A randomised clinical study comparing the effect of Steareth 30 and SLS containing toothpastes on oral epithelial integrity (desquamation).

Objective: To compare the clinical effect of toothpastes containing Steareth 30 and SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate) surfactants on oral epithelial integrity (desquamation) using a new Oral Mucosal Sloughing Index (OMSI).

Methods: 30 volunteers participated in a single centre, double-blind, randomised, crossover clinical study. After a lead-in, subjects were allocated to the first test toothpaste, which was applied to the maxilla via a cap splint, followed by whole mouth brushing with the respective toothpaste and rinsing with the toothpaste slurry.

Impact of Bariatric Surgical Intervention on Peripheral Blood Neutrophil (PBN) Function in Obesity.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of weight loss following gastric band surgery on multiple measures of peripheral blood neutrophil (PBN) function.

Material And Methods: Twenty-three obese patients undergoing gastric band surgery were recruited to a longitudinal intervention study, alongside non-obese, healthy gender- and age-matched controls. Eighteen pairs of patients and controls completed all stages of the study.