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Alazzam MF, Rasheed IB, Aljundi SH, Shamiyah DA, Khader YS, Abdelhafez RS, Alrashdan MS. Oral processing behavior and dental caries; an insight into a new relationship. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0306143. [PMID: 38954716 PMCID: PMC11218957 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Previous evidence suggests an individual variation in the preferred oral processing behavior. Individuals can be classified as firm processing(FPL) or soft processing likers(SPL). FPL(crunchers and chewers) prefer using their teeth while SPL(smooshers and suckers) prefer using the tongue and the palate when processing different food items. Variation in the preferred oral processing behavior has been associated with differences in food texture preference and eating time. Time is one of the factors directly related to the development of dental caries(tooth decay). Oral retention and eating times are associated with greater caries experience. This study aims to explore if a relationship exists between the preferred oral processing behavior and the individual's caries experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional, dental center-based study conducted at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Five hundred participants consented to fill out the preferred oral processing behavior(POPB) questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements (including weight, height, and waist circumference) were recorded. A single trained and calibrated dentist registered each participant's caries experience and plaque levels using the DMFS index and plaque index of Silness and Loe. RESULTS A total of 351(70.2%) and 149(29.8%) participants were typed as FPL and SPL, respectively. SPL demonstrated higher levels of dental caries experience compared to FPL. The mean DMFS score for SPL was 28.8(±25.43) while for FPL was 18.71(± 18.34). This difference remained significant after adjustment for confounders(P<0.001). SPL exhibited a significantly higher mean score for the "M" component(P <0.001) while no significant difference in the mean score of the "D"(P = 0.076) and "F"(P = 0.272) components was observed when compared to FPL. CONCLUSION The current findings provide new insight into a possible relationship between the preferred oral processing behavior and an individual's caries experience. A relationship in which the preferred oral processing behavior can potentially affect and/or be affected by the dental caries experience.
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- Melanie F. Alazzam
- Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery Program, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Rajput HAS, Ahmed A, Bilgrami A, Haider B, Nasir Khan J, Afnan M. The Diagnosis and Initial Management of Children Presenting With Premature Loss of Primary Teeth Associated With a Systemic Condition. Cureus 2024; 16:e62402. [PMID: 39006675 PMCID: PMC11246757 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Background and objective Pediatric dentists face a serious challenge when encountering cases of primary teeth lost too soon due to systemic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, congenital heart disease, and chronic kidney disease. Prompt identification and treatment are necessary to minimize problems in these patients. This study aimed to better understand and enhance clinical outcomes in pediatric dentistry treatment by investigating diagnostic modalities and early therapy methods for kids who lose their primary teeth too soon because of systemic disorders. Methodology We conducted a retrospective observational study to examine the early loss of primary teeth in children aged 6-10 years with a history of systemic diseases at Naseer Teaching & MMC-General Hospital, Peshawar; Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar; DHQ Teaching Hospital, Kohat; and Fauji Foundation Hospital, Multan from January to December 2022. After carefully gathering data from medical records, a sample of 360 patients meeting the inclusion criteria was examined. SPSS Statistics version 27 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY) was used for the statistical analysis. Demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations, and management approaches were compiled using descriptive statistics. For categorical data, frequency distributions and percentages were determined, and for continuous variables, means and standard deviations (SD) were calculated. Regression analysis was conducted to analyze relationships between related variables and treatment outcomes. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The majority of patients were aged between six and eight years, and the cohort had an equal gender distribution. Dental problems including malocclusion (n=175, 48.61%) and early tooth loss (n=245, 68.06%) were common, as were systemic illnesses like genetic disorders (n=45, 12.50%) and endocrine abnormalities (n=67, 18.61%). Diagnostic procedures were often carried out, such as radiographic exams (n=256, 71.11%) and blood tests (n=123, 34.17%). Dietary supplements (n=60, 16.67%) and dental procedures (n=75, 20.83%) constituted the bulk of the treatment. Significant treatment outcomes that demonstrated the efficacy of the therapies were as follows: high patient satisfaction (n=213, 59.17%), improved oral health (n=255, 70.83%), and symptom relief (n=187, 51.94%). Conclusion Our findings highlight the significant impact of certain practical methods for identifying and treating early tooth loss in pediatric patients with systemic illnesses, leading to patient satisfaction in terms of symptom relief and enhanced dental health.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Dental Materials, Fatima Jinnah Dental College, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Dental Materials, Akhter Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, Khyber Medical Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohat, PAK
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Tzimas K, Antoniadou M, Varzakas T, Voidarou C(C. Plant-Derived Compounds: A Promising Tool for Dental Caries Prevention. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:5257-5290. [PMID: 38920987 PMCID: PMC11201632 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46060315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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There is a growing shift from the use of conventional pharmaceutical oral care products to the use of herbal extracts and traditional remedies in dental caries prevention. This is attributed to the potential environmental and health implications of contemporary oral products. This comprehensive review aims at the analysis of plant-derived compounds as preventive modalities in dental caries research. It focuses on data collected from 2019 until recently, trying to emphasize current trends in this topic. The research findings suggest that several plant-derived compounds, either aqueous or ethanolic, exhibit notable antibacterial effects against Streptococcus mutans and other bacteria related to dental caries, with some extracts demonstrating an efficacy comparable to that of chlorhexidine. Furthermore, in vivo studies using plant-derived compounds incorporated in food derivatives, such as lollipops, have shown promising results by significantly reducing Streptococcus mutans in high-risk caries children. In vitro studies on plant-derived compounds have revealed bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity against S. mutans, suggesting their potential use as dental caries preventive agents. Medicinal plants, plant-derived phytochemicals, essential oils, and other food compounds have exhibited promising antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens, either by their anti-adhesion activity, the inhibition of extracellular microbial enzymes, or their direct action on microbial species and acid production. However, further research is needed to assess their antimicrobial activity and to evaluate the cytotoxicity and safety profiles of these plant-derived compounds before their widespread clinical use can be recommended.
