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Litzler C, Vazquez L, Anton Y Otero CI, Krejci I, Rossier I, Abdelaziz M. Evaluation of Near-Infrared Transparent Sealants for Occlusal Sealing: An In Vitro Study. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2025; 18:2421. [PMID: 40508418 PMCID: PMC12155740 DOI: 10.3390/ma18112421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2025] [Revised: 05/12/2025] [Accepted: 05/16/2025] [Indexed: 06/16/2025]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to analyze and compare the translucency and marginal adaptation of five resin-based materials used as occlusal sealants, both before and after simultaneous fatigue and thermocycling. Two null hypotheses were tested: (1) All tested materials allow the transillumination of sealed occlusal carious lesions. (2) There are no differences in marginal adaptation before and after simultaneous fatigue and thermocycling. METHODS Forty extracted human molars with early occlusal caries lesions were randomly divided into five equal groups. Near-infrared transillumination images of cleaned occlusal surfaces were captured before and after applying the following sealants: (I) OptiBond FL (adhesive alone), (II) OptiBond FL (primer and adhesive) (Kerr Corp., Brea, CA, USA), (III) Scotchbond Universal (3M, St. Paul, MN, USA) combined with OptiBond FL adhesive, (IV) Fissurit (VOCO GmbH, Cuxhaven, Germany), (V) Helioseal Clear (Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein). A scanning electron microscope was used to assess marginal adaptation before and after simultaneous fatigue and thermocycling. The percentages of continuous margins (CMs) were quantified before and after the fatigue test and statistically compared (Shapiro-Wilk Normality test, two-way ANOVA with Fisher's post hoc test). RESULTS Helioseal Clear and Fissurit were fully transparent under near-infrared transillumination. The percentage of closed margins significantly decreased after loading in one group: OptiBond FL primer application before adhesive application significantly reduced marginal adaptation. CONCLUSION OptiBond FL (adhesive), Scotchbond Universal with OptiBond FL (adhesive), Fissurit, and Helioseal Clear provided excellent marginal adaptation. However, using OptiBond FL primer on enamel negatively impacted adaptation. Helioseal Clear and Fissurit, as transparent sealants, may allow lesion monitoring using an 850 nm transillumination camera.
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- Camille Litzler
- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, CUMD—University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland; (C.L.); (C.I.A.Y.O.); (I.R.)
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- Department of Orofacial Rehabilitation, CUMD—University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland; (L.V.); (I.K.)
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, CUMD—University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland; (C.L.); (C.I.A.Y.O.); (I.R.)
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- Department of Orofacial Rehabilitation, CUMD—University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland; (L.V.); (I.K.)
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, CUMD—University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland; (C.L.); (C.I.A.Y.O.); (I.R.)
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, CUMD—University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland; (C.L.); (C.I.A.Y.O.); (I.R.)
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Yang Q, Li F, Ye Y, Zhang X. Antimicrobial, remineralization, and infiltration: advanced strategies for interrupting dental caries. MEDICAL REVIEW (2021) 2025; 5:87-116. [PMID: 40224367 PMCID: PMC11987509 DOI: 10.1515/mr-2024-0035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2025]
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Dental caries, driven by plaque biofilm, poses a major oral health challenge due to imbalance in mineralization and demineralization. The primary objective in caries management is to maintain biofilm homeostasis while facilitating the repair and regeneration of dental hard tissues, thus restoring both structural integrity and functionality of affected teeth. Though antimicrobial and remineralization approaches haven shown promise, their standalone utilization without concurrent bacterial control or rebalancing lacks an integrated strategy to effectively arrest caries progression. Furthermore, according to the principles of minimally invasive dentistry, treatment materials should exhibit high permeability to ensure optimal sealing of demineralized tooth surfaces. The concept of interrupting dental caries (IDC) has emerged as a holistic approach, drawing upon extensive research encompassing three pivotal techniques: antibacterial strategies, remineralization therapies, and infiltration mechanisms, all of which are indispensable components in combating the progression of dental caries. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms and applications of antibacterial, remineralization, and infiltration technologies within the context of caries management. Additionally, we summarize advanced materials that align with the IDC concept, aiming to offer valuable insights for designing next-generation materials adept at preventing or halting caries progression efficiently.
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- Qingyi Yang
- Tianjin Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral Soft and Hard Tissues Restoration and Regeneration, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District,Tianjin300070, PR China
- Tianjin Medical University Institute of Stomatology, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District, Tianjin300070, PR China
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- Tianjin Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral Soft and Hard Tissues Restoration and Regeneration, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District,Tianjin300070, PR China
- Tianjin Medical University Institute of Stomatology, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District, Tianjin300070, PR China
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- Tianjin Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral Soft and Hard Tissues Restoration and Regeneration, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District,Tianjin300070, PR China
- Tianjin Medical University Institute of Stomatology, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District, Tianjin300070, PR China
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- Tianjin Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology & Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral Soft and Hard Tissues Restoration and Regeneration, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District,Tianjin300070, PR China
- Tianjin Medical University Institute of Stomatology, No.12 Qixiangtai Road, Heping District, Tianjin300070, PR China
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Ghaffari A, Bradbury RF, Harman J. Racial Disparities in Access to Preventive Dental Services in Pediatric Population: A Secondary Data Analysis. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2025; 48:130-143. [PMID: 39774434 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2025]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Though preventive measures are available to alleviate the burden of dental caries, there remain racial disparities in the utilization of preventative dental care. Our objectives were to determine whether racial disparities persisted in receiving preventive oral procedures between (1) Black children and white children; and (2) Hispanic children and white children. METHODS We used pooled Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data in the United States from 2018 to 2021. The key outcome variable involved the use of preventive dental services (ie, examination, x-rays, cleaning, dental sealant fitting, and fluoride treatment), while the main predictor variable involved race (ie, whether they were white, Black, or Hispanic children). RESULTS Controlling for covariates, there was no statistical significance in the odds of Hispanic and white children in receiving x-rays, sealants, and fluoride treatment ( P < .001). Black children had significantly lower odds of receiving oral examination, x-rays, and fluoride treatment than their white counterparts ( P < .01). CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the massive strides made in the utilization of preventive dental services by Hispanic children in the United States along with the persisting disparities largely present for Black children; however, further studies are needed focusing on structural, sociocultural, and factors contributing to these disparities.
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- Affan Ghaffari
- Author Affiliation: Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida (Dr Ghaffari, Bradbury, and Dr Harman)
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Ghaffari A, Graves KY, Bradbury RF, Harman JS. Examination of rural-urban disparities in utilization of preventive dental procedures in the US pediatric population: A cross-sectional study. J Rural Health 2025; 41:e70022. [PMID: 40172205 DOI: 10.1111/jrh.70022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2024] [Revised: 02/04/2025] [Accepted: 03/17/2025] [Indexed: 04/04/2025]
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PURPOSE To determine the extent to which there were disparities in access to recommended preventive oral services between US-based children living in rural versus urban areas. METHODS The study used cross-sectional, parent-reported National Survey of Children's Health data from 2022, which is the most current year of publicly available data when analyses were performed. Inclusion criteria included all children from the ages of 2 through 17. The US Census Bureau definition of rural was used to guide the analyses. Survey procedures within Stata were used to build the multiple regression models. To test the association between the main predictor variable (i.e., rural-urban designation) and outcome variable (i.e., percentage of those receiving five recommended preventive dental services), five sets of multiple logistic regressions were used, which controlled for the effects of all the other covariates. The STROBE checklist for cross-sectional studies was used for reporting purposes in this manuscript. FINDINGS Controlling for the effects of covariates, there was no association of living in an urban area (as opposed to a rural area) and children receiving any of the five recommended services, including comprehensive oral examination, prophylaxis, sealants, radiographs, and fluoride treatments (p > 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated the lack of disparities in utilization of preventive dental procedures among US-based children, which may be attributable to factors such as innovative service delivery models integrating telehealth and community-based management in rural communities, COVID-19, and public insurance expansion. Future studies should be conducted to track whether the trend of eroding disparities remains consistent.
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- Affan Ghaffari
- Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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Zöllner F, Fresen KF, Gaballah R, Schill H, Pitchika V, Amend S, Krämer N, Kühnisch J. Effectiveness of fissure sealants in 8- to 10-year-olds with and without molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) - results from a cross-sectional epidemiological study. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 29:20. [PMID: 39692926 PMCID: PMC11655578 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-06083-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 11/28/2024] [Indexed: 12/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the use, quality, and caries-preventive effects of fissure sealants (FSs) in 8- to 10-year-olds with and without molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 5,418 children (2,692 males, 2,726 females) were examined via standard instruments (dental mirrors, CPI probes, adequate lighting, mobile examination tables, and air syringes) and methods for the recording of caries (DMFT index, WHO method) and FSs. The classification of MIH followed the recommendations of the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD). Statistical analysis included descriptive analysis and mixed-effects logistic regression models. RESULTS 59.0% of all children had at least one FS; this percentage was 57.8% in the MIH group. The proportions of fully intact sealants and minimal, moderate, or nearly complete loss of retention were 31.7%, 48.3%, 16.8%, and 3.2%, respectively. The mean caries experience was low, at 0.2 DMFT in the whole population. Lower DMFT means were registered in individuals with FSs without MIH (0.1) and with MIH (0.1). The regression analysis revealed a significant caries-protective effect of FSs and MIH in relation to the overall caries burden. In addition, the caries-protective effect was greater in individuals with fully retained sealants (aOR 0.269) than in those with minimal (aOR 0.346), moderate (aOR 0.567) or nearly complete loss of retention (aOR 0.721). CONCLUSION This study documented the comparable use, quality, and caries-preventive effects of FSs in individuals and permanent molar with and without MIH. CLINICAL RELEVANCE FSs are caries protective in children with and without MIH.
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- Felicitas Zöllner
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical Centre for Dentistry, University Medical Center Gießen and Marburg, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gießen, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical Centre for Dentistry, University Medical Center Gießen and Marburg, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gießen, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Medical Centre for Dentistry, University Medical Center Gießen and Marburg, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Gießen, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
- Klinik für Zahnerhaltung und Parodontologie, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Goethestraße 70, 80336, München, Germany.
