Povidone-Iodine May Be Dentistry’s Most Overlooked Antimicrobial
Povidone iodine (PVP-I), also known as betadine, is a combination of iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone, a stabilizer. The World Health Organization (WHO) includes PVP-I formulations on…
Hydroxyapatite Offers a New Option in Caries Prevention and Sensitivity Relief
As patients seek alternatives to traditional fluoride-based products, oral health professionals are increasingly fielding questions about the best options for preventing dental caries and reducing…
Rethinking the Future of Caries Prevention
Dental caries, a global public health crisis, necessitates continuous evaluation of preventive measures. For decades, fluoride has been the gold standard of caries prevention, recognized…
Show-Do-Tell: The Importance of Using Disclosing Solution
Everyone — young or old, healthy or ill, male or female — has an acquired salivary pellicle. It regulates mineral homeostasis and acts as a…
Tips on Managing Childhood Caries
In recent years, a powerful shift in the understanding of caries management has taken oral health professionals by storm. Caries is a chronic infectious disease…
Advances in the Science of Fluoride
As the prevention specialists, we know that effective biofilm management is fundamental to preventing dental caries and periodontal diseases. Unfortunately, how many times have we…
A Perspective on Fluoridation
The widespread addition of fluoride ion to community water supplies is again a hot topic. A systematic review by the reputable Cochrane Collaboration recently reported…
Fluoride’s Vital Role in Caries Prevention and Management
Dental caries, although preventable, remains a challenge for practicing dental professionals. From 2013 to 2016, 13.4% of children and adolescents ages 3 to 19 had…
Probiotics Provide Another Avenue to Enhance Oral Health
The term probiotic originates from the Latin word “pro,” meaning “for” and the Greek word “bios,” meaning “life,” which translates to “for life.” This nomenclature…