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- Konstantinos Tzimas
- Department of Operative Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11521 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11521 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece;
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Campus G, Niu JY, Sezer B, Yu OY. Prevention and management of dental erosion and decay. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:468. [PMID: 38632545 PMCID: PMC11025157 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04257-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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The 2017 Global Disease Study revealed 2.3 billion untreated cavities and 139 million other oral conditions like dental erosion. Modern treatments prioritise controlling etiological factors and preventing related diseases. This Editorial invites researchers to contribute to the collection, 'Prevention and management of dental erosion and decay'.
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- Guglielmo Campus
- Klinik für Zahnerhaltung, Präventiv- und Kinderzahnmedizin Zahnmedizinische Kliniken, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Türkiye.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Lozano CP, Faustova MO, Loban GA. Editorial: Odontogenic infection as a complication of dental caries: microbiological and molecular aspects. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2024; 5:1385026. [PMID: 38450103 PMCID: PMC10915183 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2024.1385026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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- Carla P. Lozano
- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology, Poltava State Medical University, Poltava, Ukraine
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- Department of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology, Poltava State Medical University, Poltava, Ukraine
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Angarita-Díaz MDP, Durán-Arismendy E, Cabrera-Arango C, Vásquez-Aldana D, Bautista-Parra V, Laguna-Moreno J, Mondragón-López W. Enhancing knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to dental caries in mothers and caregivers of children through a neuroeducational strategy. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:60. [PMID: 38195425 PMCID: PMC10775469 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03734-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to oral health among parents play a crucial role in shaping oral hygiene and preventing early childhood caries. This study was intended to determine the effect of a neuroeducational strategy in improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to early childhood caries among mothers or caregivers of children. METHODS A quasi-experimental study was conducted, implementing an educational strategy involving 33 mothers or female caregivers of children who met specific selection criteria. The strategy consisted of three key elements derived from neuroeducation: (1) experiment, (2) surprise and play, and (3) learn. Based on the participants' attendance at the sessions, they were categorized into two groups: those who underwent in-person intervention (G1) and those who received a combined in-person and virtual intervention (G2). The impact of the strategy was evaluated by comparing the participants' knowledge and attitudes, as well as their children's plaque index, before and after the intervention (immediate and 6-month impact). RESULTS The participants exhibited a favorable and statistically significant effect on the median number of correct answers related to knowledge (G1 immediate effect (IE): p = 0.03, 6-month effect (ME): p = 0.002; G2 IE p = 0.002, ME: p = 0.001), and in the children's plaque index (G1 IE: p = 0.003, ME: p = 0.003; G2 IE: p = 0.033, ME: p = 0.003). Furthermore, there was an increase in the number of participants with a high level of knowledge (G1 IE: 41.5%; ME: 75%; G2 IE: 45.5%, ME: 42.9%), and of children with a good level of oral hygiene (G1 IE: 50%; ME: 73.0%; G2 IE: 27.3%, ME: 84.6%). Finally, qualitative interviews revealed a lasting clarity in concepts and sustained knowledge and attitudes at the six-month mark. However, a slightly diminished understanding of the relationship between bacteria, sugar, and caries was observed in G2 group, and some loss of association in the G1 group, at six months. CONCLUSION The implementation of this strategy resulted in significant and lasting impacts on knowledge, attitudes, and practices, especially in the G1 group. Nevertheless, there is a need for further reinforcement of the association between bacteria, sugar, and caries.
