MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'BMC Oral Health - Latest articles' source. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:00:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3360529&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F10%2F2 Conclusions: The majority of adults of Southern Vietnam presented a reduced dentition. The combination of low numbers of filled teeth and relative high numbers of decayed and missing teeth indicates that the main treatment for decay is extraction. Molars are more at risk for being decayed or missing than premolars and anterior teeth. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3360529 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3360529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3209681&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F10%2F1 Conclusions: Severe oral health impairment was prevalent among this population. The findings suggest that public health strategies that address prevention and treatment of dental disease, self-regulation of soft drink consumption and ownership of oral self-care devices are needed if severe oral health impairment among Indigenous Australian young adults is to be reduced. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3209681 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3209681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112524&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F35 Conclusion: Long-term career plans of new graduates from this London Dental School commonly embrace opportunities for professional development as well as personal issues such as work/life balance and financial income. Significant differences were identified between male and females long-term plans and influences. The implications of these findings are discussed. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112524 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3112524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3102853&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F34 Conclusions: The following were considered factors associated to the desire for treatment: upper anterior crowding [greater than or equal to] 2 mm and parents' perception of their child's need for treatment. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3102853 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3102853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064326&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F33 Conclusion: The present data suggest that the down-regulation of TGF-beta 2 expression may be an important mechanism of action by which roxithromycin inhibits GO. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064326 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3064326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3024068&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F32 DiscussionA virtual absence of palliative, preventive and restorative care characterises juvenile oral healthcare in Turkey. Consequently, carious cavities remain untreated, which may lead to pain, discomfort and functional limitation and, further, may impact negatively upon general health and cognitive development. As a first step to controlling dental caries, a national health programme including promotional, preventive and minimal intervention approaches for managing dental caries is proposed. The pros and cons of community-oriented caries-preventive measures are discussed. Daily tooth brushing with fluoridated toothpaste at home, in mother- and child-care centres, kindergartens, and schools is highlighted.SummaryThe dental profession, government, university officials and other stakehol... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3024068 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3024068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3016066&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F31 Conclusions: Recurrent aphthous ulceration is a common problem in Jordanian adults. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3016066 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3016066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2994319&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F29 Conclusions: Although the caries level is low it causes considerable negative impact on daily life. School based health promotion should be implemented focussing on skills based learning and attitudes towards health. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2994319 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2994319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2994318&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F30 Conclusions: Disparity in the history of dental care utilization goes beyond socio-demographic position and need for dental care. Public awareness of HIV infection control and confidence on the competence of dentists should be improved to minimize avoidance behavior and help establish dental health care patterns in Sudan. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2994318 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2994318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2951902&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F28 Conclusion: Multimarkers behave better than single-to-five markers but future multimarker strategies will require systematic searches for improved saliva and plaque bacteria markers. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2951902 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2951902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940943&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F27 Conclusions: The clinical utilization of the present questionnaire facilitates the inclusion of multiple aspects of patient information, before initiation of periodontal treatment. The significant associations that were found between some of the self-care behaviors and oral hygiene levels document the important role of patient-centered oral health assessment in periodontal care. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940943 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2940943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2896199&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F26 Conclusion: Although as a group, participants have much in common with practices at large, their substantial diversity offers important advantages, such as being able to evaluate how practice differences may affect treatment outcomes, while simultaneously offering generalizability to dentists at large. This should help foster knowledge transfer in both the research-to-practice and practice-to-research directions. