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  1. Article ; Online: Is Italian Dentists' Knowledge of Enamel Development Defects Adequate? A Nationwide Survey.

    Salerno, Claudia / Campus, Guglielmo / Camoni, Nicole / Cirio, Silvia / Caprioglio, Alberto / Cagetti, Maria Grazia

    International dental journal

    2024  

    Abstract: Objectives: Correct identification and management of Developmental Defects of Enamel (DDEs) are essential to provide the best possible treatment. The present survey aims to investigate Italian dentists' knowledge of DDEs, their ability to recognise the ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Correct identification and management of Developmental Defects of Enamel (DDEs) are essential to provide the best possible treatment. The present survey aims to investigate Italian dentists' knowledge of DDEs, their ability to recognise the different clinical pictures, and to choose the most appropriate clinical approach.
    Methods: A cross-sectional survey was planned based on a questionnaire including 27 closed-ended questions, and that proposed 4 clinical pictures, molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH), amelogenesis imperfecta (AI), dental fluorosis (DF), and an initial caries lesion (ICL). It was distributed by e-mail to all Italian dentists (N = 63,883) through the Italian Federation of Doctors and Dentists. Discrete variables were expressed as absolute and relative frequencies (%). A multivariate analysis assessed whether socio-demographic variables correlated with the answers' truthfulness.
    Results: About 5017 questionnaires were included and analysed. Although 90.19% of the sample stated that they had received information on DDEs, a significant percentage did not recognise MIH (36.36%), AI (48.34%), DF (71.50%), and ICL (46.62%). Only 57.07% correctly classified enamel hypomineralisation as a qualitative defect, and even fewer, 54.45%, classified enamel hypoplasia as a quantitative defect. According to the logistic regressions, female dentists, dentists who treat mainly children and received information about DDEs, were more likely to recognise the 4 clinical pictures (P < .01).
    Conclusions: Italian dentists showed many knowledge gaps on DDEs that need to be filled; those who received formal training were more capable of correctly identifying the defects and were more likely to prescribe an appropriate management approach for the defects.
    Clinical significance: Increasing university courses and continuing education on diagnosing and managing DDEs seems reasonable to fill the knowledge gap on DDEs.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 218262-2
    ISSN 1875-595X ; 0020-6539
    ISSN (online) 1875-595X
    ISSN 0020-6539
    DOI 10.1016/j.identj.2024.04.013
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  2. Article ; Online: Knowledge and attitudes on oral health of women during pregnancy and their children: an online survey.

    Cagetti, Maria Grazia / Salerno, Claudia / Ionescu, Andrei Cristian / La Rocca, Serena / Camoni, Nicole / Cirio, Silvia / Campus, Guglielmo

    BMC oral health

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 85

    Abstract: Background: Life-long healthy behaviors are established during pregnancy and the first years of life. In this cross-sectional survey, new mothers with a high level of schooling living in Northern Italy (Lombardy Region) were interviewed to assess their ... ...

    Abstract Background: Life-long healthy behaviors are established during pregnancy and the first years of life. In this cross-sectional survey, new mothers with a high level of schooling living in Northern Italy (Lombardy Region) were interviewed to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards their and child oral health.
    Methods: A questionnaire (27 items) was developed to assess socio-demographic factors, knowledge, and attitudes towards maternal and child oral health. The questionnaire was disseminated in perinatal courses, private gynecological clinics, and via social media. Mothers aged ≥18 years, with at least a child aged 0-36 months, with a high school diploma or higher, were included in the survey.
    Results: A total of 1340 women completed the questionnaire, 1297 of whom had a child aged 0-36 months, 792 lived in Lombardy, and 600 had a high level of education and were finally included. About half of the sample (44.67%) was aged between 31 and 35 years, 76.50% were employed, and the majority had only one child (81.50%). During pregnancy, 28.33% of the sample reported problems with teeth and gums, while only 36.00% visited a dentist. More than 40% of the sample said they were not aware of a possible link between oral health and pregnancy, and 73.17% had not received any advice about their oral health or the future health of their baby's mouth. Less than 20% of women were aware of the increased caries risk associated with prolonged or night-time breastfeeding. Better knowledge/attitude was associated with the age of the child (p < 0.05), the number of children (p < 0.05) and whether the mother had received advice during pregnancy (p < 0.05).
    Conclusions: The results of this survey show a lack of dental care during pregnancy, a lack of information about oral health from health professionals during and after pregnancy, and consequently gaps in the knowledge needed to care for the oral health of the woman and her child. There is a need for training in oral health for pregnant women and new mothers, but also a need for behavioural change among health professionals who care for pregnant women.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Infant ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Oral Health/education ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Pregnant Women ; Dental Caries ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2091511-1
    ISSN 1472-6831 ; 1472-6831
    ISSN (online) 1472-6831
    ISSN 1472-6831
    DOI 10.1186/s12903-023-03732-2
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  3. Article ; Online: Effects of Hydroxyapatite-Containing Toothpastes on Some Caries-Related Variables: A Randomised Clinical Trial.

