... Abstract Fluoride is the main agent used to control dental caries, with a very successful history after its widespread implementation worldwide, resulting in significant caries declines around the globe. In this chapter, the mechanism of action and peculiarities of different methods of fluoride...

... Abstract Greater abilities for executive control in childhood have long-term benefits for academic and vocational success. Therefore, lifestyle approaches with the potential to support executive control in childhood stand to have long-term implications not only for physical but also...

... Abstract Jean Pirart (1922–2014) was a clinical diabetologist who worked in public hospitals and in private practice in Brussels, Belgium. He is recognized for his personal study of 4,400 diabetic patients followed between 1947 and 1973. At the time, diabetes control could only be assessed...

... by medical co-morbidities and late secondary primaries in this group of patients. With these caveats in mind we present an overview of tumour control and survival outcomes for the primary management of hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Methodology Search strategy included review of Medline, EMBASE...

... Abstract Non-restorative cavity control (NRCC) is a 3-part treatment option for dentine cavities in the primary dentition, for root carious lesions and cavitated coronal smooth surface lesions. The first part is that the patient's oral hygiene procedure/habits improve and involve the exposed...

... Abstract Background: For diabetes patients without nephropathy, glycemic control is important to reduce the risk or delay the progression of diabetes complications, including nephropathy. In diabetes patients on hemodialysis, good glycemic control is necessary to improve prognosis. Many...