Study suggests that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks increases...
There is a well-established association between sugar and dental caries which was reinforced in a recent systematic review by Moynihan and Kelly (Dental Elf 12th Dec 2013). S ugar-sweetened beverages...
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Increasing the availability of fluoride is a key component of effective prevention of caries. Evidence has shown that a number of fluoride delivery methods (toothpastes, mouthwashes, varnishes, gels)...
View ArticleMolar incisor hypomineralisation associated with caries
17 low quality studies were included in this review of the association between molar incisor hypomineralisation and caries. A significant association was suggested but none of the studies was...
View ArticleOral Health in people with dementia
This review of oral health in older people with dementia included 37 mainly observational studies of limited quality. The findings suggest that oral health was generally poorer in those with dementia....
View ArticleChildren and adolescents with intellectual disabilities: oral health status
This review of oral health status in people with intellectual disabilities included 39 studies. Higher level of dental plaque, worse gingival status, and fewer decayed and filled permanent teeth were...
View ArticleSlow-release fluoride devices for caries prevention: insufficient evidence
This review of slow-release fluoride devices for caries prevention updates an earlier Cochrane review of the topic. However no new trials have been identified providing insufficient evidence to assess...
View ArticleIntellectual disability and oral health
This review of on the oral health of community dwelling adults with intellectual disabilities included 33 mainly cross-sectional studies showing a the continuing high prevalence of oral disease and...
View ArticleCaries progression rates in Western populations
This review of progression rates in the primary and permanent dentition included 43 studies the majority in permanent teeth(32) providing an estimate of caries incidence rate of 0.11 (95%CI; 0.09–0.13)...
View ArticleEarly childhood caries: Preventive interventions for pregnant and nursing...
This Cochrane review asessing interventions with pregnant women, new mothers or other primary caregivers of infants in the first year of life for preventing early childhood caries included 17 RCTs ....
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