Characteristics and influencing factors of the first dental visit among children in Bangkok, Thailand: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The first dental visit (FDV) is fundamental to good oral health. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of FDV, including the influencing factors, in children attending the government dental hospital in Bangkok.

Methods: This study included 289 pairs of new patients (aged 0-12 years) and their parents.

A retrospective comparison of dental treatment under general anesthesia non-pharmacological approach in patient with special health care needs.

Background/purpose: The unmet dental needs are still at the highest rate in patients with special health care needs (SHCN) owing to their physical conditions, lack of cooperation, anxiety and dental fear. This study was aimed to investigate the differences in characteristics and outcomes of dental treatment between general anesthesia (GA) and non-pharmacological approach (NP) in patients with SHCN.

Materials And Methods: This study reviewed the dental chart records of SHCN patients from 2005 to 2019.

The Efficacy of Non-fluoridated Toothpastes on Artificial Enamel Caries in Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the remineralizing effect among various non-fluoridated toothpastes on artificial caries in primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: Fifty sound primary incisor teeth were embedded in self-curing acrylic resin and immersed in demineralizing solution for 4 days forming artificial caries. All teeth were divided into five groups (10 teeth/group): Group I deionized water (control); Group II 1000 ppm F (Kodomo); Group III non-fluoridated toothpaste containing calcium glycerophosphate and calcium lactate (Dokbuaku); Group IV casein phosphopeptides-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) paste (GC Tooth Mousse), and Group V non-fluoridated toothpaste containing nanohydroxyapatite (NHA) (Apagard).

The efficacy of dental sealant used with bonding agent on occlusal caries (ICDAS 2-4): A 24-month randomized clinical trial.

Background: Bonding before sealant application enhances retention on saliva-contaminated sound teeth; however, there are few studies of bonding's efficacy on sealant retention on occlusal caries.

Aim: To evaluate a bonding agent's efficacy on sealant retention on occlusal caries and caries transition.

Design: One hundred twenty pairs of first permanent molars with occlusal caries (ICDAS 2-4) from 98 children aged 7.