Prevalence of tooth decay in deciduous and permanent teeth in a schoolchildren population: an epidemiological investigation by Silvia Fanelli, Letizia Lugli, Francesca Chiara De Razza, Francesca Gazzani, Saveria Loberto, Elisabetta Cretella Lombardo, Francesco Fabi, Arianna Malara

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Relationship between Body Mass Index and Tooth Decay in a Population of 3–6-Year-Old Children in Iran by Leila Shafie Bafti, Maryam Alsadat Hashemipour, Hamidreza Poureslami, Zeinab Hoseinian

“…The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between BMI and tooth decay in a population of Iranian children. In this cross-sectional descriptive/analytical study, 1482 children were selected from kindergartens and preschool centers in Kerman, Iran. …”
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Inequalities in children’s tooth decay requiring dental extraction under general anaesthetic: a longitudinal study using linked electronic health records by Carol Dezateux, Nicola Firman, Vanessa Muirhead

“…Background Dental extraction under general anaesthetic (DGA) is the most severe and irreversible dental treatment for childhood tooth decay. We investigated inequalities in DGA in an ethnically diverse, disadvantaged school-age population and associations of DGA with prior excess weight.Methods We identified 608 278 children aged 5–16 years in 2017–2022 from linked hospital and primary care electronic health records (EHRs) for a London, UK region. …”
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Experimental studies on the pH levels that affect demineralization and remineralization of human tooth enamel. by Sherzad Abdulrahman Muhammad, Bakhtiar Muhialdin Ahmed

“…The outcome of this study can help in planning new preventive strategies regarding tooth decay. This study aimed to detect the pH levels that influence the demineralization and remineralization of enamel. …”
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Remineralising Effects of L-arginine Fluoride Mouthwash versus Sodium Fluoride Mouthwash: A Protocol of an In-vitro Study by Anjori Ajinkya Raut, Punit Ratnakar Fulzele

“…Despite breakthroughs in preventive dentistry, oral infections and tooth decay remain common among children, highlighting the need for novel and efficient preventive interventions. …”
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THE NEED FOR DENTAL TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH SENILE DEMENTIA by Oana Cristina Cretu, Marius Cocu, Elena Rodica Popescu

“…Due to cognitive decline, patients with senile dementia often struggle with maintaining oral hygiene, leading to conditions like tooth decay, periodontal disease, and infections. The study includes assessments of patients’ oral health status, interviews with caregivers and dental professionals, and an evaluation of barriers to effective treatment, such as communication difficulties and behavioral issues. …”
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Study of Neem Fiber Composite Toothbrush – Latest Approach for the Prevention of Oral Disease by Thandavamoorthy Raja, N. Thirumalaivasan, Chitra Shivalingam

“…Materials and Methods: Since this is the case, neem twigs fiber toothbrushes and neem leaf powder was proven effective in awarding against tooth decay and oral disease. In this present work, a fiber extracted from neem twigs is impregnated in neem leaf powder influenced ploy lactic acid and identified their functional groups, crystalline effect, and morphological analysis. …”
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Tooth loss and need for prosthetic treatment. El Carmen, Barinas State, Venezuela, 2018 by Yoel Gonzalez Beriau, Nadia Jover Capote

“…<p><strong>Background</strong>: Tooth decay and periodontal disease are currently considered the main causes of tooth loss. …”
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Determination of the caries risk in children under 5 years of age in schools of the northern of Quito, Ecuador by Alex Esteban Carrera, Francisco Carcelén Arce, Ana María Cabezas, María Fernanda Chavez Campuzano, María Jose Jarrin, Alessandro Dourado Loguercio, Ana del Carmen Armas Vega

“…Conclusions: According to the survey, CAMBRA applied, the risk to the presentation of caries is high and is related to the rates of tooth decay and dental plaque detected in the same population.…”
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The Caries Phenomenon: A Timeline from Witchcraft and Superstition to Opinions of the 1500s to Today's Science by John D. Ruby, Charles F. Cox, Naotake Akimoto, Nobuko Meada, Yasuko Momoi

“…This historical treatise follows the documented timeline of tooth decay into today's understanding, treatment, and teaching of caries biology. …”
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In Vitro Effect of Zingiber officinale Extract on Growth of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis by Arash Azizi, Shabnam Aghayan, Saeed Zaker, Mahdieh Shakeri, Navid Entezari, Shirin Lawaf

