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TSG - Tijdschrift voor gezondheidswetenschappen

Samenvatting Inleiding Het doel van dit vragenlijstonderzoek was om de attitude, kennis, informat... more Samenvatting Inleiding Het doel van dit vragenlijstonderzoek was om de attitude, kennis, informatiebehoefte en uitvoering van mondgezondheidsbevordering door jeugdartsen en jeugdverpleegkundigen op het consultatiebureau in kaart te brengen. Methode Tien jeugdgezondheidszorginstanties hebben een digitale vragenlijst over kennis, attitude en uitvoering van mondgezondheidsbevordering binnen hun organisatie verspreid. Jeugdartsen en jeugdverpleegkundigen werden gevraagd de vragenlijst in te vullen. Informatie werd verzameld over: 1) demografische kenmerken; 2) kennis over cariësrisicofactoren; 3) attitude ten opzichte van mondgezondheid; 4) uitvoering van mondgezondheidsbevordering tijdens consulten bij kinderen tot vier jaar; en 5) informatiebehoefte. De antwoorden van jeugdartsen en jeugdverpleegkundigen worden apart gepresenteerd. Resultaten Er zijn 146 vragenlijsten van 61 verschillende consultatiebureaus geanalyseerd. Respondenten hadden een positieve attitude en een meerderheid he...

Background: The insertion of fixed orthodontic appliances increases the risk of dental caries, pa... more Background: The insertion of fixed orthodontic appliances increases the risk of dental caries, particularly in adolescents. Caries can be prevented by performing good oral-health behavior. To support adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances in promoting oral-health behavior, we therefore developed a mobile-health (mHealth) intervention, the WhiteTeeth application (app). Objective: To describe the systematic development of a theory and evidence-based mHealth intervention, WhiteTeeth app, for promoting oral-health behavior. Methods: For systematic development of the intervention, we used Intervention Mapping (IM), an intervention-planning guide. In this manuscript we present the results of the first five steps of IM: (1) problem analysis, (2) program outcomes and objectives, (3) program design, (4) program production, and (5) program implementation plan. Results: On the basis of the problem analysis (step 1), we identified fluoride use and the control of dental plaque levels (e.g., tooth brushing and proxy brush usage) as target behaviors for preventing caries. After defining specific program objectives based on these target behaviors (step 2), we translated selected theoretical methods, such as prompting selfmonitoring and reinforcing implementation intentions, into practical strategies (step 3). The results of steps 1-3 were used to design a mHealth app, the WhiteTeeth app, which was piloted with the target group for acceptability and usability (step 4). To prepare for the adoption and implementation of the intervention, several meetings with adolescents and dental professionals were organized (step 5). Conclusion: This article is a comprehensive description of the systematic development and design of the WhiteTeeth app. It responds to recent calls for improved reporting on the process of intervention development.

JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2018

Caries Research, 2018

The World Health Organization guideline to use less sugar may be an opportunity and support for d... more The World Health Organization guideline to use less sugar may be an opportunity and support for dentistry in its goal to get the message of using less sugar across to the public. Two ways (with all the combinations of these) to achieve a reduction of sugar consumption are the reduction of the amount of sugar in products or the reduction of the frequency of consumption of sugar-containing products. Which sugar-reducing strategy is best for caries prevention? To answer this question, this manuscript discusses the shape of the dose-response association between sugar intake and caries, the influence of fluoridated toothpaste on the association of sugar intake and caries and the relative contribution of frequency and amount of sugar intake to caries levels. The results suggest that when fluoride is appropriately used, the relation between sugar consumption and caries is very low or absent. The high correlation between amount and frequency hampers the decision related to which of both is ...

Caries Research, 2017

Previous studies have shown that Streptococcus oligofermentans inhibits the growth of cariogenic ... more Previous studies have shown that Streptococcus oligofermentans inhibits the growth of cariogenic Streptococcus mutans in biofilms in vitro and is considered a probiotic candidate for caries prevention. This study aimed to examine the effects of various environmental factors on the competition between S. oligofermentans and S. mutans in a dual-species biofilm model. Single or dual S. oligofermentans and S. mutans biofilms were grown in a 96-well active attachment model for 48 h. Several growth conditions were examined in the model, namely: S. oligofermentans was inoculated 24 h before S. mutans or vice versa; the growth medium was supplemented with 0.2% sucrose or 0.4% glucose; biofilms were grown under a constantly neutral pH or pH-cycling condition, which included 8 h of neutral pH and 16 h of pH 5.5. The 48-h biofilms were examined for viable cell counts and lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide production ability. When S. oligofermentans was inoculated first, it clearly inhibited the...

