Effect of Daily Vitamin C Supplementation with or Without Flavonoids on Periodontal, Microbial, and Systemic Conditions Before and After Periodontal Therapy: A Case Series from an RCT.

To investigate the effect of vitamin C supplementation with or without flavonoids on periodontal conditions, and microbial and systemic variables before and after non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT). A case series derived from a randomized controlled trial was conducted to explore the effects of daily vitamin C supplementation, with or without flavonoids, on periodontal conditions. The study population was recruited from patients with periodontitis who had been referred to the Department of Periodontology at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA).

Efficacy of auditory-verbal therapy in children with hearing impairment: A systematic review from 1993 to 2015.

Objectives: Auditory verbal therapy (AVT) is one of the primary treatment approaches for developing spoken language in children with hearing impairment (HI), but its outcomes have not been thoroughly investigated. The current study aimed to systematically review past studies investigating AVT outcomes in children with HI.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted in six databases.

[Halitosis. A common problem].

Halitosis is a frequently occurring problem, the cause of which is generally to be found in the mouth. The challenge for oral health care providers is to diagnose it correctly and treat it effectively. Differential diagnosis is of great importance in making a distinction between halitosis which originates in the mouth and which does not originate in the mouth.

Tongue coating and tongue brushing: a literature review.

The present paper reviews the role of the tongue as a habitat for oral microorganisms and the potential need for tongue cleaning as part of daily oral hygiene. In addition tongue coating is described. Many microorganisms have been found colonizing the dorsum of the tongue.

Optimal rinsing time for intra-oral distribution (spread) of mouthwashes.

Aim: To investigate the intra-oral spread of an erythrosine mouthwash in relation to the rinsing period.

Material And Methods: Thirty subjects were randomly divided into two equal groups and asked to rinse with 10 ml erythrosine mouthwash for cumulative periods of 15, 30 and 60 s (Group I) and 30, 60 and 90 s (Group II). Each rinsing session was followed by new plaque measurements.