    Campus, Guglielmo / Cocco, Fabio / Wierichs, Richard Johannes / Wolf, Thomas Gerhard / Salerno, Claudia / Arghittu, Antonella / Dettori, Marco / Cagetti, Maria Grazia

    International dental journal

    2024  

    Abstract: Objectives: This randomised clinical trial was designed and carried out with the aim to evaluate the capacity of fluoride-substituted hydroxyapatite (HAF) toothpaste to modulate oral microflora composition and biofilm acidogenicity in schoolchildren.: ...

    Abstract Objectives: This randomised clinical trial was designed and carried out with the aim to evaluate the capacity of fluoride-substituted hydroxyapatite (HAF) toothpaste to modulate oral microflora composition and biofilm acidogenicity in schoolchildren.
    Methods: In all, 610 children (4 to 5 and 6 to 7 years) were enrolled. Four toothpastes were randomly administered during 24 months: 2 contained fluoride-substituted hydroxyapatite (HAF
    Results: During the trial, the minimum pH value increased statistically significantly in all groups; in HAF
    Conclusions: The trial provides robust but still inconclusive evidence on the efficacy of HAF toothpastes compared to traditional fluoridated toothpastes to reduce caries risk factors and to prevent caries lesions.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 218262-2
    ISSN 1875-595X ; 0020-6539
    ISSN (online) 1875-595X
    ISSN 0020-6539
    DOI 10.1016/j.identj.2024.01.028
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  4. Article ; Online: Distribution of initial caries lesions in relation to fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Salerno, Claudia / Grazia Cagetti, Maria / Cirio, Silvia / Esteves-Oliveira, Marcella / Wierichs, Richard J / Kloukos, Dimitrios / Campus, Guglielmo

    European journal of orthodontics

    2024  Volume 46, Issue 2

    Abstract: Background: Initial caries lesion (ICLs) adjacent to orthodontic brackets are the most common side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. The reported prevalence is uncertain and varies considerably across studies, from 27% to 97%.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Initial caries lesion (ICLs) adjacent to orthodontic brackets are the most common side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. The reported prevalence is uncertain and varies considerably across studies, from 27% to 97%.
    Objectives: This paper was designed to evaluate and synthesize the available evidence on the prevalence and incidence rates of ICLs in relation to orthodontic treatment. Selection criteria: The review (Prospero protocol CRD42023412952) included randomized and non-randomized clinical trials of interventions, cohort studies, and cross-sectional studies, published after 1990 on the prevalence or incidence of ICLs during or after orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. Search methods: Pubmed, Scopus, and Embase databases were searched from 1990 until 01 May 2023. The risk of bias assessment was performed with RoB 2 and ROBINS-I tool and the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist. Data collection and analysis: The proportion of individuals with ICLs, reported as the number/percentage of individuals/teeth with ICLs or mean number of ICLs per subject, were used to synthesize results.
    Results: The search yielded a total of 468 papers; 21 studies were included in the systematic review, 2 of which were not included in the meta-analysis. The prevalence rate [95%CI] of ICLs was 0.57% [0.48; 0.65] in 1448 patients, 0.22% [0.14; 0.33] in 11583 teeth, with a mean number of lesions equal to 2.24 [1.79; 2.70] in 484 patients evaluated. The incidence rate of new carious lesions developed during orthodontic treatment was 0.48% [0.33; 0.63] in 533 patients, 0.15% [0.08; 0.26] in 1890 teeth with a mean number of ICLs equal to 2.29 [1.12; 3.46] in 208 patients evaluated.
    Limitations: Although the high number of included studies and the overall good quality, there was a significant heterogeneity in the collected data.
    Conclusion: The prevalence and incidence rates of ICLs in subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment are quite high and raise some concerns in terms of risk assessment of orthodontic treatment. ICLs represent an alarming challenge for both patients and professionals. Effective caries prevention strategies during treatment need to be considered and implemented where appropriate.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Dental Caries Susceptibility ; Dental Caries/epidemiology ; Dental Caries/etiology ; Dental Caries/prevention & control ; Dental Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 423731-6
    ISSN 1460-2210 ; 0141-5387
    ISSN (online) 1460-2210
    ISSN 0141-5387
    DOI 10.1093/ejo/cjae008
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  5. Article: Oral Microbiota of Infants in Maternal Gestational Diabetes: A Systematic Review.

    Camoni, Nicole / Conti, Giulio / Majorana, Alessandra / Bardellini, Elena / Salerno, Claudia / Wolf, Thomas Gerard / Campus, Guglielmo / Cagetti, Maria Grazia

    Children (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 11, Issue 4

    Abstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects approximately 5-20% of pregnant women and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. This review aimed to assess whether the oral microbiota of infants and their mothers with GDM had a different composition ...

