The Minamata Convention on Mercury and its implications for management of dental caries in low ‐ and middle‐income countries
International Dental Journal, EarlyView. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - January 2, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Olivia Awino Osiro,
David Kinuthia Kariuki,
Loice Warware Gathece Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Antibiotic prescription in emergency dental service in Zagreb, Croatia – a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionMultiple possible issues in the prescription of antibiotics were observed, ranging from administration for inappropriate indications to noncritical and excessive prescription. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - January 2, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ruza Bjelovucic,
Matej Par,
Diana Rubcic,
Danijela Marovic,
Katica Prskalo,
Zrinka Tarle Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
The Minamata Convention on Mercury and its implications for management of dental caries in low ‐ and middle‐income countries
International Dental Journal, EarlyView. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - January 2, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Olivia Awino Osiro,
David Kinuthia Kariuki,
Loice Warware Gathece Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Antibiotic prescription in emergency dental service in Zagreb, Croatia – a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionMultiple possible issues in the prescription of antibiotics were observed, ranging from administration for inappropriate indications to noncritical and excessive prescription. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - January 2, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ruza Bjelovucic,
Matej Par,
Diana Rubcic,
Danijela Marovic,
Katica Prskalo,
Zrinka Tarle Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
Should dental care professionals prescribe probiotics for their patients under antibiotic administration?
International Dental Journal, EarlyView. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - December 19, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Othoniel H. Aragon ‐Martinez,
Flavio Martinez‐Morales,
Ronell Bologna Molina,
Saray Aranda Romo Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Three key factors influencing the bacterial contamination of dental unit waterlines: a 6 ‐year survey from 2012 to 2017
ConclusionThere was a high rate of contamination in DUWLs. This highlights the need to develop national standards. There is a need to disinfect the DUWLs periodically and use a cleaner source of water; more attention should be paid to the efficacy of DCU anti ‐retraction valves. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - December 19, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Xue ‐Yue Ji,
Chun‐Nan Fei,
Ying Zhang,
Jun Liu,
He Liu,
Jia Song Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
‘Say Ahhh’: What do dentists, general medical practitioners and community pharmacists do about bad breath?
ConclusionMost GDPs, GMPs and CPs find it challenging to manage patients with halitosis and are interested in working together. Improving health professionals ’ knowledge and training will contribute to comprehensive interprofessional halitosis management. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - December 19, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Phyllis Lau,
Chythra Meethal,
Michelle Middleton,
Malcolm Clark,
Ivan Darby Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
Should dental care professionals prescribe probiotics for their patients under antibiotic administration?
International Dental Journal, EarlyView. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - December 19, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Othoniel H. Aragon ‐Martinez,
Flavio Martinez‐Morales,
Ronell Bologna Molina,
Saray Aranda Romo Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Three key factors influencing the bacterial contamination of dental unit waterlines: a 6 ‐year survey from 2012 to 2017
ConclusionThere was a high rate of contamination in DUWLs. This highlights the need to develop national standards. There is a need to disinfect the DUWLs periodically and use a cleaner source of water; more attention should be paid to the efficacy of DCU anti ‐retraction valves. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - December 19, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Xue ‐Yue Ji,
Chun‐Nan Fei,
Ying Zhang,
Jun Liu,
He Liu,
Jia Song Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
‘Say Ahhh’: What do dentists, general medical practitioners and community pharmacists do about bad breath?
ConclusionMost GDPs, GMPs and CPs find it challenging to manage patients with halitosis and are interested in working together. Improving health professionals ’ knowledge and training will contribute to comprehensive interprofessional halitosis management. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - December 19, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Phyllis Lau,
Chythra Meethal,
Michelle Middleton,
Malcolm Clark,
Ivan Darby Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
Confirmation of the unidimensional structure of the Oral Health Literacy Adults Questionnaire
ConclusionsWhile findings overall support that OHL measured using the OHL ‐AQ can be considered unidimensional and therefore OHL can be characterised with one score, further dimensionality studies are needed to investigate populations in which OHL is low. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - December 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Priscilla M. Flynn,
Mike T. John,
Mohammad M. Naghibi Sistani Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
Decreasing disruptive behaviour during routine dental visits: a video modelling intervention for young children
ConclusionsWatching a brief dentist ‐created video model of expected procedures can reduce disruptive behaviour and increase cooperation for young children making their first visit to a busy medical setting. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - November 29, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jeffrey F. Hine,
Ryan T. Hajek,
Holly J. Roberts,
Keith D. Allen Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
Early childhood caries among 3 ‐ to 5‐year‐old children in Hong Kong
ConclusionsDental caries is prevalent among preschool children in Hong Kong. The caries experiences of the study children are associated with gender, family income, parental dental knowledge, dental visit experience and oral hygiene. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - November 22, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Duangporn Duangthip,
Kitty Jieyi Chen,
Sherry Shiqian Gao,
Edward Chin Man Lo,
Chun Hung Chu Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research
