OBJECTIVE; The aim of this international study was to develop a valid and reliable psychometric
measure to examine the extent to which parents' attitudes about engaging in twice-daily …

Objectives: To examine the effect of reported toothbrushing frequency and method of rinsing
after brushing on caries experience and increment. Methods: Data are presented from 2621 …

… The review authors discussed the results and resolved any disagreements by discussion
or with a third review author (Ivor G Chestnutt (IGC)). In cases where uncertainties persisted, …

Objectives To assess the extent to which antibiotic prescribing in general dental practice
conforms to clinical guidelines and to describe factors associated with antibiotic prescription in …

Objective Long-term aim is to determine optimum interventions to reduce dental caries in
children in disadvantaged communities and minimise the effects of exclusion from health care …

The injudicious use of antibiotics is one of the key contributors to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant
bacterial strains. It is therefore imperative that antibiotics are prescribed only when …

This study reports on the caries susceptibility of tooth surfaces in 4294 adolescents (mean
age 12.5 yr) during a 3‐yr, double‐blind clinical caries trial, conducted in Lanarkshire, …

Background The frequency of consulting for dental problems in general medical practice,
and antibiotic prescribing associated with these consultations, is poorly described. Aim To …

Objectives: To assess the relationship between parental and family factors and children's
toothbrushing frequency at different times of day. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire …

Background Despite recent improvements in oral health, dental caries remains a significant
source of morbidity for young children. Research has shown that regular toothbrushing with …