Interesting Information from Other Journals
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Source: Gerodontology - November 27, 2014 Category: Dentistry Tags: Abstract Review Source Type: research
Metastatic melanoma of the tongue: a case report with immunohistochemical profile
ConclusionThe present findings highlight the importance of a complete medical evaluation of the patient by anamnesis to identify possible oral repercussions of primary diseases in other organs and/or systems. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 27, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mônica Ghislaine O. Alves, Luciene R. Chagas, Yasmin R. Carvalho, Luiz A. G. Cabral, Ricardo D. Coletta, Janete D. Almeida Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Resin composite restorations for the elderly patient
(Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 27, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cees M. Kreulen, Anneloes E. Gerritsen, Nico H. J. Creugers Tags: Invited Commentaries: Your Choice Source Type: research
Amalgam as a filling material for the older person – a personal opinion
(Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 27, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jeff Wilson Tags: Invited Commentaries: Your Choice Source Type: research
Failure rates of class V restorations in the management of root caries in adults – a systematic review
ConclusionThere is a need for more research in this area as many of the studies identified in this systematic review treated post‐radiation, xerostomic patients which are not typical of the general population. Increased adherence to CONSORT guidelines for reporting is also advised to facilitate future systematic review and meta‐analysis in this area. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 14, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Martina Hayes, Paul Brady, Francis M. Burke, P. Finbarr Allen Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Major metropolis rail system access to dental care for the retired and elderly: a high‐resolution geographic study of Sydney, Australia
ConclusionMetropolitan Sydney is an example of good urban planning where train stations are appropriately placed in high population density and low socioeconomic areas. The same should be investigated in other major metropolises, especially those still in growth and planning transportation systems. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 14, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Uswa‐I Zainab, Estie Kruger, Marc Tennant Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Potential respiratory pathogens colonisation of the denture plaque of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ConclusionsDenture plaque could be a potential source of bacterial and fungal infections in patients with COPD. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 12, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dorota Przybyłowska, Elżbieta Mierzwińska‐Nastalska, Ewa Swoboda‐Kopeć, Renata Rubinsztajn, Ryszarda Chazan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Opinions of dentists on the barriers in providing oral health care to community‐dwelling frail older people: a questionnaire survey
ConclusionDentists experienced barriers in two domains; a lack of knowledge and practical circumstances. It was concluded that the dentist's gender, age, year of graduation and the number of patients aged 75 years or more treated weekly were in some respect, related to the barriers encountered. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 12, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Pieternella C. Bots‐VantSpijker, Josef J.M. Bruers, Casper P. Bots, Jacques N.O. Vanobbergen, Luc M.J. De Visschere, Cees Baat, Jos M.G.A. Schols Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Immediate effects of transcutaneous electrical stimulation on physiological swallowing effort in older versus young adults
ConclusionAge and TES level interact in determining immediate physiological responses on swallow performance. A one‐size‐fit‐all approach to TES in dysphagia rehabilitation may be misdirected. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 12, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Giédre Berretin‐Felix, Isaac Sia, Ali Barikroo, Giselle D. Carnaby, Michael A. Crary Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Opinions of dentists on the barriers in providing oral health care to community ‐dwelling frail older people: a questionnaire survey
ConclusionDentists experienced barriers in two domains; a lack of knowledge and practical circumstances. It was concluded that the dentist's gender, age, year of graduation and the number of patients aged 75 years or more treated weekly were in some respect, related to the barriers encountered. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 11, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Pieternella C. Bots ‐VantSpijker, Josef J.M. Bruers, Casper P. Bots, Jacques N.O. Vanobbergen, Luc M.J. De Visschere, Cees Baat, Jos M.G.A. Schols Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Use of Candida ‐specific chicken egg yolk antibodies to inhibit the adhering of Candida to denture base materials: prevention of denture stomatitis
ConclusionsThis study revealed the inhibitory effects of anti‐C.a.IgY and anti‐C.g.IgY against the adherence of C. albicans and C. glabrata to denture base material. This finding indicates the possibility of a beneficial effect of IgYs for the prevention of denture stomatitis and candidiasis in clinical settings. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - November 11, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Yoshiaki Kamikawa, Junichi Fujisaki, Tomohiro Nagayama, Kiyotsugu Kawasaki, Daisuke Hirabayashi, Tomofumi Hamada, Ryoich Sakamoto, Hiroshi Mukai, Kazumasa Sugihara Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cystatin C ‐based estimated glomerular filtration rate and periodontitis
ConclusionThe findings of this study of Japanese older women showed that eGFRcys had a stronger and more linear association with periodontitis than eGFRcreat. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - October 7, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Masanori Iwasaki, George W. Taylor, Misuzu Sato, Kazutoshi Nakamura, Akihiro Yoshihara, Hideo Miyazaki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
In vitro and in vivo removal of oral Candida from the denture base
ConclusionsUltrasonic cleaning is a reliable and simple method for removing Candida lodged in the denture base. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - September 15, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kiyotsugu Kawasaki, Yoshiaki Kamikawa, Kazumasa Sugihara Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Evaluation of serum calcium and serum parathyroid levels in post ‐menopausal women with and without oral dryness
ConclusionSeverity of oral dryness in post‐menopausal women is associated with the high levels of serum PTH. However, the correlation of severity of OD with serum calcium could not be established. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - September 14, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Balwinder Singh, Shambulingappa Pallagatti, Ramandeep Singh Narang, Kirandeep Kaur, Soheyl Sheikh, Adesh Manchanda, Gagandeep Arora Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A case of disseminated histoplasmosis diagnosed after oral presentation in an old HIV‐negative patient in Sweden
Histoplasmosis is an endemic disease in various regions such as North America and South‐East Asia but remains rare in Europe. Disseminated histoplasmosis is unusual in HIV‐negative patients. Here, we describe a case of disseminated histoplasmosis in an HIV‐negative patient diagnosed after oral presentation. (Source: Gerodontology)
Source: Gerodontology - September 10, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Fernando J. Mota de Almeida, Kristina Kivijärvi, Göran Roos, Karin Nylander Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