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2896199 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2896199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853323&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F25 Background: Aim of this in-vitro-study was to assess the remineralization potential of a tooth cleaning tablet with different fluoride content. Methods: Twenty three caries free impacted third molars were examined, enamel surfaces were wax coated leaving two 3x4mm windows for exposure to demineralization/remineralization cycles. The teeth were randomly assigned to 4 Groups of 5 control and 6 experimental teeth. Demineralization by standardised HEC-gel, pH 4.7 at 37degreesC for 72h, was alternated by rinsing in remineralization solution, pH 7.0 at 37degreesC for 72h, total challenge time 432h. The negative control group N was treated during remineralization cycles with saline; positive control group P was treated with remineralization solution; experimental group D1 was exposed to remineral... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853323 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2853323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2821787&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F24 Conclusions: We found that approximately one-fourth of the present subjects with disabilities who possessed at least one of T. denticola, T. forsythia, and C. rectus were at possible risk for periodontitis. Follow-up examinations as well as preventive approaches should be utilized for such individuals. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2821787 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2821787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2815992&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F23 Background: Betel chewing has been shown to predispose to periodontal disease and oral cancer. Studies show that people with gum disease are more likely to test positive for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). It is not known if the lesions produced by betel quid and the resulting, chemical changes predispose to colonization by H. pylori. Further the role of this organism in oral cancer is not known. Our objective was to determine the presence of H. pylori in oral lesions of thirty oral cancer patients and to determine the presence of IgG antibodies to H. pylori in oral cancer patients who are betel chewers and non betel chewers, healthy betel chewers and healthy non-betel chewers and to compare the presence of H. pylori in these four groups. This case control study was conducted at the Cance... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2815992 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2815992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739048&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F21 Conclusion: The DEFB1 -44 G allele is associated with an increase in overall constitutive antimicrobial activity and expression of hBD1 and hBD3 in a manner that is consistent with protection from candidiasis, while the more common C allele is associated with IFN-gamma inducibility of these beta-defensins and is likely to be more protective in conditions that enhance IFN-gamma expression such as chronic periodontitis. These results suggest a complex relationship between genetics and defensin expression that may influence periodontal health and innate immune responses. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739048 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2739048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735654&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F20 Conclusions: The scale's psychometrics is supportive for the routine assessment of patient dental anxiety to compare against a number of major demographic groups categorised by age and sex. Dental anxiety was high in younger compared to older people. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735654 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635673&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F19 Conclusions: This study has provided an insight into how and why people use an out-of-hours emergency dental service and has helped to guide future commissioning of these services. Overall, the service was being used in much the same way both before and after the 2006 dental contract. Significantly more use was being made of NHS Direct after April 2006; however, informal information networks such as friends and family remain an important source of information about accessing emergency dental services. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635673 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2635673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2614770&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F18 Conclusion: The results revealed moderate prevalence of bleeding and tooth loss, high prevalence of calculus, low frequency of pockets 4-5 mm. Disparity in pregnant women's oral health related to parity suggests that education of maternity care providers concerning oral health in pregnancy is warranted. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT00397150 (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2614770 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2614770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585733&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F17 Conclusion: The Japanese version of the DFS appears reliable and demonstrates construct validity. The modeling confirms the three factors on which the English language version was based. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585733 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2585733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578112&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F16 Conclusions: There was support for an association between poverty and dental caries, but not for an association between social exclusion and dental caries in these children. Some potential explanations for these findings are discussed. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578112 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2578112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475841&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F15 Conclusion: Results indicate a low prevalence of dental caries concentrated in 24% of the school children, a need for treatment and highlight the impact of socioeconomic status as a risk indicator to the oral health status. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475841 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2465029&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F14 Background: The predominant mode of treatment in government dental clinics in Tanzania has been tooth extraction because the economy could not support the conventional restorative care which depends on expensive equipment, electricity and piped water systems. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) was perceived as a suitable alternative. A 3.5-year study was designed to document the changes in the treatment profiles ascribed to the systematic introduction of ART in pilot government dental clinics. Methods: Dental practitioners who were working in 13 government dental clinics underwent a 7-day ART training. Treatment record data on teeth extracted and teeth restored by the conventional and ART approaches were collected from these clinics for the three study periods. The mean percentage of A... