Oral Health

Key messages: Water flossers may be more effective in plaque removal than dental floss, especially from inaccessible interproximal areas. Clients with dental prostheses, undergoing orthodontic treatment, or with limited manual dexterity may find water flossers helpful. Deterrents to water flosser…

Background The global population is aging at an accelerated pace. Projections indicate that by 2030, one in six people will be 60 years or older. By 2050, this number is expected to double to 2.1 billion, with those aged 80 years and older…

Key messages: Despite advancements in orthodontic techniques and diagnostics, client compliance and consistent oral self-care are crucial in preventing demineralization around orthodontic brackets. Oral health practitioners play a vital role in motivating clients to maintain oral hygiene and use remineralizing agents…

Adolescence is the period of rapid biological growth, changes, and social role transitions between childhood and adulthood. Accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date medical, dental, and social histories are necessary for proper diagnosis and effective treatment planning. The age and stage of adolescence (early,…

Gingivitis occurs in half of the population by age four or five and almost 100% at puberty. Periodontal examinations and risk assessments are important elements of comprehensive and periodic oral examinations of pediatric clients. Differentiating between normal physiological changes during growth and…

Background Tongue thrust is a swallowing pattern in which an individual pushes their tongue against or between their teeth. Tongue thrust is the persistence of an infantile swallow pattern into late childhood, which may lead to breathing and speech difficulties, open bite, and protruded…

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in oral healthcare has transformed various specialties, including orthodontics. AI has demonstrated impressive results in improving the precision of diagnoses, treatment planning, and predicting treatment outcomes. The global adoption of AI in orthodontic practices has increased…