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Iheozor-Ejiofor Z, Walsh T, Lewis SR, Riley P, Boyers D, Clarkson JE, Worthington HV, Glenny AM, O'Malley L. Water fluoridation for the prevention of dental caries. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 10:CD010856. [PMID: 39362658 PMCID: PMC11449566 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010856.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Dental caries is a major public health problem in most industrialised countries, affecting 60% to 90% of school children. Community water fluoridation (CWF) is currently practised in about 25 countries; health authorities consider it to be a key strategy for preventing dental caries. CWF is of interest to health professionals, policymakers and the public. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2015, focusing on contemporary evidence about the effects of CWF on dental caries. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of initiation or cessation of CWF programmes for the prevention of dental caries. To evaluate the association of water fluoridation (artificial or natural) with dental fluorosis. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and four other databases up to 16 August 2023. We also searched two clinical trials registers and conducted backward citation searches. SELECTION CRITERIA We included populations of all ages. For our first objective (effects of initiation or cessation of CWF programmes on dental caries), we included prospective controlled studies comparing populations receiving fluoridated water with those receiving non-fluoridated or naturally low-fluoridated water. To evaluate change in caries status, studies measured caries both within three years of a change in fluoridation status and at the end of study follow-up. For our second objective (association of water fluoridation with dental fluorosis), we included any study design, with concurrent control, comparing populations exposed to different water fluoride concentrations. In this update, we did not search for or include new evidence for this objective. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. For our first objective, we included the following outcomes as change from baseline: decayed, missing or filled teeth ('dmft' for primary and 'DMFT' for permanent teeth); decayed, missing or filled tooth surfaces ('dmfs' for primary and 'DMFS' for permanent teeth); proportion of caries-free participants for both primary and permanent dentition; adverse events. We stratified the results of the meta-analyses according to whether data were collected before or after the widespread use of fluoride toothpaste in 1975. For our second objective, we included dental fluorosis (of aesthetic concern, or any level of fluorosis), and any other adverse events reported by the included studies. MAIN RESULTS We included 157 studies. All used non-randomised designs. Given the inherent risks of bias in these designs, particularly related to management of confounding factors and blinding of outcome assessors, we downgraded the certainty of all evidence for these risks. We downgraded some evidence for imprecision, inconsistency or both. Evidence from older studies may not be applicable to contemporary societies, and we downgraded older evidence for indirectness. Water fluoridation initiation (21 studies) Based on contemporary evidence (after 1975), the initiation of CWF may lead to a slightly greater change in dmft over time (mean difference (MD) 0.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.03 to 0.52; P = 0.09; 2 studies, 2908 children; low-certainty evidence). This equates to a difference in dmft of approximately one-quarter of a tooth in favour of CWF; this effect estimate includes the possibility of benefit and no benefit. Contemporary evidence (after 1975) was also available for change in DMFT (4 studies, 2856 children) and change in DMFS (1 study, 343 children); we were very uncertain of these findings. CWF may lead to a slightly greater change over time in the proportion of caries-free children with primary dentition (MD -0.04, 95% CI -0.09 to 0.01; P = 0.12; 2 studies, 2908 children), and permanent dentition (MD -0.03, 95% CI -0.07 to 0.01; P = 0.14; 2 studies, 2348 children). These low-certainty findings (a 4 percentage point difference and 3 percentage point difference for primary and permanent dentition, respectively) favoured CWF. These effect estimates include the possibility of benefit and no benefit. No contemporary data were available for adverse effects. Because of very low-certainty evidence, we were unsure of the size of effects of CWF when using older evidence (from 1975 or earlier) on all outcomes: change in dmft (5 studies, 5709 children), change in DMFT (3 studies, 5623 children), change in proportion of caries-free children with primary dentition (5 studies, 6278 children) or permanent dentition (4 studies, 6219 children), or adverse effects (2 studies, 7800 children). Only one study, conducted after 1975, reported disparities according to socioeconomic status, with no evidence that deprivation influenced the relationship between water exposure and caries status. Water fluoridation cessation (1 study) Because of very low-certainty evidence, we could not determine if the cessation of CWF affected DMFS (1 study conducted after 1975; 2994 children). Data were not available for other review outcomes for this comparison. Association of water fluoridation with dental fluorosis (135 studies) The previous version of this review found low-certainty evidence that fluoridated water may be associated with dental fluorosis. With a fluoride level of 0.7 parts per million (ppm), approximately 12% of participants had fluorosis of aesthetic concern (95% CI 8% to 17%; 40 studies, 59,630 participants), and approximately 40% had fluorosis of any level (95% CI 35% to 44%; 90 studies, 180,530 participants). Because of very low-certainty evidence, we were unsure of other adverse effects (including skeletal fluorosis, bone fractures and skeletal maturity; 5 studies, incomplete participant numbers). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Contemporary studies indicate that initiation of CWF may lead to a slightly greater reduction in dmft and may lead to a slightly greater increase in the proportion of caries-free children, but with smaller effect sizes than pre-1975 studies. There is insufficient evidence to determine the effect of cessation of CWF on caries and whether water fluoridation results in a change in disparities in caries according to socioeconomic status. We found no eligible studies that report caries outcomes in adults. The implementation or cessation of CWF requires careful consideration of this current evidence, in the broader context of a population's oral health, diet and consumption of tap water, movement or migration, and the availability and uptake of other caries-prevention strategies. Acceptability, cost-effectiveness and feasibility of the implementation and monitoring of a CWF programme should also be taken into account.
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Division of Oral Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Naavaal S, Tatro K, Scherrer C. Second molar sealants among US adolescents and their association with select sociodemographic factors and first molar sealants: A cross-sectional study using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. J Am Dent Assoc 2024; 155:836-844. [PMID: 39115494 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2024.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Caries is an important public health concern. Dental sealants are effective in preventing caries; however, their uptake is suboptimal and little is known about second molar (2M) sealants. The authors examined the prevalence of 2M sealants among US adolescents and investigated the factors associated with their presence. METHODS The authors conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 2011-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data on adolescents aged 12 through 19 years with complete sealant data (n = 3,636). Race and ethnicity, income, and first molar (1M) sealant were primary variables of interest. The logistic regression models were used to estimate the factors associated with 2M sealants. All analyses used survey weights and accounted for complex survey design. RESULTS Only 34.6% of adolescents (95% CI, 31.2% to 38.0%) had 2M sealants. Approximately 89.0% of adolescents (95% CI, 86.1% to 92.0%) with 2M sealants and 19.6% (95% CI, 17.1% to 22.2%) without 2M sealants had 1M sealants. In the adjusted models, race and ethnicity were strongly associated with 2M sealant presence, but the association did not hold when 1M sealant was included in the model. 1M sealants were the most significant factor explaining the presence of 2M sealants (odds ratio, 0.03; 95% CI, 0.02 to 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Two of 3 adolescents lacked 2M sealants, with considerable disparities in their presence. To improve adolescent oral health, clinical and community programs should increase delivery of 2M sealants. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Study findings highlight the need to evaluate adolescent sealant delivery programs to improve the uptake of 2M sealants.
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Luo H, Wu B, Wu Y, Moss ME. Dental Caries and Preventive Dental Visits Among Children in the U.S.: The Impact of Race/Ethnicity and Immigration. AJPM FOCUS 2024; 3:100230. [PMID: 38766463 PMCID: PMC11099302 DOI: 10.1016/j.focus.2024.100230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Introduction National data on dental caries and dental service use among immigrant children in U.S. are limited. It is not known whether race/ethnicity would interact with immigration status to increase these disparities. Using a nationally representative sample, this study assessed the interaction effects of immigrant generation status and race/ethnicity on dental caries and dental visits among children in the U.S. Methods Data were from the 2020 and 2021 National Survey of Children's Health. All data were self-reported by parents/guardians. The 2 outcomes were (1) dental caries (yes/no) in the past 12 months and (2) preventive dental visits (yes/no) in the past 12 months. Racial/ethnic groups included non-Hispanic White, Black, Hispanics, and Asian Americans. The analytical sample included 66,167 children aged 2-17 years, including 1,243 first-generation immigrant children; 11,017 second-generation immigrant children; and 53,907 nonimmigrant children. Study authors ran separate multiple logistic regression models for the 2 outcome variables. All analyses accounted for the survey design of National Survey of Children's Health. Results First-generation immigrant children were more likely to have dental caries than nonimmigrant children (AOR=1.44). The interaction of race/ethnicity and immigrant generation status was significant (p=0.04) in the preventive dental visits model, indicating increased challenges in getting dental visits among minority immigrant children in comparison with that among non-Hispanic White immigrant children, especially among first-generation immigrant children of Asian Americans (AOR=0.41) and non-Hispanic Black immigrant children (AOR=0.37). Conclusions First-generation immigrant children were less likely to see a dentist and more likely to have dental caries than nonimmigrants. Moreover, first-generation immigrant children from minority racial/ethnic groups were the least likely to seek dental services. To further reduce disparities in oral health and dental use among children in the U.S., culturally sensitive health promotion is warranted to improve oral health literacy and reduce barriers to dental care for immigrants, especially immigrant children of the minority groups.
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- Huabin Luo
- Department of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York
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- Office of Public Health Studies, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii
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- Department of Foundational Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
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Diniz ACS, Silva TBD, Araujo MR, Bauer J, Firoozmand LM. Sealing moderate caries lesions with bioactive glass-ionomer: A split-mouth clinical trial. Dent Mater J 2024; 43:517-524. [PMID: 38945864 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2023-261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Laboratory evidence has shown that 45S5 bioglass can help in dental remineralization, so its incorporation into resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) has been studied. This randomized clinical trial aimed to determine the efficacy of RMGIC enriched with 10% 45S5 bioglass (RMGIC/45S5) in preventing the progression of moderate caries lesions. Sixty-six permanent molars with moderate caries lesions, were randomly sealed with RMGIC or RMGIC/45S5. After 1, 3-6 months, patients' oral health, material behavior, and caries evolution were evaluated. Chi-square and Fisher's exact test was employed. After one month, the RMGIC showed higher total retention and better clinical performance compared to RMGIC/45S5, both showed a predominance of sealed teeth or without caries progression. After 6 months, no materials retention, quality and caries progression difference was observed for both materials. Short-term clinical follow-up reveals worse retention and quality of RMGIC/45S5, only after 6 months no clinical/microscopic differences are observed between the materials.
