Publications by authors named "M Pawinska"

Objectives: A systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken to update our 3-year-old meta-analysis to include RCTs, in vivo, and in situ clinical evidence that showed hydroxyapatite in oral care products can reduce dental caries.

Data: Using the PICO guide, published clinical trials were searched where subjects (P) of all ages, with primary, mixed or permanent dentitions, using toothpastes, mouthwashes or gels containing hydroxyapatite as an active ingredient (I) were compared to subjects who used placebo or no intervention, or fluoride-containing positive controls (C), and the outcomes (O) were direct measurement of reduced dental caries or suitable proxy for reduced caries risk.

Sources: PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were searched using search terms from previous searches.

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Persons suffering from eating disorders (ED) may often experience a recurrence/persistence symptoms despite the completion of psychiatric therapy. In most cases, their general health status is linked to current nutritional behaviors. Medical professionals, general practitioners (GPs), dieticians, and dentists may see those patients in their practices.

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Background: Dental caries is a worldwide challenge for public health. The aim of this 18-month double-blinded, randomized, clinical trial was to compare the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste (test) and a toothpaste with sodium fluoride (1450 ppm fluoride; positive control) in adults.

Methods: The primary endpoint was the percentage of subjects showing no increase in overall Decayed Missing Filled Surfaces (DMFS) index.

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The aim of this study was to assess the dental status and oral health behaviors of selected 45-74-year-old men from northeastern Poland. A total of 419 men were included. A questionnaire on demographic data, socioeconomic status and oral health behaviors was conducted.

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Emotional Dysregulations (ED) represent a major health risk present in about 5% of children and are associated with diverse forms of childhood psychiatric disorders and symptoms such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) [...

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