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 'International Dental Journal' source. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:32:18 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048033&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.6.375 International Dental Journal 58(6): 375-377 (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048033 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2048033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048032&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.6.356 Conclusion: Dentists exhibit a superficial approach to delivery of smoking cessation care. It is recommended that dentists be trained in delivering effective tobacco dependence intervention, using the WHO/FDI advocacy guide for oral health professionals, modified to incorporate gender oriented culturally sensitive doctor-patient interaction. Tobacco cessation clinics should also be set up in private and public sectors to augment the dentists' participation. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048032 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2048032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048031&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.6.349 Conclusions: Subjective measures of oral health contributed most to the single-item perceived oral health rating of adolescents. Socio-demographic variables and normative measures of untreated caries, missing teeth and gingivitis had a limited role in explaining perceived oral health in Sri Lankan adolescents. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048031 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2048031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048030&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.6.342 International Dental Journal 58(6): 342-348 The scientific literature contains very little about the role of the dental hygienist/therapist in the specific areas of forensic investigations and collection of evidence. The authors examine how the contribution of a highly qualified dental hygienist can be particularly helpful during human forensic identification operations and non-accidental traumas like domestic violence, child abuse, neglect and bitemarks. Forensic dental identification of human remains is a highly complex multidisciplinary challenge. It requires the involvement of several professionals who are expert in forensic science. Among these, one or more adequately trained dental hygienists could be involved. Dental hygienists/therapists may also be asked to record cutaneous lesion... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048030 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2048030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048029&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.6.329 International Dental Journal 58(6): 329-341 The major objective in root canal treatment is to disinfect the entire root canal system. This requires that the pulpal contents be eliminated as sources of infection. This goal may be accomplished using mechanical instrumentation and chemical irrigation, in conjunction with medication of the root canal between treatment sessions. Microorganisms and their by-products are considered to be the major cause of pulpal and periradicular pathosis. In order to reduce or eliminate bacteria and pulpal tissue remnants, various irrigation solutions have been suggested to be used during treatment. Sodium hypochlorite, an excellent non-specific proteolytic and antimicrobial agent, is the most common irrigation solution used during root canal therapy. The purpo... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048029 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2048029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048028&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.6.323 Conclusions: The retention rate and marginal integrity of sealants decreased with time and with less clinical experience of the operator, and more marginal discolouration developed in the maxillary teeth with time in comparison to the mandibular teeth. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048028 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2048028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705128&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.248 International Dental Journal 58(4): 248-251 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) form part of the Arabian peninsular with a population of about 4 million. One of the major health care challenges is the lack of national data, however, it is known that UAE has the second highest prevalence of diabetes worldwide with 25% of the population affected. Deaths related to diabetes are a serious problem and relate to genetic disposition, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity, with a high genetic susceptibility to insulin resistance. Diabetics have a higher prevalence and more severe forms of periodontal disease which leads to an impaired quality of life and to oral functional disability. Periodontal disease is frequently overlooked as a complication of diabetes and there are few referrals... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705128 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705127&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.244 International Dental Journal 58(4): 244-247 There is good evidence to support the claim that certain oral diseases may be more prevalent among diabetic patients than non-diabetic people. Similarly, studies have shown that management of certain oral conditions, especially periodontitis, can impact glycemie control in people with diabetes mellitus. Given that more than a quarter of a million people worldwide are affected by either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, all dentists will encounter patients with diabetes. Dental practitioners must be aware of the implications of this relationship and manage their patients' oral health care accordingly. This paper outlines the oral complications of diabetes mellitus and considerations for treatment of diabetic patients. (Source: International Dental Journa... