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J Clin Periodontol 2022 Jul 1;49(7):642-653. Epub 2022 Jun 1.

Department of Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology, Endodontology and Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.

Aim: This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the changes in the number of teeth present and the number of healthy or filled surfaces between two time points.

Materials And Methods: Repeated cross-sectional data from population-based studies, namely the German Oral Health Studies (DMS-III vs. DMS-V), the Studies of Health in Pomerania (SHIP-START-0 vs. Read More

Med Sci Monit 2021 Feb 17;27:e929375. Epub 2021 Feb 17.

Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Dental Clinic Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia.

BACKGROUND An association between insufficient or irregular oral hygiene with the occurrence of dental caries, gingival/periodontal diseases, and consequently general diseases has been established. The null hypothesis that there is no difference in the oral health status among students in a preclinical medical program and those who went through a clinical medical program was tested. The main objective of the study was to analyze oral health risk factors (oral hygiene practices, attitudes, and behavior) as well as their impact on oral health by using convenience sampling. Read More

J Dent Hyg 2019 Feb;93(1):52-62

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the knotted floss (KF) technique with respect to plaque biofilm accumulation, gingival inflammation, bleeding, trauma, and patient preference when used in Type I gingival embrasures, in a crossover-comparison with a conventional flossing (CF) technique. Thirty healthy, non-flossing adults with at least one Type I gingival embrasure participated in this two-treatment-phase, crossover study. Each subject was randomly assigned to perform either KF or CF technique in the first 6-weeks, and the comparative technique in the second 6-weeks, with a 2-week washout phase in-between. Read More

J Clin Periodontol 2018 03 25;45(3):322-335. Epub 2018 Jan 25.

Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.

Aim: Toothbrushing (TB), dental flossing (DF) and inter-dental brushing (IDB) are regarded as fundamental self-care methods for periodontal health. Few evidences on its effectiveness on periodontal health are available. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the association of TB, DF, IDB and interaction effect with periodontal health. Read More

J Clin Periodontol 2017 Sep 7;44(9):866-871. Epub 2017 Aug 7.

Global Scientific Engagement - Oral Care, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ, USA.

Aim: Assess the association of flossing with periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) years 2011-2014. We used three categories of flossing: 0-1, 2-4 and ≥5 days in the past week and the CDC definition of periodontitis. Read More