Effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants for preventing and arresting occlusal caries in primary molars —A systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThere are currently insufficient well-controlled randomized controlled clinical trials to determine whether sealants are beneficial in preventing or arresting non-cavitated occlusal caries in the primary molars. (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - January 29, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical, immunological and microbiological shift in periodontitis after non-surgical periodontal therapy with adjunctive use of probiotics
ConclusionHeterogenous evidence implied a long-term clinical benefit of probiotics as an adjunct to NSPT. Outcomes may be impacted by baseline disease severity. Limited microbiological and immunological data precluded any conclusive findings. Current evidence is insufficient to formulate clinical recommendations. (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - January 23, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Table of Contents
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, Volume 19, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
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Statement of Purpose/Levels of Evidence
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, Volume 19, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
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Information for Readers
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, Volume 19, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - December 15, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Information for Authors
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, Volume 19, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - December 15, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Levels of Evidence—Grading System∗
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, Volume 19, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - December 15, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, Volume 19, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - December 15, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Knowledge and Compliance of Dentists' and Dental Students' With Respect to Relevant Guidelines for Prescribing Antibiotic Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: A Systematic Review
ConclusionKnowledge levels of guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis varied greatly depending on the study design, respondent characteristics, and time period factors. There is a lack of research published on compliance rates for dentists and dental students with respect to guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis. (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - December 3, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Limited Evidence Suggests That Many Types of Desensitizing Toothpaste May Reduce Dentin Hypersensitivity, but Not the Ones With Strontium or Amorphous Calcium Phosphate
Publication date: Available online 20 August 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental PracticeAuthor(s): Joana Cunha-Cruz, Livia Fávaro ZeolaArticle Title and Bibliographic InformationEffect of desensitizing toothpastes on dentine hypersensitivity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hu M-L, Zheng G, Zhang Y-D, Yan X, Li X–C, Lin H. J Dent (2018)75:12-21.SOURCE OF FUNDINGThe authors reported that this research did not receive any specific funding from the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGNSystematic review with meta-analysis of data. (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - November 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Knowledge and Compliance of Dentists and Dental Students With Respect to Relevant Guidelines for Prescribing Antibiotic Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: A Systematic Review
ConclusionKnowledge levels of guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis varied greatly depending on the study design, respondent characteristics, and time period factors. There is a lack of research published on compliance rates for dentists and dental students with respect to guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis. (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - November 21, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Low-quality evidence suggests digital impressions (DIs) and conventional impressions are comparable for marginal and internal fit, very-low quality evidence for interproximal and occlusal contacts is insufficient to draw conclusion and there is no evidence regarding survival of full-coverage restorations
ConclusionsThis systematic review found no studies, that evaluated survival of full-coverage restorations. (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - November 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Limited evidence suggests that patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis may benefit from using sodium lauryl sulfate-free dentifrices
ConclusionLimited available evidence suggests that patients with RAS may experience a reduction in the number of ulcers, DOU, NOE, and UP when using a SLS-free dentifrice as compared to using a dentifrice containing SLS. (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - November 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Active probiotic therapeutics may prevent oral Candida infections in the elderly population, but the evidence is insufficient
Publication date: Available online 16 November 2019Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental PracticeAuthor(s): Yihong Li (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - November 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Oral HPV infection is common worldwide, but risk of infection differs by sex, continent, population at infection, and year
ConclusionsOral HPV infection is significantly prevalent and widespread worldwide, particularly among men and among populations at risk. Prevalence has increased during the last two decades. (Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice)
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - November 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research