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2. 6. On Caries Risk Profile and Prevention in an Adult Saudi Population

   Author : Helal Sonbul; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adults. Approximal caries. Bitewing. Caries risk. Cariogram. Dental restorations. Enamel caries. Fluoride toothpaste. Saudi Arabia.;

   Abstract : Objectives. The aims of this thesis were to evaluate: 1) the caries profile in an adult Saudi population with several dental restorations using a computer-based program (Cariogram), 2) the prevalence of primary and recurrent caries and of filled tooth surfaces in relation to the Cariogram outcome, expressed as “the chance of avoiding caries”, 3) the quality of dental restorations and the additional value of using bitewing radiographs, 4) the effect of a “modified fluoride toothpaste technique” on the incidence and progression of approximal caries diagnosed on bitewings and 5) the preventive effect of this toothpaste technique on buccal and lingual enamel caries and to determine the role of patient compliance. READ MORE

4. 7. Submicron Calcium Phosphate Spheres for Biomedical Applications : Synthesis and Use

   Author : Tao Qin; Håkan Engqvist; Fredrik Nikolajeff; Jie Huang; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; calcium phosphate; spheres; dentinal hypersensitivity; drug release; tooth bleaching;

   Abstract : Calcium phosphate spheres as biomaterials have been attracting attention in recent years. Calcium phosphate occurs naturally in bone, and a hollow structure could be advantageous for drug loading and release. READ MORE

5. 8. On Oral Health in Young Individuals with a Focus on Sweden and Vietnam : A Cultural Perspective

   Author : Brittmarie Jacobsson; Tomas Magnusson; Anders Hugoson; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Child dentistry; dental caries; diet; epidemiology; gingivitis; immigrant; barntandvård; epidemiologi; gingivit; invandrare; karies; kost;

   Abstract : AIM: The overall aim of this thesis was to study culture as an oral health determinant for dental caries and gingivitis in children living in Jönköping, Sweden, in relation to children living in Da Nang, Vietnam.MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 1993 and 2003, cross-sectional studies with clinical examinations and questionnaires were performed in Jönköping, Sweden, with a random sample of 130 children from each of four age groups; 3, 5, 10 and 15 years. READ MORE

6. 9. Stop caries Stockholm : a caries-prevention program for children living in multicultural areas with low socioeconomic status

   Author : Maria Anderson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Inequalities in oral health among children persist, despite more general improvements in recent decades. Dental caries still affects children in disadvantaged communities with a multicultural population, both more frequently and more severely. READ MORE

7. 10. The Rosengård Study

   Author : Inger Wennhall; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Despite a remarkable reduction in prevalence of dental caries in the developed countries, childhood tooth decay is still a public health problem, and it is well known that children from disadvantaged communities and from minority ethnic groups continue to experience a high level of disease. Even in Sweden there are groups of children in need of early intervention to prevent oral diseases, and especially socially deprived city communities require special attention. READ MORE