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2465029 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2465029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2418276&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F13 Conclusions. The Portuguese version of CPQ8-10 and CPQ11-14 was valuable and reliable for use in the Brazilian child population, although discriminant validity was sporadic due to the fact that impacts are mediated by others factors, such personal, social, and environmental variables. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2418276 Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2418276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2407308&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F12 Background: The association between periodontal conditions, oral yeast colonisation and salivary proteins in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is not yet documented. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between these variables in type 2 diabetic subjects with reference to gender. Methods: Fifty-eight type 2 diabetic subjects (23 males and 35 females) with random blood glucose level [greater than or equal to] 11.1 mmol/L were investigated. Periodontal conditions (plaque index [PI], bleeding on probing [BOP], probing pocket depth [PD] (4 to 6 mm and [greater than or equal to] 6 mm), oral yeasts, salivary immunoglobulin (Ig) A, IgG and total protein concentrations, and number of present teeth were determined. Results: Periodontal conditions (PI [p (Source: BMC Oral Health - ... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2407308 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2407308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399870&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F11 Conclusion: The results of this study reveal that the Danish CPQ8–10 and CPQ11–14, seem to be valid instruments for measuring oral health-related quality of life in children although its ability to discriminate between children with cleft lip and palate and healthy children seem to be limited. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399870 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2399870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2354681&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F11 Background: The Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ) is a self-reported questionnaire developed to measure oral health-related quality of life in children. The CPQ aims to improve the description of children's oral health, while taking into consideration the importance of psychological aspects in the concept of health. The CPQ exists in two versions: the CPQ 8-10 for children aged 8-10 years and the CPQ 11-14 for those aged 11-14 years. The aim of this study was to develop a Danish version of the CPQ 8-10 and the CPQ 11-14 and to evaluate its validity for use among Danish-speaking children. Methods: The instruments were translated from English into Danish in accordance with a recommended translation procedure. Afterwards, they were tested among children aged 8-10 (n=120) and 11-14 years (... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2354681 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2354681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2354682&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F10 Conclusion: Five years after training, ART had been used consistently in this selected group of operators as the predominant restorative treatment used for primary teeth and showed a significant annual increase in permanent teeth. However, this change had not resulted in an increase in the REX score in both dentitions. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2354682 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2354682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2269480&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F9 Conclusions: The alternate version of the chewing function questionnaire can be used as a stand-alone instrument, based on the reliability and validity of scores demonstrated using the questionnaire in partially dentate patients. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2269480 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2269480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2263220&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F8 The objective of this study is to compare dental registrations rates among unregistered children in these two school inspection systems with a system where letters were sent home but no dental inspection was carried out.MethodThe study was designed as a single blinded, cluster randomised, controlled trial involving 12,765 12-13-year-old children attending all 65 state Secondary schools in Lothian and Fife during the academic year 2003/4. After stratifying for school size and range of social deprivation, schools were randomly allocated to one of four groups: 1. 'Traditional' inspection, letter to unregistered children only, 2. Letter sent home to unregistered children only, no inspection, 3. National Dental Inspection Programme, letter to all children, 4. Control group in which the childre... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2263220 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2263220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2251316&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F7 Conclusion: The prevalence of toothache in adults of Lages can be considered a major problem of dental public health. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2251316 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2251316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2199789&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F6 Conclusions: Post-operative morbidity was common, but mostly of mild severity and limited to the first day. Hospital staff efforts should be directed to control commonly reported postoperative complaints. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2199789 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2199789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2177285&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F9%2F4 Conclusion: An oral health check upon admission to hospital provides an opportunity for nurses to 'screen' for oral diseases including oral cancer and allows nurses a greater role in total patient care. Nurses' awareness of oral cancer risk factors and clinical signs was, however, poor. This study highlights a need for improved education of nurses on oral cancer to make the oral health check on admission viable for oral cancer screening. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2177285 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2177285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2177286&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F34 Conclusion: Few RCTs on the efficacy of systemic antibiotic therapy in case of GO were found in the literature review. A systemic antibiotic therapy without plaque and calculus removal is not able to reduce gingival overgrowth. The great heterogeneity of diagnostic data and outcomes is due to the lack of precise diagnostic methods and protocols about GO. Future studies need to improve both diagnostic methods and tools and adequate classification aimed to determine a correct prognosis and an appropriate therapy for gingival overgrowth. