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Examining the association between untreated caries in children and parent fluoride treatment refusal
1. Examining the association between untreated caries in children and parent fluoride treatment refusal This case-control study, carried out in a university dental clinic during 2016 to 2020, involved a sample size of 356 children of about 18 years and younger with untreated caries in half of...
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July 08, 2025
Dental Health in Older Adults with Memory Problems
Dental Health in Older Adults with Memory Problems An article in JADA briefs on how to help older adults who have dementia or any form of memory loss take care of their oral hygiene. Older adult usually faces difficulty in brushing and flossing, which leads to serious oral health issues. The resea...
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July 08, 2025
Dental Sealants
Dental Sealants Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings applied to the chewing surface of a tooth by a dental professional. As a child grows, by the age of 4, they mostly develop cavities, and when the molars erupt, the risk and frequency increase. Molars have deep grooves in which food and plaq...
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July 08, 2025
Hand Hygiene Among General Practice Dentists
1. Hand Hygiene Among General Practice Dentists: A Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) published an article entitled Hand Hygiene Among General Practice Dentists: A Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices, which examines understan...
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July 08, 2025
Tooth Pain in Children
Tooth Pain in Children – Things Parents Should Know Toothaches are very common among children aged between 6-9. Children of this age usually consume sweets more than at any other age, which eventually causes tooth decay and gum problems. It is crucial to keep a regular check on their oral hyg...
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July 08, 2025
Common Oral Sores
Common Oral Sores Oral sores or ulcers are a painful condition that causes discomfort in daily life. However, they mostly heal within 1-2 weeks. Common types of sores are canker sores, cold sores, and sores that are caused by dentures. Canker Sores are painful ulcers usually present on cheeks...
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July 08, 2025
Oral Health During Pregnancy
Oral Health During Pregnancy Health of the mouth is frequently ignored by doctors, physicians and dentists alike. Research overtime has shown that some oral conditions before and during pregnancy can have adverse effects on the child. A study conducted by Hugh and Alan in 2018 found a showed a dire...
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July 08, 2025
Controlling The Bad Breath
1. Controlling the bad breath The article “Controlling the bad breath” written by Ankita M. Mark is published in Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) and comprises of a very detailed account of the possible cause and treatment of Halitosis also known as Bad Breath. It...
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July 08, 2025
Edentulous Patient Satisfaction with Conventional Complete Dentures
Edentulous Patient Satisfaction with Conventional Complete Dentures Edentulism is thought to be a hurdle for patient’s quality of life as well as for their nutrition. Conventional complete dentures (CD), hence, are still considered as the best treatment for edentulous patients. A study done b...
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July 08, 2025
The Indications For Third-Molar Extractions
1. The indications for third-molar extractions The article “the indications for third molar extractions” is published in Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) mentioning the clinical indications of the extractions of a third molar (wisdom tooth). The factors that can le...
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July 08, 2025
Baby Teeth Matter
Baby Teeth Matter There is a common myth that baby teeth are not important because they fall out. However, the facts are contrary; baby or primary teeth play is important for a child's health and development. First of all, they can chew on them, and they can speak clearly and save space for permane...
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