The growing numbers of older people, including the emergence of “the oldest old” requires an increased focus in addressing their specific oral health needs according to the professional body for dentists and the dental team in the UK, the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK). |
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The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals.
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The blog provides insights on cracked teeth syndrome survival rates in terms of its types and treatment outcomes (monitoring, RCT, restorative treatments).
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This review of motivational interviewing (MI) for the oral morbidities in adults included 7 randomised controlled trials. The findings focused on periodontal outcomes suggesting that MI has the potential to improve plaque and bleeding indicies.
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