Caries research, Jan 24, 2018

Toothpastes are the most universally accepted form of fluoride delivery for caries prevention. To... more Toothpastes are the most universally accepted form of fluoride delivery for caries prevention. To provide anti-caries benefits, they must be able to release fluoride during the time of tooth brushing or post brushing into the oral cavity. However, there is no standard accepted procedure to measure how much fluoride in a toothpaste may be (bio) available for release. The European Organization for Caries Research proposed and supported a workshop with experts in fluoride analysis in toothpastes and representatives from industry. The objective of the workshop was to discuss issues surrounding fluoride analysis in toothpaste and reach consensus on terminology and best practices, wherever the available evidence allowed it. Participants received a background paper and heard presentations followed by structured discussion to define the problem. The group also reviewed evidence on the validity, reliability and feasibility of each technique (namely chromatography and fluoride electroanalysis...

Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Tandheelkunde, 2016

Onderzoek en wetenschap Serie: Preventieve tandheelkunde 1 Onderzoek en wetenschap Bestanddeel Fu... more Onderzoek en wetenschap Serie: Preventieve tandheelkunde 1 Onderzoek en wetenschap Bestanddeel Functie Voorbeelden Bijzonderheden Slijpmiddel Verwijdering van verkleuring, zonder glazuur of dentine aan te tasten Gehydreerd silica Vaak voorkomend * Calciumcarbonaat Vaak voorkomend, niet met NaF wel MFP** Dicalciumfosfaat.2H 2 O niet met NaF wel MFP Calciumpyrofosfaat niet met NaF wel MFP Natriummetafosfaat Aluminiumoxide Perliet Nanohydroxylapatiet Natriumbicarbonaat Humectant (vochtvasthouder) Voorkomen van uitdroging Sorbitol met glycerine Oppervlakte-actieve stoff en (schuimmiddel) Schuimwerking Anionisch An-en cationische stoff en kunnen meer irritatie geven dan amphoterische of non-ionische stoff en. SLS is de meest gebruikte, maar ook meest irriterende Spreiding in de mond SLS Contact met gebitselementen Natriumlaurylsarcosinaat In oplossing houden d.m.v. micellering van hydrofobische stoff en zoals smaakstoff en en sommige actieve ingrediënten Natriumcocoylsarcosinaat Alkylsulfonaten Kationisch De aminegroep in aminefl uoride pasta's Amphoterisch Cocamidopropylbetaïne Niet-ionisch Steareth 30 Verdikkingsmiddel Viscositeit en reologische eigenschappen Carboxymethylcellulose Hydroxyethylcellulose Carrageen Xanthan Gum Cellulose Gum Polyacrylaten Verdikkingssilica's Smaakstof Diverse smaakstoff en en zoetstoff en Kleurstof Titaniumdioxide (wit) Diverse kunstmatige kleurstoff en Conserveermiddel Voorkomen van bacteriegroei Natriumbenzoaat Er zijn tandpasta's zonder specifi ek conserveermiddel. Conservering hangt dan af van de osmotische druk van de humectant Ethyl-of methylparabeen SLS = natriumlaurylsulfaat of natriumdodecylsulfaat * Eerste keuze voor doorzichtige tandpasta's i.v.m. met zelfde brekingsindex als eindproduct **Monofl uorofosfaat Tabel 1. Enkele karakteristieken van belangrijke bestanddelen van tandpasta.

