25^th Global Dentists and Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting April 25-26, 2019 Rome, Italy

Venue: Holiday Inn Rome Aurelia

Biography:

Huda Salem Alrakaf has graduated from King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1986. She then obtained her Master of Science in Dentistry at KSU in 1996. In Madrid, Spain 2003, she earned her specialized certificate on high risk and special need children. Later in the year 2007, she took a course in psychopathology of children and intervention at Howard University, Washington D.C., USA. Her achievements in 2001 were remarkable for the first publications of both Intra-nasal Midazolam in conscious sedation of young pediatric dental patients and dental management for coach syndrome followed by the first publication of implant for Seckel Syndrome in the year of 2017.

Abstract:

Advances in the field of pediatric cardiology have seen a change in the way bacteremia and the risk of endocarditis in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are viewed by pediatricians and cardiologists. However, there is little evidence of the impact that this has on the way dentists treated the primary dentition in these children. While the success rates for pulpotomies have been increasing the extraction of the pulpally involved primary tooth remains the treatment of choice among pediatric dentists. The progress in cardiac surgery has meant that CHD is viewed today as a treatable condition. Although the exact rate of CHD within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not available, regional studies have placed that rate at between 5.4 per 1000 live births to as high as 10.7 per 1000 live births. The kingdom also has one of the highest rates of early childhood caries (ECC) in the world with a recent meta-analysis estimating that around 85% of children below 6 years of age are affected with ECC. A total of 40 patients classified as mild/moderate risk for endocarditis being treated under general anesthesia will randomly receive one of two interventions i.e., pulpotomy followed by stainless steel crown in all abscess free teeth with reversible pulpitis and extraction of all pulpally involved teeth. The rate of failure of pulp therapy will be calculated by the pediatric cardiology team will cover the echocardiographic examination of any vegetation detection in patients with a clinical suspicion of endocarditis in each group will be measured using the paired positive test. This clinical study aims to evaluate the presence of bacteremia in children with CHD undergoing pulp therapy under general anesthesia and compare them to children who have undergone extraction of pulpally involved primary teeth.

Recent Publications:

1. Dental Management of COACH Syndrome, EC Dental Science 4.6 (2016): 932-934.

Biography:

Wen Sheng Tsai has obtained a Degree from Kaohsiung Medical University. He is a Resident Doctor of Pediatric Department in Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital.

Abstract:

Introduction: Oligondontia is a rare disease. There are several common features, such as delayed eruption, taurodontism. It’s important to consider differently from normal patients while making treatment plan.

Case report: This case was diagnosed as oligodontia in early mixed dentition. Oral examination revealed decayed lower right second primary molar. However, the tooth germ of the succedaneous premolar was absent. Due to absence of permanent tooth, keeping the primary molar was our main goal. After confirming the pulp vitality, complete excavation and MTA capping were performed. Afterwards, the tooth was restored with Zirconia crown due to the concern of esthetic. Besides, there was decay at lower left first primary molar. Because the lower left first premolar existed, we restored the tooth with SSC and waited for its exfoliation. After two months follow up, both primary teeth were symptoms free and gingival healthy were detected.

Biography:

Mahin  Bakhshi is the Associate Professor of Oral Medicine Department, Dental Faculty, Shahid Behehsti University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.(2010 –present). She is the Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine Department, Dental faculty, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.(2001-2010). She published more than 35 papers in indexed medical and dental medicine.

Abstract:

Background: Herbal remedies can have the role of prevention and control of bad breath. Since in the previous studies, therapeutic and antibacterial effect of green tea and peppermint had been proven .we studied and compared   the effects of green tea and peppermint mouthwashes on halitosis.

Materials & Methods: This clinical trial study with cross over design total of 88 volunteer dental students who complained bad breath and had organoleptic score (>= 2) and higher average test scores were enrolled. The students were divided randomly into two groups Green Tea - Peppermint were assigned. Organoleptic test at the baseline, 7, 14 and 21th were measured. As well as the satisfaction of both plants on the last day was considered. Data analysis was performed using tests; Wilcoxon signed rank test, Mann Whitney u, GEE (Generalized Estimating Equation –ordinal logistic regression).

Result: In this study of both groups had significant effect on the reduction halitosis (P<0.001). Also, there was no significant difference in reducing of organoleptic score between the two types of mouthwash groups. (P=0.72). There was no significant difference in student’s satisfaction between the two types of mouthwash. The majority of the participants have an upper satisfaction. (P=0.44).

