Temperament and past behaviour can predict behaviour success for nitrous oxide sedation.

Background: There is currently insufficient evidence on potential predictors of a child's behaviour with nitrous oxide (NO) sedation.

Aim: To examine the association between a child's temperament and behavioural outcomes during dental treatment with NO sedation, and the child's perception to NO sedation.

Design: At the first visit (dental treatment visit), temperament was assessed using the Child Behaviour Questionnaire-Short Form and behaviour was assessed by an independent rater using the Venham Behaviour Rating Scale.

Perception of nurses applying silver diamine fluoride to children's teeth: A mixed methods study.

Background: No studies have evaluated the unique potential of nurse-led silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application for children to bridge the gap in interprofessional collaboration.

Aim: To investigate the attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of nurses regarding nurse-led SDF application at the well-child visit and identify possible barriers and make recommendations.

Design: Mixed methods design involving a questionnaire and semi-structured individual interviews were conducted.

Acceptance of silver diamine fluoride use in community dwelling older adults, nursing home residents, and caregivers.

Objectives: To compare the level of acceptance of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) treatment between different functional groups of older adults aged 65-years-old and above.

Methods: Three groups were recruited representing functionally-independent ("Community dwelling"), frail ("Nursing home"), and functionally-dependent older adults ("Caregiver": proxy respondent involved in caring for an older adult of all functional levels). Participants viewed a video on SDF and an interviewer-led questionnaire collected demographics, dental experience and perception on SDF use.

Accuracy of the American Association of Endodontists diagnostic criteria for assessing pulp health in primary teeth.

Objectives: There is a lack of studies evaluating the accuracy of the 2009 American Association of Endodontists (AAE) diagnostic criteria for diagnosing pulpal health in primary teeth. This study aimed to estimate and correlate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical diagnosis of reversible and irreversible pulpitis using the 2009 AAE criteria with histological findings in primary teeth.

Methods: Eighty primary teeth that were clinically diagnosed with normal pulp (n = 10), reversible pulpitis (n = 30), irreversible pulpitis (n = 30) and pulp necrosis (n = 10) were collected.

Characterization of silver diamine fluoride cytotoxicity using microfluidic tooth-on-a-chip and gingival equivalents.

Objective: This study aims to characterize the cytotoxicity potential of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) on dental pulp stem cells (DPSC) and gingival equivalents.

Methods: DPSC cultured on 96-well plates was exposed directly to SDF (0.0001-0.

SMART: Silver diamine fluoride reduces microtensile bond strength of glass ionomer cement to sound and artificial caries-affected dentin.

Silver-modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART) is an emerging restorative technique; however, the effect of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application on the bond strength of glass ionomer cement (GIC) is unknown. This study aimed to determine if SDF application to sound and artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) immediately prior to GIC restoration affected microtensile bond strength (µTBS). Caries was induced on extracted molars using a pH-cycling protocol that was validated against natural caries (similar µTBS).

At what age do children have the motor development to adequately brush their teeth?

Background: There is no consensus regarding when children are ready to brush independently.

Aim: To examine the effects of chronological age and motor development on toothbrushing effectiveness in 5- to 7-year-old children.

Design: In this cross-sectional study, the change in Oral Hygiene Index (OHI) score and the improvement in OHI category (eg, poor to fair) were used to measure toothbrushing effectiveness.

Teaching pediatric behavior management in student dentists with constructive video feedback from faculty.

Purpose: The range of child behaviors encountered in real-life situations far exceeds that of any classroom-based simulated scenarios. For such reasons, clinical training with real-time clinical supervisor's feedback is optimal for learner-centricity. This study aimed to objectively evaluate the effect of video feedback on the student dentist's ability to manage behaviors in children.

Sodium Hypochlorite Treatment Post-Etching Improves the Bond Strength of Resin-Based Sealant to Hypomineralized Enamel by Removing Surface Organic Content.

he purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro the effect of 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) on the bond strength of resin sealant to hypomineralized enamel. Sound (S) and hypomineralized (H) enamel specimens were subjected to three different treatments: (1) etch only (E); (2) 5.

Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289 ameliorates chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis.

Oral mucositis (OM) is a common complication of cancer therapy, however OM management remains unsatisfactory. There is a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of probiotics in OM due to positive findings of its use in intestinal mucositis. This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of the probiotic combination Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289 strains in chemotherapy-induced OM.

Nano-hydroxyapatite and nano-titanium dioxide exhibit different subcellular distribution and apoptotic profile in human oral epithelium.

Nanomaterials (NMs) such as titanium dioxide (nano-TiO2) and hydroxyapatite (nano-HA) are widely used in food, personal care, and many household products. Due to their extensive usage, the risk of human exposure is increased and may trigger NMs specific biological outcomes as the NMs interface with the cells. However, the interaction of nano-TiO2 and nano-HA with cells, their uptake and subcellular distribution, and the cytotoxic effects are poorly understood.

Prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in Singaporean children.

Background: There is a lack of data on molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in Asia, but this is not an indication that MIH is rare in the Asian population. Early identification of MIH is important as affected teeth frequently display post-eruptive enamel loss which would result in rapid caries progression.

Aim: This objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of MIH in Singaporean children.

Antibiotic prophylaxis prescribing practices of dentists in Singapore.

Background: Infective endocarditis is a serious complication that results in significant morbidity and mortality in susceptible patients. The guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis have been updated by the American Heart Association and National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. The antibiotic prophylaxis prescribing practices among dentists in Singapore are unknown.

Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures to prevent indwelling venous catheter-related infections.

Background: chronic indwelling central venous catheters are used commonly for a variety of indications. A predominant limitation of their use is catheter-related infections. Some clinicians believe that bacteremia from an invasive dental procedure could cause catheter-related infections and that antibiotic prophylaxis may prevent this complication.