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- María Del Pilar Angarita-Díaz
- GIOMET Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia - Campus of Villavicencio, Carrera 35 # 36 99, Villavicencio, Colombia.
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- GIOMET Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia - Campus of Villavicencio, Carrera 35 # 36 99, Villavicencio, Colombia
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- GIOMET Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia - Campus of Villavicencio, Carrera 35 # 36 99, Villavicencio, Colombia
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- Scientific Direction. Centro de Competencias Cognitivas y Afectivas, Villavicencio, Colombia
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- GIOMET Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia - Campus of Villavicencio, Carrera 35 # 36 99, Villavicencio, Colombia
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- GIOMET Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia - Campus of Villavicencio, Carrera 35 # 36 99, Villavicencio, Colombia
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- GIOMET Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia - Campus of Villavicencio, Carrera 35 # 36 99, Villavicencio, Colombia
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S DB, K PDL, M G, S VL, Reji A, F KS. Comparison of the Antibacterial Efficacy of Bamboo Shoot Ethanol Extract With Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse Against Salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus: An Ex Vivo Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e53085. [PMID: 38414676 PMCID: PMC10897525 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Background Dental caries is the most prevalent polymicrobial oral infectious disease tormenting individuals' healthy lifestyles and presents a significant public health problem. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the antibacterial properties of different concentrations of bamboo shoot ethanol extract with chlorhexidine mouth rinse on isolates of salivary Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus). Materials and methods Non-stimulated salivary samples from 30 young adults were treated ex vivo with bamboo shoot ethanolic extract at concentrations of 30 µg/ml, 40 µg/ml, 50 µg/ml, and 60 µg/ml. The colony-forming units were quantified by measuring the number of viable bacterial cells. Inhibition zones were evaluated using the agar diffusion method. One-way ANOVA and post-hoc test were used to analyze the significant difference between variables using SPSS version 22.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results The mean zone of inhibition with bamboo shoot ethanolic extract against salivary S. mutans (23.00 ± 0.816) and L. acidophilus (22.00 ± 0.816) total counts was closest to the control chlorhexidine (S. mutans = 22.00 ± 0.876 and L. acidophilus = 21.10 ± 0.876). A greater activity against S. mutans and L. acidophilus is seen in the zone of inhibition of the 60 µg/ml experimental concentration of bamboo shoot ethanolic extract, with a significant difference in the disc diffusion assay. Conclusion The treatment with bamboo shoot extract was equivalent effective in the mentioned bacterial species. Clinical relevance It can be assured that preventive measures like mouth rinse and dentifrices compromising bamboo shoots, a potential dental biomaterial, would be optimistic agents for caries control, including the cariostatic effect.
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- Divya Bharathi S
- Dentistry, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND
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- Public Health Dentistry, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND
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- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND
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- Public Health Dentistry, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, IND
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- Public Health Dentistry, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND
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- Dentistry, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, IND
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Abdelaziz M. Detection, Diagnosis, and Monitoring of Early Caries: The Future of Individualized Dental Care. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3649. [PMID: 38132233 PMCID: PMC10742918 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13243649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Dental caries remains a significant global health issue. It was highlighted by the World Health Organization's 2022 reports that despite the efforts and scientific advancements in caries detection and management, the situation has only marginally improved over the past three decades. The persistence of this problem may be linked to outdated concepts developed almost a century ago but are still guiding dentists' approach to caries management today. There is a need to reconsider professional strategies for preventing and managing the disease. Contemporary dentistry could benefit from embracing new concepts and technologies for caries detection and management. Dentists should explore, among others, alternative methods for caries detection such as optical-based caries detection. These tools have been established for over a decade and they align with current disease understanding and international recommendations, emphasizing early detection and minimally invasive management. This narrative review presents the current state of knowledge and recent trends in caries detection, diagnosis, monitoring, and management, offering insights into future perspectives for clinical applications and research topics.
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- Marwa Abdelaziz
- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, Department of Preventive Dental Medicine and Primary Care, University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet 1, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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Surlari Z, Ciurcanu OE, Budala DG, Butnaru O, Luchian I. An Update on the Interdisciplinary Dental Care Approach for Geriatric Diabetic Patients. Geriatrics (Basel) 2023; 8:114. [PMID: 38132485 PMCID: PMC10743251 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics8060114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent health issue escalating worldwide that gives rise to numerous problems. Periodontal disorders are recognized as the sixth consequence associated with diabetes mellitus. Research shows that dental health affects overall health, and this knowledge is changing the dental field. The correct choice of glucose goal levels and the optimal selection of glucose-lowering medications are determined by a comprehensive geriatric assessment, an estimate of life expectancy, and a rationale for therapy at regular intervals in elderly diabetics. This article provides an overview of the correlation between diabetes and oral health, with a specific emphasis on xerostomia, periodontal disease, and dental caries. Thus, dentists play a significant role within the allied health profession by contributing to the provision of oral care for those diagnosed with diabetes, with a special focus on geriatric patients.
