possibility that an infection of a specific zone might migrate to other different organs, even not contiguous, causing...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 09 February 2022
Authors: Prashanti Eachempati, Sumanth Kumbargere Nagraj, Kiran Kumar KS, Puneet Gupta
PURPOSETo evaluate the effects of home-based tooth whitening products with chemical bleaching action, dispensed by a dentist or over-the counter.MATERIALS AND METHODSSeveral databases were searched...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 09 January 2022
COVID-19 guidance for health care personnel updates from the CDC
Due to concerns about increased transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, this guidance is being updated to enhance protection for healthcare personnel (HCP), patients, and visitors and...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 24 November 2021
About half of the dentists offer smoking cessation counseling or treatment to their patients, according to an ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel report published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.
The report, which includes the responses of 283 ACE Panel member dentists, found that 41% of respondents offer counsel only, 8% offer both counseling and treatment, 1% offer treatment only, and 49%...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 17 November 2021
Authors: MICHELE NIERI, DALILA MARTINI, MONICA GIANI, UMBERTO PAGLIARO, LORENZO FRANCHI, VALENTINA ROMANELLI
PURPOSE. The aim of the study was to estimate the Hawthorne effect through the patients’ awareness of being observed regarding the detection of bacterial plaque with the use of a periodontal chart...
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