Oral diseases are a major global public health problem affecting over 3· 5 billion people.
However, dentistry has so far been unable to tackle this problem. A fundamentally different …

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 …

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 Several restorative materials with specific indications are used for filling cavities
in primary teeth. Aim To systematically review the literature in order to investigate the …

Background Over the last two decades, progress in prevention and treatment of caries and
periodontal diseases has been translated to better oral health and improved tooth retention …

Dental caries (decay) is an international public health challenge, especially amongst young
children. Early childhood caries (ECC) is a serious public health problem in both developing …

Background Caries (dental decay) is a disease of the hard tissues of the teeth caused by an
imbalance, over time, in the interactions between cariogenic bacteria in dental plaque and …

Background Fluoride mouthrinses have been used extensively as a caries‐preventive
intervention in school‐based programmes and by individuals at home. This is an update of …

Early childhood caries (ECC) is defined as the presence of one or more decayed
(noncavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces in any …

The antimicrobial use of silver compounds pivots on the 100-year-old application of silver
nitrate, silver foil, and silver sutures for the prevention and treatment of ocular, surgical, and …