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- Zenovia Surlari
- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universității Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Implantology, Removable Prostheses, Dental Prostheses Technology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitătii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Periodontology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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AlKanderi S, AlFreeh M, Bhardwaj RG, Karched M. Sugar Substitute Stevia Inhibits Biofilm Formation, Exopolysaccharide Production, and Downregulates the Expression of Streptococcal Genes Involved in Exopolysaccharide Synthesis. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:267. [PMID: 38132405 PMCID: PMC10742993 DOI: 10.3390/dj11120267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acid production by sucrose fermentation disturbs the balance in dental plaque by lowering the oral pH. As a consequence of the profound effect of sucrose on caries initiation and progression, many studies have been directed towards finding non-cariogenic artificial sweeteners that can be used as a substitute to sucrose. Existing literature shows that dietary sucrose upregulates the expression of biofilm associated genes involved in exopolysaccharide (EPS) production. OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of the sugar substitute stevia on biofilm formation, EPS secretion, and streptococcal genes encoding glucan-binding proteins (Gbps) and glucosyltransferases (Gtfs), which are essential for the synthesis of EPS. MATERIALS AND METHODS Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus gordonii were grown as biofilm cultures with or without stevia and sucrose. Biomass was quantified for biofilm and EPS production by crystal violet staining and the phenol-sulfuric acid method, respectively. Expression of gtfB and gbpB genes was studied by RT-PCR. RESULTS The quantities of biofilm were significantly lower when grown in the presence of stevia compared to sucrose in both species (p < 0.05). The proportion of EPS in the biofilm pellet decreased with increasing concentrations of stevia in both species but remained nearly unchanged with sucrose with respect to the control. In both streptococcal species, exposure of stevia decreased the expression of gtfB and gbpB genes compared to sucrose (p < 0.05). In comparison to the untreated control, the expression was decreased in the presence of stevia in both species, while it increased 2.5- to 4-fold in S. mutans and 1.5- to 2.5-fold in S. gordonii in the presence of sucrose. CONCLUSION The ability of stevia to inhibit biofilm formation, reduce EPS production, and downregulate the expression of gtfB and gbpB genes in S. mutans and S. gordonii may have potential therapeutic applications in controlling dental plaques and caries.
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- Oral Microbiology Research Laboratory, Department of Bioclinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Safat 13110, Kuwait; (S.A.); (M.A.); (R.G.B.)
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Hakeem FF, Hammudah HA, Masoudi AA, Habeeb AT, Aljohani RM, Almutairi SN. Is Parental Rating of Child's Oral Health Associated with Caries Experience in Children? A Cross-Sectional Study. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2023; 13:485-492. [PMID: 38304534 PMCID: PMC10829284 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_110_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Aim The Parents' view to the oral health of their children is a significant factor that can impact oral health practices and behaviors. The aim of this research was to investigate how parental assessment of their child's oral health associates with caries experience in children receiving dental treatment at the hospital of Taibah University Dental College. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled 127 children who underwent dental treatment at Taibah University Dental College and Hospital during 2020-2021. Dental caries experience was assessed using the dmft/DMFT index, and parental rating of oral health was obtained through a questionnaire. Three logistic regression models were used to assess the correlation between dental caries experience and parental rating of oral health while controlling for sociodemographic and behavioral factors. Results Most parents rated the oral health of their child as good (60.4%), followed by excellent (18.8%) and very good (15.6%). The mean dmft/DMFT score was 3.47 ± 3.46, with 43.8% of children having high/very high dental caries experience. Logistic regression analysis showed that children whose parents rated their oral health as poor were more likely to have high/very high dental caries experience compared to those rated as excellent/very good/good/fair (adjusted odds ratio = 4.45, 95% confidence interval 1.23-16.07). Conclusion This study suggests a link between parental assessment of their child's oral health and an elevated prevalence of dental caries in children. The study found that children whose parents rated their oral health as suboptimal had higher odds of having high dental caries experience. These findings emphasize the significance of parental perception of their child's oral health and suggest a necessity for customized interventions to enhance parental knowledge and practices concerning children's oral health.
