Saliva is an interesting alternative diagnostic body fluid with several specific advantages
over blood. These include non-invasive and easy collection and related possibility to do …

Aim This systematic review investigates the impact of specific interventions aiming at
promoting behavioural changes to improve oral hygiene (OH) in patients with periodontal …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Lactobacilli reuteri (Prodentis)
alone and in combination with scaling and root planing (SRP) in a double blind …

Focused question Based on evidence as presented in systematic reviews what is the
efficacy and safety of available homecare toothbrush regimens for mechanical plaque …

Background Plaque control in patients with periodontal disease is critically dependent upon
self‐care through specific oral hygiene‐related behaviours. Objectives To determine the …

People with intellectual disabilities die at a younger age and have poorer health than their
non-disabled peers. This is largely avoidable and is unjust. This book uses concepts from …

Background: Although many epidemiologic surveys have shown that gingivitis is more
prevalent in males than in females, few studies have clearly explained what causes this …

Background: The control and management of many oral health conditions highly depend on
one's daily self‐care practice and compliance to preventive and curative measures …

Many preventive approaches in dentistry aim to improve oral health through behavioural
instruction or intervention concerning oral health behaviour. However, it is still unknown …

Background Periodontal (gum) disease and dental caries (tooth decay) are the most
common causes of tooth loss; dental plaque plays a major role in the development of these …