This article gives recommendations on when to intervene in the caries process and existing caries lesions by non- or micro-invasive means or invasive/restorative strategies. The activity of the caries lesion, whether there is a cavity, and if it is possible to clean, are main factors to decide intervention level. In-active lesions need no treatment (exception […]

Obesity of different degree comprises individuals with a body mass index BMI) of 30 or more and is often combined with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, whereas overweight below 30 is not. Obesity has a hereditary component combined with environmental factors such as unhealthy food and lack of exercise. In addition, fatty tissue contains inflammatory mediators […]

Data on oral health among the elderly in Norway is sparse. The aim of the present study was to describe the distribution of enamel-, dentin-, root- and secondary caries within an elderly population in Northern-Norway. A study population (n=1 173) was divided into four age groups: 65–69, 70–74, 75–79 and 80–94. Seven calibrated examiners registered […]

Mange forskere hevder at regelmessig tilførsel av probiotika også kan ha en hemmende effekt på kariesutvikling og periodontal patologi ved at tilførte bakterier konkurrerer med patogener både med hensyn til adhesjon, næringsstoffer og vekstfaktorer