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- Faisal F Hakeem
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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Bourgeois D. Next preventive strategies for oral health: evolution or revolution? Front Public Health 2023; 11:1265319. [PMID: 37869210 PMCID: PMC10585020 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1265319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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- Denis Bourgeois
- Health Systemic Process Research Unit UR 4129, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, University of Lyon, Lyon, France
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Musalem-Dominguez O, Montiel-Company JM, Ausina-Márquez V, Morales-Tatay JM, Almerich-Silla JM. Salivary metabolomic profile associated with cariogenic risk in children. J Dent 2023; 136:104645. [PMID: 37524196 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify the metabolomic differences in the saliva of healthy children versus children with active carious lesions and to estimate the predictive capacity of a model based on the salivary metabolomic profile. METHODS A study of cases (n = 31) and controls (n = 37) was designed for children aged between 6 and 12 (mean age of the cases: 8.9; controls: 8.7). The said children attended public health centers in Valencia, Spain. Intraoral examinations were performed by a single examiner using ICDAS II diagnostic criteria. Unstimulated total saliva samples were analyzed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. RESULTS The dft index for cases was 2.84 while it was 0.19 for the control group, the DMFT index was 1.13 and 0.11, respectively. The predictive model generated by the multivariate PLS-DA analysis projects a separation between the cases and the controls on the score chart with a predictive capacity and generating an area under the curve of 0.71. The metabolites: 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate, 3-hydroxybutyrate, lactate, acetone, citrate, ornithine, ethanolamine, taurine, proline, glycine, mannose, glucose, 1-6-Anhydro-β-d-glucose and citraconate, are those that show greater significance in the model. In the controls, glycine (Cohen's d = 0.430) and glucose (Cohen's d = 0.560) present higher means compared to the cases. On the contrary, taurine (Cohen's d= -0.474) and mannose (Cohen's d= -0.456) show higher means in cases compared to controls. CONCLUSIONS Our findings show a difference in the salivary metabolomic profiles, specifically in the groups of saccharides and amino acids, suggesting an association of these with the level of caries risk. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The results reported in the present study reinforce the use of salivary metabolomics as a research method for the search for salivary biomarkers that allow the evaluation of caries risk in patients. Furthermore, it brings us closer to a personalized medicine that will help in dental caries prevention strategies.
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- Oscar Musalem-Dominguez
- Departament d`Estomatologia, Facultat de Medicina i Odontologia, Universitat de Valencia, Gascó Oliag, 1, Valencia 46010, Spain
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- Departament d`Estomatologia, Facultat de Medicina i Odontologia, Universitat de Valencia, Gascó Oliag, 1, Valencia 46010, Spain.
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- Department of Dentistry, European University of Valencia, Passeig de l'Albereda, 7, Valencia 46010, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Medicine and Odontology Faculty, University of Valencia, Valencia 46010, Spain; Research Unit, INCLIVA Health Research Institute, Valencia 46010, Spain
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- Departament d`Estomatologia, Facultat de Medicina i Odontologia, Universitat de Valencia, Gascó Oliag, 1, Valencia 46010, Spain
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Vidal CMP, Carrilho MR. Dentin Degradation: From Tissue Breakdown to Possibilities for Therapeutic Intervention. CURRENT ORAL HEALTH REPORTS 2023; 10:99-110. [PMID: 37928132 PMCID: PMC10624336 DOI: 10.1007/s40496-023-00341-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Purpose of the Review Presently, dental materials science is driven by the search for new and improved materials that can trigger specific reactions from the affected tissue to stimulate repair or regeneration while interacting with the oral environment to promote or maintain oral health. In parallel, evidence from the past decades has challenged the exclusive role of bacteria in dentin tissue degradation in caries, questioning our understanding of caries etiopathogenesis. The goal of this review is to recapitulate the current evidence on the host and bacterial contributions to degradation, inflammation, and repair of the dentin-pulp complex in caries. Recent Findings Contrasting findings attribute dentin breakdown to the activity of endogenous enzymes, such as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and cathepsins, while the role of bacteria and their by-products in the destruction of dentin organic matrix and pulp inflammation has been for decades supported as an incontestable paradigm. Aiming to better understand the mechanisms involved in collagen degradation by host enzymes in caries, studies have showed that these proteinases are expressed in the mature dentin (i.e., after dentin formation) and become activated by the low pH in the acidic environment resulted by bacterial metabolism in caries. However, different host sources other than dentin-bound proteinases seem to also contribute to caries progression, such as saliva and pulp. Interestingly, studies evaluating pulp responses to bacteria invasion and inflammation in caries report higher levels of MMPs and cathepsins in inflamed tissue, but also showed MMP potential to resolve inflammation and stimulate wound healing. Notably, as reported for other tissues, MMPs exert dual roles in the dentin-pulp complex in caries, participating or regulating both degradative and reparative mechanisms. Summary The specific roles of host and bacteria and their by-products in caries progression have yet to be clarified. The complex interactions between inflammation and repair in caries pose challenges to a clear understanding of the dentin-pulp complex responses and changes to bacteria invasion. However, it opens new venues for the development of novel therapies and dental biomaterials based on the modulation of specific mechanisms to favor tissue repair and healing.
