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Hand hygiene
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2023
Asepsis is the practice of preventing or breaking the chain of infection. The nurse employs aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms and reduce the risk of diseases. Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of aseptic techniques and is classified into medical and surgical asepsis. Medical asepsis includes hand hygiene and the use of gloves. Surgical asepsis, or the sterile technique, refers to practices that render and keep objects and areas free of microorganisms. Hand washing...
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Accuracy in Dental Medicine, A New Way to Measure Trueness and Precision
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2014
Accuracy is a major demand in dental medicine. To verify accuracy, reference scanners are needed. This article presents a new reference scanner with an adjusted scanning method to acquire a broad variety of dental morphologies with high trueness and precision.
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Shrinkage of Dental Composite in Simulated Cavity Measured with Digital Image Correlation
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2014
In order to understand the spatial development of polymerization shrinkage stress in dental resin-composite restorations, Digital Image Correlation was used to provide full-field displacement/strain measurement of restored model glass cavities by correlating images of the restoration taken before and after polymerization.
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Ratiometric Imaging of Extracellular pH in Dental Biofilms
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2016
A pH-sensitive ratiometric dye is used in combination with confocal laser scanning microscopy and digital image analysis to monitor extracellular pH in dental biofilms in real-time.
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Isolation of Epithelial Cells from Human Dental Follicle
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2021
The dental follicle contains an epithelial population and mesenchymal cells. The epithelial population was selected from the heterogeneous dental follicle cell population by providing a distinct culture medium. Epithelial cells survived and formed colonies in a serum-free medium.
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Plaque becomes clinically important because its microbial community can metabolize sugars into acids and also irritate gum tissue. These two pathways create different biological risks: acid exposure contributes to tooth decay, whereas tissue irritation is associated with gingivitis and periodontal disease. Disrupting the biofilm therefore targets both processes.
Brushing with fluoride toothpaste contributes to control by mechanically disturbing plaque while delivering fluoride during tooth cleaning. The source material supports fluoride toothpaste as part of effective home care, but the broader biological goal is to reduce the microbial activity that produces acids. This helps lower the conditions associated with decay.
Limiting frequent sugar exposure matters because plaque microorganisms can use sugars as substrates for acid production. The concern is therefore not only the presence of sugar, but repeated opportunities for the biofilm to generate acids against tooth surfaces. Incorporating sugar-frequency control into home care addresses a specific metabolic driver of tooth decay.
From a biology perspective, dental hygiene provides a way to examine interactions among oral microbes, tooth surfaces, and gum tissues. Research can focus on oral microbiology, the host responses triggered by microbial activity, and possible systemic links to health. This makes preventive care relevant beyond visible cleanliness or individual tooth protection.
A practical home-care plan combines brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth, and limiting frequent sugar exposure. Each measure addresses a different part of the risk process: plaque disruption, control of areas between teeth, or reduced substrate availability for acid-producing microbes. Together, these actions support ongoing control alongside professional care.
Professional examinations and cleanings are important when deposits have hardened, because home care cannot eliminate those deposits. Examinations and cleaning provide care beyond daily plaque disruption, removing accumulated material that remains on oral surfaces. This complements home practices and supports prevention of tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.