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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"tooth decay"”.
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Was the Tooth Fairy breast fed? The politics of infant tooth decay
… previously established dangers of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. It was argued by some dentists that this danger increased if the infant was breast fed for an extended period of time. Such claims have gained support from many dentists, and their professional bodies, into the twenty-first century. …
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A smiling future: exploring the multidisciplinary associations with higher prevalence of tooth decay in minority children
… oral health of children and adults leading to tooth decay. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the most chronic disease in children and it is especially chronic within children who come from disadvantage backgrounds. The objective of this study is to explore the multiple paradigms of tooth decay …
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Portable Space and Interior Design for Dentists
… have access to adequate dental treatment, while tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease-five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. At the same time, studies show that 80% of dental illness takes place in 25% of the population, which is …
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How Do Ethnicity, Age, and Insurance Coverage Affect Dental Use Patterns in Children?
… Disease Control (CDC), 20% of preschoolers have tooth decay with 50% developing tooth decay by the third grade, and nearly 75% by the age of 15 (2002). The purpose of this study was to identify how age, ethnicity, and insurance coverage are related to dental use patterns in children. The …
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The role of commonsense understandings in social inequalities in health : an investigation in the context of dental health / Michael Davies.
… examined using the specific health outcomes of tooth loss and tooth decay.
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Oral Health Services in a Medical Setting
… of children screening had visible signs of tooth decay, according to risk-assessment 72% were categorized as high-risk for tooth decay, and 83% received a fluoride varnish treatment. At 6-months, 9% of children were found to have had a dental visit. According to the caregiver questionnaire …
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Influence of Some Homeopathic Remedies as a Factor in the Risk Assessment System for the Development of Carious Processes /// Влияние на някои хомеопатични средства като фактор в системата за оценка на риска от развитие на кариозен процес
… and should not be taken alongside with fluoride toothpastes. All these factors are prerequisites for creating conditions for an increased risk for development of a carious process with more frequent intake. Their massive and constant use, accompanied with the lack of awareness of their connection …
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A Novel Biomimetic Scaffold for Guided Tissue Regeneration of the Pulp - Dentin Complex
… % of school children have some form of untreated tooth decay or have suffered trauma to the front teeth which results in pulp damage. If left untreated, these teeth are susceptible to premature fracture/loss under daily stresses. In cases of adolescent tooth loss, teenagers cannot get dental …
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Flexural Strength of a Pit and Fissure Sealant Containing Microcapsules
… interface of dental materials and mineralized tooth structure continues to be a significant issue in oral healthcare. A new approach to fight tooth decay incorporates microcapsules into dental materials that release remineralizing agents. The objective of this study was to study the effect that …
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How Food Insecurity Impacts Children’s Oral Health Outcomes
… potential mechanism linking food insecurity and tooth decay due to dietary behaviors.
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Dental Utilization for Medicaid-‐Enrolled Children with Cystic Fibrosis
… to be at a lower risk for dental caries (tooth decay) compared to other children. A potential protective factor is increased use of preventive dental care, but not studies to date have examined dental use for children with CF. This goal of this study was to compare dental care use for …
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The Effect of Cognitive Status and Residency On Oral Health In Patients With Dementia
… differed, bacteria causing periodontitis, tooth decay, and pneumonia were found in greater abundance in patients with severe dementia. Further, patients with severe dementia had significantly worse swallowing ability, which can result in fatal aspiration pneumonia. Across residency type we …
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Water fluoridation: A contest of control; An analysis of social discourses in the New Zealand fluoride debate
… in significant improvement in the incidence of tooth decay. Dental health remains a major issue for much of the New Zealand population. Dental decay remains the most prevalent chronic (and irreversible) disease worldwide, and disparities still exist in oral health status. Notwithstanding this, …
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Fluoride Varnishes for Prevention and Treatment of Initial Dental Caries in Children Aged 3 to 6 Years //// Профилактика и лечение на началния дентален кариес с флуорни лакове в детска възраст от 3 до 6 години
… of temporary teeth, depending on the overall tooth decay in children. To identify the main risk factors for caries of temporary teeth taking effect in the studied group of children through a survey of their parents. To carry out an experimental exploration of the anti-caries activity of the …
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Phosphate, Calcium, and Fluoride Ion Release From Polyurethane Based Microcapsules Formulated in a Resin Based Dental Varnish
Tooth decay is a significant oral health challenge. Demineralization occurs in an acidic environment and can be further accentuated by the presence of acid producing cariogenic bacteria. As the pH decreases, the salivary fluid becomes undersaturated with calcium and phosphate ions, resulting in …
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The impact of food and nutrient intake on bone from childhood to early adulthood
… has aroused health concerns such as obesity, tooth decay, and inadequate bone accrual. Beverage consumption and its relationship with calcium intake of grade 9 students from 1991 to 2004 was evaluated. Percent contribution of milk to total beverage intake was significantly decreased in boys …
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Εκτίμηση ψυχικών, σωματικών και κοινωνικών προβλημάτων σε έφηβους αθλητές και μη αθλητές
… during exercise, have more often oral (mainly tooth-decay) and chest problems, mention frequent attacks of allergy, hepatitis and jauntice. Also they are taller, heavier and more mature (according to Tanner scales) and finally their pulse frequency is slower after exercise. 3) The more …
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Artificial teeth : dental biofilm analysis on a chip
… plaque formation is not only a precursor to tooth decay, but also induces more serious systemic health problems such as cardiovascular disease, pre-term labor, and diabetes. Therefore, understanding the conditions promoting colonization and subsequent biofilm development involving complex …
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Diabetes mellitus and oral health: a comparison between diabetic and non-diabetic subjects
… only 14.7% of the non-diabetic group. Except for tooth decay, the diabetic patients had more oral health problems compared to the non-diabetic group. More than half of the diabetic group reported having xerostomia compared to only 7.3% of the non-diabetic group. Altered taste sensation was also …
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Digital subtraction radiography for monitoring carious lesions using clinical radiographs
Dental caries (tooth decay) is still a common problem. It is caused by the action of acid from the bacteria in the biofilm (plaque) on teeth, dissolving mineral from the tooth and leading to cavities. It is a dynamic process as early demineralisation lesions can remineralise with Calcium and …
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