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- Cristina M. P. Vidal
- Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, 801 Newton Road, DSB S245, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Petrauskienė S, Žemaitienė M, Bendoraitienė EA, Saldūnaitė-Mikučionienė K, Vasiliauskienė I, Zūbienė J, Andruškevičienė V, Slabšinskienė E. A Cross-Sectional Study of Oral Health Status and Behavioral Risk Indicators among Non-Smoking and Currently Smoking Lithuanian Adolescents. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6609. [PMID: 37623192 PMCID: PMC10454649 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20166609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate oral health status, behavioral risk indicators, and the impact of smoking on oral health among Lithuanian adolescents. This representative cross-sectional study was conducted among 15-year-old Lithuanian adolescents. The method of multistage cluster sampling was used. A total of 1127 adolescents met the inclusion criteria. Two originally created self-reported questionnaires were used in this study. Dental caries, periodontal status, and oral hygiene status were evaluated by four trained researchers. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was set to indicate statistically significant differences. Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests. Out of all the participants, 9.6% self-reported being a current tobacco smoker. The mean PI value was 1.14 ± 0.69 among all the participants. Currently smoking adolescents had more active caries lesions (D-S) than those who did not smoke (13.2 ± 16.4 vs. 9.8 ± 10.7, p = 0.023). Considering periodontal status, non-smoking adolescents had significantly lower mean PSR index scores than current smokers (0.52 ± 0.51 vs. 0.61 ± 0.50, p = 0.0298). Tobacco smoking and the consumption of energy drinks were significantly associated (OR = 3.74, 95% CI 2.66-5.26, p < 0.001) among participants. Currently smoking adolescents tended to have improper dietary habits, especially a higher consumption of energy drinks; thus, they were more likely to have active dental caries lesions, as well as poorer periodontal status, than their non-smoking peers.
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- Sandra Petrauskienė
- Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Academy of Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lukšos-Daumanto 6, LT-50106 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.Ž.); (E.A.B.); (K.S.-M.); (I.V.); (J.Z.); (V.A.); (E.S.)
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Park DY, Hwang J, Kim Y, Lee D, Kim YY, Kim HS, Hwang I. Antimicrobial activity of Limosilactobacillus fermentum strains isolated from the human oral cavity against Streptococcus mutans. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7969. [PMID: 37198248 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35168-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Oral probiotics have been recently gaining much attention owing to their potential to inhibit the progression of dental caries by controlling the cariogenic effects of Streptococcus mutans. We isolated and genotypically identified 77 lactic acid bacteria including 12 Limosilactobacillus fermentum probiotic candidates from the oral cavity of healthy volunteers. Among the 12 L. fermentum isolates, nine isolates effectively inhibited the growth of S. mutans via hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production. The others neither suppressed the growth of S. mutans nor produced H2O2. Eight out of the nine H2O2-producing L. fermentum isolates exhibited strong adherence to oral epithelial KB cells while inhibiting the adherence of S. mutans to KB cells. The eight H2O2-producing isolates were neither haemolytic based on a blood-agar test, cytotoxic according to lactate dehydrogenase assay, nor resistant to eight antibiotics represented by the European Food Safety Authority guideline, indicating that the isolates have potential to suppress the cariogenesis driven by S. mutans while providing general probiotic benefits.
