...2. The pathological factors are: 1) acidogenic bacteria, 2) frequency of ingestion of fermentable carbohydrates, and 3) salivary dysfunction. The three most important protective factors are: 1) salivary components and...

...that ECC is not only a disorder of the poor. References Weinstein P. Public health issues in early childhood caries. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1998;26(suppl 1):84-90. Milnes AR. Description and...

...standard of care in dentistry indicates that the dental professional will perform a complete oral examination and obtain necessary diagnostic tests. In order to perform a complete oral examination, dental...

...the ability to produce saliva. Table 1. Common drug classifications that induce xerostomia. 1) Antiacne 2) Antianxiety 3) Antidepressant 4) Antihistamine 5) Antihypertensive 6) Anti-inflammatory analgesic 7) Antiparkinsonian 8)…

...make note of teeth that are erupting in the mouth before they reach their height of occlusion, particularly at ages 5 and 6 when the permanent teeth are coming. This...

...is also a genetic component? A. Researchers have been looking for a genetic component relating to caries for many years with very little success. However, this doesn’t mean that a...

...The role of sealants in caries prevention programs. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2003;3: 221-227. Simonsen R. Pit and fissure sealants: review of the literature. Pediatr Dent. 2002;24: 393-414. Mejàre I,...

...Zurich, Ill ***Young Dental, Earth City, Mo ****I.C. Care Inc, Mission Hills, Calif REFERENCES American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Position paper on polishing procedures. Available at:…

...palm grasp with a three-segment spread stabilization of the instrument that takes advantage of the bony tissue of the hand (Figure 3). A second component is the counter edge. Clinicians...

...treatment of anxious and phobic dental patients. Compendium.1993;14:604, 606, 608, 615. Wolpe J. Behaviour therapy in complex neurotic states. Br J Psychiatry. 1964;110:28-34. Wilkins E. Clinical Practice of the Dental...