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- Department of Dentistry I and Dental Post-Graduation Program, Federal University of Maranhão
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- Department of Dentistry I and Dental Post-Graduation Program, Federal University of Maranhão
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- Department of Dentistry I and Dental Post-Graduation Program, Federal University of Maranhão
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Simões MSDS, Rocha ADO, Zendron MP, Santos PS, Bolan M, Santana CM, Cardoso M. Research interest on dental sealant in dentistry based on the 100 most cited articles: bibliometric analysis. Braz Oral Res 2024; 38:e044. [PMID: 38747831 PMCID: PMC11376657 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2024.vol38.0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the characteristics of the 100 most cited articles about dental sealants (DS) in dentistry. In September 2023, a search was performed in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS-CC) database. The following information was extracted from each article: number and density of citations, year of publication, authorship, journal, impact factor, keywords, study design, theme, continent, country, and institution. The citations of the WoS-CC were compared with those of the Scopus and Google Scholar databases. The VOSviewer software was used to generate collaborative networks. The number of citations ranged from 33 to 205. The articles were published between 1961 and 2016. Buonocore MG (7%) was the most prominent author among the most cited. The Journal of the American Dental Association was the most frequent journal (25%) and Journal of Dental Research (7.6) had the highest impact factor. Most studies had interventional (41%) and laboratory (31%) designs, mainly addressing DS effectiveness in the prevention and control of dental caries (86%). There was a predominance of publications from North America (46%) and the USA was the country with the highest number of articles (44%). The most frequent institutions were the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA) and the University of Rochester (USA) (6% each). "Retention" was the most frequent keyword. In conclusion, the 100 most cited articles were mostly interventional and laboratory studies, addressing the retention and efficacy of DS. Most of the articles were concentrated in North America and Europe, demonstrating a little collaboration from other continents.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, Department of Dentistry, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, Department of Dentistry, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC, Department of Dentistry, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
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Nam SM, Ku HM, Lee ES, Kim BI. Detection of pit and fissure sealant microleakage using quantitative light-induced fluorescence technology: an in vitro study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9066. [PMID: 38643213 PMCID: PMC11032322 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59651-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) technology for detecting the presence and severity of microleakage of pit and fissure sealants. The areas of interest (AOIs) were 160 pits and fissures of 40 extracted permanent teeth. Fluorescent images were acquired using a QLF device, and the maximum fluorescence loss ΔFmax of each AOI was analyzed. After staining and cross-sectioning of the teeth, histological dye penetration was scored on a scale of 0 to 3. The relationship between ΔFmax and microleakage depth was analyzed, and the areas under the curve (AUCs) were calculated. The │ΔFmax│ increased as microleakage depth increased. The ΔFmax values of microleakage areas showed a strong significant correlation with the histological scores of dye penetration (r = - 0.72, P = 0.001). AUC analysis showed a high diagnostic accuracy for microleakage depth (AUC = 0.83-0.91). The highest AUC of 0.91 was found when differentiating the outer half microleakage of the sealant (histological score 0 vs. 1-3). QLF technology is effective in assessing the presence and severity of microleakage, suggesting its potential for noninvasive detection and monitoring of sealant microleakage in clinical settings.
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- Sang-Mi Nam
- Department of Dental Hygiene, SahmYook Health University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-749, Republic of Korea.
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Tassery H, Miletic I, Turkun LS, Sauro S, Gurgan S, Banerjee A, Basso M, Khelafia S, Terrer E, Pilliol V, Slimani A. Preventive management of carious lesions: from non-invasive to micro-invasive operative interventions. Br Dent J 2024; 236:603-610. [PMID: 38671111 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7292-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Understanding that dental carious lesions occur as a result of the action of micro-organisms in the dental plaque biofilm, where demineralisation on the tooth surface is the first sign of the disease, such incipient lesions can be treated using preventive, non-operative and minimally invasive operative dentistry. If the caries process is left unmanaged, the lesions progress towards cavitation, leading to more invasive treatments. This article discusses the principles of preventive, non-invasive and micro-invasive treatments of early carious lesions, outlining the clinical situations where these therapies can be applied.
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- Hervé Tassery
- Ecole de Médecine Dentaire de Marseille, Université d'Aix-Marseille, 13385 Marseille, France; Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée-Infection, Aix-Marseille Université, MEPHI, AP-HM, 19-21 Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille, CEDEX 05, France; LBN, Université de Montpellier, UR-UM104, Montpellier, France.
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gunduliceva ul. 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ege University School of Dentistry, Izmir 35040, Turkey
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- Dental Biomaterials and Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, CEU Cardenal Herrera University, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Conservative and Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Centre of Oral Clinical Translational Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King´s College London, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milano, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée-Infection, Aix-Marseille Université, MEPHI, AP-HM, 19-21 Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille, CEDEX 05, France
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- Ecole de Médecine Dentaire de Marseille, Université d'Aix-Marseille, 13385 Marseille, France; Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée-Infection, Aix-Marseille Université, MEPHI, AP-HM, 19-21 Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille, CEDEX 05, France
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- Ecole de Médecine Dentaire de Marseille, Université d'Aix-Marseille, 13385 Marseille, France; Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée-Infection, Aix-Marseille Université, MEPHI, AP-HM, 19-21 Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille, CEDEX 05, France
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- LBN, Université de Montpellier, UR-UM104, Montpellier, France; Faculté d'Odontologie, Université de Montpellier, 34193 Montpellier, France
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Bhadule SN, Kalaskar R, Kalaskar A, Krishnakumar K, Joshi S, Balasubramanian S. Clinical Effectiveness of Air Abrasion When Compared to Conventional Acid-etching Technique in Enhancing the Retention of Pit and Fissure Sealants: A Systematic Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024; 17:377-384. [PMID: 39144511 PMCID: PMC11320793 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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Purpose The purpose of our study was to perform a systematic review to assess and compare the effectiveness of the air abrasion technique with that of the conventional acid-etching technique performed before the placement of pit and fissure sealants. Materials and methods A search of studies was conducted in May 2021 using PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases. Clinical trials in the English language between 1997 and 2019 were included. The quality of the studies was analyzed using the Cochrane Collaboration tool. Results The search retrieved 276 references, out of which seven studies were included for a qualitative analysis. In these seven studies, the risk of bias across the Cochrane tool's domains varied from low to high. All the included studies considered acid-etching as a comparator to air abrasion technique either used alone or as an adjunct to acid-etching technique. Conclusion When coverage of sealants or their retentivity was compared at different time intervals, it was more in the acid-etching group than in the air abrasion group. Similarly, carious lesions were seen more in the air abrasion group than in the acid-etching group. The air abrasion technique followed by acid-etching brought superior retention properties of sealants than the acid-etching technique alone. How to cite this article Bhadule SN, Kalaskar R, Kalaskar A, et al. Clinical Effectiveness of Air Abrasion When Compared to Conventional Acid-etching Technique in Enhancing the Retention of Pit and Fissure Sealants: A Systematic Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(3):377-384.
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- Shivani N Bhadule
- Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Wnuk K, Świtalski J, Miazga W, Tatara T, Religioni U, Gujski M. Evaluation of the effectiveness of prophylactic sealing of pits and fissures of permanent teeth with fissure sealants - umbrella review. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:806. [PMID: 37891656 PMCID: PMC10612169 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03499-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tooth decay is an infectious disease which, in its initial phase, leads to the formation of cavities in the teeth through decalcification of the enamel and local tissue destruction. In addition to proper oral hygiene, prophylactic sealing of fissures and cavities with a sealant is a method of preventing the development of caries. The aim of this study is to summarise the effectiveness of fissure sealing of permanent teeth with fissure sealants compared to other preventive methods or no intervention. METHOD An umbrella review was carried out to achieve the purpose of our study. Searches were performed in Medline (via PubMed), Embase (via OVID), and Cochrane Library databases. Quality assessment of the included studies was performed using the AMSTAR2 tool. In addition, a manual search for recommendations/clinical practice guidelines on dental prophylaxis was performed. RESULTS 204 publications were identified, of which 15 met the inclusion criteria. Based on the results of 3 systematic reviews, there was a statistically significant reduced odds of caries occurrence or development with prophylactic sealing of permanent teeth compared with no intervention - depending on the review and follow-up period odds ratio (OR) ranged from 0.06 [95%CI: (0.01-0.32)] to 0.28 [95%CI: (0.20-0.38)]. In the eight systematic reviews that analysed different sealants, there were no statistically significant differences between the types of materials used for prophylactic tooth sealing. For systematic reviews comparing the efficacy of fissure sealants with fluoride varnish, three reported no statistically significant difference in the efficacy of caries incidence, with only one systematic review based on 1 RCT finding a statistically significant difference in favour of fissure sealants. CONCLUSION Compared to the no intervention, dental sealing is an effective method for the prevention of dental caries. However, it is not possible to conclude conclusively which type of sealant and which of the available prophylactic methods is more effective in preventing caries.
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- Katarzyna Wnuk
- Department of Health Policy Programs, Department of Health Technology Assessment, Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System, Warsaw, 00032, Poland
- School of Public Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education of Warsaw, Kleczewska 61/63, Warsaw, 01826, Poland
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- Department of Health Policy Programs, Department of Health Technology Assessment, Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System, Warsaw, 00032, Poland
- Department of Health Economics and Medical Law, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, 01445, Poland
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- Department of Health Policy Programs, Department of Health Technology Assessment, Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System, Warsaw, 00032, Poland
- School of Public Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education of Warsaw, Kleczewska 61/63, Warsaw, 01826, Poland
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- Department of Health Policy Programs, Department of Health Technology Assessment, Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System, Warsaw, 00032, Poland.
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, 02091, Poland.
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- School of Public Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education of Warsaw, Kleczewska 61/63, Warsaw, 01826, Poland.
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, 02091, Poland
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Thitasomakul S, Tianviwat S. A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of the Dental Sealants Quality in Rural Schoolchildren Using Innovative Suction without Dental Assistance. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4035. [PMID: 36901052 PMCID: PMC10001518 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This study examined whether the moisture control innovation (tongue and cheek retractors and saliva contamination (SS-suction)) used without dental assistance could improve the quality of dental sealant in rural Thai school children compared to a standard treatment, i.e., high power suction with dental assistance. A single blind, cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants were 15 dental nurses working in sub-district health promoting hospitals and 482 children. All dental nurses attended workshops of SS-suction and revised dental sealant procedures. Children with sound lower first permanent molar teeth were simple-randomly assigned to either an intervention or control group. The children in the intervention group were sealed with SS-suction, and the children in the control group were sealed with high power suction and dental assistance. There were 244 children in the intervention group and 238 children in the control group. Dental nurses' satisfaction on SS-suction was record by visual analogue scale (VAS) for each tooth during treatment. After 15-18 months, caries on sealed surfaces were examined. The results showed that the median satisfaction score of SS-suction was 9 out of 10, and 17-18% children experienced uncomfortable sensation during insertion or removal. The uncomfortable feeling disappeared once the suction was in place. Caries on sealed surfaces did not differ significantly between the intervention and control groups. Caries on the occlusal surface was present in 26.7% and 27.5%, and caries on the buccal surface was present in 35.2% and 36.4% of cases in the intervention and control groups, respectively. In conclusion, dental nurses were satisfied with SS-suction in terms of both function and safety. The effectiveness of SS-suction was compatible with the standard procedure after 15-18 months.