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- Apple Tree Institute of Biomedical Science, Apple Tree Medical Foundation, Goyang-Si, South Korea
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- Apple Tree Dental Hospital, Apple Tree Medical Foundation, Goyang-Si, South Korea
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- Apple Tree Institute of Biomedical Science, Apple Tree Medical Foundation, Goyang-Si, South Korea
- Apple Tree Dental Hospital, Apple Tree Medical Foundation, Goyang-Si, South Korea
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- Apple Tree Institute of Biomedical Science, Apple Tree Medical Foundation, Goyang-Si, South Korea
- Apple Tree Dental Hospital, Apple Tree Medical Foundation, Goyang-Si, South Korea
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Karkoutly M, Kataish A, Al Kurdi S, Almonakel MB, Bshara N. Knowledge, perceptions, and behavior regarding children's oral health among Syrian pediatricians: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:272. [PMID: 37165414 PMCID: PMC10170676 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03022-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral health has a direct impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Hence, general health and oral health cannot be separated. Pediatricians play a pivotal role in providing primary care for infants and are the first to interact with them since birth. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions, and behavior of Syrian pediatricians regarding children's oral health. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. The questionnaire consisted of six main sections and required answers regarding demographic characteristics, knowledge, behavior, perceptions, and training received in oral health. The association between categorical variables was tested with Pearson's chi-square tests and Fishers exact tests using SPSS ver. 23. RESULTS The response rate was 43.12% (229/531). Most of the participants (64.02%) got a poor level of knowledge and no significant association was found between knowledge level and years of experience (p = 0.270). The majority of the participants (99.13%) perceived that diet, bacteria, and sugar exposure time are the etiological factors of dental caries. The overwhelming majority of the participants (98.25%) acknowledged the need for further oral health training during residency. CONCLUSIONS Most pediatricians reported a poor level of knowledge. It is recommended to update the postgraduate and residency curriculum to equip pediatricians with adequate knowledge regarding children's oral health.
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- Mawia Karkoutly
- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Dental College, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Dental College, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Dental College, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Dental College, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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Anand L, Pentapati K, Shenoy R, Yelleti G, Kumar S. Sugar content and erosive potential of commonly prescribed Orodispersible tablets- An in vitro study. F1000Res 2023; 12:228. [PMID: 37089132 PMCID: PMC10114003 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.130786.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Background: Dental caries is a major non-communicable disease of public health concern caused due to freely available dietary sugars. We aimed to compare the sugar content and erosive potential with duration of use and drug classes of orodispersible tablets (ODTs). Methods: We conducted an in vitro evaluation of the total sugar content (TSC), Potential of Hydrogen (pH), solubility, and Titratable Acidity (TA) of commonly prescribed 62 ODTs. TA was measured by titrating the samples with known amount of. 0.1N sodium hydroxide (NaOH) with phenolphthalein indicator and pH was determined by digital pH meter. TSC was evaluated by phenol sulphuric acid. Solubility was assessed by filtration. Results: Out of the 62 ODTs, majority were Antimicrobials (n=30). One-quarter of the ODTs (26%) had a mean pH below ≤5.5. No significant difference was seen in the mean pH with respect to different drug classes (p=0.082) and duration of use of ODTs. A significant difference was seen in the mean percentage solubility with respect to drug classes (p<0.001). Antimicrobials had the least percentage of solubility as compared to other drug classes. Antiemetics and proton pump inhibitors (24.33 ± 17.34) had significantly higher mean percentage sugar content than Antimicrobials (23.25 ± 17.16). No significant difference was seen in the mean TSC with respect to various drug classes (p=0.718) and between the duration of use of drugs (P=0.568) respectively. No significant difference was seen in the mean percentage TA with respect to drug class (p=0.123) and duration of use of drugs (p=0.424). Conclusion: Overall, we can conclude that one in four ODT formulations had a pH below 5.5 (critical pH). Only one ODT formulation did not have a sugar content. No difference was seen in the mean pH, sugar content, and TA with respect to duration of use of drugs and drug classes.
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- Lahari Anand
- Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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Randall CL, McNeil DW. Harnessing the behavioral and social sciences to promote oral health: Where do we go from here? Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:149-152. [PMID: 36779642 PMCID: PMC10390319 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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- Cameron L. Randall
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Randall CL. Dissemination and implementation research for oral and craniofacial health: Background, a review of literature and future directions. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:119-132. [PMID: 36744988 PMCID: PMC10364974 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Oral conditions are highly prevalent globally and have profound consequence on individuals and communities. Clinical (e.g. dental treatments, behavioural counselling) and non-clinical (e.g. community-based programming, water fluoridation, oral health policy) evidence-based interventions have been identified, recommended and applied at the clinic, community and policy levels. Still, the burden of oral conditions persists, with inequitable distribution across populations. A major driver of this lack of progress is poor translation of research findings, which results in an evidence-to-practice gap. Dissemination and implementation science (DIS) has emerged to address this gap. A relatively new field, application of DIS represents an important avenue for achieving good dental, oral and craniofacial health for all. The goal of this introductory article is to provide a brief background on DIS relevant to researchers in dentistry and oral health. The problem of knowledge translation, basic concepts and terminology in DIS, and approaches to doing dissemination and implementation research-including implementation strategies, key outcomes, and implementation theories, models and frameworks-are discussed. Additionally, the article reviews literature applying DIS to dentistry and oral health. Results of published studies and their implications for the field are presented. Drawing on the literature review and contemporary thinking in DIS, current gaps, opportunities and future directions are discussed. Resources for understanding and applying DIS are provided throughout. This article serves as a primer on DIS for dental and oral health researchers of all types working across a range of contexts; it also serves as a call to action for increased application of DIS to address the burden of oral conditions globally.