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 2016

Aim This was to collect information for the 9th European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry Interim ... more Aim This was to collect information for the 9th European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry Interim Seminar and Workshops to discuss the state of art on non-invasive caries therapy to be used if possible to formulate clinical guidelines by European experts in paediatric dentistry Methods Based on systematic reviews and additional papers were assessed for methods to prevent caries initiation and caries progression both in the state of pre-cavitation and cavitation without invasive technologies. Results The use of fluoridated water, careful diligent daily use of fluoride toothpaste, fluoride varnishes, pit and fissure sealants and leak-proof restorative materials without excavation of caries are evidence based for caries prevention and for non-invasive treatment of pre-cavitated and cavitated caries. Other technologies are far less evidenced based and would not logically fit in guidelines for the noninvasive treatment of caries. Recent studies on cavitated lesions in the primary dentition demonstrate that thorough oral hygiene practices may arrest progression. This strategy depends heavily on the strategies in the dental surgery to change behaviour of children. An important aspect is for advice to be tailored at recall intervals to ensure compliance and to timely detect unnecessary and unwanted progression of the lesions. Conclusion Non-invasive therapies have been proven to be effective for caries prevention and the management of pre-cavitated caries lesions. Non-invasive therapies can also be effective to arrest cavitated lesions but the success depends greatly on behavioural changes of patients to brush the lesions. Keywords Non-invasive Á Caries Á Cavitated lesions Á Non-cavitated lesions Á Recall interval

Journal of clinical periodontology, 2017

Periodontal diseases and dental caries are the most common diseases of humans and the main cause ... more Periodontal diseases and dental caries are the most common diseases of humans and the main cause of tooth loss. Both diseases can lead to nutritional compromise and negative impacts upon self-esteem and quality of life. As complex chronic diseases, they share common risk factors, such as a requirement for a pathogenic plaque biofilm, yet they exhibit distinct pathophysiologies. Multiple exposures contribute to their causal pathways, and susceptibility involves risk factors that are inherited (e.g. genetic variants), and those that are acquired (e.g. socio-economic factors, biofilm load or composition, smoking, carbohydrate intake). Identification of these factors is crucial in the prevention of both diseases as well as in their management. To systematically appraise the scientific literature to identify potential risk factors for caries and periodontal diseases. One systematic review (genetic risk factors), one narrative review (role of diet and nutrition) and reference documentatio...

Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, Dec 3, 2016

Previously, we identified a single nucleotide mutation in the promoter (mutp) of the fluoride ant... more Previously, we identified a single nucleotide mutation in the promoter (mutp) of the fluoride antiporter-coding genes in a naturally fluoride-resistant Streptococcus mutans strain. Here, we studied the role of this mutation in a defined genetic background. The results confirmed that this mutation alone confers fluoride resistance on S. mutans, as shown by growth and lactic acid production assays. This resistance was explained by constitutively higher mutp promoter activity and up-regulation of the fluoride antiporter-coding genes.

BMC Oral Health, 2015

Background: The prevention of childhood dental caries relies on adherence to key behaviours, incl... more Background: The prevention of childhood dental caries relies on adherence to key behaviours, including twice daily tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste and reducing the consumption of sugary foods and drinks. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore parents' perceptions of barriers and facilitators that influence these oral health behaviours in children. A further objective was to explore parents' views on limitations and opportunities for professional support to promote children's oral health. Methods: Six focus group interviews were conducted, including a total of 39 parents of 7-year old children, who were recruited from paediatric dental centres in The Netherlands. Interviews were held with Dutch parents of low and high socioeconomic status and parents from Turkish and Moroccan origin. Focus group interviews were conducted on the basis of a pre-tested semi-structured interview guide and topic list. Content analysis was employed to analyse the data. Results: Analysis of interview transcripts identified many influences on children's oral health behaviours, operating at child, family and community levels. Perceived influences on children's tooth brushing behaviour were primarily located within the direct family environment, including parental knowledge, perceived importance and parental confidence in tooth brushing, locus of control, role modelling, parental monitoring and supervision, parenting strategies and tooth brushing routines and habituation. The consumption of sugary foods and drinks was influenced by both the direct family environment and factors external to the family, including the school, the social environment, commercials and television, supermarkets and affordability of foods. Parents raised several suggestions for professional oral health support, which included the provision of clear and consistent oral health information using a positive approach, dietary regulations at school and a multidisciplinary approach among dental professionals, child health centres and other institutions in providing parental support. Conclusion: In conclusion, this qualitative study provided detail regarding parental views on the influences on children oral health behaviours and their opinions on what further support is needed to promote children's dental health. Parents' suggestions for professional oral health support can guide the development or improvement of caries preventive interventions.