    Abstract Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects approximately 5-20% of pregnant women and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. This review aimed to assess whether the oral microbiota of infants and their mothers with GDM had a different composition from that found in unaffected women and offspring. PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched in December 2023 after protocol registration in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42023406505). Risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools. Overall, 1113 articles were identified; after evaluating the full texts, 12 papers were included in the qualitative analysis. In six studies of the eight included, significant differences in microbiota between M-GDM and M-nGDM were found. In four studies, a depletion of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2732685-8
    ISSN 2227-9067
    ISSN 2227-9067
    DOI 10.3390/children11040421
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  6. Article ; Online: Conscious Sedation for Dental Treatments in Subjects with Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Salerno, Claudia / Cirio, Silvia / Zambon, Giulia / D'Avola, Valeria / Parcianello, Roberta Gaia / Maspero, Cinzia / Campus, Guglielmo / Cagetti, Maria Grazia

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2023  Volume 20, Issue 3

    Abstract: This systematic review and meta-analysis was aimed to investigate the conscious sedation efficiency in patients with intellectual disability undergoing dental treatment (PROSPERO CRD42022344292). Four scientific databases were searched by ad-hoc prepared ...

    Abstract This systematic review and meta-analysis was aimed to investigate the conscious sedation efficiency in patients with intellectual disability undergoing dental treatment (PROSPERO CRD42022344292). Four scientific databases were searched by ad-hoc prepared strings. The literature search yielded 731 papers: 426 were selected, 42 were obtained in full-text format, and 4 more were added after hand searching. Fourteen studies were finally included, 11 of which were included in the meta-analysis (random effect model). A high heterogeneity in the drugs used and route of administration was retrieved. Success rate, occurrence of side effects, and deep sedation occurrence were combined to give an overall efficiency of each drug. N
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Conscious Sedation ; Intellectual Disability ; Benzodiazepines ; Nitrous Oxide ; Dental Care
    Chemical Substances Benzodiazepines (12794-10-4) ; Nitrous Oxide (K50XQU1029)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph20031779
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  7. Article: Is Pediatric Dentistry a Topic of Interest for Pediatric Journals? A Scoping Review.

    Cagetti, Maria Grazia / Balian, Araxi / Cirio, Silvia / Camoni, Nicole / Salerno, Claudia / Tartaglia, Gianluca Martino

    Children (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 8, Issue 9

    Abstract: Background: Pediatric dentistry shares many skills with pediatrics. This review evaluates the amount of literature on pediatric dentistry in the first 30 pediatric journals classified by the Web of Science in 2019. The aim was to perform a quantitative ... ...

    Abstract Background: Pediatric dentistry shares many skills with pediatrics. This review evaluates the amount of literature on pediatric dentistry in the first 30 pediatric journals classified by the Web of Science in 2019. The aim was to perform a quantitative analysis of the main dental topics addressed.
    Methods: A scoping review with the PRISMA-ScR criteria was performed. The Clarivate Analytics Journal Citation Report was consulted for journals ranked in the category "Pediatrics" in 2019. Papers were searched in PubMed using an ad hoc prepared string.
    Results: A total of 504 papers were included. Papers on dental hard tissues were the most prevalent (45.6%), followed by dental public health (23.2%), orofacial development (15.3%), soft tissues related conditions (12.3%), and orofacial trauma (3.6%). Increasing trends have been observed for total papers published (R
    Discussion: It is desirable that papers on pediatric dentistry increase in the pediatric scenario, allowing the two related disciplines to intertwine more in the future.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2732685-8
    ISSN 2227-9067
    ISSN 2227-9067
    DOI 10.3390/children8090720
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  8. Article ; Online: Is Visual Pedagogy Effective in Improving Cooperation Towards Oral Hygiene and Dental Care in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Balian, Araxi / Cirio, Silvia / Salerno, Claudia / Wolf, Thomas Gerhard / Campus, Guglielmo / Cagetti, Maria Grazia

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 2

    Abstract: Visual pedagogy has emerged as a new approach in improving dental care in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). This paper aimed to evaluate and assess the scientific evidence on the use of visual pedagogy in improving oral hygiene skills and ... ...