Conclusion: The both mouthwashes can be used to reduce bad breath and there is no significant difference between them. So based on peoples satisfaction, we can prescribe one of them to eliminate of bad breath.

Recent Publications

1. Manikya S, Vanishree M, Surekha R, Hunasgi S, Anila K and Manvikar V (2014) Effect of Green Tea on Salivary Ph and Streptococcus Mutans Count in Healthy Individuals. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 1(1):13-6.

2. Haghgoo R and Abbasi F(2013) Evaluation of the use of a peppermint mouth rinse for halitosis by girls studying in Tehran high schools. Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry 3(1):29-31.

3. Farina V H, Lima A P D, Balducci I and Brandão A A H (2012) Effects of the medicinal plants Curcuma zedoaria and Camellia sinensis on halitosis control. Brazilian oral research 26(6):523-9.

4. Malhotra R, Grover V, Kapoor A and Saxena D (2011) Comparison of the effectiveness of a commercially available herbal mouthrinse with chlorhexidine gluconate at the clinical and patient level. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology 15(4):349-352.

5. Lodhia P, Yaegaki K, Khakbaznejad A, Imai T, Sato T and Tanaka T (2008) Effect of green tea on volatile sulfur compounds in mouth air. Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology 54(1):89-94.

Biography:

Maryam Tofangchiha is an Oral Radiologist, Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Faculty, Qazvin University of Medical sciences, Qazvin Iran. (2013 –present). She is the Assistant Professor of Oral Radiology Department, Dental Faculty, Qazvin University of medical Sciences, Qazvin Iran. (2004-2013). She is the Member of Department of Caries Research Qazvin University of medical sciences, Qazvin Iran. (2013 –present). She published more than 15 papers in indexed Scopus.

Abstract:

Objectives: The location of mandibular canal is an important factor in selecting the proper site for implant placement at posterior of mandible. The purpose of this study was to compare three methods based on CBCT-derived images in visualizing the mandibular canal.

Method & Materials: In method I, panoramic-like reformatted views were used. Method II was based on cross-sectional views. And method III was a combination of method I and method II. The observers determined the degree of the visualization of the mandibular canal in two predetermined areas, premolar and molar.

Results: There was no significant difference between the combination and the cross-sectional method. (P>0.05) However, significant differences were found between the panoramic and the other two methods (P<0.05).

Conclusion: The best method for identifying the mandibular canal to an optimum level with CBCT-derived images is to use a combination of reformatted panoramic and cross-sectional views and also cross-sectional images were significantly better than panoramic reconstruction in identifying the mandibular canal.

Recent Publications

1. Carmo Oliveira M, Tedesco T K, Gimenez T and Allegrini S (2018)  Jr. Analysis of the frequency of visualization of morphological variations in anatomical bone features in the mandibular interforaminal region through cone-beam computed tomography. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 40.10:1119-1131.

2. Weckx A, Agbaje J O, Sun Y, Jacobs R and Politis C (2016) Visualization techniques of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN): a narrative review. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 38(1):55-63.

3. Naitoh M, Yoshida K, Nakahara K, Gotoh K and Ariji E (2011) Demonstration of the accessory mental foramen using rotational panoramic radiography compared with cone-beam computed tomography.  Clinical oral implants research 22(12):1415-1419.

4. Tyndall D A, Price J B, Tetradis S, Ganz S D, Hildebolt C and Scarfe W C (2012) Position Paper of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology on selection criteria for the use of radiology in dental implantology with emphasis on cone beam computed tomography. Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology 113(6):817-26.

5. Gerlach N L, Meijer G J, Maal T J, Mulder J, et al. (2010) Reproducibility of 3 different tracing methods based on cone beam computed tomography in determining the anatomical position of the mandibular canal. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 68(4):811-817.

Biography:

Sundeep Kuloor Hegde is a Senior Professor in Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University Mangalore with more than two decades of experience. He has a keen interest in educating the school children regarding the role of diet and oral hygiene practices in the formation of dental caries. He is also actively involved in social awareness campaigns regarding tobacco abuse and trauma among children. He has also worked for the betterment of special children. His passion for prevention of dental diseases in children has motivated him to work in various community health programmes. He is interested to work in the area of school dental health programmes, trauma and preventive dentistry.

