Dentistry - National Elf Service https://www.nationalelfservice.net No bias. No misinformation. No spin. Just what you need! Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:41:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.29 Does breastfeeding increase Early Childhood Caries? https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/caries/early-childhood-caries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=early-childhood-caries https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/caries/early-childhood-caries/#comments Sat, 18 May 2024 11:59:43 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=195251 Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common oral health problem, particularly in disadvantaged and developing populations. Its causes are multifaceted, including feeding practices like breastfeeding. The link between breastfeeding and ECC is unclear. Key findings No significant association was found between breastfeeding and the development of early childhood caries (ECC). Nighttime breastfeeding was associated with an [read the full story...]

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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/caries/early-childhood-caries/feed/ 1 How do antiresorptive drugs affect the success of dental implants? https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/antiresorptive-drugs-dental-implants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=antiresorptive-drugs-dental-implants https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/antiresorptive-drugs-dental-implants/#respond Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:39:56 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=193425 Antiresorptive drugs, used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease, can complicate dental implant procedures by increasing the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This systematic review investigates how these drugs affect the success and complications associated with osseointegrated dental implants. Key findings Antiresorptive drugs significantly increase the risk of (MRONJ), accounting for [read the full story...]

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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/antiresorptive-drugs-dental-implants/feed/ 0 Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures? https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/oral-health-other-health-conditions/endocarditis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=endocarditis https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/oral-health-other-health-conditions/endocarditis/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 01:59:30 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=192580 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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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/oral-health-other-health-conditions/endocarditis/feed/ 0 Cracked Teeth Syndrome: Impact of Various Treatments on Survival Rates https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/cracked-teeth-syndrome-impact-of-various-treatments-on-survival-rates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cracked-teeth-syndrome-impact-of-various-treatments-on-survival-rates https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/cracked-teeth-syndrome-impact-of-various-treatments-on-survival-rates/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:47:26 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=191707 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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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/cracked-teeth-syndrome-impact-of-various-treatments-on-survival-rates/feed/ 0 Does motivational Interviewing improve oral health? https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/periodontal-disease/does-motivational-interviewing-improve-oral-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-motivational-interviewing-improve-oral-health https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/periodontal-disease/does-motivational-interviewing-improve-oral-health/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:27:29 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=189931 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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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/periodontal-disease/does-motivational-interviewing-improve-oral-health/feed/ 0 AI in Dentistry: A Closer Look at Caries Detection https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/caries/ai-dentistry-closer-look-caries-detection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-dentistry-closer-look-caries-detection https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/caries/ai-dentistry-closer-look-caries-detection/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:38 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=189202   Key points  Artificial intelligence (AI) models show promise for detecting cavities, but their accuracy varies depending on the method used. AI may be better at detecting early cavities than advanced ones. Professional and dental cameras provide better results than smartphone cameras. Background Dental caries is a widespread problem, and early detection is crucial. While [read the full story...]

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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/caries/ai-dentistry-closer-look-caries-detection/feed/ 1 Most popular Dental Elf Blogs Oct – Dec 2023 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/popular-dental-elf-blogs-oct-dec-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=popular-dental-elf-blogs-oct-dec-2023 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/popular-dental-elf-blogs-oct-dec-2023/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:02:02 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=185457 Digital v confentional impressions for implant supported fixed prosthesis, extraction v non-extraction orthodontics and flap v flappless surgery for implant placement were popular blogs between October and December.

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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/popular-dental-elf-blogs-oct-dec-2023/feed/ 0 Most popular Dental Elf Blogs July – Sep 2023 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/popular-dental-elf-blogs-july-sep-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=popular-dental-elf-blogs-july-sep-2023 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/popular-dental-elf-blogs-july-sep-2023/#respond Tue, 02 Jan 2024 07:02:06 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=185455 Blogs on oil pulling for oral health, stress in patients and dentists during root canal treatment and incremental v bulk fill composite resin restorations were the most popular between July and September.

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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/popular-dental-elf-blogs-july-sep-2023/feed/ 0 Most popular Dental Elf Blogs Apr – Jun 2023 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/orthodontics/most-popular-dental-elf-blogs-apr-jun-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-popular-dental-elf-blogs-apr-jun-2023 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/orthodontics/most-popular-dental-elf-blogs-apr-jun-2023/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:02:19 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=185357 Between April and July our most popular blogs looked at chewing gum for orthodontic pain, mouthwashes to promote gingival healing and the impact of malocclusion on quality of life.

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]]> https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/orthodontics/most-popular-dental-elf-blogs-apr-jun-2023/feed/ 0 Most popular Dental Elf Blogs Jan – Mar 2023 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/caries/popular-dental-elf-blogs-jan-mar-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=popular-dental-elf-blogs-jan-mar-2023 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/caries/popular-dental-elf-blogs-jan-mar-2023/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:02:40 +0000 https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=185355 Topics covered in our most popular blogs in the first quarter of the 2023. included , selective caries removal, root canal dressings and pain management following dental extractions

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