Dental pain in homeless adults in Porto Alegre, Brazil
ConclusionsDental pain is frequent in the context of homelessness and does not necessarily result in seeking dental services, even where there is universal oral health care. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - October 23, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Marcela Obst Comassetto,
Fernando Neves Hugo,
Matheus Neves,
Juliana Balbinot Hilgert Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Association between arterial hypertension and periodontal status in morbidly obese patients who are candidates for bariatric surgery
ConclusionMorbid obesity and arterial hypertension are associated with a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, morbidly obese patients with hypertension have a higher prevalence of periodontitis and greater severity of periodontal disease than those without hypertension. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - October 11, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Gerson Aparecido Foratori ‐Junior,
Leonardo Silva Máscoli,
Carolina Cordeiro Marchese,
Eliel Soares Orenha,
Silvia Helena de Carvalho Sales‐Peres Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Molar incisor hypomineralisation: current knowledge and practice
ConclusionsDental health professionals should regularly appraise the basic science and clinical MIH literature to ensure that they provide the best possible short ‐ and long‐term care for their young patients. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - October 8, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Helen D. Rodd,
Anna Graham,
Niecoo Tajmehr,
Laura Timms,
Noren Hasmun Tags: CONCISE REVIEW Source Type: research
Evaluation of wound healing following surgical extractions using the IPR Scale
ConclusionThe IPR Scale is a promising tool for the effective evaluation of the wound healing process following wisdom tooth extractions. Relaxation methods and behavioural adaptation might help to lower patient anxiety and thereby improve oral wound healing. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - October 8, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bahaa Haj Yahya,
Gavriel Chaushu,
Yafit Hamzani Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Molar incisor hypomineralisation: current knowledge and practice
ConclusionsDental health professionals should regularly appraise the basic science and clinical MIH literature to ensure that they provide the best possible short ‐ and long‐term care for their young patients. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - October 8, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Helen D. Rodd,
Anna Graham,
Niecoo Tajmehr,
Laura Timms,
Noren Hasmun Tags: CONCISE REVIEW Source Type: research
Emergency management in dental clinic during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID ‐19) epidemic in Beijing
ConclusionThese public health policies and dental emergency management measures were effective in controlling cross ‐infection of COVID‐19 in the dental clinic.Practical ImplicationsWe share control measures for COVID ‐19, and hope that they will be helpful for dental professionals worldwide to continue to provide dental care in a safe and orderly manner. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - October 7, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Chao Wang,
Li Miao,
Zhigang Wang,
Yanjie Xiong,
Yang Jiao,
Hongchen Liu Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
A cross ‐sectional study of perceived dental treatment needs and oral health status in community‐dwelling older Australian men: The Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project
ConclusionsMost older men viewed their oral health positively, and the majority of those with objectively assessed needs, did not perceive themselves as requiring dental treatment. Loss of FTUs appears to alert participants to seek treatment, but not the presence of dental caries or periodontitis. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - October 4, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sachiko Takehara,
F. A. Clive Wright,
Vasi Naganathan,
Vasant Hirani,
Fiona M. Blyth,
David G. Le Couteur,
Louise M. Waite,
Markus J. Seibel,
David J. Handelsman,
Robert G. Cumming Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Assessment of carotid artery calcifications on digital panoramic radiographs and their relationship with periodontal condition and cardiovascular risk factors
ConclusionAmong all parameters, only age exhibited significant correlation with an increased risk of carotid calcification. Further studies with prospective designs and larger study populations are needed. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 30, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mehtap Bilgin Çetin,
Yasemin Sezgin,
Mediha Nur Nisancı Yilmaz,
Cansu Köseoğlu Seçgin Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
Awareness about dental amalgam among Turkish dentists and patients: a questionnaire and search engine based cross ‐sectional study
ConclusionAwareness about dental amalgam is low among patients studied. Although dentists do not use dental amalgam frequently, they disagree on banning dental amalgam. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - September 30, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Özlem Erçin,
Begüm Berkmen,
Elif Durukan,
Neslihan Arhun Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research
