In July 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between psoriasis and a combination of factors that included dietary habits, oral health, … Read more
Herbs and spices appear to have antioxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties and they may in addition reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, eg cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, chronic inflammation, arthritis, cancer, obesity and diabetes type 2
In May 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to identify and assess specific biomarkers in 25 herbs and spices, namely anise, basil, black pepper, … Read more
Aged garlic extract appears to reduce inflammatory markers in gingivitis
In March 2020 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of an aged garlic extract in inflammatory markers in gingivitis. It is known that … Read more
Following a vegetarian diet may be associated with a greater risk for dental erosion
In February 2020 researchers from The Netherlands and Germany published their review of the medical and scientific literature to assess the effect of following a vegetarian diet on dental health, … Read more
A “smart toothbrush” is able to keep track of any skipped areas, pinpointing missed areas on a tooth map, and give details on the percentage of brushed surface, the teeth that require more attention, and if the user is applying too much pressure in any area that could induce gingival damage
In June 2019 researchers from Italy published their review on the use of a “smart toothbrush” in an intensive care environment. Providing effective oral hygiene is crucial in this environment … Read more
Toothpastes containing herbal extracts appear to be more efficient in reducing the type of bacteria seen in gingivitis/periodontitis, thereby raising the possibility that plant-based substances for oral care could substitute toxic chemicals
In January 2020 researchers from Russia and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the effects of a toothpaste with Swiss medicinal herbs in individuals with gingivitis and … Read more
Dentists should advise their patients to exercise caution when using over-the-counter charcoal-containing mouthwashes due to a lack of evidence supporting claims currently being made as well as a lack of safety data
In February 2020 researchers from the USA published their review of the evidence concerning claims currently being made on the effectiveness and safety of charcoal-based mouthwashes. The product labels and … Read more
Sensodyne Instant Effect toothpaste is effective over the long term and can be widely recommended to reduce teeth hypersensitivity
In June 2019 researchers from Russia published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of Sensodyne Instant Effect toothpaste containing sodium fluoride and tin fluoride as a treatment … Read more
Carbonated drinks and packaged fruit juices cause dental enamel erosion
In December 2018 researchers from India and Saudi Arabia published their study to assess the erosive potential of twenty beverages on teeth. A total of 8 carbonated drinks and 12 … Read more
The erosive potential of soy beverages on dental enamel appears to be lower than non-soy based beverages
In July 2019 researchers from Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the erosive potential of soy-based beverages in comparison to fruit juices of the … Read more
Ibuprofen has a good safety profile and appears effective for mild-moderate pain of different origin in children
In February 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and adverse events associated with the use of ibuprofen as a painkiller … Read more
Call for action on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages: Position Paper on behalf of the European Academy of Paediatrics and the European Childhood Obesity Group
In April 2019 researchers from Poland, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Germany, France, Israel and Cyprus published a Position Paper on behalf of the European Academy of Paediatrics and the European Childhood … Read more
The feeding of pureed foods marketed in baby food pouches should be discouraged as they generally have a high sugar content, increasing the risk for dental caries and obesity
In March 2019 researchers on behalf of the Nutrition Commission of the German Society for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine published a statement concerning foods in baby food pouches. Pureed feeding … Read more
Governments should adopt policies to limit the intake of free sugars of up to 5% energy intake for children and adolescents aged between 2-18 years and even lower for infants and toddlers under 2 years
In December 2017 researchers from Slovenia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, UK, Croatia, The Netherlands, Italy, France, USA, Germany, and Denmark on behalf of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, … Read more
A lower frequency of tooth brushing appears to be significantly associated with an increased risk of diabetes type 2
In February 2019 researchers from China and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between tooth brushing and risk of diabetes type 2. … Read more
Chlorhexidine mouthwash appears to reduce dental plaque when used in addition to toothbrushing but has no effect on gingivitis
In March 2017 researchers from the UK and Ireland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingivitis and plaque. A total … Read more
Gum disease appears to be associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between gum disease and risk of venous thromboembolism. A total of 8,092 individuals … Read more
Individuals who regularly attend a dental practice may find that routine scale and polish treatments make little or no difference to the occurrence of gingivitis or oral health-related quality of life but does reduce calculus levels
In December 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to determine the beneficial and harmful effects of routine scaling and polishing for periodontal health. … Read more