The infectious and transmissible nature of experimental dental caries

Keyes, Paul H.

doi:10.1016/0003-9969(60)90091-1

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“…These micro-organisms harbor themselves onto tooth structure in form of bio-film, thus leading of formation of the dental plaque [1]. WHO defined dental plaque as a specific but highly variable structural entity, resulting from sequential colonization of microorganisms on tooth surfaces, restorations & other parts of oral cavity, composed of salivary components like mucin, desquamated epithelial cells, debris & microorganisms, all embedded in extracellular gelatinous matrix [2].…”

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A Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Different Teaching Methods of Tooth Brushing in Children Contributors

Srivastava¹

2013

Oral Hyg Health

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Aim: The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of three different 'methods of teaching' tooth brushing in young children and the effect of reinforcement on the learning skills of the child.Material and Methods: 60 children (7-9 years) were equally divided into 3 groups (Group I: Audio visual; Group II: individual instruction on cast; Group III-child as a model) based on the 'method of teaching' the tooth brushing to be used. Each group was further divided equally into reinforcer and non reinforcer sub groups according to the reinforcement schedule. After teaching the correct brushing technique, the oral hygiene status of the children was evaluated using modified plaque index. The correct brushing technique was re-taught to the children and the plaque scores were re-evaluated after one week in the reinforcer and nonreinforcer groups. The data was statistically analyzed utilizing the two ways ANOVA and Post Hoc-Bonferroni Multiple comparison test.Results: Maximum drop in post teaching plaque scores was seen in Group II (individual instruction on cast) and the least drop in plaque scores was observed in Group III (child as a model) . The percentage decrease in the post teaching plaque scores even confirmed Group II to be the most efficacious method with a drop in plaque scores to 48.6%. Also reinforcing the brushing instructions again after few days resulted in better reduction of plaque scores.Conclusion: Individual cast instruction group was most effective method for teaching brushing method when compared to other groups. It was further concluded that reinforcement of the desired behavior also had a positive effect on learning skills of the child.

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A Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Different Teaching Methods of Tooth Brushing in Children Contributors

Srivastava¹

2013

Oral Hyg Health

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“…1 This view of the disease was the basis for the proposal of many preventive philosophies still in use nowadays, based on the treatment of the disease itself, and not of the sequelae of the disease (the cavities). Although the concepts brought up by pioneer studies on the multiple factors involved in caries disease changed the paradigm of caries and moved Dentistry to a higher level of quality in patient care, in order to understand how fluoride could interfere with the caries disease, we must leave the prominent "Keyes diagram" behind and move forward to a deeper understanding of the biological and social factors involved in the disease.…”

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Fluoride: its role in dentistry

Tenuta¹,

2010

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In spite of decades of research on fluoride and the recognition of its role as the cornerstone of dental caries reduction in the last fifty years, questions still arise on its use at community, self-applied and professional application levels. Which method of fluoride delivery should be used? How and when should it be used? How can its benefits be maximized and still reduce the risks associated with its use? These are only some of the challenging questions facing us daily. The aim of this paper is to present scientific background to understand the importance of each method of fluoride use considering the current caries epidemiological scenario, and to discuss how individual or combined methods can be used based on the best evidence available.

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“…Classical studies have elegantly demonstrated that caries is not only a bacterial infection but also a transmissible disease [45][46][47][48]. Although caries has a primary bacterial etiology, it is a multifactorial disease, and important modulating factors, including diet, host (teeth, saliva, mucosal immunity), social-economic conditions, and time, play a role in the initiation and progression of the disease [49].…”

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Microbiology of Oral Biofilm-Dependent Diseases: Have We Made Significant Progress to Understand and Treat These Diseases?

Colombo

Souto

Silva-Boghossian

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Curr Oral Health Rep

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The oral microbiome plays a crucial role in the establishment and maintenance of oral health. Major disturbances in the interactions between this microbiome, the microenvironment, and the host may lead to the development of oral diseases. A large proportion of infectious diseases that affect humans are caused by organisms living in biofilms. This is also the case for oral infections such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, and endodontic and fungal infections. In this review, new concepts regarding the role of the oral biofilm in the etiopathogenesis of these diseases are presented, and a more ecological view of pathogenic communities as causative agents of oral diseases is discussed. We believe that a better understanding of oral biofilm physiology and ecology will provide insight for the development of new cost-effective diagnostic tools, as well as preventive and therapeutic strategies for the management of these infections.

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The infectious and transmissible nature of experimental dental caries

Cited by 389 publications

References 21 publications

A Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Different Teaching Methods of Tooth Brushing in Children Contributors

A Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Different Teaching Methods of Tooth Brushing in Children Contributors

Fluoride: its role in dentistry

Microbiology of Oral Biofilm-Dependent Diseases: Have We Made Significant Progress to Understand and Treat These Diseases?

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