Mario D. Ramos: Comparison of clinical and digital radiographic detection of occlusal and proximal dental caries in caries-active adults. (Under the direction of Dr. André V. Ritter) Radiographs have been shown to be an important adjunct to visual-tactile caries exams, but its contribution to a caries examination in caries-active adults has not been fully determined. Aims: to determine the exte...

Aim: To check the awareness of interdental aids and their use in daily oral hygiene. Objective: To estimate the percentage of patients who are aware of interdental aids and to spread awareness on interdental aids. Background: Bacterial plaque is the principal etiological factor for periodontitis. Toothbrushing is essential for maintaining oral hygiene. However, toothbrushing alone is not suffic...

background: Daily oral biofilm disruption by clients is recommended by oral health professionals to prevent oral diseases and to maintain optimal oral and overall health. since periodontal diseases and caries are prevalent interproximally, the adjunctive use of interdental aids is highly recommended. objectives: to evaluate the effectiveness of interdental brushing as an adjunct to toothbrushin...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to: (1) evaluate the prevalence of mutans streptococci (MS) and dental caries in sickle cell anemia (SCA) patients receiving long-term prophylactic penicillin therapy; and (2) determine changes in MS colonization and dental caries upon discontinuing the antibiotic. METHODS Sixty subjects with SCA and 60 age- and race-matched control subjects participated ...

Over the past decade, advances in cancer treatment have helped in prolonging the survival rate for cancer patients. However, the patients who undergo treatment for cancer are potentially at high-risk for developing a number of oral complications, including oral mucositis, infections, hyposalivation, dental caries, and jaw osteonecrosis. Cancer survivors may remain at life-long risk of developin...