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Aljafari A, ElKarmi R, Nasser O, Atef A, Hosey MT. Oral health status and practices of 6- to 7-year-old children in Amman, Jordan: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:307. [PMID: 35879792 PMCID: PMC9310399 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02342-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Dental caries affects the majority of children in Jordan, with some evidence of its prevalence steadily increasing. Previous studies have shown that families struggle to establish good oral health practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current oral health status and practices of 6- to7-year-old children in Amman, Jordan.r Methods A cross-sectional cohort study. The sample consisted of 6- to 7-year-old children attending six randomly selected schools in Amman, Jordan. Measures collected were: I) Caries experience (d3mft/D3MFT), II) Oral hygiene, measured using the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, III) Dietary, toothbrushing, and dental attendance practices, measured using diaries and parental questionnaires, IV) Participants’ basic characteristics: age, education and employment. Data were analysed using SPSS20.
Results In total, 942 children were recruited. Four hundred and fifty-seven were boys, 485 were girls. Their average age was 6.5 years. Eighty-nine percent had decay in their primary teeth. Mean d3mft was 5.1(1 (range = 0–12, SD = 2.9). Only 8% of carious teeth were restored. Mean DMFT score was 0.3 (range = 0–4, SD = 0.8). Mean debris score was 1.07 (range = 0–3, SD = 0.37). Children indicated that they brush their teeth 1.6 times a day (range = 0–3, SD = 0.6). The majority (81%) were unsupervised. Sixty-seven percent of parents did not know the appropriate fluoride toothpaste concentration. Children were having 1.5 sugary snacks in-between their meals (Range = 1–6, SD = 1.1). They scored a mean of 2.5 (Range = 0–5.87, SD = 1.7) in sweetened drinks intake (recommended ≤ 1) and 2.8 (Range = 0–18.57, SD = 1.5) in non-core food intake (recommended ≤ 2) on a dietary questionnaire. Most parents (84%) indicated that their child attends the dentist only when in pain, and 18% indicated that their child is extremely afraid of dentists. Only 32% and 18% were familiar with fluoride varnish and fissure sealants, respectively. Regression analysis revealed that debris score and dental attendance were reliable predictors of caries experience. Conclusions Six- to seven-year-old children in Amman, Jordan have a high caries experience. Most show signs of poor oral hygiene, excessive intake of cariogenic foods, and symptomatic dental attendance. Their parents lack knowledge on fluoride varnish and fissure sealants. There is a need for oral health promotion tailored to this cohort's need.
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- Ahmad Aljafari
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Dentistry, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Dentistry, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan
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- Centre of Oral, Clinical and Translational Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Krueger H, Robinson S, Hancock T, Birtwhistle R, Buxton JA, Henry B, Scarr J, Spinelli JJ. Priorities among effective clinical preventive services in British Columbia, Canada. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:564. [PMID: 35473549 PMCID: PMC9044882 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07871-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the long-standing experience of rating the evidence for clinical preventive services, the delivery of effective clinical preventive services in Canada and elsewhere is less than optimal. We outline an approach used in British Columbia to assist in determining which effective clinical preventive services are worth doing. METHODS We calculated the clinically preventable burden and cost-effectiveness for 28 clinical preventive services that received a 'strong or conditional (weak) recommendation for' by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care or an 'A' or 'B' rating by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. Clinically preventable burden is the total quality adjusted life years that could be gained if the clinical preventive services were delivered at recommended intervals to a British Columbia birth cohort of 40,000 individuals over the years of life that the service is recommended. Cost-effectiveness is the net cost per quality adjusted life year gained. RESULTS Clinical preventive services with the highest population impact and best value for money include services that address tobacco use in adolescents and adults, exclusive breastfeeding, and screening for hypertension and other cardiovascular disease risk factors followed by appropriate pharmaceutical treatment. In addition, alcohol misuse screening and brief counseling, one-time screening for hepatitis C virus infection in British Columbia adults born between 1945 and 1965, and screening for type 2 diabetes approach these high-value clinical preventive services. CONCLUSIONS These results enable policy makers to say with some confidence what preventive manoeuvres are worth doing but further work is required to determine the best way to deliver these services to all those eligible and to establish what supportive services are required. After all, if a clinical preventive service is worth doing, it is worth doing well.
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- Hans Krueger
- H. Krueger & Associates Inc., Delta, Canada.
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
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- School of Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
- Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, Ottawa, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- BC Center for Disease Control, Vancouver, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- BC Ministry of Health, Victoria, Canada
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- Child Health BC, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Saveanu CI, Cretu CC, Bamboi I, Săveanu AE, Anistoroaei D. Title Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate Knowledge and Attitudes on Oral Hygiene of Romanian Students. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58030406. [PMID: 35334581 PMCID: PMC8950784 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58030406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: the purpose of this study was to evaluate students’ level of knowledge and attitude towards oral hygiene. Materials and Methods: the evaluation was carried out by a questionnaire, with 30 Q (questions) as follows: demographic data (Q1–Q5), oral hygiene knowledge data (Q6–Q23) and oral hygiene attitude data (Q24–Q30). The study included students from Romanian schools and the selection of the study group was made following selection criteria in accordance with ethical issues. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed and a value of p ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: the study included a number of 718 subjects with a mean age of 14.54 (±2.22), male 250 (34.8%) and female 468 (65.2%), MS (middle school students) 354 (49.4%) and HH (high school students) 364 (50.6%). Most of the subjects 292 (MS = 160; HS = 132) know a toothbrushing technique, p = 0.009, r = 0.091 and 587 (MS = 278; HS = 309) know that brushing removes the bacterial plaque p = 0.027, r = −0.082 but only 147 (MS = 71; HS = 76) know that (by) brushing can re-mineralize hard dental structures. The duration of the toothbrushing is variable, for 2- or 3-min p = 0.058, r = 0.043. Criteria for choosing the toothbrush were based mainly on the indications of the dentist, respectively, for toothpaste on its properties. The frequency of toothbrushing is mainly twice a day 428 (MS = 234; HS = 248), p = 0.079, r = 0.037, 73 (MS = 33; HS = 40) after every meal. p = 0.099, r = 0.095. Mouthwash is used by 421 (MS = 199; HS = 222) p = 0.111, r = −0.048, and 228 (MS = 199; HS = 222) after each brushing. Dental floss is used by 240 (MS = 106; HS = 134), p = 0.031, r = −0.073 and only 74 (MS = 41; HS = 33) after each brushing. Conclusions: there are differences in the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding the determinants of oral hygiene depending on the level of education.
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Mathew G, Jayakaran TG, Ramkumar H, Dakshinamoorthy S, Paulindraraj S, Solomon N. Evaluation of Embrace WetBond and Helioseal-F sealant retention with and without a Self-etch adhesive: A 12 month follow-up. J Clin Exp Dent 2022; 13:e1189-e1195. [PMID: 34987710 PMCID: PMC8715554 DOI: 10.4317/jced.58707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pit and fissures on the young permanent tooth are ideal in harbouring dental plaque and calculus. Hence it is important to provide a preventive agent to protect against dental caries. Aim: To evaluate the retention of two different pit and fissure sealants with and without a self-etch adhesive in the first permanent molars for a period of one year. MATERIAL AND METHODS 280 molars were included among 70 healthy children. According to randomisation, the groups were divided into Group IA - Embrace without Adhse One F bonding agent and Group IB - Embrace with Adhse One F bonding agent, Group IIA - Helioseal F without Adhse One F bonding agent and Group IIB - Helioseal F with Adhse One F bonding agent. The sealants were assessed clinically at 3,6,9, and 12 months using the modified Colour, Coverage, Caries (CCC) sealant evaluation system. RESULTS At the end of 12 months, the retention rates of Group IB showed statistically significant results, followed by Group IIB, Group IA and Group IIA. CONCLUSIONS At twelve months follow-up Embrase WetBond and Helioseal-F were better retentive when used with a Adhese One F bonding agent which was statistically significant. Key words:Retention, Bonding agent, Embrace WetBond, Helioseal-F.
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- Gemimaa Mathew
- Consultant Pediatric Dentist. Rya Cosmo Hospital, Purasaiwakkam, Chennai - 600012, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Senior Lecturer. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai - 600089, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Professor and Head of the Department. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai - 600089, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Reader. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai - 600089, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Reader. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai - 600089, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Senior Lecturer. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai - 600089, Tamil Nadu, India
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Kuter B, Eden E, Guler N. Clinical success of fluoride-releasing fissure sealant in permanent first molars: 5-year retrospective atudy. BALKAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.5937/bjdm20220824-005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Background/Aim: It is important to prevent caries on permanent first molars. Fissure sealants are very effective in protecting fissures from caries. The study aimed to determine the clinical success of fluoride-releasing fissure sealants in permanent first molars in the long term. Material and Methods: 64 children with 256 healthy erupted first permanent molars and followed for 5 years, comprised the study. Children who received a fluoride-releasing fissure sealant and came regularly to controls throughout 5 years were evaluated by retention rate and development of new caries and compared with a control group. Results: The complete retention rate of fluoride-releasing fissure sealants was 48.5% and 10.7 % of the sealed teeth had caries after 5 years. 25% of the teeth without fissure sealant were decayed after five years. There was no significant difference between the rate of retention of fissure sealants and the frequency of tooth brushing after 1 year. There was no significant difference between the rate of retention of fissure sealants and oral hygiene status of children after 1 year. Conclusions: The fluoride-releasing fissure sealants were effective for the prevention of caries on pit and fissures of permanent molars and long-term clinical success was satisfying.
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Kuter B, Eden E, Guler N. Clinical success of fluoride-releasing fissure sealant in permanent first molars: 5-year retrospective study. BALKAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.5937/bjdm2203148k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background/Aim: It is important to prevent caries on permanent first molars. Fissure sealants are very effective in protecting fissures from caries. The study aimed to determine the clinical success of fluoride-releasing fissure sealants in permanent first molars in the long term. Material and Methods: 64 children with 256 healthy erupted first permanent molars and followed for 5 years, comprised the study. Children who received a fluoride-releasing fissure sealant and came regularly to controls throughout 5 years were evaluated by retention rate and development of new caries and compared with a control group. Results: The complete retention rate of fluoride-releasing fissure sealants was 48.5% and 10.7 % of the sealed teeth had caries after 5 years. 25% of the teeth without fissure sealant were decayed after five years. There was no significant difference between the rate of retention of fissure sealants and the frequency of tooth brushing after 1 year. There was no significant difference between the rate of retention of fissure sealants and oral hygiene status of children after 1 year. Conclusions: The fluoride-releasing fissure sealants were effective for the prevention of caries on pit and fissures of permanent molars and long-term clinical success was satisfying.