Abstract:

Sugars particularly sucrose are considered to be the principal dietary cause of dental caries. It is found in most human diets either in natural or manufactured foods and drinks. Various studies have suggested that differences in diet and particularly different types of sugar intake may be an important determinant of the variations in caries. The pH changes after consumption of sugar and is one of the most important factors to be considered in caries formation. Honey, dates syrup and jaggery syrup are some of the favourite sweet food adjuncts consumed by children, especially in India. These sweet syrups may have an effect on plaque pH. The main objective of this in-vivo study was to evaluate and compare the acidogenic potential of honey, dates syrup and jaggery syrup by measuring their ability to lower the pH after exposure to these test samples. This poster highlights the variations in plaque pH and carcinogenicity after exposure to sweet food adjuncts like honey, dates syrup and jaggery syrup at different time intervals.

References

1. Stefan Bogdanov, Tomislav Jurendic, Robert Sieber and Peter Gallmann (2008) Honey for nutrition and health: a review. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 27(6):677-689.

2. Linke H A B and Riba H K (2001) Oral clearance and acid production of dairy products during interaction with sweet foods. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 45:202-208.

3. J F Tahmassebi and M S Duggal (1996) Comparison of the plaque pH response to an acidogenic challenge in children and adults. Caries Research 30:342-346.

4. Gauba K, Goyal A and Tewari A (1991) A plaque pH modulation of childrens favourite snacks. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodentics and Preventive Dentistry 8(1):24-27.

Biography:

Hejamady Tati Ajayrao is a professor in Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore with more than 13 years of experience. He has an expertise in pulp therapy and related topics. He has a private practice where he focuses on treatment and prevention of dental diseases in children. His vast experience in endodontic practice has helped to heal many painful conditions in children. He is actively involved in teaching and research pertaining to preventive dentistry.

Abstract:

The primary objective of pulpectomy is to maintain the primary teeth in the dental arch till its natural exfoliation. Pulpectomy will pose a great challenge to pedodontist due to the specific internal anatomy of primary tooth. Newer obturating materials today are available today to make pulpectomy on deciduous teeth more simple and thus reducing the duration of treatment.

Aim: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Pulpotec in pulpectomy of deciduous molars.

Objective: Evaluate the efficacy of Pulpotec as an obturating material in pulpectomy of deciduous molars.

Material and Method: It is an in-vivo study which was performed on 61 teeth of patients aged 4 to 7 years. Pulpectomy was done with minimal instrumentation of the canals (20 K/H files). After drying the canals Pulpotec was placed only in the pulp chamber followed by restoration using stainless steel crown. Clinical evaluation was done at 2,4,6 months and clinical and radiographic evaluation was done at 12 months.

Result: At 2,4,6 months there were no clinical signs of failure. After 12 months 56 cases turned up for follow up and clinical and radiographical examinations were performed.  98.4% of the patients were seen to be free of any clinical symptoms at the end of 12 month follow up. Radiographic evaluation revealed 82% cases with healing of periapical radiolucency. At the follow-up no clinical pathological signs were detected, even in teeth with radiological failure.

Conclusion: The procedure was efficient, easy to use and was associated with a high clinical success rate. The clinical and radiological results show that this procedure could be considered as an alternative to the conventional endodontic treatment for primary teeth in paediatric dentistry.

Recent Publications:

1. Manisha A, Usha Mohan D, Deepak V. A comparative evaluation of Non instrumentation endodontic techniques with conventional ZOE pulpectomy in deciduous molars: an in vivo study. World J Dent 2011; 2 (3):187-192.

2. Nakornchai S, Banditsing P, Visetratana N. Clinical evaluation of 3Mix and Vitapex as treatment options for pulpally involved primary molars. Int J PaediatrDent 2010;20:214-21.

3. Pinky C, Shashibhushan KK, Subbareddy VV. Endodontic treatment of necrosed primary teeth using two different combinations of antibacterial drugs: An in vivo study. J Indian SocPedodPrev Dent 2011;29:121-

4. Al-Salman KA, Al–Rawi BA, Rahawy OS. The Effectiveness of Using Pulpotec® in Treatment of Pulpitis by Pulpotomy of Vital Deciduous Molar and Vital Immature Permanent Molar. Al–Rafidain  Dent J. 2012; 12(1): 185-190

5. Aboujaoude S, Noueiri B, Berbari R, Khairalla A, Sfeir E. Evaluation of a modified Pulpotec® endodontic approach on necrotic primary molars: a one-year follow-up.  European journal of paediatric dentistry. 2015 ;16(6):111-4