BMC Research Notes, 2015

Background: Radiotherapy to the head and neck area damages the salivary glands. As a consequence ... more Background: Radiotherapy to the head and neck area damages the salivary glands. As a consequence hyposalivation may occur, but also the protein composition of saliva may be affected possibly compromising oral health. The aim of our study was to compare the relative abundance of proteins and peptides in parotid saliva of irradiated patients to that of healthy controls. Methods: Using Lashley cups and citric acid, saliva from the parotid glands was collected from nine irradiated patients and ten healthy controls. The samples were analyzed with SELDI-TOF-MS using a NP20 and IMAC-30 chip in the molecular weight range of 1-30 kDa. Results: On the NP20 chip 61 (out of 217) and on the IMAC-30 chip 32 (out of 218) peaks differed significantly in intensity between the saliva of the irradiated patients and healthy controls. 55 % of the significant peaks showed higher intensity and 45 % showed lower intensity in the saliva of irradiated patients. The peaks may represent, amongst others, the salivary proteins lysozyme, histatins, cystatin, protein S100 and PRP's. Conclusions: Large differences were found in the relative abundance of a wide range of proteins and peptides in the parotid saliva of irradiated patients compared to healthy controls.

Current Oral Health Reports, 2015

WHO data suggest that all over the world the prevalence of caries has declined at the end of the ... more WHO data suggest that all over the world the prevalence of caries has declined at the end of the previous and in the first decade of the present century. This decline started wherever the use of effective fluoride toothpaste became commonplace. Even though the decline is considerable with a 90 % reduction in DMFT for 12-year-olds in Western Europe and the USA, caries still affects 60-90 % of the children throughout the world. In the high-and middle-income countries, the nature of caries has changed from a rapid progressing disease of childhood to a slowly progressing disease throughout adulthood and even old age. However, throughout the world, the circumstances for caries differ, e.g., low-income countries experience more caries with higher sugar consumption, while between high-income countries this correlation is reversed. In high-income countries, fluoride is widely used and preventive programs in dental offices are in place. These programs, if effective, may not be a realistic option in low-income countries. In order to reduce caries in the world even further, the use of effective and affordable fluoride toothpaste should be encouraged and enabled.

Oral health & preventive dentistry, 2013

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Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde, 2010

For the dental care of parents and children, people in the Netherlands rely especially on the adv... more For the dental care of parents and children, people in the Netherlands rely especially on the advice of the Ivory Cross. The basis of this advice is plaque removal with fluoride toothpaste. When this offers insufficient protection, one usually finds irregular and careless dental hygiene. Information and instruction concerning daily and careful dental hygiene should receive the highest priority of dental care professionals. If a patient's own dental care cannot be brought up to standard or if this cannot be done immediately, then (temporary) support can be provided by dental professionals in the form of preventive treatment. Doing this, however, without improving the self care of patients has to be regarded an inadequate treatment modality.

Cahiers de Nutrition et de Diététique, 2006

Cet article est une version condensée de l'article original publié sous le titre « The role of di... more Cet article est une version condensée de l'article original publié sous le titre « The role of diet in caries prevention » dans International Dental Journal (2001, 51, 399-406). Traduit et reproduit avec la permission de FDI World Dental Press Ltd. Cet article est consultable sur le site Internet http://europe.ilsi.org/

