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hygiene and prevention perio reports Health Patterns in First-Year University Students Self-efficacy is a measure of a person’s confidence. The person has the ability to complete tasks and reach goals. Selfefficacy plays an important role in many health issues, but few studies have evaluated the relationship between self-efficacy and oral health. Researchers at Okayama University in Okayama, Japan, evaluated oral health self-efficacy responses from a written questionnaire and compared it to gingivitis indices. The study subjects were 2,111 first-year university students. Due to the presence of a large engineering department in this university that attracts more males than females, more men participated in the study: 1,197 men and 914 women. Gingivitis was determined by calculating the total percentage of bleeding upon probing sites. In addition to the self-efficacy scale, questions were also asked about daily toothbrushing, flossing and visits to the dentist. Similar to studies in other populations, the females had less bleeding and plaque than the males. Twice-daily brushing or more was reported by 80 percent of the group. Regular dental floss usage was reported by five percent and regular dental visits were reported by 14 percent. The percentage of bleeding upon probing sites was 29 percent for the entire group, 28 percent for women and 30 percent for men. Higher self-efficacy scores corresponded to better oral hygiene practices and fewer bleeding upon probing sites. Perio Reports Vol. 25, No. 1 Perio Reports provides easy-to-read research summaries on topics of specific interest to clinicians. Perio Reports research summaries will be included in each issue to keep you on the cutting edge of dental hygiene science. Clinical Implications: Interacting with young university students to boost their confidence might help them realize they have the skills to prevent dental disease and can improve oral health. n Mizutani, S., Ekuni, Furuta, Tomofuji, T.m, Irie, K., Azuma, T., Kojima, A., Nagase, J., Iwasaki, Y., Morita, M.: Effects of Self-Efficacy on Oral Health Behaviours and Gingival Health in University Students Ages 18-19Years-Old. J Clin Perio 39: 844-849, 2012. www.hygienetown.com Honey Mouthrinse Shows Promising Results Mouthrinses have been used for centuries for both medicinal and cosmetic reasons. Today’s gold-standard antibacterial mouthrinse ingredient is chlorhexidine. Within the past decade more products that claim to have antiplaque, anticalculus and anticaries properties have been introduced. Complementary and alternative medicine includes a diverse group of practitioners, disciplines and treatments. The area of apitherapy offers treatments for many diseases using honey and bee products. The good taste, availability and antibacterial properties make honey a potentially valuable ingredient in various oral health products. This two-part in vitro and in vivo study was conducted by researchers at the College of Dental Sciences in Bangalore, India. The in vitro or laboratory portion of the study tested the bacterial inhibition of chlorhexidine, saline and a honey mouthrinse on six oral bacterial species. These tests were done in duplicate. Chlorhexidine was the most effective, followed by the honey mouthrinse. No effects on the six species were observed for the saline solution. The in vivo or clinical portion of the study measured four-day plaque regrowth in a group of 66 volunteers aged 20-24 years. Both the chlorhexidine and the honey mouthrinses inhibited plaque regrowth better than the saline rinse. There was no statistical difference between the chlorhexidine and honey groups. The honey mixture was a 1:1 dilution of honey and distilled water. Clinical Implications: Honey has the potential to be an effective antigingivitis/antiplaque ingredient in oral mouthrinse. n Aparna,, S., Srirangarajan, S., Malgi, V., Setlur, K., Shashidhar, R., Setty, S., Thakkur, S.: A Comparative Evaluation of the Antibacterial Efficacy of Honey In Vitro and Antiplaque Efficacy in a 4-Day Plaque Regrowth Model In Vivo: Preliminary Results. J Perio 83: 1116-1121, 2012. t continued on page 98 96 JANUARY 2013 » dentaltown.com http://www.hygienetown.com http://www.dentaltown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown January 2013

Dentaltown.com Highlights
Howard Speaks: Doc, Are You a Monster?
Professional Courtesy: Have You Met TED?
Continuing Education Update
Second Opinion: Yelp Can Be Detrimental to Your Practice: Ways to Combat It
Professional Burnout
Sleep Apnea Screening and Treatment
Townie Meeting is Almost Here!
What’s on Your Tray? Composite/Restorative
Do-it-Yourself Finance, Part II: Cash Flow
Product Profile: Schick 33
Aesthetic Management Using Dermal Fillers in a Patient with Deficient Dental Volume
The Future of Dentistry is Digital: Don’t Be Left Behind
Continuing Education: Why We See Problems with Teeth Whitening: The Science of Whitening, Part III
Industry News
New Year’s Resolution: Stay on Schedule!
Perio Reports
Ad Index
Profile in Oral Health: Dental Hygiene Time Management for the New Year
Dentally Incorrect

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