The Prevention of Dental Caries

Necessity of water fluoridation in Iran: A review on water fluoridation and prevention of dental caries

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Water fluoridation is one of the methods for prevention of dental caries. The purpose of this study was to review water fluoridation in the world and in Iran, and its effectiveness in reported literature. METHODS: This paper is not a systematic review, but reviews the literature. “Water fluoridation” was used as a keyword for searching (electronic and hand search) in special...

مقایسه کارآیی مسواک طبیعی (Salvadora Persica) با مسواکهای معمول در پیشگیری از پوسیدگی دندان

Abstract Introduction: The rate of tooth decay and periodontal diseases today is still high, regardless of progress in oral and dental hygiene. The traditional toothbrush or chewing stick called "Miswak" has been used since ancient times. Many significant effects of Miswak such as antibacterial, anti-caries and antiperiopathic effects have been recognized today. Tooth care is a very important...

The caries pattern of primary teeth and its determinants among 5-7-year-old children in Tehran, Iran

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Dental caries is one of the most common chronic diseases in children that affects oral health, general health, and quality of life; and often leads to pain and discomfort when left untreated. This study aimed to evaluate the severity and location of dental caries based on background determinants, nutritional status, oral health behaviors, and fluoride therapy status in the p...

Evaluating the associations between serum vitamin D levels and dental caries (ICDAS index) among dental students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Evaluation of relation between dental fear and dental anxiety of adults with dental caries status (DMFT) and clinical consequences of untreated dental caries (PUFA)

Background and Aims: Dental anxiety and fear can act as a barrier to seek dental care leading to insufficient oral health in people. The aim of this study was to determine the relations between dental fear and anxiety with dental caries status (DMFT) and clinical consequences of untreated dental caries (PUFA) among the adult patients referred to the faculty dental clinic of Tehran University of...

مروری بر اثر کاربرد ترکیبی تابش لیزر و استفاده از فلوراید در پیشگیری از پوسیدگی

Background and Aims: Despite significant decline in dental caries in recent decades, the disease remains a public health problem especially in developing countries. In recent years combined application of laser and fluoride has been introduced as a new caries-preventive measure. The purpose of the present study was to review the literature on the preventive effect of combined application of ...