“…Background and Objectives. Tooth decay is an infectious disease of microbial origin. …”
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Odontogenic Facial Cellulitis by Yordany Boza Mejias, Clotilde Mora Pérez, Julio Romero Rodríguez, Surelys Sosa Suárez, Madialys Payo Monzón, Arelys Díaz Duménico

“…<br /> <strong>Results:</strong> no sex predilection was observed, lower molars and submandibular anatomical region were the most affected (50% and 30 4% respectively) being tooth decay the main cause for this condition (51, 7%). …”
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Activity of Phosvitin in Hydroxyapatite Acid-Damage Immersion and Antimicrobial Assays by Richard D. Shipman, Sean D. Doering, Jack R. Hemsath, Eun Joo Lee, Jennifer E. Grant

“…Expanding on the potential impacts of phosvitin on the mouth, its action was evaluated in a model of tooth decay represented by acid-damaged hydroxyapatite discs. …”
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Florid cemento osseous dysplasia and dentygerous cyst in a patient with apert syndrome: A case report by Nazlıcan Paslı, Fatma Nihan Aksakallı, Ender İdman, M. Oğuz Borahan, Emrah Canbazoğlu, Hasan Garip, Şebnem Erçalık Yalçınkaya

“…Oral manifestations of Apert syndrome usually represents bifid uvula, malposition of the teeth, severe open bite, tooth decay and periodontal diseases. Fluorid cemento-osseous dysplasia is usually asymptomatic slow-growing non-neoplastic fibro-osseous lesions. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 on Mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli Levels in Saliva and Plaque: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Control... by M. Ratna Sudha, Jayanthi Neelamraju, M. Surendra Reddy, Manoj Kumar

“…Introduction. Dental caries or tooth decay is because of the demineralization of the tooth enamel leading to the breakdown of the enamel causing cavities to be formed. …”
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The Antimicrobial Effects of Poly(Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid)/Xylitol Nanoparticles on Microorganisms Causing Dental Caries (In Vitro Study) by Ghada Abdul Salam Ibrahim, Eaman Ali AL-Rubaee, Maha Jamal Abbas

“…Background: Many people all around the world suffer from tooth decay, a chronic infectious disease that can lead to tooth loss. …”
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3D BIOPRINTING IN DENTISTRY: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS by Peter Frantsevich Litvitskiy, Alexander Tsymbal, Zhangirkhan Bolat, Yelaman Bazarbayev, Madina Bekentayeva, Raushan Nauryzbay, Azhar N. Zhexenova, Gulbanu Mukyshova, Lida Aliyeva, Aliya Zhylkybekova

“…According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Oral Health Surveillance Report, 2019, nearly 90% of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 had tooth decay, and this percentage did not change significantly between the NHANES 1999-2004 and 2011-2016 cycles. …”
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Solanum virginianum mediated green nanoparticles to control dental pathogens by Samrin Barkath Akbar Basha, Ranjani Soundhararajan, Hemalatha Srinivasan

“…Dental caries most commonly referred to as cavities or tooth decay, is a serious worldwide health concern that affects people of all age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. …”
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The impact of energy drinks on health of children and young adults - review of latest research by Klaudia Kożuchowska, Dawid Pilarz, Marcelina Szewczyk, Maria Morawska, Aleksandra Tomczyk, Julia Ufnal, Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Klaudia Drewko, Kinga Jarosz

“…Energy drinks are characterized by a high sugar content, which promotes obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay. Materials and methods  Systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases to obtain most accurate and recent results. …”
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Perancangan dan Implementasi Game Edukasi Kesehatan Gigi “Tooth and Fairy” berbasis Android Menggunakan Unity Engine by Sussi Sussi, Sri Astuti, Nurwulan Fitriyanti, Nyoman Bogi Aditya Karna, Nizar Rizky Awany, Muhammad Fajar Firdiansyah, Rafli Noveri Alfariji, Dhea Dearly Herman, Muhammad Risqi Risfianda, Muh Nurkhaliz

“…The game "Tooth and Fairy" tells the adventure of a tooth to collect scores by avoiding and fighting tooth decaying food using a tooth cleaning tool. The game consists of three levels where each level has increasing enemies and challenges. …”
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