International journal of dental hygiene
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To identify factors associated with increased gingival inflammation in adults with systemic sclerosis (SSc, scleroderma). ⋯ Results suggest that dental health professionals take manual dexterity into consideration when educating patients with SSc to improve their oral hygiene and educate them on paying more attention on cleaning their posterior teeth and the importance of flossing in the evening--especially those who only floss once a day or less often.
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To explore the association between oral hygiene status and obesity among preschool children in Hong Kong. ⋯ Oral hygiene status was not associated with obesity among 5-year-old children in Hong Kong after controlling for socio-demographic factors.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A preliminary comparison of the effect of 0.3% versus 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth rinse on de novo plaque formation: a monocentre randomized double-blind crossover trial.
Chlorhexidine (CHX) is considered the gold standard against gram-negative microorganisms. Little has been written about the simultaneous influence that both time and concentration could have on antiplaque formation effectiveness of CHX. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of two different CHX concentrations and time applications in a 4-day plaque regrowth study model. ⋯ Chlorhexidine is an effective oral antiseptic. The CHX 0.3% mouth rinse formulation used for 15 s resulted in superior clinical and microbiological outcomes compared to the CHX 0.2% formulation, used for 30 s.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Impact of single-session motivational interviewing on clinical outcomes following periodontal maintenance therapy.
Patient engagement in effective oral hygiene following periodontal therapy is essential to long-term success. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a behavioural counselling approach documented to positively influence behaviour change related to smoking, diabetes control and medication adherence. Emerging evidence suggests utility of MI to improve oral health. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the use of brief motivational interviewing (BMI) is effective in improving internal motivation for oral hygiene behaviour. ⋯ Results show that a one-time MI session is insufficient for improving oral hygiene in long-standing maintenance patients.
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To explore self-reported cost-prohibitive dental treatment needs among Canadians. ⋯ This study confirms that there are significant relationships between socio-demographic factors, dental-related behaviours and the types of dental services that are selected as unaffordable. Indirectly, this shows us how socio-demographic factors may influence the types of dental services that are reported as 'needed' by certain groups. Difficulties in distinguishing between the services that are 'needed' from and those that are 'wanted' demonstrate some of the policy complexity associated with publicly financed dental care.