1
|
Canceill T, Monsarrat P, Faure-Clement E, Tohme M, Vergnes JN, Grosgogeat B. Dental practice-based research networks (D-PBRN) worldwide: A scoping review. J Dent 2020; 104:103523. [PMID: 33186627 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES For more than twenty years, dental practice-based research networks (D-PBRN) have helped to structure clinical research in private practice. They bring together practitioners working in several structures and may include a greater number of subjects. The aims of this study were thus to systematically explore the scientific production from dental private practices in general and to map and describe the D-PBRN activity worldwide. DATA SOURCES Two research procedures were carried out in parallel. The first was conducted as a scoping review to examine peer-reviewed literature indexed in the PubMed database and the second was performed on the World Wide Web to identify the main characteristics of the networks (location, scientific production…). STUDY SELECTION 368 publications were identified among which 202 were published by PBRN members and the others by private practitioners not affiliated to any network. 210 (57 % of the included articles) were produced in the USA. A higher number of diverse centers are involved in each study when it is conducted by a PBRN (59.06 ± 66.59 vs. 13.51 ± 31.58 for networks and independent teams, respectively; p < 0.01). 24 D-PBRN were identified, a majority being based in the USA and 8 in Europe. CONCLUSIONS Although dental practice-based research has grown over the years, the number of D-PBRN worldwide remains low. Even if it requires some investment to produce research in dental offices, this type of networks helps to fill the gap between private practice and research and to improve knowledge on oral health. RELEVANCE The mapping of all the dental PBRN together with the research topics studied throughout the world make the relevance of this article. The ways to improve practice-based research in dentistry are also discussed in the paper.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Thibault Canceill
- Université Paul Sabatier, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, 3 Chemin des Maraîchers, Toulouse Cedex 9, 31062, France; CIRIMAT, University of Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, Université Paul Sabatier, Faculté de Pharmacie, 35 Chemin des Maraichers, Toulouse cedex 9, 31062, France.
| | - Paul Monsarrat
- Université Paul Sabatier, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, 3 Chemin des Maraîchers, Toulouse Cedex 9, 31062, France; Toulouse Institute of Artificial Intelligence ANITI, Toulouse, France; STROMALab, Université de Toulouse, CNRS ERL 5311, EFS, ENVT, Inserm, UPS, France
| | - Edouard Faure-Clement
- Université Lyon 1, Faculté d'Odontologie, 11 rue Guillaume Paradin, Lyon, 69008, France; Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pôle d'Odontologie, 6-8 place Deperet, Lyon, 69007, France
| | - Marie Tohme
- Université Lyon 1, Faculté d'Odontologie, 11 rue Guillaume Paradin, Lyon, 69008, France; Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pôle d'Odontologie, 6-8 place Deperet, Lyon, 69007, France
| | - Jean-Noël Vergnes
- Université Paul Sabatier, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Hôpitaux de Toulouse, 3 Chemin des Maraîchers, Toulouse Cedex 9, 31062, France; Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Brigitte Grosgogeat
- Université Lyon 1, Faculté d'Odontologie, 11 rue Guillaume Paradin, Lyon, 69008, France; Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pôle d'Odontologie, 6-8 place Deperet, Lyon, 69007, France; Université Lyon 1, LMI UMR CNRS 5615, 11 rue Guillaume Paradin, Lyon, 69008, France
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Anderson CJ, Kugel G, Zou Y, Ferrari M, Gerlach R. A randomized, controlled, two-month pilot trial of stannous fluoride dentifrice versus sodium fluoride dentifrice after oxalate treatment for dentinal hypersensitivity. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 24:4043-4049. [PMID: 32390092 PMCID: PMC7544746 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03275-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To compare the effects of a stannous fluoride dentifrice and a sodium fluoride dentifrice on dentinal hypersensitivity when used with an oxalate-based regimen combining in-office and at-home treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind, pilot clinical trial, 30 subjects were professionally treated at baseline with a 3% oxalate/potassium salt solution on up to two target teeth, then randomized 1:1 to either 0.454% stannous fluoride or 0.243% sodium fluoride overlabeled dentifrice. Both groups were given 6 sensitivity strips (3.14% potassium oxalate gel) and a soft, manual toothbrush. Subjects were permitted to apply strips on up to two teeth, up to three times per tooth, at home as desired throughout the study. Dentinal sensitivity (cold air blast challenge) was assessed at baseline, immediately after post-professional treatment, and at day 60 using the Schiff scale and a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). RESULTS Immediately after professional oxalate treatment, the overall mean Schiff and VAS score decreased 25.6% and 22.4% from baseline, respectively (p ≤ 0.001 for both). At day 60, further reductions in both mean scores were seen in both groups. There were no significant differences between the groups at day 60. All treatments were well tolerated. CONCLUSIONS In subjects treated with oxalates for dentinal hypersensitivity, both stannous fluoride and sodium fluoride dentifrices are well tolerated, are feasible for routine use, and do not detract from the desensitizing effects of an in-office and at-home oxalate combination treatment regimen. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Either stannous fluoride or sodium fluoride dentifrices can be recommended to dentinal hypersensitivity patients who undergo professional oxalate treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chad J Anderson
- Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, School of Dental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
- DMD Inc., Fresno, CA, USA.
