Browsing Centre for Oral Bioengineering by Author "Gillam, DG"
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Abrasive wear of enamel by bioactive glass-based toothpastes
Mahmood, A; Mneimne, M; Zou, LF; Hill, RG; Gillam, DG (2014) -
Accuracy and reproducibility of probe forces during simulated periodontal pocket depth measurements.
Al Shayeb, KN; Turner, W; Gillam, DG (2014-04)AIM: The aim of the present study was to measure the accuracy and reproducibility of probe forces in simulated assessments of periodontal pocket depth. The study included experienced and inexperienced examiners and used ... -
Antibiotics in the treatment of periodontal disease: a guide for the general dental practitioner.
Gillam, DG; Turner, W (2014-08)The objective of the present paper is to discuss the appropriate use of systemic and local adjunctive antibiotics/antimicrobials in the management of periodontal diseases using a number of case studies to illustrate an ... -
Brief Motivational Interviewing in Dental Practice.
Gillam, DG; Yusuf, H (2019-05-01)Motivational Interviewing has been demonstrated to be effective for a wide range of health behaviors. It is an effective behavior change method, which can be utilized in the dental practice setting. It can be used as a ... -
Clinical trial designs for testing of products for dentine hypersensitivity--a review.
Gillam, DG (1997)Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a perplexing clinical entity. There is no doubt that patients self-report discomfort arising from various stimuli, but the highly subjective nature of the condition makes it extremely ... -
Comparison of Cervical and Mid Coronal Dentine Using a Desensitizing Bioactive Glass Toothpaste: A Pilot Study
Morgan, E; Mneimne, M; Gillam, DG; Hill, RG (SciMed Central, 2016-07-26)Aim: The aim of the present studywas to compare the effect of a calcium sodium phosphosilicate (NovaMin®) desensitizing agent (a bioactive glass) on both cervical and mid coronal dentine sections using scanning electron ... -
Current diagnosis of dentin hypersensitivity in the dental office: an overview
Gillam, DG (2013-03) -
Dentine Tubule Occlusion by Novel Bioactive Glass-Based Toothpastes.
da Cruz, LPD; Hill, RG; Chen, X; Gillam, DG (2018)There are numerous over-the-counter (OTC) and professionally applied (in-office) products and techniques currently available for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity (DH), but more recently, the use of bioactive glasses ... -
The Effect of Loading of Bioactive Glass in Desensitizing Polishing Pastes on Tubular Occlusion
Hussain, HF; Hill, RG; Gillam, DG (Research Open World, 2022-12-08)Objective: To determine 1) the most effective loading of the bioactive glass in a prophylactic polishing paste containing Bioactive glass particles that provides a more effective tubular occlusion and 2) the ideal application ... -
The Efficacy of Selected Desensitizing OTC Products: A Systematic Review.
Talioti, E; Hill, R; Gillam, DG (2014)Objectives. The aim of the present study was to review the published literature in order to identify relevant studies for inclusion and to determine whether there was any evidence on the clinical effectiveness of selected ... -
The efficacy of strontium and potassium toothpastes in treating dentine hypersensitivity: a systematic review.
Karim, BFA; Gillam, DG (2013)Objectives. The aim of the present paper was to review the published literature in order to identify all relevant studies for inclusion and to determine whether there was any evidence of the efficacy of strontium and ... -
Fluoride rechargeable layered double hydroxide powders for dental applications
Hoxha, A; Karpukhina, N; Gillam, DG; Bushby, AJ; Patel, MP (Elsevier, 2020-10-23)© 2020 It has been widely reported that the prevention of early-stage carious lesions requires a sustained therapeutic low-level release of fluoride in the oral cavity. However dental caries remains as one of the most ... -
<i>In Vitro</i> Ability of a Novel Nanohydroxyapatite Oral Rinse to Occlude Dentine Tubules
Hill, RG; Chen, X; Gillam, DG (2015) -
The Impact of Removable Partial Dentures on the Health of Oral Tissues: A Systematic Review
Ezawi, AAE; Gillam, DG; Taylor, PD (Sci Forschen Incorpration, 2017-01-02)Objectives: The aim of the present study was to review the available literature data to identify relevant studies for inclusion and to verify whether there is evidence to support the hypothesis that the insertion of an RPD ... -
In-vitro accuracy and reproducibility evaluation of probing depth measurements of selected periodontal probes.
Al Shayeb, KN; Turner, W; Gillam, DG (2014-01)AIM: The purpose of the present in vitro study was to measure the accuracy and reproducibility of three periodontal probes. To eliminate environment- or examiner-related probing errors, two aluminum blocks with predrilled ... -
Is there a role for community pharmacists in promoting oral health?
Mann, RS; Marcenes, W; Gillam, DG (2015-03) -
Knowledge and Attitudes on Preventing and Treating Dentin Hypersensitivity and Its Predicting Factors: A Cross-sectional Study with Brazilian Citizens.
Mosquim, V; Carneiro, GU; Foratori-Junior, GA; Honório, HM; Gillam, DG; Wang, L (2022-12-13)OBJECTIVES: Most dental schools have included dentin hypersensitivity (DH) as part of their taught curriculum to educate undergraduates; however, it is possible that the public still does not recognize its symptoms and ... -
Knowledge of Brazilian dentists and students in treating dentine hypersensitivity
Francisconi-dos-Rios, LF; Calabria, MP; Pereira, JC; Hatton, J; Honório, HM; Wang, L; Gillam, DG (CDRR Editors, 2021-07-25)Objective: To evaluate knowledge of undergraduates and qualified dentists from a Brazilian Dental School in treating Dentine Hypersensitivity (DH). Methodology: Data obtained from a 22-item questionnaire were analysed and ... -
Knowledge of UK Dental Undergraduates and Dentists in Treating Dentine Hypersensitivity
Hatton, J; Kumar, K; Gillam, DG (Science Repository, 2020-06-18)Aim: The purpose of the present questionnaire-based study was to evaluate the knowledge and understanding of UK based dental undergraduates and qualified dentists in treating Dentine Hypersensitivity (DH). Methods: 120 ... -
A New Perspective on Dentine Hypersensitivity – Guidelines for General Dental Practice.
Gillam, DG (2017-01)The aim of this review is to update dental professionals on the issues and challenges associated with the clinical management of dentine hypersensitivity (DH) and to provide simple guidelines based on presenting clinical ...