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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals with yoga
Introduction
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are serious health problems among oral health professionals, with a prevalence ranging from 64% to 93%. The areas most affected by work-related musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals are the lower back (34-60%) and hips (15-25%), in addition to…
Effect of flossing on cardiovascular disease
Key messages:
Improving flossing behaviour may have an additional benefit in preventing cardiovascular disease events.
Medical practitioners should advise their patients to improve their oral self-care practices, in addition to the standard diet and exercise advice.
Introduction
There is growing evidence of…
AO/AAP consensus on peri-implant disease prevention and management: Clinical translation
Introduction
As the number of dental implants increases globally, the prevalence of peri-implant diseases is also escalating. There are two distinct peri-implant diseases: peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.
Peri-implant mucositis is characterized by inflammation confined to the soft tissues surrounding a dental implant without affecting…
AO/AAP peri-implant diseases prevention and management consensus summary report
Introduction
The global use of dental implants has risen significantly over recent decades. This widespread use has subsequently increased the prevalence of peri-implant complications. Peri-implant diseases are primarily biofilm-mediated inflammatory conditions that compromise peri-implant tissues. The two distinct peri-implant diseases include peri-implant mucositis and…
Dental plaque community
Key messages:
Dental plaque consists of various types of microbes, each with different roles in the microbial community.
While some plaque bacteria may promote health, others can cause disease.
How these oral microbes are organized can influence whether they live…
Evidence-based nonrestorative treatments for dental caries management
Introduction
Dental caries is a complex, multifactorial disease. Although methods to control the disease are known and available, such as reducing sugar consumption, increasing fluoride exposure, and reducing dental plaque accumulation, dental caries remains the most widespread noncommunicable disease and a significant public…
Vaping in youth
Key messages:
Nicotine vaping is prevalent among adolescents.
Discreet, easily concealed vaping devices, with concentrated nicotine and youth-friendly flavours and features, present new clinical challenges.
Nicotine vaping is associated with nicotine addiction, adverse effects on mental, lung, and oral health,…
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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals with yoga
Introduction
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are serious health problems among oral health professionals, with a prevalence ranging…
Managing hypertension in oral healthcare
Introduction
Hypertension is a serious chronic condition affecting over a billion people globally and is the…
