Periodontal disease comprises all diseases that affect the periodontium: gingiva, periodontal
ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. These diseases range from gingivitis to viral …

Optimisation of plaque control is essential for the success of non-surgical and surgical
periodontal therapy. This cannot be achieved with brushing alone; hence, there is a need for …

Aim: Preventive approaches to oral health diseases, mainly dental caries, require individual
and collective policies. Thus, this review was conducted to identify the primary prevention …

The effect of preventive oral habits is largely unexplored in older individuals. The purpose of
this study was to evaluate the associations between home use of flossing and prevalence of …

Background To determine if periodontal risk assessment (PRA), the number of missing teeth,
diabetes mellitus (DM), perceived stress and interproximal cleaning are associated with oral …

This study assessed self-reported oral health status, knowledge, and behaviours of people
living with diabetes along with barriers and facilitators in accessing dental care. A cross …

Objectives To estimate the association between the use of interdental cleaning devices and
proximal caries experience. Methods This study used a cross‐sectional data from the Sixth …

Background and objective Poor oral health increases systemic inflammation, which has
complex pathophysiologic links with atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this comprehensive …

Objectives Orthodontic patients struggle with interdental cleaning calling for simpler
mechanical devices to reduce the high plaque levels. The present study aimed to compare …

Severe periodontitis is a risk factor for poor glycemic control. The appropriate medical
treatment and plaque control of periodontitis positively affects blood-sugar control in …