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Most children with special healthcare needs have caries and poor oral hygiene—study

JODHPUR, India: A study of the oral health of children with special healthcare needs in the Jodhpur district in Rajasthan province has found a high ...

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Study identifies new bacterial species involved in dental caries formation

PHILADELPHIA, US: It was previously believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main microorganism responsible for dental caries. However, in a recent study,...

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Study examines effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and sealants in caries arrest and prevention

NEW YORK, US: In a recent study, researchers investigated the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and dental sealants in the arrest and prevention of ...

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Geo-mapping Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in India

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a significant concern. Geo-maps have been extensively used abroad for presenting epidemiological data based on caries risk. ...

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Dentists need to promote community water fluoridation

A recent communication paper, titled "Community Water Fluoridation and the Integrity of Equitable Public Health Infrastructure" reviewed the 76-year ...

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Genetic study suggests a causal link between dental caries and cardiovascular- metabolic factors

UMEÅ, Sweden: Researchers from the Institute of Odontology at Umeå University in Sweden collaborated with the Bristol Dental School in the UK, in the ...

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DT South Asia No. 12, 2023

Enhancing oral care in autistic kids with sensory-adapted dental environments / News / Interview: “The concept of the root canal blockage course was born out of the desire to teach and practise different techniques”