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Nath S, Zilm P, Jamieson L, Kapellas K, Goswami N, Ketagoda K, Weyrich LS. Development and characterization of an oral microbiome transplant among Australians for the treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease: A study protocol. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0260433. [PMID: 34843568 PMCID: PMC8629173 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral microbiome transplantation (OMT) is a novel concept of introducing health-associated oral microbiota into the oral cavity of a diseased patient. The premise is to reverse the state of oral dysbiosis, and restore the ecological balance to maintain a stable homeostasis with the host immune system. This study will assess the effectiveness, feasibility, and safety of OMT using an interdisciplinary approach. METHODS/DESIGN To find donors suitable for microbial transplantation, supragingival plaque samples will be collected from 600 healthy participants. Each sample (200μL) will subsequently be examined in two ways: 1) 100μL of the sample will undergo high-throughput 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and shotgun sequencing to identify the composition and characterisation of a healthy supragingival microbiome, 2) the remaining 100μL of the plaque sample will be mixed with 25% artificial saliva medium and inoculated into a specialised in-vitro flow cell model containing a hydroxyapatite disk. To obtain sufficient donor plaque, the samples would be grown for 14 days and further analysed microscopically and sequenced to examine and confirm the growth and survival of the microbiota. Samples with the healthiest microbiota would then be incorporated in a hydrogel delivery vehicle to enable transplantation of the donor oral microbiota. The third step would be to test the effectiveness of OMT in caries and periodontitis animal models for efficacy and safety for the treatment of oral diseases. DISCUSSION If OMTs are found to be successful, it can form a new treatment method for common oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis. OMTs may have the potential to modulate the oral microbiota and shift the ecological imbalances to a healthier state.
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- Sonia Nath
- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Oral Microbiology Laboratory, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Materials Chemistry Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Acharya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Oral Microbiology Laboratory, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Anthropology and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States of America
- Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, School of Biological Sciences and the Environment Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Alsabek L, Al-Hakeem A, Alagha MA, Comisi JC. Efficacy of hydrophilic resin-based sealant: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Dent 2021; 114:103816. [PMID: 34560227 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This meta-analysis review aims to answer two questions: 1) What is the effectiveness of hydrophilic resin-based sealant (RBS) in preventing/arresting pits and fissures caries in permanent teeth, and 2) What is the retention rate of a hydrophilic RBS as compared to alternative treatments. DATA Randomized control trials investigating the efficacy of hydrophilic RBS compared to any other (placebo) treatment for permanent teeth. Outcomes were retention rate and caries prevention/arresting. SOURCES A systematic search for eligible studies was conducted on six electronic databases (Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Cochrane; Web of Science, PubMed) from inception to March 2021. The Cochrane guidelines were used to classify the risk of bias. STUDY SELECTION/RESULTS A systematic literature search resulted in 290 studies. Thirteen articles met our inclusion criteria and were included in the systematic review. Six articles were identified as good or fair quality and were included in the quantitative analysis. Meta-analysis results indicated that there is no significant difference in retention (RR 1.01, 95% CI:0.96-1.07, P-value 0.66), (RR 1.03, 95% CI: 0.89-1.19, P-value 0.0009) at six and twelve months, respectively. Likewise, for caries prevention there is no significant difference (RR 0.97, 95% CI: 0.91-1.03, P-value 0.19), (RR 0.30, 95% CI: 0.91-1.03, P-value 0.30) at six and twelve months. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis showed no statistically significant difference between the hydrophilic RBS and alternative treatment options (such as conventional resin or glass ionomer) regarding retention or caries prevention at six- and twelve-month follow-up. Future studies are required to investigate longer-term outcomes.
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- Laith Alsabek
- Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, Al-Mazzeh St. Damascus, PO Box 30621, Syria; Clinical Science Institute, The National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
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- Faculty of Dentistry - Ajman University of Science and Technology, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- Restorative Dentistry, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, The Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, 173 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA.
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Al-Jundi SH, Ei Shahawy OI, Nazzal H. Paediatric dentistry undergraduate education across dental schools in the Arabian region: a cross-sectional study. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2021; 22:969-977. [PMID: 34351613 PMCID: PMC8526457 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-021-00656-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess and compare teaching of paediatric dentistry in the undergraduate curriculum among dental schools in the Arabian region. METHODS A 28-item online cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted of undergraduate dental programme directors in the Arab region. The survey included questions related to the programme's content, method of instruction on specific paediatric dentistry topics as well as the director's opinion on the level of training obtained by the undergraduate students at the end of the programme. RESULTS The final sample included 31 dental schools representing undergraduate programmes in ten Arabian countries (60.8% response rate). All programmes provided theoretical and practical education on communicative behaviour management techniques and caries prevention. Pulpectomy and formocresol pulpotomy were taught in the form of theoretical and practical education in 87.1% and 80.6% of the programmes, respectively. The method of education on common orthodontic topics was mainly theoretical with the exception of space maintainers. Instructions on managing trauma to permanent dentition was theoretical and practical in most programmes (61.3%). Most respondents rated the level of training of students in behaviour management and caries prevention as good to reasonable, while only 22.6% thought that the level of training was excellent in pulp therapy. CONCLUSION Variations were observed in paediatric dentistry education among undergraduate dental programmes in the Arabian region in terms of topics, instruction methods, year of introduction of paediatric dentistry education, and number of clinical sessions offered. This study establishes a framework for future paediatric dentistry curriculum development and/or improvement in the Arabian region.
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- S H Al-Jundi
- Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Future University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatric Dentistry, Hamad Dental Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
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Baik A, Alamoudi N, El-Housseiny A, Altuwirqi A. Fluoride Varnishes for Preventing Occlusal Dental Caries: A Review. Dent J (Basel) 2021; 9:64. [PMID: 34204978 PMCID: PMC8229232 DOI: 10.3390/dj9060064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dental caries are most likely to occur on occlusal surfaces from the early eruptive stages of the tooth. In children, about 80% to 90% of dental caries are occlusal caries. Different preventive modalities are used to prevent occlusal caries. One of the methods used for occlusal caries prevention is fluoride varnish. A vast number of clinical trials have evaluated several types of sealant material and fluoride varnish to assess their ability to prevent occlusal caries in both primary and permanent dentition. The purpose of the current study was to provide an updated overview of the development, composition, mechanism of action, application, and safety of fluoride varnish, as well as its effect on occlusal caries prevention. This review of recently published studies on fluoride varnish and its effect on occlusal caries prevention shows that in children at moderate to high risk of caries, fluoride varnishes prevent occlusal caries. Both resin-based fissure sealants and fluoride varnish are effective for occlusal caries prevention for first-permanent molars. However, it was not possible to identify which one has the best effect. It is recommend that fluoride varnish is applied for children at high risk of caries two to four times per year.
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- Alaa Baik
- Pediatric Dentistry Department, King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt;
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- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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Lalloo R, Tadakamadla SK, Kroon J, Jamieson LM, Ware RS, Johnson NW. Carious lesions in permanent dentitions are reduced in remote Indigenous Australian children taking part in a non-randomised preventive trial. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0244927. [PMID: 33507984 PMCID: PMC7842954 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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We tested the effect of an annual caries preventive intervention, delivered by a fly-in/fly-out oral health professional team, with Indigenous children residing in a remote Australian community. Around 600 Indigenous children aged 5 to 17 years were invited to participate at baseline, of who 408 had caregiver consent. One hundred and ninety-six consented to the epidemiological examination and intervention (Intervention group) and 212 consented to the epidemiological examination only (Comparison group). The intervention, which occurred annually, comprised placement of fissure sealants on suitable teeth, and application of povidone-iodine and fluoride varnish to the whole dentition, following completion of any necessary restorative dental treatment. Standard diet and oral hygiene advice were provided. Caries increment (number of tooth surfaces with new dental caries) in both deciduous and permanent dentitions was measured at the 2-year follow-up. Comparison group children had significantly higher number of new surfaces with advanced caries in the permanent dentition than the Intervention group (IRR = 1.61; 95% CI: 1.02–2.54; p = 0.04); with a preventive fraction of 43%. The effect of intervention remained significant with children in the Comparison group developing significantly more advanced caries lesions in the permanent dentition than the Intervention group children in the adjusted multivariable analysis (IRR = 2.21; 95% CI: 1.03–4.71). Indigenous children exposed to the intervention had less increment in advanced dental caries in the permanent dentition than those not exposed to the intervention.
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- Ratilal Lalloo
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Adelaide Dental School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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Canga M, Malagnino G, Malagnino VA, Malagnino I. Effectiveness of Sealants Treatment in Permanent Molars: A Longitudinal Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021; 14:41-45. [PMID: 34326582 PMCID: PMC8311774 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Our study gives a clear result about sealants treatment in preventing dental caries manifestation and reducing its prevalence in children aged 6-11 years old. Aim and objective This study aims to compare and evaluate the progress of dental caries in the first and second permanent molars and also to evaluate, within a period of 24 months, the clinical effects of dental sealants, used in the treatment of occlusive cavities, among children 6-11 years old. Materials and methods Participants: The overall sample was composed of 120 children, to whom we randomly chose 480 posterior teeth, which were divided into two groups. Intervention: The first group was the control group with 240 untreated teeth, while the second group had an equal number of teeth, which underwent the sealant treatment. The study participants were evaluated within the periods 0, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. The study participants were checked every 6 months. Basic design: This observational, analytical, and descriptive research was designed as a longitudinal study. The study started in January 2019 and ended in January 2020. The study was conducted in five dental clinics in the city of Vlore, Albania. Results After 24 months of observation, we noticed that the number of dental caries in the untreated group is three times higher than the number of dental caries in the treated group. In the group of teeth treated with sealant, 189 (78.8%) teeth remained unaffected by dental caries. The present study showed that there is a significant correlation between period and caries manifestation (p < 0.05). It also proved that sealant treatment is an important measure and it is highly significant in the caries reduction (p = 0.000). Conclusion This study proved that sealant treatment is highly successful in reducing dental caries. In the future, it is worthwhile to go further in this research. Clinical significance Dental caries is a problem in children aged 6-11 years old and not only. That is why this study recommends that sealants treatment should be used to prevent and reduce the prevalence of dental caries. How to cite this article Canga M, Malagnino G, Malagnino VA, et al. Effectiveness of Sealants Treatment in Permanent Molars: A Longitudinal Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(1):41-45.
