Public Health Dentistry articles

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How Modern Dental Clinics Can Improve Patient Trust and Treatment Acceptance

One of the biggest challenges faced by modern dental clinics is improving treatment acceptance while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Trust plays a critical role in this process. Patients who trust their dentist are more likely to follow recommendations, complete treatment plans and become long-term advocates for the practice. This article explores practical strategies that dental professionals can implement to strengthen patient relationships and improve treatment acceptance rates.

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Research Pathway in Dentistry: Building the Future Beyond Clinical Practice

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Dental Quackery – The Hidden Epidemic Threatening Oral Health

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Helping Patients Quit Tobacco: What Every Dental Professional Should Know

Tobacco cessation is essential for improving both oral and overall health. A recent Indian cohort study found that structured behavioural counselling and nicotine replacement therapy helped nearly one-fourth of tobacco users quit and significantly reduced consumption in most participants. The findings reinforce the vital role dentists play in motivating, counselling, and supporting patients to quit tobacco.

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Press Release: FDI Oral Health Observatory 10-Year Impact Report

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Dealing with “Google-Educated” Patients: From Confrontation to Collaboration

The rise of Google-educated patients reflects broader shifts in information access and patient autonomy. Rather than viewing this trend as a threat, dentists can embrace it as an opportunity to strengthen trust, reinforce professional credibility, and elevate the standard of patient-centered care. Clear communication, empathy, and evidence-based guidance remain the most effective tools in navigating the digital information age.

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Can Passive Smoking Affect Your Patient’s Teeth?

Can secondhand smoke affect oral health even in people who never smoke? This study suggests passive tobacco exposure may still be linked to greater tooth loss.

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Effect Of Intermittent Fasting On Oral Health & Dental Treatments

The article explores the complex relationship between fasting protocols and periodontal parameters, revealing both beneficial anti-inflammatory effects and potential challenges related to salivary function.

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Effect of Diet and Lifestyle on Oral Health and Dental Treatment

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Effect of Stress on Oral health and Dental Treatment

As dentists, we must realise that the evaluation, treatment protocols and dental support changes in stressed patients.

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Effect of Satvik diet and lifestyle on oral health and dental treatment

As dentists, we must help patients align their food preferences with preventive dental care and treatment planning—without asking them to abandon cultural or spiritual routines - like in a 'Satvik' or pure diet and lifestyle.

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Effect of Strength Training On Oral Health and Dental Treatments

Strength training: protective for bone — or risky for enamel? The answer isn’t as simple as you think.

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Effect of Ketogenic Diet on Oral Health & Dental Treatment Plans

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Effect Of Vegan And Plant-Based Diets On Oral Health & Dental Treatments

The spectrum of plant-based eating encompasses various dietary restrictions, with distinct implications for oral health and dental treatments, which will be discussed in this article.

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Posture, Pain & the Dentist’s Spine: A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way

“You can’t fix a patient’s smile if your spine is suffering.”

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Connection between tooth loss and glycemic control - even with oral hygiene measures

A major new study of over 180,000 individuals has shown a significant link between tooth loss and glycemic control in people with diabetes. Those with diabetes...

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Fluoride Varnish After Bleaching Helps Prevent Early Discoloration

Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular esthetic treatments, but the immediate post-bleaching period remains a weak spot. Enamel surfaces roughened...

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Corporate Stress and Oral Health: The Hidden Crisis Behind the Desk

People hustle for success—late hours, endless deadlines, bottomless coffee cups. It’s the corporate grind. But while they push yourself at work, their oral...

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Xerostomia: A Neglected Burden in Oral Health

Xerostomia (the subjective feeling of dry mouth) arises from reduced or absent saliva flow. It is very common – population studies report prevalence anywhere...

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Tobacco Control in 2025: Strengthening Cessation Efforts for a Healthier Tomorrow

Tobacco use is a man-made epidemic that remains one of the most preventable causes of death worldwide. It is estimated that one-third to one-half of all...

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Doctors, But Not Dentists: Medical Minds That Influence Oral Health

Editorial for Volume 6, Issue 6 Dentists are doctors of the oral cavity, but innumerable times have been subjected to hearing this one line - “You are a...

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World Oral Health Day 2025: Celebrate with Toothie’s New Song and Global Awareness Campaign

World Oral Health Day 2025 is here, and this year, it’s all about smiles, music, and good vibes! Toothie, the friendly mascot, has something special for...

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Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Promising Alternative for Indirect Pulp Capping in Permanent Molars

A recent clinical study has provided new insights into the management of deep carious lesions in first permanent molars (FPM), emphasizing the importance of...

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India's First Dental Museum: Where Technology and Oral Health Education Meet

Vadodara’s Dental Museum, founded in 2016 by the father-son duo Dr. Yogesh Chandarana and Dr. Pranav Chandarana, has transformed into a cutting-edge hub of...