- Department of Comprehensive Care, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA.
| | - Gerard Kugel
- Department of Comprehensive Care, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
| | - Yuanshu Zou
- The Procter & Gamble Company, Mason, OH, USA
| | - Marco Ferrari
- Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, School of Dental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
| | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Mason S, Burnett GR, Patel N, Patil A, Maclure R. Impact of toothpaste on oral health-related quality of life in people with dentine hypersensitivity. BMC Oral Health 2019; 19:226. [PMID: 31640741 PMCID: PMC6805594 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0919-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Dentine hypersensitivity can impact functional status and everyday activities such as eating and talking. This study aimed to assess changes in oral health-related quality of life measures in individuals with dentine hypersensitivity following long-term use (24 weeks) of a commercially available toothpaste marketed for dentine hypersensitivity relief. METHODS This study was conducted across two sites and enrolled 75 adults with ≥2 non-adjacent sensitive teeth. Participants were assigned to twice-daily brushing with toothpaste containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride (1100 ppm fluoride). Every 4 weeks, participant-reported outcomes were assessed using the Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ), a condition specific oral health-related quality of life scale that has five domains and includes questions on social and emotional impact, restrictions, adaptations and effect on life overall. Responses to a clinically applied evaporative (air) stimulus were assessed using the examiner-observed Schiff sensitivity scale and Labelled Magnitude Scales (LMS), which included dentine hypersensitivity-specific descriptors of intensity, duration, tolerability and descriptive qualities of the participant's response. RESULTS Participant-reported outcomes demonstrated reduction of the impact of dentine hypersensitivity over time on health-related quality of life, as measured by the DHEQ. This reached statistical significance from Week 8 onwards (p < 0.0001 versus baseline) for the Total DHEQ score, with scores continually decreasing at each timepoint. Most domain scores followed a similar pattern. Statistically significant reductions were also detected for the examiner-observed Schiff Sensitivity Scale scores at all timepoints (including at 4 weeks) (p < 0.05), which were mirrored by LMS responses. The toothpaste was generally well-tolerated. CONCLUSIONS These results show that long-term use of a sensitivity toothpaste containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride has a beneficial, ongoing, impact on the oral health-related quality of life of people with dentine hypersensitivity. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered at Clinicaltrials.gov ( https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02752958 ) on April 27, 2016.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stephen Mason
- GSK Consumer Healthcare, St George's Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0DE, UK.
| | - Gary R Burnett
- GSK Consumer Healthcare, St George's Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0DE, UK
| | - Nisha Patel
- GSK Consumer Healthcare, St George's Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0DE, UK
| | - Avinash Patil
- Syneos Health, Commerzone, Building No. 4, 6th Floor, Survey No. 144/145, Samrat Ashok Path, Yerwada Jail Road, Pune, 411006, India
| | - Robert Maclure
- Intertek CRS Ltd., 119 Station Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4BW, UK
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Izhar F, Nazir MA, Majeed A, Almas K. A Study of Dentists about Their Knowledge and Practice of Dentine Hypersensitivity. Eur J Dent 2019; 13:540-546. [PMID: 31618785 PMCID: PMC6938429 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1697110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective
The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and practice about dentine hypersensitivity (DH) among dental practitioners.
Materials and Methods
A pilot-tested questionnaire was sent to practicing dentists (
n
= 588) working in private and public sectors in Lahore, Pakistan. The questions assessed dentists’ knowledge about type of pain and predisposing factors of DH. The dentists were asked about their preferred methods of diagnosing and managing the condition.
Statistical Analysis
Basic statistics, chi-squared test, and multivariate logistic regression were performed.