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- Mimoza Canga
- Department of Public Health, University of Vlora, Albania
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University "Gabriele D'Annunzio" Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University "Gabriele D'Annunzio" Chieti, Italy
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Yuan C, He J, Sun X, Kang J, Zheng S. Identifying heterogeneity in the risk factors of dental caries status in Chinese adolescents using Poisson mixture regression. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e039599. [PMID: 33109671 PMCID: PMC7592291 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to cluster individuals into groups with different dental health characteristics and make statistical inferences on the effect differences among different groups simultaneously to identify the heterogeneity of risk factors in Chinese adolescents by analysing the data from the 4th Chinese National Oral Health Survey. METHODS For decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth (DMFT), mean values were statistically analysed for their relationships with different categories of all involved variables. As DMFT scores only have discrete values, Poisson mixture regression was adopted to model the heterogeneity and complex patterns in the association and to detect the subgroup. The Bayesian information criterion (BIC) was used to determine the optimal number of subgroups. A series of Wald tests were used to explore the relationship between risk factors including the interaction effects and the number of DMFT. RESULTS A total of 100 986 individuals aged 12-15 years old were analysed. The model clustered different individuals into three subgroups and built three submodels for detailed statistical inference simultaneously. The number of individuals in the three subgroups were 52 576 (52.1%), 41 969 (41.5%) and 6441 (6.4%), respectively. The mean (SD) of DMFT of the three subgroups was 0.50 (1.05), 0.99 (1.21), 5.59 (2.50). The model fitting results indicated that the effects of all risk factors on DMFT appear to be different in three subgroups. Controlling the confounding effects, our analysis implied that the regional inequality was the main contributing factor to dental caries among adolescents in Chinese mainland. CONCLUSIONS The risk factors of dental caries exhibited heterogeneity in groups with different characteristics. The Poisson mixture regression model could cluster individuals into groups and identify the heterogeneous effects of risk factors among different groups. The findings support the need for different targeted interventions and prevention measures in groups with different dental health characteristics.
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- Chao Yuan
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Laser Tooth Preparation for Pit and Fissure Sealing. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17217813. [PMID: 33114507 PMCID: PMC7662630 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17217813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Objectives: Various approaches are available for pit and fissure sealing, including: the use of sealants, with or without mechanical preparation; the use of etching, with or without bonding; and the use of lasers as an alternative to mechanical preparation. The objective of this study is to evaluate pit and fissure sealing by comparing the retention and microleakage of sealants, between mechanical and Er:Yag laser enamel preparation. Methods: Sixty extracted sound third molars are classified into six groups: A, bur mechanical preparation and sealant application; B, bur mechanical preparation, etching and sealant; C, bur mechanical preparation, etching, bonding and sealant; D, laser mechanical preparation and sealant; E, laser mechanical preparation, etching and sealant application; F, laser mechanical preparation, etching, bonding, and sealant. Statistical analysis methods include Fisher’s exact test, a general linear model for one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) of multiple comparisons, and Bonferroni multiple comparison tests. Results: All the groups showed dye microleakage beneath the sealants. Less microleakage was observed for those that used bur rather than laser, 41 versus 44 specimens, respectively. The number of specimens without microleakage decreased as follows: group E (24), group A (18), groups B and F (17), group C (14), and group D (5). Retention was 100% in all groups except group D. Conclusion: Mechanical preparation increases retention of sealants, especially when etching material is used; additionally, bonding can help the retention. The best technique is mechanical preparation via laser and subsequent use of etching, without bonding prior to application of the dental sealant.
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Does the Registered Dentists' Program Alleviate the Socioeconomic Gap in the Use of Dental Sealants? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17217828. [PMID: 33114677 PMCID: PMC7662614 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17217828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Many countries provide preventive dental care for children to reduce inequalities. In Korea, the registered dentists' program was implemented to promote oral health and prevent oral diseases in primary school students. This study aimed to evaluate the registered dentist program through the sealant utilization rate using national cohort data and to compare the socioeconomic gap of the cohorts by participation. The sample cohort data were obtained from the National Health Insurance Sharing Service (NHISS) in South Korea. The utilization of dental sealants was analyzed using the chi-square test according to the independent variables of each year. To identify the independent effects of participation in the registered dentists' program, a panel logistic regression analysis of the utilization of dental sealants was performed. The participants were 1.35 times more likely to have dental sealants than non-participants. The significance of income quintiles disappeared in the case groups. The gap became more obvious in the employees of the control group even after adjusting for all variables. Implementing oral health programs can alleviate inequality with a relative increase in utilization in vulnerable populations.
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Petersen PE, Baez RJ, Ogawa H. Global application of oral disease prevention and health promotion as measured 10 years after the 2007 World Health Assembly statement on oral health. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2020; 48:338-348. [PMID: 32383537 PMCID: PMC7496398 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The WHO World Health Assembly established in 2007 a Resolution (WHA60.17) on oral health, which called upon countries to ensure that public health actions for disease prevention and health promotion are established. The objective of the present survey undertaken 10 years later (2017-2018) was to measure the application of such programmes for key population age groups in low-, middle- and high-income countries. METHODS Oral health focal points of ministries of health worldwide (n = 101) answered a structured questionnaire on existing national oral health systems and the actual public health activities. The response rate was 58.4%. The questionnaire was used to collect information about structural factors, country workforce, financial models, provision of preventive services and promotion for oral health, school health programmes, administration of fluoride, national oral health targets and oral health surveillance. The countries were classified by national income for analysis of data. RESULTS Coverage of population groups by primary oral health care and emergency care varied by national income. The gap between countries in delivery of preventive care was strong since low-income countries less often reported preventive activities than middle-income countries and particularly when compared to high-income countries. School oral health programmes were less frequent in low-income than other countries. Moreover, population methods of fluoridation and use of fluoridated toothpaste were unusual in low-income countries. Health education, mass communication and community events were often essential elements in health promotion. In disease prevention, many countries considered the link between oral health and general health conditions and intervention towards shared risk factors of NCDs. The health concern for the consumption of tobacco, unhealthy diet and sugars was particularly emphasized by high-income countries but less highlighted by low-income countries. Finally, while national oral health targets for children and surveillance systems were frequently reported by countries, similar systems for adolescents, adults and older people were rare. CONCLUSIONS The inequities between countries in oral disease prevention and health promotion were substantial. Limited financial resources for preventive care and health promotion; inadequate workforce for oral health, and insufficient coverage in primary health care were observed in low-resource countries. The results of the survey demonstrate the need for building effective oral health systems oriented towards oral disease prevention and health promotion.
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- Poul Erik Petersen
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Community Oral Health Programmes and ResearchUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- University of Texas Health Science CenterSan AntonioTXUSA
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Translation of Oral Health SciencesNiigata UniversityNiigataJapan
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Hachey S, Clovis J, Lamarche K. Strengthening the approach to oral health policy and practice in Canada. Paediatr Child Health 2020; 25:82-85. [DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Evidence suggests that Canadian children from marginalized populations experience higher rates of oral diseases than their more fortunate counterparts. Oral health care in Canada is a nearly exclusively privatized and siloed system. In order to close the gap in child oral health, a combination of cohesive strategies and accessible providers is essential. The Health Impact Pyramid is a paradigm to guide health policy and programming with ready application to oral health care in Canada for the delivery of evidence-based oral health interventions with high impact. A collaborative approach among primary care providers (oral health and nonoral health), educators and the public sector, and the utilization of oral health service providers to their full scope of practice is needed to access priority populations and to deliver the most impactful interventions. Strengthening the approach to oral health care in Canada is necessary to reduce the inequities in oral health and, in turn, overall child health.
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- Shauna Hachey
- Dalhousie University, School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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- Dalhousie University, School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Likar Ostrc L, Suklan J, Pavlič A. The effectiveness of completely and incompletely sealed first permanent molars on caries prevention. Clin Exp Dent Res 2020; 6:363-372. [PMID: 32059088 PMCID: PMC7301393 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 12/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Fissure sealants are effective caries preventive measure. However, a dilemma has been expressed more than once, whether incompletely sealed fissures provides sufficient protection against caries. Dental examinations were performed in 88 children, aged 8 and then 4 years later at 12 years. All first permanent molars (FPMs), as diagnosed at the age of 8, were divided into three groups: nonsealed, incompletely and completely sealed. Four years later caries incidence and changes in presence and quality of fissure sealant were analyzed. At the age of 8 and 12 mean DMFT were 0.73 ± 1.24 and 3.48 ± 3.04, respectively. 71.59% of the 8‐year‐olds and 78.41% of the 12‐year‐olds had at least one sealed FPM. At the age of 8, 154 FPMs were completely sealed and 42 FPMs were incompletely sealed. Four years later, 81.17%, 71.43% and 69.4% of FPMs were healthy (sound or with noncavitated caries) in the baseline groups completely sealed, incompletely sealed and nonsealed FPMs, respectively. Incompletely sealed fissures were more susceptible to caries development than completely sealed fissures. It is important that incompletely sealed fissures are resealed as soon as possible.
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- Lenka Likar Ostrc
- Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.,NIHR Newcastle in vitro Diagnostics Co-operative, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.,Unit of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Silva VBD, Carvalho RND, Bergstrom TG, Santos TMPD, Lopes RT, Neves ADA. Sealing Carious Fissures with Resin Infiltrant in Association with a Flowable Composite Reduces Immediate Microleakage? PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLÍNICA INTEGRADA 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/pboci.2020.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Nomura Y, Fujita Y, Ishihara Y, Kakuta E, Okada A, Maki K, Hanada N. Effects of Cariogenic Bacteria and Sealant Evaluated by International Caries Detection Assessment System. Open Dent J 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1874210601913010512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Aim:Evaluation of tooth surface level effect of cariogenic bacteria and sealant.Background:International Caries Detection Assessment System (ICADS) is a clinical scoring system that can assess the non-cavitated early stage of dental caries by surface level. Scores used in ICDAS are ordinary and each tooth within one individual is not statistically independent.Objective:In this study, by applying mixed effect modeling, the effect of cariogenic bacteria and fissure sealant for tooth surface-level caries progression was analyzed.Methods:Ninety-eight patients who had been regularly visited the dental hospital for the regular check-ups were enrolled in this study. Among them, patients who visited at baseline, after one and two years, were included for the analysis. Fifty-two patients were dropped out. The study population consisted of 25 boys and 21girls and their mean ages were 9.3 +/- 2.1. Salivary levels of cariogenic bacteria were measured by qPCR. Mixed effect modeling with repeated measures was applied for the analysis.Results:Salivary levels ofS. mutansandLactobacilliwere affected by the progression of the ICDAS score. Maxillary teeth, molars and buccal and occlusal surfaces were tended to progress. Maxillary tooth, molar tooth and buccal, approximal, and occlusal surface were tended to be affected by both cariogenic bacteria.Conclusion:By applying mixed effect modeling, highly-detailed surface-level analysis can be available.
