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Psychometric properties of Spanish-language adult dental fear measures
(2008)
Background: It would be useful to have psychometrically-sound measures of dental fear for Hispanics, who comprise the largest ethnic minority in the United States. We report on the psychometric properties of Spanish-language versions of two common adult measures of dental
fear (Modified Dental Anxiety Scale, MDAS; Dental Fear ...
Psychometric properties of Greek versions of the Modified Corah Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and the Dental Fear Survey (DFS)
(2008)
Background: A growing body of literature describes the performance of dental fear questionnaires in various countries. We describe the psychometric properties of Greek versions of the Modified Dental
Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and the Dental Fear Survey (DFS) in adult Greek patients.
Methods: Greek versions of the MDAS and DFS were ...
Linear response of mutans streptococci to increasing frequency of xylitol chewing gum use: a randomized controlled trial[ISRCTN43479664]
(2006)
Background: Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar substitute that has been shown to reduce the level of mutans streptococci in plaque and saliva and to reduce tooth decay. It has been suggested that the degree of reduction is dependent on both the amount and the frequency of xylitol
consumption. For xylitol to be successfully ...
Children's acceptance of milk with xylitol or sorbitol for dental caries prevention
(2005)
Background: Xylitol, a polyol sugar, has been shown to reduce dental caries when mixed with food or chewing gum. This study examines the taste acceptability of xylitol in milk as a first step toward measuring the effectiveness of xylitol in milk for the reduction of dental caries in a public health program.
Methods: Three ...
Evaluation of the Total Design Method in a survey of Japanese dentists
(2005)
Background: This study assessed the application of the Total Design Method (TDM) in a mail survey of Japanese dentists. The TDM was chosen because survey response rates in Japan are
unacceptably low and the TDM had previously been used in a general population survey.
Methods: Four hundred and seventy eight dentist members of ...
Xylitol gummy bear snacks: a school-based randomized clinical trial
(2008)
Background: Habitual consumption of xylitol reduces mutans streptococci (MS) levels but the effect on Lactobacillus spp. is less clear. Reduction is dependent on daily dose and frequency of consumption. For xylitol to be successfully used in prevention programs to reduce MS and prevent caries, effective xylitol delivery methods ...
A surrogate method for comparison analysis of salivary concentrations of Xylitol-containing products
(2008)
Background: Xylitol chewing gum has been shown to reduce Streptococcus mutans levels and decay. Two studies examined the presence and time course of salivary xylitol concentrations delivered via xylitol-containing pellet gum and compared them to other xylitol-containing products.
Methods: A within-subjects design was used for ...
Behavioral Problems In The Utilization Of New Technology To Control Caries: Patients And Provider Readiness And Motivation
(2006)
New research developments frequently are neither adopted by providers nor utilized by patients. This dual problem of impacting the behaviors of providers and patients presents a challenge. This
paper will present behavioral theories and technologies that can be utilized to impact both provider and patient behaviors.
Thyroid shields and neck exposures in cephalometric radiography
(2006)
Background: The thyroid is among the more radiosensitive organs in the body. The goal of this study was twofold: (1) to evaluate age-related changes in what is exposed to ionizing radiation in the neck area, and (2) to assess thyroid shield presence in cephalometric radiographs
Methods: Cephalometric radiographs at one academic ...