School-age children are frequently at high risk for the onset of biofilm-dependent conditions, including dental caries and periodontal diseases. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a dentifrice containing Eugenia uniflora Linn. (Surinam cherry) extract versus a triclosan-based comparator in treating gingivitis in children aged 10-12 years. The in vitro antibacte...

Dental plaque removal is an important issue in health promotion. Toothbrushing is one of the main methods employed for such purpose, since it can prevent dental caries by means of the fluoride present in the dentifrice. Dentifrices might contain plaque disclosing agents and thus allow dental plaque observation. The aim of this study was to assess whether utilization of a plaque disclosing agent...

Hiroyuki Ohi, MD, Department of Internal Medicine II, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1, Oyaguchi-Kamimachi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo (Japan) Dear Sir, Although the pathogenesis of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is totally unclear, it is different from other primary renal diseases, because it exhibits specific phenomenons such as the presence of C3 nephritic factor (C3NeF) or...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease during the second trimester of gestation on adverse pregnancy outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS Pregnant patients during the 1st and 2nd trimesters at antenatal care in a Public Health Center were divided into 2 groups: NIG--"no intervention" (n=17) or IG--"intervention" (n=16). IG patie...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the medical and dental health status of orphan children from 4 to 12-years-old, and compare them with children living with their parents. METHODS This analytical, cross-sectional study took place in 3 government orphanages and 3 ordinary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 2011 to January 2012. All orphans aged 4-12 year were selected (N=90). Ninety children living...

BACKGROUND The impact of visual impairment on oral health in the literature is inconclusive, and the available information on the medical and dental health status of visually impaired children is limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the dental and medical health status, and to assess the oral health knowledge of visually impaired girls aged 6-12 years, and compare them to that of sigh...

Introduction: Poor dental cleaning habits can lead to plaque accumulation. One of the ways remove is by brushing your teeth. The will appear within one two days if there are no oral hygiene measures. lack motivation on children in maintaining caused various factors such as knowledge and behavior health. Health education for usually carried out through preventive promotive efforts, which Dental ...

ABSTRAK Kesehatan yang perlu diperhatikan selain kesehatan tubuh secara umum yaitu, gigi dan mulut. Upaya untuk menjaga mulut pada anak memerlukan pendam;pingan orang tua. Pendampingan tua dalam menggosok diharapkan dapat memberikan dampak positif penurunan skor OHIS anak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh pendampingan terhadap usia 6-7 tahun. Penelitian merupakan Quasy Experimen...