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- Cameron L Randall
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Anand L, Pentapati K, Shenoy R, Yelleti G, Kumar S. Sugar content and erosive potential of commonly prescribed Orodispersible tablets- An in vitro study. F1000Res 2023; 12:228. [PMID: 37089132 PMCID: PMC10114003 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.130786.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Background: Dental caries is a major non-communicable disease of public health concern caused due to freely available dietary sugars. We aimed to compare the sugar content and erosive potential with duration of use and drug classes of orodispersible tablets (ODTs). Methods: We conducted an in vitro evaluation of the total sugar content (TSC), Potential of Hydrogen (pH), solubility, and Titratable Acidity (TA) of commonly prescribed 62 ODTs. TA was measured by titrating the samples with known amount of. 0.1N sodium hydroxide (NaOH) with phenolphthalein indicator and pH was determined by digital pH meter. TSC was evaluated by phenol sulphuric acid. Solubility was assessed by filtration. Results: Out of the 62 ODTs, majority were Antimicrobials (n=30). One-quarter of the ODTs (26%) had a mean pH below ≤5.5. No significant difference was seen in the mean pH with respect to different drug classes (p=0.082) and duration of use of ODTs. A significant difference was seen in the mean percentage solubility with respect to drug classes (p<0.001). Antimicrobials had the least percentage of solubility as compared to other drug classes. Antiemetics and proton pump inhibitors (24.33 ± 17.34) had significantly higher mean percentage sugar content than Antimicrobials (23.25 ± 17.16). No significant difference was seen in the mean TSC with respect to various drug classes (p=0.718) and between the duration of use of drugs (P=0.568) respectively. No significant difference was seen in the mean percentage TA with respect to drug class (p=0.123) and duration of use of drugs (p=0.424). Conclusion: Overall, we can conclude that one in four ODT formulations had a pH below 5.5 (critical pH). Only one ODT formulation did not have a sugar content. No difference was seen in the mean pH, sugar content, and TA with respect to duration of use of drugs and drug classes.
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- Lahari Anand
- Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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Gómez-García AP, López-Vidal Y, Pinto-Cardoso S, Aguirre-García MM. Overexpression of proinflammatory cytokines in dental pulp tissue and distinct bacterial microbiota in carious teeth of Mexican Individuals. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:958722. [PMID: 36569197 PMCID: PMC9772992 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.958722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The prevalence of dental caries in the Mexican adult population aged 20 to 85 years is around 93.3%, and 50% in Mexican children and adolescents. Worldwide, it is the most common non-communicable disease. One of the main etiological factors for dental caries is the oral microbiome and changes in its structure and function, with an expansion of pathogenic bacteria like Streptococcus mutans. The exposed dental pulp tissue triggers an innate immune response to counteract this bacterial invasion. The relation between oral dysbiosis and innate immune responses remains unclear. We aimed to understand the relationship between innate immune response and the oral microbiota by quantifying the expression of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and proinflammatory markers (cytokines and a chemokine) in dental pulp tissue, either exposed or not to carious dentin, and to correlate this information with the oral microbiome found in healthy teeth and those with moderate caries. RNA was purified from pulp tissue, subjected to RT-qPCR and analysed with the ΔΔCt method. Supragingival dental plaque of non-carious teeth and dentin of carious teeth were subjected to 16S targeted sequencing. Principal coordinate analysis, permutational multivariate ANOVA, and linear discriminant analysis were used to assess differences between non-carious and carious teeth. Correlations were assessed with Spearman´s test and corrected for multiple comparisons using the FDR method. The relative abundance (RA) of Lactobacillus, Actinomyces, Prevotella, and Mitsuokella was increased in carious teeth; while the RA of Haemophilus and Porphyromonas decreased. Olsenella and Parascardovia were only detected in carious teeth. Significant overexpression of interleukin 1 beta (IL1 β), IL6, and CXCL8 was detected in pulp tissue exposed to carious dentin. IL1β correlated positively with TLR2 and Actinomyces; yet negatively with Porphyromonas. These findings suggest that immune response of pulp tissue chronically exposed to cariogenic microbiome is triggered by proinflammatory cytokines IL1β and IL6 and the chemokine CXCL8.
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- Ana Pamela Gómez-García
- Unidad de Investigación UNAM-INC, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Ciudad de México, México
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- Programa de Inmunología Molecular Microbiana, Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Ciudad de México, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Ciudad de México, México
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- Unidad de Investigación UNAM-INC, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Ciudad de México, México,*Correspondence: María Magdalena Aguirre-García,
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