Background The non‐communicable diseases dental caries and periodontal diseases pose
an enormous burden on mankind. The dental biofilm is a major biological determinant …

It is well established that dental plaque on teeth leads to gingivitis and periodontitis, and that
several mechanical and chemical methods of plaque control can prevent gingivitis. The aim …

The aim of this systematic review was to provide an update on caries prevalence in older
adults aged 60 years or above around the globe. Two independent reviewers performed a …

Background Dental caries is a preventable childhood disease, but public health efforts are
hampered due to limited information on associated factors in vulnerable populations. Our …

Aim To report the evidence on the effect of mechanical and/or chemical plaque control in the
simultaneous management of gingivitis and caries. Material and Methods A protocol was …

Purpose To study the relationship between the tooth-brushing habits during the preschool
ages and caries prevalence at the age of 5 years and to investigate a possible association …

Identifying the risk factors for dental caries is vital in epidemiology and clinical practices for
developing effective preventive strategies, both, at the individual and collective levels …

New paradigms in caries conceptualization have emerged during the last decades, leading
to intense debate and discussion on how to approach the disease, both from a preventive …

Parental attitudes toward the importance of oral hygiene have an impact on the formation of
their children's oral habits and the prevalence of oral diseases. Our aim was to assess the …

Background Socio-economic factors are considered as main determinants causing
disparities in oral health across different countries. The aim of the present study was to …