Evaluation of a Near-Infrared Light Transillumination Device for Caries Detection in Interproximal Primary Molar Surfaces.

To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the near-infrared light transillumination caries detection method by using DEXIS CariVu (DCV) for imaging of interproximal primary molar surfaces (IPMS).
A retrospective evaluation of patient records at a university pediatric dentistry (PD) clinic identified 22 patients with unrestored IPMS, which had images of both bitewing radiography (BW) and DCV. A scoring system (no caries, incipient caries, dentinal caries) was developed for the study.

Sociodemographic and behavioural determinants of early childhood caries knowledge among expectant mothers in Kuwait.

Purpose: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a highly prevalent disease in Kuwait. It poses health, economic, and social implications affecting patients, their families and communities. ECC awareness campaigns targeting expectant mothers hold a promising potential as primary prevention tools.

A qualitative analysis of caregiver perceptions of pediatric dental surgery under general anesthesia.

Background: Dental surgery under general anesthesia (GA) is a common treatment for severe childhood caries and thus may serve as an event to motivate behavior change. The frequency of recurrent caries, however, indicates opportunities within current practice to change a child's oral health behaviors.

Aim: To assess caregiver experiences related to their child's dental surgery to inform development of a behavioral intervention.

Comparing Case-Based with Team-Based Learning: Dental Students' Satisfaction, Level of Learning, and Resources Needed.

The aims of this study were to compare third-year dental students' satisfaction and level of learning in case-based learning (CBL) versus team-based learning (TBL) and the resources required in those two methodologies. Level of learning was assessed for both knowledge and application, and resources were defined as student and faculty time and rooms. In academic year 2018-19, all 68 third-year dental students in one U.

Understanding Oral Health Behaviors Among Children Treated for Caries Under General Anesthesia.

To identify factors that influence oral health behaviors in the pediatric population treated for caries under general anesthesia (GA).
Nineteen semi-structured key informant interviews were conducted with caregivers while their children received comprehensive dental care under GA. Interviews were recorded on audio and professionally transcribed.