Dental plaque removal and the understanding of risk factors, risk indicators and social
determinants are important components in the prevention of periodontal disease …

The epidemiological data on gingivitis and periodontitis in Latin America are scarce, as the
majority of the Latin American studies have analyzed probing depth instead of clinical …

Periodontal disease is a common worldwide oral inflammation/infection affecting tissues that
surround and support teeth. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence, extent and severity …

Purpose: To identify the relationship between periodontal health knowledge and oral health-
related quality of life among Caribbean adults. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of thin and thick
gingival phenotype (GPh) in a sample of Dominican subjects and correlate it with clinical …

Background Good oral health has been associated with better quality of life and general
health. In the Caribbean, there have been no studies regarding the association between oral …

Background and objective The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of smoking
on the site‐specific association between bleeding on gingival probing and supragingival …

Oral biofilms are a group of healthy synergistic organisms, that on interplay with the immune
system undergo transition and colonize the pathogenic bacteria, leading to various diseases …

Traditionally, a healthy mouth is a good indicator of good general health. Poor oral hygiene
reflects the health of the oral cavity and is a risk factor for overall health. Although oral …

The present review aimed at a broad investigation on the potential of powered as compared
to manual toothbrushes in different aspects of clinical dentistry. Studies evaluating plaque …