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Haricharan PB, Barad N, Patil CR, Voruganti S, Mudrakola DP, Turagam N. Dawn of a New Age Fissure Sealant? A Study Evaluating the Clinical Performance of Embrace WetBond and ART Sealants: Results from a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Eur J Dent 2019; 13:503-509. [PMID: 31891967 PMCID: PMC6938448 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1696894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The main purpose of this article is to evaluate the clinical performance of atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) sealant versus Embrace WetBond sealant in terms of retention and fissure caries prevention among a section of school children in the southern Indian state of Karnataka (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02716558). MATERIALS AND METHODS After obtaining consent from the parents and screening the children against the inclusion cum exclusion criteria, 90 school children whose mandibular first molars were caries free and with a well-defined pit and fissure system were recruited for this spilt mouth trial. The respective molars were allocated either to the ART sealant or the embrace group after the randomization process. The sealants were applied according to the manufacturer's instructions and followed up at the end of 3rd, 6th, and 12th month, respectively. The outcome measures assessed were the retention and the caries preventive effects of the materials. RESULTS At the end of the 6th month, about one-fourth of the sealants in either group remained totally intact, without evidence of caries. No significant differences were seen between the sealants either in terms of retention or caries preventive benefits at the end of 12 months. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS The chi-squared test was used to check differences in proportions. The significance value was set at <0.05. Kappa test was performed to assess the intraexaminer reproducibility with respect to retention and caries status. CONCLUSION The moisture-tolerant resin sealant could not replicate the physical properties usually associated with conventional resin sealants. The usage of ART sealants was deemed to be less cumbersome in an outreach setting as observed in this trial.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nanded Rural Dental College & Research Center, Nanded, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maratha Mandal Dental College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Community Dentistry, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda district, Telangana, India
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Kroon J, Lalloo R, Tadakamadla SK, Johnson NW. Dental caries experience in children of a remote Australian Indigenous community following passive and active preventive interventions. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2019; 47:470-476. [PMID: 31328295 PMCID: PMC6899803 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To report on changes in dental caries experience in children of a remote Indigenous community following 6 years of passive preventive intervention (PPI) and 2 years of active preventive intervention (API). METHODS Five consecutive cross-sectional surveys were conducted on 4- to 15-year-old school going children between 2004 and 2017 following phases of Community Water Fluoridation (CWF), post-cessation of CWF and API. Following treatment of any cavities present, API included selective placement of fissure sealants (FS) and an annual application of povidone-iodine (PI) and fluoride varnish (FV). The World Health Organization's (WHO) "Oral Health Surveys - Basic Methods (4th Edition)" methodology was used in the first two and the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS-II) in the latter three surveys. ICDAS-II codes of 3-6, representing advanced caries, were combined to allow comparison to the decayed component of the DMF caries index. RESULTS Age-weighted mean dmft decreased by 37.7% in the deciduous (DD) and DMFT by 35% in the permanent (PD) dentitions between the pre- and post-CWF surveys, followed by increases of 25% and 7.7%, respectively, between the 1-year and 4-year post-CWF surveys. After 2 years of API, mean dmft decreased by 14.3% and DMFT by 7.1%. Untreated dental caries however remained a concern in the DD and PD during both phases of PPI and of API. The decline in caries experience for both dentitions following 2 years of API exceeded that for the 6-year period of PPI. CONCLUSIONS The annual reductions in caries experience of 7.2% (DD) and 8% (PD) during the phase of API exceeded annual decreases of 4.7% (DD) and 4.6% (PD) during the phase of PPI. Due to remoteness, cost and logistics in ensuring long-term viability of API programmes, CWF remains necessary in this type of community.
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- Jeroen Kroon
- School of Dentistry and Oral HealthGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- School of DentistryThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral HealthGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial SciencesKing's College LondonLondonUK
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Purpose: There have been many in vitro studies reporting on the efficacy of probiotic bacteria in inhibiting pathogens, and there have been published studies reporting on the inhibitor effects of probiotic bacteria on the salivary levels of bacterial pathogens. However, there have not been but a few studies on the clinical benefits of oral probiotic therapy. Study design: Dental records of 60 patients that were enrolled in an Institutional Review Board approved study were reviewed as to current caries activity status with measurement of the Decayed Missing Filled Teeth index and by Caries Management By Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) determination. The current oral health status was compared to the prior-to-study enrollment status and then analyzed in respect to published national norms. The data (without any identifiers) had a statistical analysis by a blinded biostatistician. The data was subjected to statistical analysis (Statsgraphic) before and after the probiotic therapy. Results: Of the 53 subjects available for follow up, only 4 had remained caries active with a grand total of 27 carious lesions being detected and subsequently restored in this group. Of the original total of 60 patients with 292 initial carious lesions, after probiotic therapy and dental restoration, 78 total restorations were placed in the subject group over the following three years. Approximately half of these restorations were required in teeth that had initially presented with smaller lesions and had been placed in a "watch" category. Two of the patients that developed further carious lesions had been randomly assigned to the probiotic PerioBalance, while the other two caries active patients were assigned EvoraKids probiotic. Of the original group of caries active patients, 24 did not present with any further carious involvement. Another 25 could be categorized as caries static, as the restorations required were substantially less than before probiotic therapy had been begun. The F-ratio, which in this case equals 51.3313, is a ratio of the between-group estimate to the within-group estimate. Since the P-value of the F-test is less than 0.05, there is a statistically significant difference between the means of the 4 variables at the 95.0% confidence level. Conclusion: The tested probiotic supplements had a statistically significant effect on the caries experience of the enrolled subjects.
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Sohn M, Park S, Lim S, Park HJ. Children's Dental Sealant Use and Caries Prevalence Affected by National Health Insurance Policy Change: Evidence from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2015). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16152773. [PMID: 31382547 PMCID: PMC6695976 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16152773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We evaluated the effect of the National Health Insurance (NHI) policy including dental sealant on changes in the prevalence of sealant and caries, and examined how NHI affected sealant utilization and untreated caries in children from diverse income groups in South Korea. We used a multivariate logistic regression analysis to explore the effects of three stages of dental sealant policy (pre-policy: 2007-2009, first post-policy: 2010-2012, and second post-policy: 2013-2015) on the prevalence of dental sealant and untreated caries. Participant data (N = 8161, aged 6-14 years) were derived from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2015). We also conducted subgroup analysis to determine the effects of the NHI policy on dental sealant and untreated caries by income level. Implementation of dental insurance coverage was associated with higher likelihood of using dental sealant (odds ratio (OR) = 1.39 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.18-1.63) for the first period and OR = 1.58 (95% CI: 1.33-1.87) for the second period) and lower odds of having untreated caries (OR = 0.79 (95% CI: 0.64-0.98) for the first period and OR = 0.65 (95% CI: 0.51-0.83) for the second period) after controlling for covariates. Results revealed that there was a greater prevalence of dental sealant and a lower prevalence of untreated caries in both middle- and low-income households compared to high-income households. The higher prevalence of dental sealant and lower untreated caries after the policy implementation. Moreover, we demonstrated children from low-or middle-income households were more associated with increasing dental sealant use and a declining prevalence of caries.
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- Minsung Sohn
- Department of Health and Care Administration, The Cyber University of Korea, 106 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03051, Korea
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- Division of Hospital Management Support, Seoul Health Foundation, 31 Maebongsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03909, Korea
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- School of Nursing, University of Washington, Health Sciences Building, Room T-507, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Kangwon National University, 346 Hwangjo-gil, Dogye-up, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do 25945, Korea.
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Mosaddad SA, Tahmasebi E, Yazdanian A, Rezvani MB, Seifalian A, Yazdanian M, Tebyanian H. Oral microbial biofilms: an update. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2019; 38:2005-2019. [PMID: 31372904 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-019-03641-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Human oral cavity (mouth) hosts a complex microbiome consisting of bacteria, archaea, protozoa, fungi and viruses. These bacteria are responsible for two common diseases of the human mouth including periodontal (gum) and dental caries (tooth decay). Dental caries is caused by plaques, which are a community of microorganisms in biofilm format. Genetic and peripheral factors lead to variations in the oral microbiome. It has known that, in commensalism and coexistence between microorganisms and the host, homeostasis in the oral microbiome is preserved. Nonetheless, under some conditions, a parasitic relationship dominates the existing situation and the rise of cariogenic microorganisms results in dental caries. Utilizing advanced molecular biology techniques, new cariogenic microorganisms species have been discovered. The oral microbiome of each person is quite distinct. Consequently, commonly taken measures for disease prevention cannot be exactly the same for other individuals. The chance for developing tooth decay in individuals is dependent on factors such as immune system and oral microbiome which itself is affected by the environmental and genetic determinants. Early detection of dental caries, assessment of risk factors and designing personalized measure let dentists control the disease and obtain desired results. It is necessary for a dentist to consider dental caries as a result of a biological process to be targeted than treating the consequences of decay cavities. In this research, we critically review the literature and discuss the role of microbial biofilms in dental caries.
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- Seyed Ali Mosaddad
- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Veterinary, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine Commercialization Centre (Ltd), The London Bioscience Innovation Center, London, UK
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- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Muñoz-Sandoval C, Gambetta-Tessini K, Giacaman RA. Microcavitated (ICDAS 3) carious lesion arrest with resin or glass ionomer sealants in first permanent molars: A randomized controlled trial. J Dent 2019; 88:103163. [PMID: 31276747 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2019.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Although there is some consensus that carious lesions in early stages (non-cavitated) could be treated using sealants, neither the type of materials nor their use in lesions with localized enamel breakdown (microcavitated) has been reported To compare the efficacy of resin or glass ionomer (GI) sealants in arresting microcavitated carious lesions (ICDAS 3) in first permanent molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS A double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in 41 healthy 6 to 11-year-old children. At the baseline examination, each subject had at least one carious lesion classified as ICDAS 3 on the first permanent molar. One hundred fifty-one lesions were randomized into: Group 1: resin sealants (76 lesions) and Group 2: GI sealant (75 lesions). Carious lesion progression was assessed clinically and radiographically. Progression and retention failure were the outcomes used for group comparisons at p-value<0.05. RESULTS After a two-year follow-up, only one lesion progressed to ICDAS 5, without statistically significant differences between the groups (χ2(1) = 0.90, p = 0.53). Radiographically, 100 lesions (98%) were arrested and 2 (2%) showed radiographic progression, without differences between groups (χ2(1) = 0.93, p = 0.93). At 2 years, complete retention was observed in 77% of the resin-based and in 83% of the GI sealants, without statistical differences between type of sealant (χ2(1) = 0.71, p = 0.48). The multilevel mixed model demonstrated that location and type of sealant did not affect retention rates (χ2(1) = 24,98, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Sealing ICDAS 3 carious lesions in permanent molars appears to be effective in arresting lesions after a two-year follow-up. Clinicaltrials.gov: RCTICDAS3/2015. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Minimally invasive approaches for carious lesion management have been promoted. Using sealants for the treatment of microcavitated lesions (ICDAS 3) appears predictable in the routine practice, without predilection for resin or glass ionomer materials. In addition to preserving tooth structure, this strategy reduces chair-time, dental fear and costs, and increases coverage to dental care.
