Primary Prevention of Dental Caries: An Overview

Mansur, Eman K. M.

doi:10.15236/ijcpd.2020.16.4.143

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“…In summary, a decline in the prevalence of caries can be traced to the decreased consumption of dietary free sugars ( 3 , 13 ), systematic school-based preventive programs ( 14 ), and improved oral hygiene practices that incorporate toothpastes containing fluorides ( 18 ), fluoride mouth rinses, or topical fluorides ( 17 ). The WHO has stated that dental caries can be prevented by avoiding dietary free sugars ( 11 ).…”

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“…National governments and policymakers should initiate upstream interventions within the population to tackle broader social determinants (e.g., education, harmful health behavior, and sugar consumption) ( 32 , 35 ). The best approach to prevent major oral diseases and decrease the cost of dental services for individuals and society is to adopt healthy behaviors ( 31 ), such as daily toothbrushing ( 18 ), regular exposure to fluoride sources ( 16 , 17 ), and limited sugar consumption ( 3 , 13 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, Petersen highlighted that decreasing sugar consumption should be prioritized in population-directed oral disease prevention strategies (42). Previous studies have shown a significant association between the amount of sugar consumed and the number of caries lesions (3,11,13).…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Oral diseases are chronic and progressive in nature and affect people beginning in childhood and continuing through adolescence and adulthood (1). Poor dental health and untreated oral diseases cause persistent and severe pain and malnutrition in children and negatively affect their growth and school performance, thereby escalating social inequalities (1)(2)(3). Although oral health is generally neglected, it is essential for an individual's quality of life (4).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Improving oral health of children in four Balkan countries: A qualitative study among health professionals

Karamehmedovic

Petersen

Agdal

et al. 2023

Front. Oral. Health

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Data from the WHO show that the oral health situation for children in the Balkan region of Europe is poor. This study aims to identify obstacles that prevent the implementation of an effective oral health program for children in the Balkan area. The study investigates the challenges that people encounter in increasing awareness, attending to dental care, and complying with examinations.MethodsThis qualitative study targeted experts in preventive dentistry and oral health promotion in four countries in the Balkan region. Purposive sampling was used to recruit the participants. Data were collected in 2021 using individual in-depth interviews with participants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia. The study applied the thematic analysis method.ResultsThe experts reported four main challenges that hindered the implementation of a prevention program and regular patient attendance: (1) lack of knowledge, (2) the exclusion of oral health from overall health, (3) organization of services, and (4) skepticism of fluoride. The participants identified knowledge gaps among the general population, dental staff, and other health professionals regarding the prevention of oral diseases.ConclusionThe findings of this study may be used to promote and improve oral health among children in the identified areas and to benefit people in the region and elsewhere. This study sheds light on the existing barriers in a region where people lack information.

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Improving oral health of children in four Balkan countries: A qualitative study among health professionals

Karamehmedovic

Petersen

Agdal

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Front. Oral. Health

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“…The use of fluoride (F) has contributed in the decline in dental caries prevalence in the developed countries. On the other hand, in developing countries, the limited use of F was linked to the increase in dental caries prevalence [2]. Hence, F is the cornerstone of preventive dentistry.…”

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Fluoride and Dental Health: An Overview of Its History, Occurrence, Intake and Metabolism in Human, Methods of Delivery and Harmful Effects

Mansur

2023

Int J Clin Prev Dent

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Fluorine is the most reactive nonmetal and the most electronegative element. It almost never occurs in nature in its elemental state, it combines with all elements, except oxygen and the noble gases, to form fluorides. A human can obtain fluoride (F) from air, drinking water and food. The metabolism of F is constituted of the following processes; absorption: secretion: distribution: and excretion. A distinction is made between F that is ingested systemically and that is applied topically. Nevertheless, as seen by Murray and Naylor 1996, such distinctions are not helpful since all methods of F delivery can have both systemic and topical effects. F has made a great contribution in declining dental caries prevalence since the discovery of its anti-caries effect in 1938 by Dr Trendly Dean. Prolonged use of F at recommended levels does not produce harmful physiological effects in human. However, like every chemical, there are safe limits for F ingestion beyond which harmful effects occur. At excessive exposure levels, ingestion of F causes dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, and manifestations such as gastrointestinal, neurological, and urinary problems. These effects can be classified as acute toxicity and chronic toxicity.

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An Integrated AR Application with Creative Dental Health Illustration Book as a Learning Media for Children

Naradika,

Masood,

Hafizah

et al. 2024

2024 IEEE 14th Symposium on Computer Applications &Amp;amp; Industrial Electronics (ISCAIE)

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Primary Prevention of Dental Caries: An Overview

Cited by 8 publications

References 13 publications

Improving oral health of children in four Balkan countries: A qualitative study among health professionals

Improving oral health of children in four Balkan countries: A qualitative study among health professionals

Fluoride and Dental Health: An Overview of Its History, Occurrence, Intake and Metabolism in Human, Methods of Delivery and Harmful Effects

An Integrated AR Application with Creative Dental Health Illustration Book as a Learning Media for Children

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