Early childhood caries (ECC) have long been a major global health problem, affecting around 530 million children according to the World Health Organization (FDI World Dental Federation, 2020). ECC is defined as “the presence of one or more decayed, missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces … [Read more...] about A Randomized Clinical Trial to Arrest Dentin Caries in Young Children using Silver Diamine Fluoride. – Science Sunday
A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Erythritol Air-polishing Versus Curette/Ultrasonic Debridement of Mandibular Furcations in Supportive Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Management of periodontal disease is achieved through disruption of microbial biofilm and removal of calculus. This is often done via hand scaling and ultrasonic scalers. However, these techniques can contribute to soft and hard tissue damage as well as patients experiencing sensitivity due to … [Read more...] about A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Erythritol Air-polishing Versus Curette/Ultrasonic Debridement of Mandibular Furcations in Supportive Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
A guide to teledentistry in the time of COVID-19 – Article
The COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe with ease, hitting every continent in no time at all. As the cases rose, government officials began implementing tactics to slow the spread of the virus. Those tactics included social distancing, staying home unless absolutely necessary, and widespread … [Read more...] about A guide to teledentistry in the time of COVID-19 – Article
Interventions for Treating Traumatized Permanent Front Teeth: Avulsed (knocked out) and Replanted – Science Sunday
Traumatic dental injuries are relatively common among children with boys being affected twice as often as girls. Upper anterior teeth tend to be the most at risk for traumatic injuries. These injuries are often attributed to accidental falls, sporting injuries, cycling accidents, and unfortunately … [Read more...] about Interventions for Treating Traumatized Permanent Front Teeth: Avulsed (knocked out) and Replanted – Science Sunday
Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
As dental professionals, most can agree that oral health is an important part of overall health. We know this as dental healthcare providers, but what motivates patients to take their oral health seriously? This can often be determined by patient reported outcomes. In an article published September … [Read more...] about Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Far patient assessment and classifications are based on clinical assessments made by the dental professional with little to no input from the patient. By inquiring and integrating patient-reported outcomes, the clinician can get a better assessment of the patient’s perception of the disease. This … [Read more...] about Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Kevin Henry: Top 5 Dr. Bicuspid Dental Hygiene Articles of 2020
This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill is talking with Kevin Henry, Editor in Chief at Dr. Bicuspid. Episode Highlights How to Write Top 5 Hygiene Articles of 2020 Quotes “The way to learn how to write, is to write.” “That … [Read more...] about Kevin Henry: Top 5 Dr. Bicuspid Dental Hygiene Articles of 2020
Could nasal nitric oxide help to mitigate the severity of COVID-19? – Science Sunday
The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The virus quickly spread globally causing the WHO to declare a worldwide pandemic crisis in March 2020. In a desperate attempt to find a treatment./prevention many different medications and other therapies have … [Read more...] about Could nasal nitric oxide help to mitigate the severity of COVID-19? – Science Sunday
What should you look for in a dentist? – Article
What should you look for in a dentist? That's the question Spear Digest posed to nearly 30 dental professionals. While Spear Digest usually focuses on topics of interest to dentists, this time they decided to leverage our connections with some of the best of the best in dentistry to help patients … [Read more...] about What should you look for in a dentist? – Article
Vitamin D Deficiency and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients – Science Sunday
Sars-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 reached a pandemic level early in 2020. The virus has rapidly spread contributing to over a million deaths worldwide to date. Certain comorbidities have been associated with more severe outcomes, such as advanced age and male gender. Neither of these is … [Read more...] about Vitamin D Deficiency and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients – Science Sunday
