Linking Migraine to Gut Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases.

In the world, migraine is one of the most common causes of disability in adults. To date, there is no a single cause for this disorder, but rather a set of physio-pathogenic triggers in combination with a genetic predisposition. Among the factors related to migraine onset, a crucial role seems to be played by gut dysbiosis.

The Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Nutritional Status and Its Possible Relation with Oral Diseases.

Several studies have demonstrated a strong relation between periodontal diseases and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The main mechanisms at the base of this link are malnutrition, vitamin dysregulation, especially of B-group vitamins and of C and D vitamins, oxidative stress, metabolic acidosis and low-grade inflammation. In particular, in hemodialysis (HD) adult patients, an impairment of nutritional status has been observed, induced not only by the HD procedures themselves, but also due to numerous CKD-related comorbidities.

Diet Implications and Oral Health Status of Women in Central Italy.

Objective:  The relationships between oral health habits, dietary practices, and oral health status, as well as general health status, in the population of Italian women, are complex, with many mutual and interrelating factors. The purpose of this study is to investigate oral habits, oral status, and dietary habits of a sample of women in Italy, highlighting the links between nutrition and oral health and discussing how oral health care professionals can integrate nutrition counseling that aimed at improving the oral health of their patients into their practices.

Materials And Methods:  In the period between February 2020 and July 2020, an anonymous questionnaire made up of 20 questions was administered to a randomized sample of 120 Italian women.

Schizophrenia and Dental Health: A Systematic Review.

Schizophrenia is characterized not only by psychopathological symptoms but also by medical comorbidities. Among the latter, there are limited data on dental health. We conducted a systematic review with the primary aim of clarifying the extent of the relationship between dental diseases and schizophrenia.

Cariogenic Risk and COVID-19 Lockdown in a Paediatric Population.

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 disease COVID-19 pandemic caused several lifestyle changes, especially among younger people. The study aimed to describe the impact of eating habits, lifestyle, and home oral hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic, on the cariogenic risk in the Italian paediatric population, by using an online survey. The survey was conducted through a virtual questionnaire divided into four parts: child personal and anthropometric data; oral health; child dietary habits (KIDMED test); and child lifestyle, before and during COVID-19 lockdown.

Oral health in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims: Aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate the oral health status of children with cerebral palsy and to compare it to that of healthy children.

Methods And Results: An electronic search extended to October 2019 was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane Library. Two independent reviewers selected publications using a two-stage process; data were extracted according to PRISMA statement.

Relationship between preterm birth and developmental defects of enamel: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: A putative relationship between preterm birth and developmental defects of enamel (DDE) has been described in the literature. Although systematic reviews have found preterm birth may lead to DDE, the effect size has not been quantified.

Aim: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the association between preterm birth and DDE.

Can psychobiotics intake modulate psychological profile and body composition of women affected by normal weight obese syndrome and obesity? A double blind randomized clinical trial.

Background: Evidence of probiotics effects on gut function, brain activity and emotional behaviour were provided. Probiotics can have dramatic effects on behaviour through the microbiome-gut-brain axis, through vagus nerve. We investigated whether chronic probiotic intake could modulate psychological state, eating behaviour and body composition of normal weight obese (NWO) and preobese-obese (PreOB/OB) compared to normal weight lean women (NWL).

Association between Oro-Facial Defects and Systemic Alterations in Children Affected by Marfan Syndrome.

Background: It is important to establish an early diagnosis of the Marfan Syndrome (MFS) for providing an adequate pharmacological or surgical therapy. Nevertheless, this diagnosis may be complex, given the multi-organic involvement of this disease.

Aims: In this work, we evaluated the oral phenotype in a group of paediatric patients with a clinical diagnosis of MFS, to quantify the association of the oro-facial defects with other systemic alterations.

Comparing the efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride to a commercial sensitive toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion: an eight-week clinical study in Rome, Italy.

Objective: This paper presents the results of one of two eight-week dentin hypersensitivity clinical studies in which the efficacy of a novel toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP) was compared to that of a benchmark commercial toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion, dosed as 3.75% potassium chloride, and 1450 ppm fluoride as sodium fluoride (NaF).

Desensitizing efficacy of a new toothpaste containing 5.5% potassium citrate: a 4-week clinical study.

Purpose: To evaluate the desensitizing capabilities of a new toothpaste containing 5.5% potassium citrate (Colgate Sensitive Multi Protection Toothpaste) to another toothpaste containing 3.75% potassium chloride (Sensodyne Total Care F Toothpaste).