Over the last 100–120 years, due to the ever-increasing importance of fluorine-containing
compounds in modern technology and daily life, the explosive development of the …

Aim To update the exisitng European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) 2009 fluoride
guidelines. Methods Experts met in Athens, Greece duirng November 2018 for the following …

Early childhood caries (ECC) is major oral health problem, mainly in socially disadvantaged
populations. ECC affects infants and preschool children worldwide. The prevalence of ECC …

Aim The aim of this review is to quantify the prevalence and type of malocclusion among
children and adolescents during the different stages of dentition worldwide. Materials and …

Human oral cavity (mouth) hosts a complex microbiome consisting of bacteria, archaea,
protozoa, fungi and viruses. These bacteria are responsible for two common diseases of the …

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

The discovery during the first half of the 20th century of the link between natural fluoride,
adjusted fluoride levels in drinking water and reduced dental caries prevalence proved to be …

Background Dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal diseases (gingivitis and
periodontitis) affect the majority of people worldwide, and treatment costs place a significant …

Background Dental caries is a major public health problem in most industrialised countries,
affecting 60% to 90% of school children. Community water fluoridation was initiated in the …

Early childhood caries (ECC) refers to caries found in the primary (“milk”) teeth of children
younger than 6 years of age. 1 Despite significant advances in preventive dentistry, ECC …