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705127 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705126&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.237 International Dental Journal 58(4): 237-243 Epidemiological data demonstrate a clear link between periodontal disease and diabetes, and individuals with diabetes, particularly if poorly controlled, are at risk for advanced periodontitis. Diabetes is increasingly viewed as an inflammatory condition and dysregulated immune-inflammatory responses in diabetes may increase susceptibility to periodontal disease by disrupting local cytokine networks in the periodontium. Inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) are important in the pathogenesis of both diseases, and together with other pro-inflammatory cytokines and adipokines, may provide a mechanistic link between the two diseases. Altered neutrophil function and deposition of advanced glyc... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705126 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705125&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.231 International Dental Journal 58(4): 231-236 Diabetes is a condition in which there is a chronically raised blood glucose concentration caused by an absolute or relative lack of insulin due to insufficient production by the pancreas, or a deficit in the insulin action for the body's needs. There are two main types, type 1 which is general acute and seen in children and type 2 which the most common, is chronic and is seen in adults. Pathological effects associated with diabetes include macrovascular (heart, brain and extremities) and microvascular (eye, kidney and nerve tissue) complications. In particular, diabetes is regarded as a form of ischaemic heart disease, involving infarction, heart failure, CVA and paralysis. With regard to the extremities, peripheral vascular disease can lead to ... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705125 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705124&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.230 International Dental Journal 58(4): 230-230 (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705124 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705123&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.229 International Dental Journal 58(4): 229-229 (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705123 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705122&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.218 International Dental Journal 58(4): 218-222 Objective: To evaluate the effect of medications on oral and dental health on a group of dental patients taking drugs regularly. Methods: The study comprised two groups, the medication group included 328 dental patients regularly taking medication and the control group of 201 dental patients who took no medication. The patients were questioned about occurrence of self-reported oral dryness and were evaluated for the occurrence of any oral mucosal lesions, gingival recession, bleeding and enlargement, alveolar bone resorption, dental caries, any restorations and missing teeth were recorded. Data were statistically analysed with chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Results: There was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) between medicati... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705122 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705121&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.213 Conclusion: After either placebo or laser therapy, pain and temporomandibular symptoms were significantly lower, although there was no significant difference between groups. The low-level laser therapy was not effective in the treatment of TMD, when compared to the placebo. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705121 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705120&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.208 Conclusion: Bleaching of enamel in vitro does not appear to increase the susceptibility of enamel to extrinsic staining. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705120 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705119&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.199 Conclusions: Risk perception is an initial step in developing procedures to minimise occupational risks and occupation specific risk management approaches should be performed. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705119 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705118&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.194 Conclusions: In the context of access to oral care in Trinidad and Tobago, medical practitioners appear to be important providers and may benefit from further training in the diagnosis and management of oral diseases. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705118 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705117&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.187 Conclusions: Educational efforts are needed to enhance IC teaching and compliance. Diverse educational resources and international networks for research collaboration are available from organisations specialised in IC, hopefully paving the way to harmonising regional standards. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705117 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705116&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.181 Conclusions: In this sample of Chinese dental students a low current smoking prevalence and high levels of exposure to second hand smoke were reported. Varying levels of recall of tobacco control aspects of the dental curriculum existed. Positive tobacco control attitudes and beliefs were reported, but this did not necessarily correlate with aspects of the curriculum content. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705116 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705115&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.4.173 Conclusion: Views on skill-mix varied. Dental anxiety and perceptions of the nature of dental services appeared to influence support of its use. Careful communication of the rationale and potential benefits of skill-mix is needed. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705115 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517016&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.3.159 Conclusion: Eating breakfast, cleaning the tongue followed by brushing the teeth and zinc chloride mouthwash were very effective in preventing oral malodour in dental-office workers; however, the effectiveness of these preventive measures was limited in dental hygienists. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517016 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1517016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517015&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.3.151 International Dental Journal 58(3): 151-158 Aim: To investigate, using a randomised-controlled, single clinical trial whether treating periodontitis with non-surgical periodontal treatment procedures and laser applications can decrease the effect of oral malodour and compare the effectiveness of the different therapies. Methods: Sixty patients suffering from chronic periodontitis and complaining of oral malodour were included in the study. The parameters measured included organoleptic scoring, volatile sulphur compound (VSC) levels, gingival index, plaque index, probing depth and clinical attachment levels before and after the different treatment procedures (oral hygiene instructions, scaling-root planing-SRP and subgingival Nd: YAG laser irradiation). Results: There were significant relat... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517015 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1517015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517014&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.3.146 International Dental Journal 58(3): 146-150 Aim: To review of the difference in the health condition between 8020 achievers and 8020 non-achievers covering 25 papers which were published mainly in Japan. Background: A campaign targeting the elderly to retain at least 20 teeth by the time they reach the age of 80 years (8020) has been in place since 1991 in Japan. Results: The percentage of 8020 achievers increased from 10.9% in 1993, 15.3% in 1999 and 24.1% in 2005. The 8020 achievers had a tendency towards a strict upbringing and were not fond of sweets in their childhood. Physical indices such as height, weight, BMI score, bone mineral density, balance ability, grip strength, and exercise function in the 8020 achievers were better than the 8020 non-achievers. A close inverse relationship... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517014 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1517014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517013&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.3.139 International Dental Journal 58(3): 139-145 Medium- or long-term failure of endosseous dental implants after osseointegration, when it has occurred, has been associated in the great majority of cases with occlusal overload. Overload depends ultimately on the number and location of occlusal contacts, which to a great extent are under the clinician's control. Much of our current understanding of occlusal contacts in this context is based on concepts derived from non-implant-borne prosthetics and has not been rigorously tested. The present article reviews occlussal contact designs and offers occlusion strategy guidelines for the main types of implant-borne prostheses. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517013 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1517013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517012&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.3.134 Conclusions: These findings illustrate the high prevalence of caries in street children in the city of Toluca. There is an enormous need for dental treatment; sealant applications were the treatment most in need. The data can serve as a platform to implement preventive and restorative dental health programmes that meet the needs of Mexican street children. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517012 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1517012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517011&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.3.127 International Dental Journal 58(3): 127-133 Objective: To evaluate skill in diagnosing cancer and oral precancerous lesions among general dentists in the Autonomous Community of Murcia (Spain). Material and method: Twenty randomly distributed clinical images were used, of which 45% corresponded to benign lesions, 35% to oral precancerous lesions, and 20% to oral cancer. Each case was accompanied by a summarised clinical history. The study sample comprised 150 general dentists divided into two groups: group I (60 recently graduated dentists without professional experience) and group II (90 dentists with established professional activity). Results: In group I, the sensitivity of oral cancer diagnosis was 61.3% versus 85.5% in group II (p (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517011 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1517011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517010&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.3.122 International Dental Journal 58(3): 122-126 Age estimation is useful in forensic investigations to aid in the process of identifying unknown victims as well as living individuals. In many countries age estimation is commonly used to assist immigration authorities in deciding whether refugees or illegal migrants have reached that designated age that separates a juvenile from an adult. This is particularly important for the protection of unaccompanied minors. Italy is a country of great appeal for immigration as people from other Mediterranean countries can easily reach Italian coasts. In Italy, as in other western world countries, unaccompanied asylum seekers deemed to be under 18 face a very different path through the immigration system. They cannot be deported and are sent through a juven... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517010 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1517010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1517009&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.3.115 International Dental Journal 58(3): 115-121 The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Oral Health Programme has worked hard over the past five years to increase the awareness of oral health worldwide as an important component of general health and quality of life. Meanwhile, oral disease is still a major public health problem in high income countries and the burden of oral disease is growing in many low- and middle income countries. In the World Oral Health Report 2003, the WHO Global Oral Health Programme formulated the policies and the necessary actions for the improvement of oral health. The strategy is that oral disease prevention and the promotion of oral health needs to be integrated with chronic disease prevention and general health promotion as the risks to health are linked. The ... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1517009 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1517009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382747&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.2.103 Conclusions: Several socio-behavioural characteristics have been related to the high prevalence of tooth loss among Saudi adolescents. Tooth loss should be urgently addressed through implementation of community preventive programmes in Saudi Arabia. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382747 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1382747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382746&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.2.98 International Dental Journal 58(2): 98-102 Objective: To assess data on satisfaction with dental appearance in old age. Design: Cross-sectional study of an elderly non-patient group born from 1930 to 1932. Setting: Two urban regions of Germany. Participants: 225 subjects (73-75 years, 49.3% male). Methods: A questionnaire was completed. Descriptive analysis and bivariate analysis of gender differences, and a regression model for multivariate analysis were performed. Main outcomes: Satisfaction with overall dental appearance, tooth/denture colour, shape, and position, and importance of dental appearance to overall appearance. Results: Importance of dental appearance to overall appearance was rated high (7.5 +- 2.0, where 10 denotes most important), as was overall satisfaction with dental ap... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382746 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1382746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382745&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.2.91 Conclusions: The study findings support the implementation of an integrated primary oral health care strategy in order to address the underlying socio-economic determinants of ECC in South Africa. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382745 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1382745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382744&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.2.86 Conclusion: Traditional medicines are still used for treating common oral conditions in rural Sri Lanka. Cultural beliefs and lack of confidence in western type dental care were common reasons for using traditional medicines for oral conditions. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382744 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1382744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382743&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.2.81 International Dental Journal 58(2): 81-85 This case demonstrates the ability of calcium hydroxide to cause connective tissue necrosis. A patient with a history of trauma exhibited a large area of external inflammatory root resorption affecting the cervical and middle thirds of tooth 12. After root canal cleaning, a calcium hydroxide root canal dressing was applied to control the resorption process. After three days when the patient attended for replacement of the dressing an irregular zone of necrosis was observed on the buccal aspect of the alveolar mucosa. Careful curettage and irrigation was then performed to remove the extruded calcium hydroxide and necrotic tissue. After curettage, the root canal was accessed and irrigated with saline solution for removal of remnants of the dressing. ... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382743 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1382743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382742&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.2.75 International Dental Journal 58(2): 75-80 Aims: To compare caries prevalence and severity, as well as the disease distribution in the permanent dentition of 12-year-old schoolchildren in Bauru, Brazil, from 1976 to 2006. Methods: Probabilistic samples were obtained in six surveys, from 1976 to 2006, which were conducted by calibrated examiners, following the same protocol. For data analysis, the DMFT (decayed, missing and filled teeth), Significant Caries Index (SiC Index), percentage of caries-free children, Gini Coefficient and Care Index were determined. Results: The means (SD) for DMFT were 9.89(3.96), 6.98(3.80), 4.30(3.11), 4.29(3.44), 1.53(2.07), and 0.90(1.53) in 1976, 1984, 1990, 1995, 2001 and 2006, respectively. Except for years 1990 and 1995 and also for 2001 and 2006, there we... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382742 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1382742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382741&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.2.71 International Dental Journal 58(2): 71-74 Aim: Professional soldiers, although trained to deal with specific conditions, are not immune to war stress induced behavioural changes, and since oral diseases are behaviour-related some changes in the oral cavity could be expected. Participants and methods: The study was conducted on 640 professional soldiers in the Croatian Army, aged 19-49 years. The study group consisted of 336 soldiers in active service during the war in Croatia (1991-1997), while control group included 304 soldiers in peacetime service. Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Index (DMFT) and Community Periodontal Index (CPI) as well as questionnaires concerning dental behaviour and diet were employed. Results: War group soldiers had significantly poorer oral health with DMFT bein... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382741 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1382741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382740&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.2.61 International Dental Journal 58(2): 61-70 In 1921, New Zealand began training school dental nurses, subsequently deploying them throughout the country in school-based clinics providing basic dental care for children. The concept of training dental nurses, later to be designated dental therapists, was adopted by other countries as a means of improving access to care, particularly for children. This paper profiles six countries that utilise dental therapists, with a description of the training that therapists receive in these countries, and the context in which they practice. Based on available demographic information, it also updates the number of dental therapists practising globally, as well as the countries in which they practice. In several countries, dental therapy is now being integra... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382740 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1382740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234966&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.51 Conclusions: Dentists need education regarding health care waste disposal methods to improve their knowledge. A large proportion of the dentists are not practising proper methods of health care waste disposal. The existence of legislation governing healthcare waste disposal is not sufficient alone to motivate many practitioners to comply with guidelines. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234966 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234965&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.41 Conclusions: Long-term use of xylitol-containing chewing-gum can reduce the growth of mutans streptococci in saliva and dental plaque, and lactobacilli-type bacteria in saliva, even if xylitol is used only on school days. The results also suggest that xylitol gum use can have a long-term, delayed growth-retarding effect on these micro-organisms, since reduced bacterial growth was still observed 15 months following the termination of xylitol use. The results indicate a close biochemical relationship between xylitol and mutans streptococci, and suggest that a similar relationship may exist regarding aerobically cultured aciduric bacteria present in saliva. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234965 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234964&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.36 International Dental Journal 58(1): 36-40 Aim: To examine the possible relationship between body weight and periodontal disease in a sample of the young Iranian population. Design: An analytical (Case-Control) study. Participants: Eighty individuals aged 18 to 34 years (40 normal and 40 overweight and obese subjects) were evaluated in this study. Methods: The periodontal examination consisted of: Plaque Index (PLI), Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) and Clinical Attachment Level (CAL). Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist circumference (WC) were used as measures of overall and abdominal fat content. Socio-demographic variables and periodontal disease risk factors (age, gender, education, time elapsed since last dental visit, smoking and diabetes) were evaluated as covariates. The statistical tests use... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234964 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234963&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.29 Conclusions: The current fixed-subsidy system results in substantially higher co-payments for the insured, as soon as Standard Prosthetic Care is left and care of a similar or different kind is provided. This raises the question as to whether the marginalisation of contractual care to fund the additional costs resulting from surgically implanted prostheses was necessary. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234963 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234962&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.23 International Dental Journal 58(1): 23-28 Objectives: To determine the enamel abrasivity of three whitening toothpastes and a silica toothpaste and to measure the brushing forces used. Methods: Polished human enamel blocks were indented with a Knoop diamond and attached to dentures of adult volunteers. The blocks were brushed ex vivo, twice per day with either a whitening toothpaste containing Perlite (White System), a commercial whitening toothpaste (A and B) or a silica toothpaste. After four and twelve-weeks, one block per subject was removed and the Knoop indent remeasured. From the changes in the indent length, the amount of enamel wear was calculated. Results: The mean enamel wear (sd) for White System, silica toothpaste, whitening toothpaste A and B after four-weeks was 0.14 (0.15),... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234962 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234961&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.15 Conclusion: The caries experience of the 6-year-old children was high and most of the caries was untreated. The 12-year-old children had a mean score of 1.1 DMFT in their permanent teeth. They all had bleeding gums and more than half had calculus. Their oral health habits need to improve as many children never brushed their teeth. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234961 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234960&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.10 Conclusions were made in the remaining reviews although many relied on secondary levels of evidence to do so. In this narrative review the findings from these studies are summarised. Conclusions: Systematic reviews in orthodontic-related areas have produced some interesting findings. However an unacceptably high number continue to be inconclusive, reflecting methodological inadequacies of the review process and exposing inadequacies in our evidence base. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234960 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234959&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.3 International Dental Journal 58(1): 3-9 Amalgam has been used for the restoration of teeth for well over 100 years, and is the most successful of the direct restorative materials with respect to longevity. Despite the increasing use of tooth-coloured materials, with advantages of aesthetics and adhesion, amalgam is one of the most widely used dental restorative materials. One of the principal disadvantages of amalgam, apart from aesthetics, is that it may have adverse biological effects, both locally and systemically. Locally, it can cause an erythematous lesion on the adjacent oral soft tissues (tongue and buccal mucosa), and systemically free mercury in the amalgam may give rise to a hypersensitivity reaction. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature concerning the local adv... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234959 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234958&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2008.58.1.1 International Dental Journal 58(1): 1-2 (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234958 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1234958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109973&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2007.57.6_supp.411 International Dental Journal 57(6_supp): 411-419 One of the most frequently occurring presenting symptoms in dental practice is the oral pain condition of dentine hypersensitivity, which may be of only minor inconvenience to some patients and yet very disturbing and an issue affecting quality of life to others. Resolution of the aetiologies and the symptoms can be extremely difficult and frustrating, being both time consuming for clinician and patient. The aetiology of the condition is multifactorial, however over recent years the contribution of tooth erosion has escalated in magnitude. For dentine hypersensitivity to occur the lesion must be first localised on the tooth surface either through enamel loss, predominantly due to erosion; or dentine exposure due to gingival recession. Second... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109973 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1109973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109972&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2007.57.6_supp.399 International Dental Journal 57(6_supp): 399-410 The onset of dentine hypersensitivity is almost exclusively associated with exposed dentine due to tooth wear or to gingival recession, or at times both tooth wear and gingival recession. Recession secondary to periodontal disease is thought to be related to poor oral hygiene, while overzealous, incorrect tooth brushing may be responsible for the recession associated with good oral hygiene. However, the aetiology of gingival recession is multifactorial and is therefore unlikely to be caused by any single factor. Dentine hypersensitivity is preceded by gingival recession and exposure of the root surface. Acidic and erosive foods and drinks combined with vigorous tooth brushing and highly abrasive dentifrices are likely to elicit dentine hyper... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109972 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1109972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109971&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2007.57.6_supp.385 International Dental Journal 57(6_supp): 385-398 Erosion is becoming an increasingly important factor when considering the long term health of the dentition. There is some evidence that the presence of this condition is growing steadily. What is considered as an acceptable amount of wear is dependent on the anticipated lifespan of the dentition and therefore it is different for deciduous teeth compared to permanent teeth. Erosive tooth wear in children is a common condition. The overlapping of erosion with mechanical forces like attrition or abrasion is more pronounced probably in deciduous teeth than in permanent teeth. Early erosive damage to the permanent teeth may compromise the dentition for the entire lifetime and require extensive restorative procedures. Therefore, it is important t... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109971 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1109971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109970&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2007.57.6_supp.383 International Dental Journal 57(6_supp): 383-383 (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109970 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1109970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974974&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2007.57.5_supp.377 International Dental Journal 57(5_supp): 377-381 Schools are a commonly used setting for dental health education, health promotion and interventions with preventive agents. However, traditional dental health education programmes are rarely designed to be effective change agents. Twice daily tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste has consistently been shown to be an important behaviour for controlling dental caries in children. Ideally, parents incorporate twice daily brushing into their child's hygiene routine. Families where brushing is irregular are over-represented in areas of socio-economic deprivation and the effects of irregular oral hygiene are often compounded by cariogenic diets. Therefore, in communities with high caries levels, a targeted community approach to prevention can pr... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974974 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974973&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2007.57.5_supp.364 International Dental Journal 57(5_supp): 364-376 Regular tooth brushing is considered an excellent preventive measure for oral plaque control. Yet despite over one hundred years of effort by dental professionals, levels of tooth brushing remain distressingly low. Evidence from a variety of studies suggests that tooth brushing is commonly performed in a regularised, automatic (i.e., routine) manner. Here it is argued a routine can be considered a recurring sequence of behaviours produced in conjunction with a script (or group of behaviours hierarchically represented in memory), and controlled as a unit or ‘chunk’. A robust model of routine behaviour is presented, the Norman-Shallice-Cooper model, which is then applied to the example of tooth brushing be-haviour, suggesting a variety of ... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974973 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974972&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.1680%2Findj.2007.57.5_supp.351 International Dental Journal 57(5_supp): 351-363 Since the mid-20th century, a great deal of research and development has been directed to improve the quality, effectiveness and functionality of toothpastes. This review considers the technological advances and scientific background to the development of dentifrices for a variety of expressed different purposes, from caries reduction through incorporation of fluoride, through periodontal disease prevention by use of anti-microbials to tooth whitening, breath freshening and reducing hypersensitivity and calculus formation. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974972 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 974972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=903997&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.237 International Dental Journal 57(4): 237-242 Aim: To study the oral health behaviour of Iranian dentists. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: Two annual dental meetings in Tehran, Iran. Participants: 1,033 dentists responded, 980 were eligible for this study. Method: Data were collected using a selfadministered questionnaire which covered dentists' oral self-care, dental attendance, and smoking. Recommended oral self-care (ROSC) included tooth brushing >1/day, eating sugary snacks (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=903997 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 903997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904005&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.286 We present a rare case of subcutaneous emphysema which arose due to using an air syringe to dry the gingiva in the lower jaw. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904005 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 904005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904004&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.279 Conclusions: Burnout appears no threat for the average newly qualified dentist. However, some individuals report alarmingly high burnout scores at an early professional stage. Practice management is the professional aspect about which young professionals worry most. It is recommended that dental schools pay attention to practice management skills and the stressfulness of work in the curriculum. Also, longitudinal monitoring of dental students and newly qualified dentists on burnout development is strongly advocated. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904004 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 904004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904003&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.274 International Dental Journal 57(4): 274-278 Thailand is geographically located in southeast Asia and its population is 63 million. Little has been published on dental education in Thailand. This paper provides information about Thailand regarding its dental history, dental school system including curriculum and dental licensure. There are eight public and one private dental school in Thailand. A six-year dental education leads to the DDS degree. On graduation from the public dental schools, dentists are required to work in the public system for three years. Currently, there are approximately 8,000 active dentists, with a dentist: population ratio of approximately 1:7,000. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904003 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 904003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904002&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.267 Conclusions: Two distinct professional attitudes towards dental auxiliaries were found - in Belgium and Greece, there is little or no support compared with the other countries, where, in general, professional attitudes support the use of dental hygienists but are less supportive of therapists and denturists. (Source: International Dental Journal) International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904002 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 904002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904001&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.261 International Dental Journal 57(4): 261-266 The world has experienced a plethora of mass disasters in recent years: acts of terrorism, bombings, earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, air crashes and other transportation mishaps, not to mention armed conflicts and migrants drowned in the Mediterranean Sea. In reviewing mass disasters to date, the principal difficulties have not changed: (1) large numbers of humans fragmented, co-mingled, and burned remains; (2) difficulty in determining who was involved in the disaster; (3) acquisition of useful medical and dental records and radiographs; (4) legal, jurisdictional, organisational, and political issues; (5) internal and external documentation and communication problems; (6) application of universal human forensic identification codes. Forensic ... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904001 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 904001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904000&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.257 International Dental Journal 57(4): 257-260 Aim: To determine any association between pre-term low birth weight (PTLBW) neonates and periodontal disease during the mother's pregnancy. Design: A multi-centered prospective case cohort study. Setting: Ante-natal clinics at the Colonial War Memorial and Lautoka Hospitals, Fiji from 1st January to 30th June 2004. Participants: 670 multiethnic pregnant women. Methods: Participants were interviewed to identify confounding variables - medical conditions, smoking, alcohol consumption, maternal age and history of preterm birth. Oral examination was conducted and included the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). Delivery outcome was recorded for each woman. Results: The mean age of participants was 25.80 +- 5.56 years. 1.9% (n=13) ... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904000 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 904000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=903999&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.249 International Dental Journal 57(4): 249-256 Obesity (Body Mass Index 30 kg/m2) has a high prevalence of 15-30% among European and American populations. It is an incurable chronic disease with a considerable mortality and co-morbidity. The co-morbidity can be reduced substantially by a moderate weight loss of 5-15 %. The main cause of obesity is an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. Therefore, the treatment starts with an energy restricted diet, a reduction of sedentary lifestyle, increased physical activity, and behavioural therapy to change eating habits. When necessary, this treatment can be followed by pharmacotherapy or surgery. Obesity is related to several aspects of oral health, such as caries, periodontitis and xerostomia. In addition, obesity may have implicat... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=903999 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 903999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=903998&cid=s_36304_11_f&fid=36304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atypon-link.com%2FFDI%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2956%2Findj.2007.57.4.243 International Dental Journal 57(4): 243-248 Aim: To evaluate remineralising effects of three dentifrices, Viccor by Vicco Labs, India, Perioe Cavity Carer by LG Care, Korea and Colgate Totalr by Colgate-Palmolive, Thailand on artificial caries like lesions. Design: In vitro single-section and pH cycling model. Methods: Extracted third molars were painted with nail varnish, leaving 1mm wide windows before placing demineralising solution for 96h to produce artificial carious lesions 150-200μm deep. Teeth were then cut longitudinally into 100-150um thick sections and randomly assigned to three groups. Polarised light microscopy and microradiography were used to evaluate lesion depth, before and after the 10 day pH cycle. Sections in Group A were treated with Viccor by Vicco Labs, India (-ve ... International Dental Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=903998 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 903998