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 2014

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between parental and fa... more The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between parental and family-related factors and childhood dental caries in a sample of 5-to 6-year-old children of Dutch, Moroccan and Turkish origin. Furthermore, the relationship of parental and family-related factors with social class and ethnicity was examined. Methods: The study sample included 92 parent-child dyads (46 cases and 46 controls), which were recruited from a large paediatric dental centre in The Hague, the Netherlands. Cases were children with four or more decayed, missing or filled teeth, and controls were caries free. Validated questionnaires were used to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, oral health behaviours, parents' dental selfefficacy and locus of control (LoC), parenting practices and family functioning. Parenting practices were also assessed using structured video observations of parent-child interactions. Results: Parents of controls had a more internal LoC, and they were more likely to show positive (observed) parenting in terms of positive involvement, encouragement and problem-solving, compared to cases (P < 0.05). Lower social class was significantly associated with a lower dental self-efficacy, a more external LoC and poorer parenting practices. Furthermore, LoC was more external in Moroccan and Turkish parents, compared to Dutch parents. Conclusion: Parents' internal LoC and observed positive parenting practices on the dimensions positive involvement, encouragement and problem-solving were important indicators of dental health in children of Dutch, Moroccan and Turkish origin. Findings suggest that these parental factors are potential mediators of socioeconomic inequalities in children's dental health.

Medicina Oral Patología Oral y Cirugia Bucal, 2013

Objectives: This in vivo study was carried out to assess the influence of the operator experience... more Objectives: This in vivo study was carried out to assess the influence of the operator experience on the survival rate of proximal-ART restorations using a two-layer technique to insert the glass-ionomer cement (GIC). Study Design: Forty five proximal cavities in primary molars were restored in a school setting according to the ART technique. The cavities were restored by two operators with Ketac Molar Easymix, and received a flowable layer of GIC prior to a second GIC layer with a regular consistency. The operators had different clinical experiences with ART (no experience or two years of experience), but both completed a one-week training to perform the restorations and the GIC mixing in this study. Results: After a 12-month follow-up, 74% of the restorations survived; the main reason for failure was bulk fracture or total loss of the restoration.There was no operator influence (log-rank test p=0.2) Conclusion: The results encourage future well designed controlled clinical trials using the two-layer technique for insertion of GIC in proximal-ART restorations, after training the operators.

Mediators of Inflammation, 2013

Oral ulcerations often arise as a side effect from chemo- and radiation therapy. In a previous cl... more Oral ulcerations often arise as a side effect from chemo- and radiation therapy. In a previous clinical study,Porphyromonas gingivaliswas identified as a positive predictor for oral ulcerations after hematopoetic stem cell transplantation, possibly incriminatingP. gingivalisin delayed healing of the ulcerations. Therefore, it was tested whetherP. gingivalisand its secreted products could inhibit the migration of oral epithelial cells in anin vitroscratch assay. To compare, the oral bacteriaPrevotella nigrescens,Prevotella intermedia,Tannerella forsythia, andStreptococcus mitiswere included. A standardized scratch was made in a confluent layer of human oral epithelial cells. The epithelial cells were challenged with bacterial cells and with medium containing secretions of these bacteria. Closure of the scratch was measured after 17 h using a phase contrast microscope.P. gingivalis,P. nigrescens, and secretions ofP. gingivalisstrongly inhibited cell migration. A challenge with 1000 he...

International Dental Journal, 2012

Aim: This study assessed the total and free fluoride concentration in samples of toothpaste from ... more Aim: This study assessed the total and free fluoride concentration in samples of toothpaste from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, the Netherlands and Surinam, and to investigate the labelling practices of the respective manufacturers. Material and Methods: Convenience samples were bought in the 5 countries and sent for analysis to the Netherlands. The total and free available fluoride was measured, informa tion about type of fluoride and abrasives declared on the package were recorded, as well as manufacturing or expiry dates. Results: In total 119 samples of toothpaste were analysed. With one exception, all samples from the Netherlands complied with ISO labelling requirements and there was no difference between declared and analysed fluoride content. For the other countries, SMFP toothpastes showed predominantly a low percentage of free available fluoride while the majority of sam ples did not follow standard labelling guidelines. Discussion: The study is not representative for any of the brands analysed, yet it highlights areas of problems that exist across countries. These may be related to the lack of a generally accepted analysis methodology for total and free fluoride content, absence of an agreement on minimum concentration of fluoride to ensure efficacy, weak regulatory institutions un able to control labelling and consumer information, as well as a possible influx of counterfeit lowquality toothpaste. Conclusion: Renewed international focus should be put on filling the gaps in guidelines and standards. Consumers should only use nonexpired toothpaste, preferably silicabased fluo ride toothpaste without any calcium containing abrasive and with proper labelling.