Iris Publishers Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health

  Authored by  Grimm WD, Introduction It was previously found that photodynamic therapy (PDT) enhances anti-bacterial effect of conservative periodontal treatment (for overview see [1]). PDT can be defined as eradication of target cells by reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by means of a photosensitizing compound and light of an appropriate wavelength. Although PDT is more widely known for its application to the treatment of neoplasms, there is also interest in antimicrobial PDT, as a large number of microorganisms (including oral species) have been reported to be killed in vitro by this approach [2]. PDT has been shown to be effective at killing the periodontopathic organisms responsible for infections in animal models and in clinical-controlled studies [3-5] Sgolastra et al., (2012). Furthermore, from these studies it appears that PDT using energy doses from 1.5 J/cm2 to 5 J/cm2 are capable of eliciting biostimulatory effects in vitro for adherent cells that may be usefu...

  Authored by  Toshi Hart, Introduction Prevalence Tooth decay in children is a painful, costly and widespread oral health problem. Overall, it is estimated that 3-6% of children in the United States have evidence of tooth decay [1], and the prevalence is significantly higher in socially disadvantaged communities [2,3]. Consequences for children Tooth decay has wide-ranging consequences for children. Cavities cause pain and discomfort within the mouth, influencing eating habits. In small children, tooth decay has been linked to reduced growth and weight gain [4]. Physically, poor oral health is associated with acute and chronic infections, abcesses, poor sleep, and gastrointestinal issues [5]. There is also a significant psychological component to oral health in children. Early tooth decay and cavities has been shown to impact self-esteem, feelings of well-being and socialization [6]. When causing tooth loss, decay has been linked to school absenteeism, inability to concentrat...

  Authored by  Maria Antoniadou, Introduction Introduction: Consumer journey analysis or mapping is an increasingly popular strategic management tool praised by both academics and practitioners for its usefulness in understanding an organization’s consumer experience. In the dental sector this could also be a useful tool to enhance the service experience and improve strategic tools of modern dental offices. It seems that as care becomes more patient-centered, care teams need a “single pane” view of the entire dental patient journey. Aim: In this article, we aim to share insights on the importance of mapping out the dental patient’s journey to better understand the needs and the impulses that make him choose practitioners and services, and we will mainly focus on identifying dental patients’ touchpoints. Methods: For this article, we gathered articles from PubMed, Google Scholar, Academia, and ResearchGate. We first highlighted consumer engagement for a good branding framework....