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- Cariology Unit, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Talca, Chile.
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Quaternary ammonium compound as antimicrobial agent in resin-based sealants. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 24:777-784. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02971-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Garcia IM, Rodrigues SB, Leitune VCB, Collares FM. Antibacterial, chemical and physical properties of sealants with polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride. Braz Oral Res 2019; 33:e019. [PMID: 30892413 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2019.vol33.0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride (PHMGH) in the physico-chemical properties and antibacterial activity of an experimental resin sealant. An experimental resin sealant was formulated with 60 wt.% of bisphenol A glycol dimethacrylate and 40 wt.% of triethylene glycol dimethacrylate with a photoinitiator/co-initiator system. PHMGH was added at 0.5 (G0.5%), 1 (G1%), and 2 (G2%) wt.% and one group remained without PHMGH, used as control (GCTRL). The resin sealants were analyzed for degree of conversion (DC), Knoop hardness (KHN), and softening in solvent (ΔKHN), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), contact angle (θ) with water or α-bromonaphthalene, surface free energy (SFE), and antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans for biofilm formation and planktonic bacteria. There was no significant difference for DC (p > 0.05). The initial Knoop hardness ranged from 17.30 (±0.50) to 19.50 (± 0.45), with lower value for GCTRL (p < 0.05). All groups presented lower KHN after immersion in solvent (p < 0.05). The ΔKHN ranged from 47.22 (± 4.30) to 57.22 (± 5.42)%, without significant difference (p > 0.05). The UTS ranged from 54.72 (± 11.05) MPa to 60.46 (± 6.50) MPa, with lower value for G2% (p < 0.05). PHMGH groups presented no significant difference compared to GCTRL in θ (p > 0.05). G2% showed no difference in SFE compared to GCTRL (p > 0.05). The groups with PHMGH presented antibacterial activity against biofilm and planktonic bacteria, with higher antibacterial activity for higher PHMGH incorporation (p < 0.05). PHMGH provided antibacterial activity for all resin sealant groups and the addition up to 1 wt.% showed reliable physico-chemical properties, maintaining the caries-protective effect of the resin sealant over time.
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- Isadora Martini Garcia
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, School of Dentistry, Dental Materials Laboratory, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, School of Dentistry, Dental Materials Laboratory, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, School of Dentistry, Dental Materials Laboratory, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, School of Dentistry, Dental Materials Laboratory, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Al-Sabri FA, Ba-Salamah M, El-Marakby AM, Okash S, Ghaleb IH, Abdulrab S. Tooth Decay Prevention: Knowledge and Practices Survey of Dental Students. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019; 12:92-95. [PMID: 31571778 PMCID: PMC6749870 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices fissure sealants among undergraduate Saudi dental students. METHODS A modified questionnaire consisted of 24-items was distributed among 226 undergraduate dental students, males and females of different years at Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chi-square/Fisher's exact tests were used for descriptive statistical analyses. RESULTS The response rate was 100%. Most of the respondents were male (60.2) and (39.8%) were female. With regard to the level of study, 20.8% were in the fourth year, 43.8% in the fifth year, and 16.8% were in the sixth year. The respondents showed a sensible level of learning about sealants, with the majority (88%) believed that there is strong scientific evidence about fissure sealants effectiveness and around 90% showed a good understanding of sealant placement instructions. Furthermore, respondents demonstrated inadequate learning about sealants clinical practice. CONCLUSION Despite a high proportion of undergraduate dental students' showed sufficient knowledge about dental sealant, following guidelines and standardized procedures in clinical practice is lacking. The findings suggest an urgent need of dental colleges to additionally and/or update their curriculum regarding fissure sealants to reflect advance dental education that concentrates on evidence-based practice (EBP) in Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health need for regular continuing education courses for the dental professional. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE Al-Sabri FA, Ba-Salamah M, et al. Tooth Decay Prevention: Knowledge and Practices Survey of Dental Students. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(2):92-95.
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- Fuad A Al-Sabri
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Thamar University, Thamar, Yemen
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, AL-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, AL-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, AL-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Mastrangelo F, Perraro I, Mattia S, Troiano G, Zhurakivska K, Polizzi E, Chiesa R, Gherlone E, Lo Muzio L. Laser versus LED polymerization: Comparison of in vitro preventive sealing procedures. J Appl Biomater Funct Mater 2019; 17:2280800018816013. [DOI: 10.1177/2280800018816013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction: The technique of sealing is a widely accepted procedure for prevention of caries. The aim of our in vitro study was to compare the effect of two different curing units (traditional LED source and innovative laser diode lamp) on the integrity of fissure sealant material and its interface with tooth enamel. Materials and methods: Sixty healthy third molars were randomly assigned to two groups. In group A were teeth intended for polymerization by LED B lamp, and group B comprised teeth to be polymerized by an innovative laser diode. Both groups were treated with the traditional sealing technique, subjected to a metallization process, and analyzed by scanning electron microscope. Results: Micro-gaps between the sealant and the enamel were found in specimens in both A (43%) and B (40%) groups ( p=0.793), and sealant shrinkage was seen. Significant differences between the groups emerged in the percentage of perimetric micro-erosion sites (80% vs. 100%, p=0.010) and the presence of holes and micro-bubbles on the sealant surface (21% vs. 63%, p=0.001). Conclusions: Although macroscopic clinical polymerization occurred with both instruments, the microscopic evaluation showed significant differences between the studied groups in terms of perimetric micro-erosion sites and micro-bubbles, which were higher in laser-cured samples.
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- Filiberto Mastrangelo
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Dentistry, Vita Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Dentistry, Vita Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Dentistry, Vita Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta,” Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Dentistry, Vita Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Griffin SO, Jones K, Naavaal S, O’Connell JM, Demopoulos C, Arlotta D. Estimating the cost of school sealant programs with minimal data. J Public Health Dent 2018; 78:17-24. [PMID: 28675452 PMCID: PMC7978484 DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Develop methodology to estimate the annual cost of resources used by school sealant programs (SSPs) and demonstrate its use. METHODS We used existing literature and expert opinion to identify SSP cost components and the most appropriate units for their measurement (e.g., per operator) and collection frequency (e.g., per day). For equipment and reusable instruments, costs were sufficiently homogenous across SSPs that we could provide default per unit cost estimates (2016 US$) that SSPs can use in lieu of collecting their own data. We also provide default costs for supply items such that SSPs can estimate total supply costs with program-specific information on sealant material used, as well as number of: sealant stations, operators, service delivery days, children screened/sealed, and number of teeth sealed. For the remaining three categories (labor, mileage, and administrative), costs varied substantially by SSP and required us to develop and pilot collection logs for program-specific data. RESULTS The annual cost per sealant station ranged from $584 to $797 depending on program characteristics. For a hypothetical SSP that staffed each of two stations with two operators (hygienist and assistant) compensated at the national rate, hourly labor costs would equal $77.97. Assuming this SSP used disposable instruments, light-cured sealants and delivered sealants (3 per child) to 60 percent of the 3,390 children screened over 100 service days, infection control/supply costs per child would equal $5.30. CONCLUSION This methodology allows SSPs to estimate costs with minimal data collection and time.
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- Susan O. Griffin
- Division of Oral Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL, USA
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- Division of Oral Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Oral Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Division Oral Health, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Markovic D, Peric T, Petrovic B. Glass-ionomer fissure sealants: Clinical observations up to 13 years. J Dent 2018; 79:85-89. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Ealla KKR, Kumar AN, Turagam N, Sooraparaju SG, Yerrapothu RMR, Bhaskaran MK. Knowledge Analysis of Pit and Fissure Sealants among the Dental Students of South India. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2018; 8:508-512. [PMID: 30596041 PMCID: PMC6280565 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_238_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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AIM This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitudes for pit and fissure sealants among undergraduate Indian dental students. MATERIALS AND METHODS A modified questionnaire consisting of 24 items was distributed to 280 undergraduate dental students comprising males and females of different years at MNR Dental College, Sangareddy, India. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square/Fisher's exact tests were used for statistical analysis. The data were computationally tested using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20, IBM SPSS Statistics software for Windows, Armonk, NY, USA. RESULTS With the response rate at 100%, most of the respondents, i.e., 70.4%, were females and the remaining 29.6% were male. Regarding the level of study, 20.8% were in 3rd year, 43.8% in the 4th year, and 16.8% were in 5th year (internship). The respondents showed a reasonable level of knowledge about sealants, mostly being good with the theoretical concepts of the sealants. On the other hand, respondents showed insufficient knowledge about sealants in the clinical practice. CONCLUSION Although a high proportion of undergraduate dental students showed adequate knowledge about dental sealants, there is a lag in putting that knowledge into work during the clinical practice. These findings suggest an urgent need of dental schools to include and/or update their curriculum regarding fissure sealants to reflect modern dental education that concentrates on evidence-based practice in pediatric dentistry and improve the dental health among the future generations by reducing the incidence of caries.
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- Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Medak, Telangana, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, PSM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Akkikavu, Thrissur, India
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- Faculty of Dentistry, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Medak, Telangana, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Science, Calicut, Kerala, India
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Fontana M, Gonzalez-Cabezas C. Evidence-Based Dentistry Caries Risk Assessment and Disease Management. Dent Clin North Am 2018; 63:119-128. [PMID: 30447787 DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2018.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The objective of this article was to provide a summary of evidence-based recommendations for the assessment of caries risk and management of dental caries. The goal is to help clinicians manage the caries disease process using personalized interventions supported by the best available evidence, taking into account the clinician's expertise and the patient's needs and preferences, to maintain health and preserve tooth structure.
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- Margherita Fontana
- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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