Evaluation of the effects of probiotic pills on the oral plaque indices: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Clinical trials investigating the efficacy of oral health prevention materials have conventionally used indices to evaluate the amount of plaque on tooth surfaces. Various methods, including the use of probiotics, have been suggested to prevent oral disease. The present study was conducted to investigate the probiotic products available in Iranian pharmacies that are used for the prevention of dental disease.

Evaluation of the effects of M18 and K12 probiotic bacteria on the in saliva: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Various methods, including the use of probiotics, have been suggested to prevent caries. Caries, which is mainly caused by , is one of the bacterial diseases that imposes a heavy cost on society. The present study was conducted to investigate the probiotic products available in Iranian pharmacies that are used for caries prevention.

Dental Fear and Caries in 6- to 12-Year-Old Children: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between dental fear and dental caries in children aged 6 to 12 years in a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: Systematic review search terms were selected according to medical subject headings (MeSH) or non-MeSH. An electronic search of studies published in English assessing the relationship between dental fear (children's fear survey schedule-dental subscale) and dental caries (DMFT or dmft index) was carried out of the Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane and Proquest databases up to March 2022.

Children's experiences during their first dental visit: A qualitative study.

Background: While the child's first dental visit can shape his/her attitude towards further treatments, little consideration has been given to exploring this experience from the child's perspective. Therefore, the aim of the study was to delineate the experiences of the first dental visit of children based on self-written stories in their own words.

Methods: Qualitative study conducted as part of the oral health promoting school program in Isfahan city, Iran.

Oral health knowledge, attitude, and performance of teachers and healthcare workers in special schools for the disabled children in Isfahan.

Oral health is an important aspect of general health, and is of great importance, especially in disabled children. A school is an ideal place for the implementation of preventive programs. Considering the significance of the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease in disabled children, and the important role of teachers in the oral health promotion of students, this study aimed to assess the oral health knowledge, attitude, and performance of teachers and healthcare workers in special schools for the disabled children in Isfahan.

Comparison of oral indices in patients with Down syndrome and healthy individuals: A meta-analysis study.

Background: The aim of the present study was to compare dental indexes of pediatric Down syndrome (DS) patients to those who are healthy.

Materials And Methods: This study was carried out based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis statement guidelines. The researchers searched title and abstract of major databases, including ProQuest (ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Full Text: Health and Medicine, ProQuest Nursing and Allie Health Source), PubMed, Google Scholar, clinical key, up to date, springer, Cochrane, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science (ISI), up to September 2020 with restriction to English and Persian language This meta-analysis study had three outcomes: decay/miss/filled index, plaque index, and gingival index.

Isfahan general dentist's awareness, attitude, and performance regarding prescription of new caries prevention materials containing calcium and fluoride components.

Background: Fluoride Ion can cause remineralization of primary caries lesions in the presence of calcium and phosphate. New compounds of calcium-containing casein phosphopeptides-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), make the remineralization more effective. This research has been done to evaluate the awareness, attitude, and performance of Isfahan general dentists regarding the prescription of new caries prevention materials containing calcium and fluoride components.

The effect of diabetes mellitus on oral health-related quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis study.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is related to variable dental and oral complications like xerostomia and periodontal problems. Therefore, diabetes can affect the oral status and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). A systematic review of evidence can determine the association between diabetes and OHRQoL.

Oral health knowledge, attitude, and performance of the parents of 3-12-year-old autistic children.

Background: This study aimed to assess the oral health knowledge, attitude, and performance of the parents of autistic 3-12-year-old.

Materials And Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study evaluated 50 parents of autistic 3-12-year-old in Isfahan city. The oral health knowledge, attitude, and performance of the parents were evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire with closed questions, after confirming its validity and reliability.

Autistic children's parents and hospital dentistry.

Background: It is difficult to perform dental procedures in autistic children, and parental involvement is necessary for successful hospital dental services. Therefore, in order to promote oral health in autistic children, this study was aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude, and performance of autistic children's parents with respect to hospital dentistry.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with the parents of 100 autistic children aged 2-6 years selected from among the children of Isfahan autism treatment centers.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of failure to take history as a barrier of reporting child abuse by dentists in private and state clinics.

Background: Since the symptoms of child abuse and neglect often manifest in the orofacial region, the dental team has a key role in identifying children subjected to abuse. This study was aimed to explore the prevalence of failure to take history as a barrier to reporting child abuse by dentist around the world.

Materials And Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Cochrane, and ISI databases were searched for the cross-sectional articles in English languages on barriers to reporting child abuse and lack of knowledge about referral procedures by dentists since 1985 using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).

Dental team and infection control for the COVID-19: (A short review of the current guidelines).

Background: In December 2019, a series of unusual pneumonia has been reported in Wuhan, China. This pneumonia was related to beta-coronavirus cluster which was named COVID-19. The aim of this study is to review the published paper on COVID-19 protections guide lines and attempt to summarize different suggested guide lines in order to help dental/oral healthcare to have better protection against COVID -19.

The Effect of Dental Fluorosis on the Quality of Life of Female High School and Precollege Students of High Fluoride-Concentrated Area.