    Abstract Visual pedagogy has emerged as a new approach in improving dental care in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). This paper aimed to evaluate and assess the scientific evidence on the use of visual pedagogy in improving oral hygiene skills and cooperation during dental care in children with ASDs. The review protocol was registered on the PROSPERO Register (CRD42020183030). Prospective clinical studies, randomized trials, interruptive case series, before and after comparison studies, and cross-sectional studies following the PRISMA guideline were searched in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar using ad hoc prepared search strings. The search identified 379 papers, of which 342 were excluded after title and abstract evaluation, and 37 full-text papers were analyzed. An additional four papers were added after consulting reference lists. Eighteen papers were disregarded; 23 were finally included, and their potential bias was assessed using ROB-2 and ROBINS-I tools. The wide heterogenicity of the studies included does not allow for conclusive evidence on the effectiveness of visual pedagogy in oral hygiene skills and dental care. Nevertheless, a significant and unilateral tendency of the overall outcomes was found, suggesting that visual pedagogy supports ASD children in improving both oral hygiene skills and cooperation during dental care.
    MeSH term(s) Autism Spectrum Disorder/therapy ; Child ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Dental Care ; Humans ; Oral Hygiene ; Prospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Review ; Systematic Review
    ISSN 1660-4601
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18020789
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  9. Article ; Online: Long-term caries prevention of dental sealants and fluoride varnish in children with autism spectrum disorders: a retrospective cohort study.

    Balian, Araxi / Campus, Guglielmo / Bontà, Giuliana / Esteves-Oliveira, Marcella / Salerno, Claudia / Cirio, Silvia / D'Avola, Valeria / Cagetti, Maria Grazia

    Scientific reports

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 8478

    Abstract: The aim was to compare two strategies for caries prevention in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Participants were retrospectively retrieved and divided in two groups. Group one had first permanent molars treated with fluoride varnishes, FA ...

    Abstract The aim was to compare two strategies for caries prevention in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Participants were retrospectively retrieved and divided in two groups. Group one had first permanent molars treated with fluoride varnishes, FA group (n = 92, 9.43 ± 2.44 years) whilst the second, with dental sealant plus fluoride varnishes, FA + S group (n = 140, 7.77 ± 2.57 years). Logistic and multivariate analysis were run to evaluate the caries incidence, the retention rate of sealants, and background factors associated with caries risk over a period of at least 11 years. Survival rates from dental caries were statistically significantly higher in the FA + S group compared to the FA group (LogRank test p < 0.01). Dental sealant plus fluoride varnish played as a protective factor towards the development of caries (HR = 0.25
    MeSH term(s) Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology ; Child ; Dental Caries/epidemiology ; Dental Caries/prevention & control ; Dental Caries Susceptibility ; Fluorides ; Fluorides, Topical/therapeutic use ; Humans ; Pit and Fissure Sealants/therapeutic use ; Retrospective Studies
    Chemical Substances Fluorides, Topical ; Pit and Fissure Sealants ; Fluorides (Q80VPU408O)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-022-12176-7
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  10. Article: Dental and Dental Hygiene Students' Knowledge and Capacity to Discriminate the Developmental Defects of Enamel: A Self-Submitted Questionnaire Survey.

    Cagetti, Maria Grazia / Salerno, Claudia / Bontà, Giuliana / Bisanti, Anna / Maspero, Cinzia / Tartaglia, Gianluca Martino / Campus, Guglielmo

    Children (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 9, Issue 11

    Abstract: Background: A prompt and accurate diagnosis of developmental defects of enamel (DDE) is mandatory for proper treatment management. This cross-sectional survey, designed and carried out using anonymous self-administered questionnaires, aimed to assess ... ...

    Abstract Background: A prompt and accurate diagnosis of developmental defects of enamel (DDE) is mandatory for proper treatment management. This cross-sectional survey, designed and carried out using anonymous self-administered questionnaires, aimed to assess dental and dental hygiene students’ knowledge and their capability to identify different enamel development defects. Methods: The questionnaire consisted of twenty-eight closed-ended questions. Two different samples of undergraduate students were selected and enrolled: a group of dental hygiene (GDH) students and a group of dental (GD) students. A multivariate logistic regression was performed by adopting the correct answers as explanatory variables to assess the difference between the two groups. Results: Overall, 301 completed questionnaires were analyzed: 157 from the GDH and 144 from the GD. The dental student group showed better knowledge than the GDH of enamel hypomineralization and hypoplasia (p = 0.03 for both). A quarter (25.25%) of the total sample correctly identified the period of development of dental fluorosis with a statistically significant difference between the groups (p < 0.01). Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) was identified as a genetic disease by 64.45% of the sample, with a better performance from the GD (p = 0.01), while no statistical differences were found between the groups regarding molar incisor hypomineralization. Multivariate analysis showed that AI (OR = 0.40, [0.23;0.69], p < 0.01) and caries lesion (OR = 0.58, [0.34;0.94], p = 0.03) were better recognized by the GD. Conclusions: Disparities exist in the knowledge and management of DDE among dental and dental hygiene students in Italy; however, significant knowledge gaps were found in both groups. Education on the diagnosis and treatment of DDE during the training for dental and dental hygiene students needs to be strongly implemented.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2732685-8
    ISSN 2227-9067
    ISSN 2227-9067
    DOI 10.3390/children9111759
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