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…
Category: Caries
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…
Closing the Gap With School-Based Dental Care
Dental caries is prevalent worldwide, affecting 60% to 90% of children, with varying severity.1 Across the globe, an estimated 621 million children experience decay by age…
The Potential of Ozone Therapy in Dentistry
For more than a century, ozone has been used in the medical realm, serving as a disinfectant and blood purifier. Ozone’s benefits are based on…
The Role of Nutrition in Dental Caries
The process of dental caries begins with demineralization, which occurs when the oral cavity’s pH is decreased due to bacterial metabolism of carbohydrates.1 Salivary amylase breaks…
The Complexities of Erosive Tooth Wear
Properties of human enamel have been vastly explored from embryological, biomechanical, and functional viewpoints. Enamel, the hardest tissue in the body, is designed to withstand…
Probiotic Supplements and Oral Health
The use of probiotic supplements to benefit various oral health conditions has been assessed in the literature and provides an all-natural addition to the oral…