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2177286 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2177286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026248&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F33 Conclusions: NPA use was common in patients presenting to a dental clinic. A significant minority of patients reported excessive dosing of NPA. Ibuprofen was the most frequently misused product, followed by naproxen and acetaminophen. Though mostly aware of the potential toxicity of NPA, many patients used supratherapeutic dosages. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2026248 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2026248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1951341&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F31 Good oral hygiene has always been the cornerstone of public and private dental health promotion. However, this has often been based upon incorrect assumptions. The public is not always willing and does not always need to change its oral health behavior to the same extent as that expected by the dental profession. The present commentary emphasizes the need to modify oral hygiene instruction according to specific risk and motivation levels. Dentistry needs to be flexible in accepting new evidence-based modalities of oral health promotion. Dentists, dental hygienists and the entire health care team need to accept that the traditional methods of oral health education are not always effective. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1951341 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1951341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1900847&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F30 Conclusions: The subjects in this study had a high prevalence of dental caries and need for restorative care. They would benefit from parental education on diet modification, improvement of oral hygiene practices and regular dental visits. Key words: Oral health, special care, children, young adults, treatment needs (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1900847 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1900847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1900848&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F29 We describe the psychometric properties of Greek versions of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and the Dental Fear Survey (DFS) in adult Greek patients. Methods: Greek versions of the MDAS and DFS were administered to two samples of adult dental patients. In the first sample, 195 patients attending one of three private practice dental offices in a large city in Greece completed the questionnaires in the waiting room before dental treatment. After treatment, their dentists (who did not know how the patients had answered the questionnaire) rated their anxiety during dental treatment. In the second sample, 41 patients attending a Greek university dental school clinic completed the questionnaire twice at two separate visits, in order to provide test-retest data. Cronbach's alpha was use... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1900848 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1900848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1840535&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F29 We describe the psychometric properties of Greek versions of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and the Dental Fear Survey (DFS) in adult Greek patients. Methods: Greek versions of the MDAS and DFS were administered to two samples of adult dental patients. In the first sample, 195 patients attending one of three private practice dental offices in a large city in Greece completed the questionnaires in the waiting room before dental treatment. After treatment, their dentists (who did not know how the patients had answered the questionnaire) rated their anxiety during dental treatment. In the second sample, 41 patients attending a Greek university dental school clinic completed the questionnaire twice at two separate visits, in order to provide test-retest data. Cronbach's alpha was use... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1840535 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1840535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1836971&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F28 Conclusion: Oral pain and discomfort were prevalent among adult Tanzanians. Only a quarter of those who experienced oral pain or discomfort sought emergency oral care from oral health care facilities. Self medication was used as an alternative to using oral care facilities mainly by rural residents. Establishing oral care facilities in rural areas is recommended. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1836971 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1836971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1794021&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F26 Conclusions: The scant information available from the published dental and medical literature provides at best a rudimentary framework of ideas and beliefs for specific populations. Key words: Review, oral health, ethnicity, cultural beliefs, values, cultural practices (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1794021 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1794021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1695774&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F21 Conclusion: The tested materials could be considered as promising dental materials with potential prophylactic characteristics due to their relatively high fluoride content, but also the ability to extensively reabsorb fluoride ions, especially in acidic environments. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1695774 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1695774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1445637&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F16 Conclusions Patients on statin medication exhibit fewer signs of periodontal inflammatory injury than subjects without the statin regimen. PIBI provides a tool for monitoring inflammatory load of chronic periodontitis. The apparent beneficial effects of statins may in part be mediated by their pleiotropic anti-inflammatory effect on periodontal tissue. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1445637 Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1445637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1413328&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F13 Conclusions: This review confirms the strong association of current use of smokeless tobacco, particularly snuff, with prevalence of oral mucosal lesions. It provides suggestive evidence of an association of snuff use with gingival recession and attachment loss, and of chewing tobacco with dental caries. While smokeless tobacco clearly increases risk of oral mucosal lesions, interpretation for other endpoints is limited by study weaknesses, including poor confounding control. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1413328 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1413328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1409446&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F12 Conclusion: Most of the human bite injuries in the oro-facial region were due to social conflicts. Although generally considered to be dirty or contaminated they could be successfully treated by surgical cleansing and primary suture with a favourable outcome. Management of such injuries often need multidisciplinary approach. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1409446 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1409446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1366506&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F11 Conclusions: In conclusion: the OHIP-NL can be considered a reliable and valid instrument to measure oral health-related quality of life. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1366506 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1366506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1363591&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F9 This study adds knowledge to the Brazilian experience of the chronic privation of water and wastewater policies, access to potable water and fluoridation in the country. Thus, the aim of this study was to verify possible inequalities in the population's access to fluoridated drinking water in 246 Brazilian municipalities. Methods: The information on the process of water fluoridation in the municipalities and in the macro region in which each municipality is located was obtained from the national epidemiological survey which was concluded in 2003. The data relating to the human development index at municipal level (HDI-M) and access to mains water came from the Brazilian Human Development Atlas, whilst the size of the population was obtained from a governmental source. The Fisher exact tes... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363591 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1363591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340074&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F8 Conclusions: Several societal sectors or contexts of care significantly intersected to produce or sustain poor oral health care for children. Parental beliefs and practices, leading for example to delay in seeking care, were compounded by lack of key community or economic resources, and the organization and delivery of professional dental services. In the context of state-mandated policies and procedures, these all worked to militate against children receiving timely care that would considerably reduce oral health disparities among this highly disadvantaged population. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340074 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1340074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1328789&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F6 Conclusion: The data suggest that there is not a single "normal" or "typical" pattern for swallowing. The polygraph seemed a valuable, simple, non-invasive and reliable tool to study the physiology of swallowing. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1328789 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1328789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1328788&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F7 Conclusions: Older people living within the community in an inner city area where NHS dental care is available face barriers to dental care. Improving access to care involves actions at individual, societal and system level. The latter includes appropriate management of older people by clinicians, policy change to address NHS charges; consideration of when, where and how dental care is provided; and clear information for older people and their carers on available local dental services, dental charges and care pathways. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1328788 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1328788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223402&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F5 Conclusions: The comparison method demonstrated high reliability and validity. In both studies other xylitol-containing products had time curves and mean xylitol concentration peaks similar to xylitol pellet gum suggesting this test may be a surrogate for longer studies comparing various products. Supported by NIDCR-NIH U54 DE14254; Head Start, HRSA 90YD0188/03; and MCHB, HRSA R40MC03622-03 (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223402 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1223402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1191168&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F4 The objectives were to evaluate the effect of a pragmatic educational program on tooth brushing skills of young schoolchildren. Methods: The population consisted of 196 first grade children in Jerusalem. One dentist interviewed the children and evaluated base-line brushing skills, applying simple visual index, based on dividing the dentition to eight different segments. a trained hygienist then educated the children, emphasizing brushing skills. A simple "scrubbing" brushing method was taught for all dental surfaces. Four months later a second examination was conducted, applying same evaluation methods. Results: At base-line 92% of the children had brushed the labial surfaces of front teeth, but only 8% brushed the inner surfaces of posterior teeth. Only 32% brushed occlusal surfaces. Th... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1191168 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1191168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1182663&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F3 Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that implementation of a substantial reform, that changes the traditionally defined tasks of the public and private sectors in an established oral health care provision system, proceeds slowly, is expensive and probably requires more stringent steering than was the case in Finland 2001 - 2004. However, the equity and fairness of the oral health care provision system improved and access to services and cost-sharing improved slightly. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1182663 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1182663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1174774&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F2 Conclusions: Results are mostly consistent with the Cognitive Vulnerability Model of the etiology of fear, with perceptions of uncontrollability, unpredictability and dangerousness each showing a strong bivariate relationship with high dental fear prevalence. However, more extensive measures of vulnerability perceptions would be valuable in future investigations. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1174774 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1174774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1172689&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F8%2F1 Background: Exploring the stability of self-reports over time in observational studies may give valuable information for the planning of future interventions. The aims of the present study were: 1) to explore the consistency of parental self-reports of oral health habits, beliefs and attitudes towards child oral health care over a two-year period; 2) to evaluate possible differences in item scores and consistency between parents with different immigrant status; and 3) to assess the construct validity of items measuring parental beliefs and attitudes towards child oral health care. Methods: The sample (S1, n = 304) included parents of 3-year-old children in Oslo, Norway; 273 mothers of western origin (WN-group) and 31 of non-western origin (IM-group). They were surveyed in 2002 (child age 3... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1172689 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1172689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1106930&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F18 This study compared the acceptability of the Hall Technique for children, their carers, and dentists, and clinical outcomes for the technique, with conventional restorations. Methods: General dental practice based, split mouth, randomized controlled trial (132 children, aged 3-10). General dental practitioners (GDPs, n=17) in Tayside, Scotland (dmft 2.7) placed conventional (Control) restorations in carious primary molars, and Hall Technique PMCs on the contralateral molar (matched clinically and radiographically). Dentists ranked the degree of discomfort they felt the child experienced for each procedure; then children, their carers and dentists stated which technique they preferred. The teeth were followed up clinically and radiographically. Results: 128 conventional restorations were pl... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1106930 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1106930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1017109&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F15 Conclusion: The finding that the stimulated salivary flow rate was reduced in subjects complaining of dry mouth is of great clinical relevance, as this reduction is expected to be reflected in compromising various salivary function. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1017109 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1017109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=958733&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F14 Conclusions: From the results it can be concluded that slightly acidified fluoridated dentifrices may have a certain positive effect on enamel remineralization. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=958733 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 958733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=944289&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F13 Conclusions: Findings suggest that training programs on tobacco use and dependence treatment in the pediatric dental setting may be needed to promote tobacco control behaviors for adolescent patients. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=944289 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 944289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=835114&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F11 This study sets out to document the incidence of various posttraumatic sequelae of discoloured anterior teeth among adult Nigerian dental patients. Methods: One hundred and sixty eight (168) traumatized discoloured anterior teeth in 165 patients were studied. Teeth with root canal treatment were excluded from the study. Partial obliteration was recorded when the pulp chamber or root canal was not discernible or reduced in size on radiographs, total obliteration was recorded when pulp chamber and root canal were not discernible. A retrospective diagnosis of concussion was made from patient's history of trauma to the tooth without abnormal loosening, while subluxation was made from patient's history of trauma to the tooth with abnormal loosening. Results: Of the 168 traumatized discoloured a... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=835114 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 835114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=740351&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F10 Conclusions: This report describes the first use of NHANES oral health protocols employed in a clinical study conducted outside of the United States. The extent and severity of poor oral health in this Chinese study group may be an important health problem and contributing factor to the prevalence of EC. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=740351 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 740351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=728291&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F9 Conclusion: About half of the participants confirmed need for problem oriented care, dental check-ups and any type of dental care. Need perceptions were influenced by perceived oral health, clinically assessed oral problems and socio-demographic characteristics. Need estimates for partial denture was higher when based on clinical examination alone compared to an integrative socio-dental approach. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=728291 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 728291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=698028&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F8 Background: The study examined the relationship between oral health status (periodontal disease and carious pulpal exposure (CPE)) and preterm low-birth-weight (PTLBW) infant deliveries among Tanzanian-African mothers at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Tanzania. Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted, involving 373 postpartum mothers aged 14-44 years (PTLBW - 150 cases) and at term normal-birth-weight (TNBW) - 223 controls), using structured questionnaire and full-mouth examination for periodontal and dentition status. Results: The mean number of sites with gingival bleeding was higher in PTLBW than in TNBW (P = 0.026). No significant differences were observed for sites with plaque, calculus, teeth with decay, missing, filling (DMFT) between PTLBW and TNBW. Controll... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=698028 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 698028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=610372&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F6 Conclusions: Impacts of self-perceived malocclusion primarily affected psychological and social everyday activities. These findings provide further evidence to support the importance of psychological and social components of oral health on childrens lives. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=610372 Wed, 16 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 610372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=596171&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F5 Conclusion: This study has shown the potential that trained dental hygienists could have in delivering smoking cessation advice. While success may be modest, public health gain would indicate that the dental team should participate in this activity. However, to add to the knowledge-base, a multi-centred randomised controlled trial, utilising biochemical verification would be required to be undertaken. Trial Registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN32222677 (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=596171 Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 596171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=543048&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F4 Conclusions: The results demonstrate that socioeconomic and behavioral factors are independently associated with the frequency of and reasons for dental visits in this adolescent population and that self-perceived poor oral health status is strongly associated with infrequent dental visits and symptoms. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=543048 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 543048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=528898&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F3 Conclusions: Emotional and sensorial job demands are a potential target for the reduction of adverse events due to dental mismanagement. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=528898 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 528898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=389043&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F2 The objectives of this study are to develop and test the reliability and validity of the Persian version of Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) index. Methods: The Persian version of OIDP index was developed through a linguistic translation exercise. The psychometric properties of the Persian version of OIDP were evaluated in terms of face, content, construct and criterion validity in addition to internal and test-retest reliability. A convenience sample of 285 working adults aged 20-50 living in Mashad was recruited (91% response rate) to evaluate the Persian version. Results: The Persian version of OIDP had excellent validity and reliability charactersitics. Weighted Kappa was 0.91. Cronbachs alpha coefficient was 0.79. The index showed significant associations with self-rated oral... BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=389043 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:00:00 +0100 389043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=359015&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F7%2F1 Conclusions: Results are consistent with a hypothesised vicious cycle of dental fear whereby people with high dental fear are more likely to delay treatment, leading to more extensive dental problems and symptomatic visiting patterns which feed back into the maintenance or exacerbation of existing dental fear. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=359015 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:00:00 +0100 359015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347918&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F6%2F16 This study examines trends in receipt of DGA care among Australian children. Methods: Child DGA data were obtained from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Hospital Morbidity Database for 1993-2004. Poisson regression modelling was used to examine DGA rates in relation to age, sex, Indigenous status, location, year and procedure. Results: There was a 3-fold increase in DGA rates from 1993-1994 (215.8 +/- 2.9 per 100,000) to 2003-2004 (731.4 +/- 5.3 per 100,000) (P (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347918 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0100 347918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347919&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F6%2F12 Conclusion: Adult patients receiving HAART had a significantly lower prevalence of oral lesions, particularly oral candidiasis and oral hairy leukoplakia. There was no significant change in occurrence of oral lesions in children receiving HAART. The occurrence of oral lesions, in both HAART and non-HAART patients, correlated with WHO clinical staging and CD4+ less than 200 cells/mm3. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347919 Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:00:00 +0100 347919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347920&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F6%2F10 Conclusion: A quarter of 12-year-olds reported having bad teeth. The self-reported bad state of teeth was associated with poor school performance, having bad breath and food impaction, having visited a dentist, being dissatisfied with teeth appearance and having caries experience. Information from self-reports of children might help in planning effective strategies to promote oral health. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347920 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 06:00:00 +0100 347920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347921&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F6%2F9 Conclusion: From this study, very few dentists reported to have adequate knowledge of management of CSN, irrespective of age, gender and place of practice. A significant number of those with more experience rated their knowledge as adequate. Although most dentists rated the children's behaviour as challenging, they indicated their willingness to treat them in their practices. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347921 Mon, 19 Jun 2006 06:00:00 +0100 347921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347922&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F6%2F8 Conclusion: It can be concluded that amine fluoride compounds in toothpastes result in a clearly marked remineralization of caries like enamel lesions followed by sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate formulations. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347922 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:00:00 +0100 347922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=347923&cid=s_34041_11_f&fid=34041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomedcentral.com%2F1472-6831%2F6%2F7 Conclusion: Due to low dentist participation the study lacked power to detect an intervention effect on dentists' delivery of caries-control services. The intervention may have reduced children's dental fear. (Source: BMC Oral Health - Latest articles) BMC Oral Health - Latest articles journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=347923 Wed, 03 May 2006 06:00:00 +0100 347923