Efficacy of BRS and Alpron/Bilpron Disinfectants for Dental Unit Waterlines: A Six-Year Study.

Biofilms in dental unit waterlines (DUWL) are a potentially significant source of contamination posing a significant health risk as these may come into contact with patients and dental staff during treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality of DUWL water treated by Biofilm-Removing-System (BRS) and Alpron/Bilpron disinfectant solutions for six years in a French university hospital. The microbiological quality of water supplied by 68 dental units-initially shock treated with BRS, then continuously treated by Alpron with sterile water during working days and Bilpron during inactivity period, and combined with purging every morning and after each patient-was assessed biannually during six years for total culturable aerobic bacteria at 22 °C and 36 °C, sp.

Breastfeeding and early childhood caries. Review of the literature, recommendations, and prevention.

Context: Early childhood caries is a chronic disease that affects a child's general state of health. The question of a link between primary tooth caries and breastfeeding has been addressed for many years, with contradictory results. The concomitant decay of primary teeth, effective establishment, or not, of oral hygiene, and alimentary diversification away from breastfeeding are all confounding factors in this topic.

Dental Unit Waterlines: A Survey of Practices in Eastern France.

Water is essential during dental care. Physical and chemical techniques should be used to maintain a good water quality with respect to bacteria, and to ensure the safety of exposed patients and dental staff. The aim of this survey was to assess the modalities used by dental practitioners in Eastern France to maintain the water quality of their dental unit waterlines (DUWLs).

Paracetamol Misuse and Dental Pain: Results from the French Observational DAntaLor Study.

Aims: To evaluate the risk of hepatotoxicity due to unintentional paracetamol misuse in patients with acute dental pain.

Methods: A prospective multicenter observational survey was performed in patients consulting, without appointment, the odontology departments of three main French hospitals in the Lorraine region over a 3-month period. Patients were asked to fill out a medical questionnaire while seated in the waiting room.