Results
Most dentists (64.3%) reported examining one to five patients with DH per week in their dental clinics. A large majority (85.4%) indicated DH as a stimulated short pain from a tooth. Recession of gums (96.6%), aggressive brushing (88.2%), and frequent use of teeth whitening procedures (83.1%) were most frequently reported predisposing factors of DH. Among most commonly used methods of diagnosis, spontaneous pain after the application of air blast was reported by 74.8% of the participants and followed by spontaneous patient report confirmed by dental examination (57.7%). Most widely used management approaches of DH included the use of fluoride products (96.2%), use of desensitizing potassium nitrate toothpastes (75%), and application of bonding agents (56.2%). Female versus male dentists (odds ratio [OR]: 7.79,
p
< 0.001) and private practitioners versus public dentists (OR: 7.34,
p
< 0.001) were more likely to examine greater number of patients with DH.
Conclusion
Dentists used various methods for diagnosing and managing patients with DH. Application of air blast to evaluate spontaneous pain and use of fluoride products were most widely used diagnostic and management preferences, respectively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Faisal Izhar
- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Muhammad Ashraf Nazir
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
| | - Abdul Majeed
- Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
| | - Khalid Almas
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Cacciato R, Hennessey R, Meyerowitz C, Litaker MS, Heft MW, Johnson KS, Reyes SC, Johnson JD, Baltuck CT, Gilbert GH. Electronic and paper mode of data capture when assessing patient-reported outcomes in the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 10:e12427. [PMID: 31155859 DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
AIM Our objectives were to describe the approach used in the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network to capture patient-reported outcomes and to compare electronic and paper modes of data capture in a specific network study. METHODS This was a prospective, multicenter cohort study of 1862 patients with dentin hypersensitivity. Patient-reported outcomes were assessed based on patients' perception of pain using Visual Analog Scales and Labeled Magnitude scales at baseline and at 1, 4 and 8 weeks post-baseline. RESULTS Eighty-five percent of study patients chose to complete follow-up assessments via an electronic mode; 15% completed them via a paper mode. There was not a significant difference in the proportions of patients who completed the 8-week assessment when comparing the electronic mode to the paper mode (92% vs. 90.8%, P = 0.31, Rao-Scott clustered χ2 -test). CONCLUSION The electronic mode of data capture was as operational as the traditional paper mode, while also providing the advantage of eliminating data entry errors, not involving site research coordinators in measuring the patient-reported outcomes, and not incurring cost and potential delays due to mailing study forms. Electronic data capture of patient reported outcomes could be successfully implemented in the community dental practice setting.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Rita Cacciato
- Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
| | | | - Cyril Meyerowitz
- Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
| | - Mark S Litaker
- School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
| | - Marc W Heft
- College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
| | | | - Stephanie C Reyes
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
| | - James D Johnson
- College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
| | | | - Gregg H Gilbert
- School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
| | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Mir M, Mojahedi SM, Tunér J, Shabani M, Darabi F, Rohban A. The effectiveness of home-use photobiomodulation toothbrush for treating dentin hypersensitivity: A pilot study. Laser Ther 2019; 28:193-198. [PMID: 32009733 DOI: 10.5978/islsm.28_19-or-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Background and Aims Dentin hypersensitivity is a frequent oral condition among patients suffering from gingival recession. Recent studies have suggested that photobiomodulation has the potential to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of a new design of photobiomodulation toothbrush with specific irradiation parameters as a homecare device in treating dentin hypersensitivity and to compare its therapeutic effect with that of fluoride varnish. Materials and Methods Thirty patients with gingival recession and dentin hypersensitivity were selected and randomly assigned to three groups of equal size: fluoride varnish, photobiomodulation, and the combination. Dentin pain and hypersensitivity were measured using visual analog scale (VAS) by two distinct tests: the contact test with a periodontal probe and the air blast test on the areas of gingival recession and denuded root; once at baseline and again one month after the initial application of treatments. Laser irradiation was carried out at the wavelength of 660 nm in CW with an output power of 40 mW for 30 seconds per spot (1.2 J per spot, 6 J/cm2 energy density, and 200 mW/cm2 power density), perpendicularly to denuded root surfaces in non-contact mode. Results A significant reduction in dentin pain and hypersensitivity was observed in all three groups. However, the reduction was significantly greater in the combination group. Conclusion At-home treatment of dentin hypersensitivity with photobiomodulation toothbrush is a convenient, safe, and effective method for the management of dentin hypersensitivity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maziar Mir
- DDS, MSc. Alumnus, RWTH Hospital, Aachen, Germany.
| | - Seyed Masoud Mojahedi
- DDS, Ph.D. Department of Laser, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Jan Tunér
- DDS, PhotoBioModulation Consultant, Sollentuna, Sweden.
| | - Masoud Shabani
- DDS, MSc. Department of Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
| | - Fatemeh Darabi
- Ph.D. Department of Public Health, Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran.
| | - Alireza Rohban
- M.Sc. Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|