Effects of Chewing Gum Base on Oral Hygiene and Mental Health: A Pilot Study.

The purpose of the present study was to clarify the long-term effects of frequent chewing of unflavored and odorless gum (hereafter, gum base) on oral hygiene and mental health. This single-arm study, which started with a 4-week control and ended with a 4-week intervention period, was conducted in two phases: one in 2017 and one in 2018. The participants comprised 36 dental hygiene students (17 in 2017, 19 in 2018).

Effects of Ultrasonic Debridement on Oral Hygiene Status.

The aim of this randomized-controlled, single-blinded study was to compare the effects of mechanical tooth cleaning (MTC) and ultrasonic debridement (UD) on oral hygiene status in healthy young adults. Thirty-seven participants (mean age: 20.3±0.

Interest in international programmes - a survey of Japanese dental hygiene students and educators.

Purpose: Globalization of Japanese dental hygienists is important to match the demands in the present society. The purpose of this study was to gauge opinions on international programmes of Japanese dental hygiene students and educators.

Method: Data were collected using a survey that was sent to all eight Japanese universities of oral hygiene in December 2014.