...and root planing) results in greater improvement of disease when compared to the use of probiotics alone.1,5-7 A systematic review of 21 clinical trials that assessed the role of probiotic...
...chemicals in e-liquid may prove challenging. Epidemiology and Marketing Currently, more than 10,000 e-liquid formulations are commercially available. These formulations typically consist of three components: a base, nicotine, and…
...ozone in dentistry: an overview. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2019;8(3):665-677. Sandhu RK. Ozone in dentistry-a review. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research. 2021;(9):115-119. Gallo S, Scribante A....
Periodontal diseases are a worldwide public health burden.1 Undiagnosed, untreated, or inappropriately treated periodontitis can have devastating effects on oral health, quality of life, and overall health. The destructive effects...
Fluoride is widely recognized for its benefits to dental and oral health, yet concerns have emerged regarding its potential neurodevelopmental effects, particularly in children. A 2006 evaluation by the National...
...new formula of stannous toothpaste as compared to Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste using organoleptic method. J Dent Res. 2024;103 (Spec Iss A):1167. From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. January/February 2025; 23(1):24....
...diseases, burning mouth, and complications in speech and swallowing.4,5,6,11,13 Credit : Gwen Cohen-Brown, DDS, FAAOMP Saliva is a complex and necessary oral fluid secreted by the major and minor salivary...
...major public health problem. Concurrently, epidemiological studies compared caries rates in communities with high well-water fluoride concentrations to those with minimal fluoride in their drinking water. Despite untoward esthetic…
...Tzavella F. Delivering culturally competent care to migrants by healthcare personnel: a crucial aspect of delivering culturally sensitive care. Soc Sci. 2024;13:530 From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. January/February 2026; 24(1):40-45...
...the composition of saliva, decreasing antimicrobial properties and increasing pathogenic bacteria.11 The combined effects of hyposalivation, altered salivary composition, and increased bacterial growth can lead to a higher risk of...