Dental health in children--an improving picture?

Palmer, Judith

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4804449

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“…This epidemic of dental decay and its partial cure was discussed more fully in an earlier article in this issue of the Journal (1). In the UK, the first signs of improving dental health became evident in the late 1970s (2,3). Surveys in other countries recorded similar improvements, and a conference was convened in Boston, USA in 1982, to explore possible reasons for this unexpected occurrence (4).…”

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Fluoride toothpastes and fluoride mouthrinses

Rugg-Gunn

Bánóczy

2013

AMA

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Fluoride toothpastes and fluoride mouthrinses

Rugg-Gunn

Bánóczy

2013

AMA

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“…With the decrease of caries activity in many populations [Steiner and Marthaler, 1980;Anderson, 1980;Palmer, 1980;Truin et al, 1981;Kalsbeek, 1981] (table I, II). the question may be raised, whether it is still The percentages reduction in def surfaces in 1978 compared to 1969 are given at the bottom of the table [Plasschaert el at., 1974[Plasschaert el at., , 1977Truine tab, 1981).…”

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Feasibility of Radiographical Diagnosis in 8-Year-Old Schoolchildren with Low Caries Activity

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In caries prevalence studies it is common practice to use bite-wing radiographs for the diagnosis of approximal caries. In many populations there is a tendency for caries levels in children to decrease over the last 10–15 years. The aim of the present study was to investigate the necessity of routine bite-wing radiographs in a low caries population. A clinical and radiographical dental examination was carried out in a group of 174 Dutch schoolchildren in 1979, using Marthaler’s reduced-count method. Clinical and radiographical data were analysed independently. The loss of information by omitting the radiographical findings of the approximal surfaces was assesed. It is concluded that in 8-year-old children in the Netherlands, there is no need for radiographical examination of approximal surfaces in caries prevalence studies, given the improved oral health over the last decade.

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“…Several of the workers cited [Anderson, 1981a;Andlaw et al, 1982;Glass, 1981;Lokken and Birkeland, 1978;Palmer, 1980;Train et al, 1981] have drawn attention to the increased use of fluoride-containing dentifrices over the period; this, together with the fact of a steady increase in per capita toothpaste usage may explain, at least in part, both the fall in dental caries prevalence and the improvement in oral hygiene status.…”

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Changes in Caries Prevalence of Isle of Lewis Children between 1971 and 1981

Thompson

Wagg

1983

Caries Res

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An increasing body of evidence suggests that dental caries prevalence among children and adolescents in the UK, some continental European countries and the US has shown a marked reduction in the past decade. Prevalence data collected from a 1971 survey conducted on children aged 5, 8, 11 and 14 years living on the Isle of Lewis (Scotland) has been compared with contemporary (1981) data from the same age groups in this community. In this island, there is little change or movement of population and a complete record of dental health measures over the past 10 years is available. The results confirm the general decrease found in the other localities mentioned. There is no fluoride in the drinking water and no appreciable use of fluoride rinses or tablets in this community. However, the toothpaste market has changed over the period from zero fluoride in 1970 to virtually 100% fluoride by 1976.

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Dental health in children--an improving picture?

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Fluoride toothpastes and fluoride mouthrinses

Fluoride toothpastes and fluoride mouthrinses

Feasibility of Radiographical Diagnosis in 8-Year-Old Schoolchildren with Low Caries Activity

Changes in Caries Prevalence of Isle of Lewis Children between 1971 and 1981

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