The purpose of this report was to provide an overview of xylitol and other polyol sweeteners
and dental caries for clinicians and to discuss current applications for dental practice and …

Background: Supragingivally applied glycine powder air polishing (SupraGPAP) has been
shown to remove biofilms in shallow periodontal pockets. This study assesses efficacy and …

Background Saliva is one of the intraoral host factors that influence caries development. The
authors conducted a study to investigate whether salivary characteristics are associated …

Background The prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity is uncertain, yet appropriate
diagnosis and treatment of dentin hypersensitivity require accurate knowledge regarding its …

Background The authors provide an overview of chewing gum as a delivery vehicle for
dental-protective agents, highlighting xylitol and its potential application in caries-prevention …

Objectives The Stopping Cavities Trial investigated effectiveness and safety of 38% silver
diamine fluoride in arresting caries lesions. Materials and methods The study was a double-…

Background Habitual consumption of xylitol reduces mutans streptococci (MS) levels but the
effect on Lactobacillus spp. is less clear. Reduction is dependent on daily dose and …

Objectives. We investigated general dentists’ reasons for recommending removal or retention
of third molars and whether patients adhered to dentists’ recommendations. Methods. In a …

Background: Information on the subgingival microbiota in parous women is limited. The present
study assessed 74 bacterial species at periodontal sites. Methods: Subgingival bacterial …

Objectives. We investigated outcomes of third molar removal or retention in adolescents
and young adults. Methods. We recruited patients aged 16 to 22 years from a dental practice–…