Which dental and psychosocial factors may predict bullying occurrence in adolescence? - Freire-Maia J, Clementino LC, Pereira TS, Martins-J únior PA.
DESIGN: Cohort study.
STUDY POPULATION: 639 preschool children at baseline (T1) and 429 adolescents at follow-up (T2).
OUTCOME MEASURES: Oral health conditions (untreated dental caries, dental trauma and malocclusion, sense of coherence (SOC), self... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
New guideline: 16 recommendations for caries treatment
A new ADA clinical practice guideline suggests conservative restorative approaches could avoid adverse events and further dental work when treating tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth. The guideline contains 16 recommendations regarding restorative treatments of moderate and advanced caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth that have not received endodontic treatment. It also affirms the efficacy of the seven most common restorative materials. Download the guide to discover the recommendations. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
How long should you really chew gum? Experts weigh in with surprising advice
Dr Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist and co-founder of Impress in Barcelona, said to chew gum no longer than 15 minutes a day to prevent tooth decay and aggravating jaw issues. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How long should you really chew gum? Experts weigh in with shocking recommendations
Dr Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist and co-founder of Impress in Barcelona, said to chew gum no longer than 15 minutes a day to prevent tooth decay and aggravating jaw issues. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dentist shares five signs you're not brushing your teeth correctly
Improper tooth brushing can lead to oral health problems, ranging from tooth decay to gum disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sweeteners vs sugar - what IS the truth? Even the experts are divided...
Studies have shown sweeteners may be linked to some cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Yet sugar also poses a risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and strokes, alongside tooth decay. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Identifying a new contributor to tooth decay
A type of bacteria called Selenomonas sputigena helps another contributor to tooth decay to form biofilms and produce damaging acid. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Online Auction Raises $26,000 to Support Dental Care for Kids in Need.
(Charlotte, NC, June 8, 2023) – When kids have healthy smiles, they have a better chance of reaching their potential. Unfortunately, millions of kids across the United States lack access to a dental care provider, resulting in higher rates of untreated tooth decay and risk of dangerous infections. America ’s ToothFairy improves the lives of these children by providing essential resources that help nonprofit dental organizations serve more kids each year.One way the nonprofit organization funds its mission is through an online auction of dental supplies and equipment. Most recently held in March 2023, â...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - June 8, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Prolonged breastfeeding and dental caries in preschool children
Conclusion:
Breastfeeding up to 18 months of age was not associated with caries development during preschool age. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 24, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
I'm a dentist... these are the worst four foods to eat while celebrating King Charles' Coronation
Do you know what British coronation cuisine could cause tooth decay? Dr Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist of orthodontics chain Impress, share the foods that could cause dental disasters. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dentist warns vaping could cause gum disease and tooth decay - 'significant' impact
"E-cigarettes and vapes release a multitude of chemicals that are harmful to the human body," a dentist has warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why you shouldn't brush your teeth straight after eating chocolate - hygienist advice
Chocolate contains high amounts of sugar, which can cause plaque to build up on the teeth potentially leading to cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Parotitis?
Discussion
The salivary glands are important for creating saliva which helps with taste, digestion, oral health, and speech. Salivary gland problems are not that common but can be painful, annoying or herald potential systemic diseases. The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland lying anterior to the ear within the cheek structures. There are 2 lobes (superficial and deep) and the facial nerve runs between them. The salivary duct opens adjacent to the upper second molar. Infections are the most common cause of parotitis with mumps being the most commonly associated infection especially in unimmunized patients.
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Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 10, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Visual Diagnostics of Dental Caries through Deep Learning of Non-Standardised Photographs Using a Hybrid YOLO Ensemble and Transfer Learning Model
Conclusion: A virtual computer vision AI system, blending a model ensemble, test-time augmentation, and transferred deep learning processes, was developed to predict dental cavitations from non-standardised photographs with reasonable clinical accuracy. This model can improve access to oral healthcare in rural areas with limited resources, and has the potential to aid in automated diagnostics and advanced tele-dentistry applications. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 5, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
New Research from Harvard School of Dental Medicine Finds Oral Health Workforce Expansion Improves Health Outcomes in Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- New researchfrom Harvard School of Dental Medicine, sponsored by the Delta Dental Institute, and published in JAMA Health Forum, finds that expanding the dental workforce in Oral Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) would reduce the risk of dental caries among children in underserved areas, improve care, and cut costs.Lead researcher Dr. Sung En Choi, SM, PhD, studied the cost-effectiveness of expanding the dental workforce in underserved areas through the NHSC to evaluate the potential impact ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 28, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
