Every bite counts to achieve oral health: a scoping review on diet and oral health preventive practices.

Objective: To examine the landscape of preventive strategies and interventions directed to achieve oral health equity, with particular emphasis on the interplay between dental caries prevention, individual behaviors, and population-level strategies across various demographic and geographic regions.

Methods: This scoping review was guided by Peters et al.'s framework, which incorporates four key concepts aimed at reducing caries: education for individuals and healthcare providers, behavioral modifications, addressing broader social determinants of health, and extending oral health education programs beyond traditional dental settings.

Preparedness of dental clinics for medical emergencies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Aim: To assess knowledge, training of dental staff and the availability of emergency drugs and equipment in dental clinics, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Cross-sectional survey was conducted in a random sample (N: 325) of governmental and private clinics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between June-December 2016. Questions included Dentist's specialty, age, years of experience, knowledge and preparedness to handle ME (level of training, types of emergency drugs and equipment available).