Aims And Objectives: Colored and deformed fluorotic teeth may affect the quality of life (QOL). The present study, therefore, evaluates the effect of dental fluorosis on the QOL of female high school and precollege students of Behbahan district in 2014.

Materials And Methods: One hundred 15-18-year-old female students with dental fluorosis were selected from the high schools of Behbahan district by random cluster sampling technique.

Evaluation of Visual Pedagogy in Dental Check-ups and Preventive Practices Among 6-12-Year-Old Children with Autism.

This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of visual pedagogy in dental check-ups and preventive practices among children with autism aged 6-12. In this randomized double-blind clinical trial, the cooperation of 40 children with autism age 6-12. The selected children were equally divided into two groups of case and control (n = 20).

Quality Assessment of Information About Pit and Fissure Sealants in Persian Websites in 2012.

Objectives: Despite the increasing use of Internet, there is no supervision over the accuracy and quality of the information provided in the web. To deal with this problem, health specialists should take part in planning, publishing and supervision of online health-related information. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of information related to pit and fissure sealants in Persian websites.

The Effectiveness of Home Water Purification Systems on the Amount of Fluoride in Drinking Water.

Statement Of The Problem: Water purification systems for domestic use have drawn significant attention over the past few years. This can be related to the improvement of public health and concern for water contamination.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether home water purification systems eliminate the essential materials such as fluoride besides filtrating the heavy ions and other unwanted particles out of water.

Evaluation of Isfahan's Dental Students' Awareness about Preventive Dentistry.

Statement Of Problem: The modern dentistry approach is moving toward preventive dentistry, an approach that has decreased the prevalence of caries within the past decades. Since some reports imply that dentists are not knowledgeable enough in this issue.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the attitude and awareness of future dental graduates toward preventive dentistry regarding gender and educational characteristics.

The comparison of salivary level of estrogen and progesterone in 1(st) , 2(nd) and 3(rd) trimester in pregnant women with and without geographic tongue.

Background: Geographic tongue (GT) was first reported as a wandering rash of the tongue in 1831; however, its etiopathogenesis remains unclear. Increased prevalence of GT has been documented in the pregnancy. The aim of this study was to compare the level of salivary estrogen and progesterone in pregnant women with and without GT.

Portable dental chairs and their role in assisting the community outreach program- a qualitative approach.

Objective: Certain conditions limit the independence of deprived people. However, those conditions do not limit the right of these people to receive dental care. Portable dental units may make it possible for the deprived and elderly to receive the care they deserve in more areas.

Evaluation of orofacial lesions relating child abuse, Esfahan, Iran: A quantitative approach.

Background: Family violence, including child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence, is a public health problem. The aim of this study was to provide data on prevalence and factors of Orofacial lesions relating child abuse in Iran to lend evidence to support preventing child abuse.

Materials And Methods: The overall approach was a case-note review of children having child abuse note, recording by personnel of social services.

Evaluation of factors influencing child abuse leading to oro-facial lesions in Isfahan, Iran: A qualitative approach.

Background: Since child abuse and neglect are serious conditions which can potentially lead to inappropriate dental health, we conducted this qualitative study to define the factors influencing child abuse and neglect, which lead to oro-facial lesions.

Materials And Methods: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted by social services employees. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants to capture a range of experiences such as the physical abuse, sexual abuse, role of family in child abuse, age, and gender.

Effect of fluoridated dentifrices on surface microhardness of the enamel of deciduous teeth.

Background: Surface microhardness is a physical property which access the effect of chemical and physical agents on hard tissues of teeth, and a useful way to examine the resistance of fluoride treated enamel against caries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate microhardness of enamel following pH-cycling through demineralization and remineralization using suspensions of dentifrices with different fluoride contents.

Methods: In this in vitro study 56 enamel blocks of primary incisors were soaked in demineralizing solution and four dentifrices suspensions including: Crest 1100 ppm F (NaF), Crest 500 ppm F (NaF), Pooneh 500 ppm F (NaF,) and Pooneh without fluoride.

The success of fissure sealants placed by dentists and dental care professionals.

Objective: To obtain preliminary data on the effectiveness of fissure sealants placed by dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs).

Research Design: Case-note review of fissure sealants provided for paediatric patients within primary dental services in South Yorkshire.

Participants: Records were retrieved for 1,100 fissure sealants, placed on first and second permanent molars of 312 children by 25 participating dentists and 25 DCPs during 2001-2003.

NHS dental professionals' evaluation of a child protection learning resource.

The aim of this survey was to evaluate the impact of an educational child protection resource which had been developed and made available, free of charge, to all NHS dental practices and salaried primary dental care services in England and concurrently published online. A postal questionnaire was sent to a random sample of 1000 NHS dental practices to assess whether the learning objectives of the educational resource had been met. A total of 467 questionnaires were completed (46.

Influences on dentists' decisions to refer paediatric patients to dental hygienists and therapists for fissure sealants: a qualitative approach.

Objectives: Little is known about the delegation of care within skill mix in dentistry, therefore this study aimed to explore dentists' and dental care professionals' (DCPs') perceptions of factors that might influence the referral of paediatric patients to dental hygienists and therapists for fissure sealants.

Method: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 dentists and 10 DCPs. Qualitative content analysis of the interview transcripts was used to identify themes in the data.