Validity and reliability of Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ11 –14) by Rasch Analysis in Turkish children
Publication date: Available online 26 December 2016 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Nural Bekiroglu, Meltem Bakkal, Gizem Ozbay, Pinar Gunel Karadeniz, Betul Kargul Assessment for the reproducibility of the answers to the Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ11–14) in different languages with test-retest exercises have importance to be acceptable in other populations. The present study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of Child Perception Questionnaire for ages 11–14 (CPQ11–14) with 37 items by means of Rasch Analysis in a group of Turkish population. 133 children aged 11–14 years old were...
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - December 25, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Prenatal vitamin D and enamel hypoplasia in human primary maxillary central incisors: A pilot study
Conclusions Preliminary results suggest follow-up of children of mothers in a vitamin D supplementation RCT during pregnancy provides an important approach to study the etiology of EH in the primary teeth. Further study is needed to discern thresholds and timing of maternal serum 25(OH)D concentrations during pregnancy associated with absence of EH in teeth that develop in utero. Potential dental public health implications for prevention of early childhood caries via sound tooth structure as related to maternal vitamin D sufficiency during pregnancy need to be determined. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - December 19, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
In vitro effects of mechanical stimulation and photobiomodulation on osteoblastic cell function: A proof of concept study
Conclusion We suggested that the mechanical treatment alone and combination with light treatment could accelerate the calcification of 3D tissue-engineered bone possibly through up-regulation of ALP gene during early stage of bone formation. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - December 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Direct pulp capping: A treatment option in primary teeth??
Conclusion DPC should not be disregarded as a vital pulp therapy procedure in the primary dentition. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 18, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Finger sucking callus as useful indicator for malocclusion in young children
Conclusion We concluded that the presence of a sucking callus is a useful indicator for malocclusion caused by an oral habit. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 4, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The effect of parents' oral health behaviors on children and mutual communication
Conclusions Results showed that increased communication between family members positively influenced children's understanding of oral health, and it was not influenced only by parental behavior toward the child's oral health. Dental professionals should approach parents about communication between family members to improve the self-management ability of children. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 1, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effect of School Oral Health Promotion Programme on dental health and health behaviour in Vietnamese schoolchildren
Conclusion Although the caries experience was at moderate level, there is the high prevalence of dental caries and gingivitis status among the Vietnamese schoolchildren due to lack of oral self-care and infrequent dental visits. The positive contents of SOHPP have not yet improved oral health behaviour of schoolchildren. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - October 28, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Parental presence in the operatory: An update
Publication date: Available online 29 August 2016 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Lance E. Kisby The purpose of this paper is to present an update on the current views of dentists and parents on the controversial issue of the parent in the dental operatory. In the past, parents were excluded from the operatory because it was felt a parent would be disruptive. This position is no longer valid due to a better understanding of fear in children, a greater acceptance by dentists to have the parent present, and an increased interest of parents to be present. By understanding the evolving cultural, legal, and social...
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - August 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Evaluation of remineralizing potential of Calcium Sucrose Phosphate and CPP-ACP: An in vitro study
Conclusion The CaSP paste was effective in remineralizing early enamel lesions than CPP-ACP. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - August 27, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effects of pre-reacted glass-ionomer cement on the viability and odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells derived from deciduous teeth
This study investigated the effects of cement-containing surface reaction-type PRG filler (PRG cement) on the viability and differentiation of human dental pulp cells derived from deciduous teeth (hDPC-Ds). Other materials generally used for pulp capping, Dycal and Fuji glass-ionomer cement Type II, were also tested by culturing hDPC-Ds with the extract of each material. The viability of hDPC-Ds was measured by methyl-thiazol-tetrazolium [3-(4, 5-di-methylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] assay. Odontogenic differentiation of hDPC-Ds was evaluated by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and immunocytochemistry...
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - August 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Antiplaque and remineralizing effects of Biorepair mouthwash: A comparative clinical trial
Conclusion Biorepair mouthwash can serve as a better alternative to different mouthwashes including both fluoride and chloehexidine. This single mouthwash can serve as a multi-purpose mouthwash. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - August 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
“Life with an incomplete bite” – Preventive oral care and findings of a child with pre-existing ‘Poland syndrome’
Conclusion Specific attention must be paid to children with pre-existing conditions with preventive measures and implementation of muscular training very early in life. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - August 15, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Establishment of ex vivo mucocele model using salivary gland organ culture
Conclusions This is the first report of establishment of an ex vivo pathogenic condition for examination of salivary glands. Our model may be useful to establish mucocele treatment options including drug screening and surgical procedures. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - June 17, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Association between dental caries and body mass index in 12 –15 year old private school children in Ibadan, Nigeria
Conclusion The study showed a higher caries prevalence with majority of the children having normal BMI. No conclusive relationship was found between DMFT and BMI in the studied student population. The need for continuous caries preventive program is emphasized. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - June 17, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors of traumatic dental injuries to permanent anterior teeth among 8 –12 years old school children in Egypt
Conclusion The results showed the need of preventive measures against falls at school and home and methods of providing 1st aid in TDIs. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - June 17, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
