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The science and practice of caries prevention by Featherstone, J D

“…Dental caries is a bacterially based disease. When it progresses, acid produced by bacterial action on dietary fermentable carbohydrates diffuses into the…”
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Influence of blue light on Streptococcus mutans re-organization in biofilm by Chebath-Taub, Daniella, Steinberg, Doron, Featherstone, John D.B., Feuerstein, Osnat

“…► We examined new biofilms formed by previously exposed bacterial biofilm to blue light. ► Sublethal light dose does not interfere with bacterial capability to…”
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In-vivo occlusal caries prevention by pulsed CO2-laser and fluoride varnish treatment-A clinical pilot study by Rechmann, Peter, Charland, Daniel A., Rechmann, Beate M.T., Le, Charles Q., Featherstone, John D.B.

“…Background and Objectives High caries prevalence in occlusal pits and fissures warrants novel prevention methods. An 86% reduction in dental enamel smooth…”
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Baseline caries risk assessment as a predictor of caries incidence by Chaffee, Benjamin W, Cheng, Jing, Featherstone, John D.B

“…Abstract Few studies have evaluated clinical outcomes following caries risk assessment in large datasets that reflect risk assessments performed during routine…”
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Risk assessment - can we achieve consensus? by Twetman, Svante, Fontana, Margherita, Featherstone, John D.B.

“…Objective The object of this conference paper was to review and discuss caries risk assessment in general practice from the questions i) ‘Why’, ii) ‘When’, and…”
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Efficacy of an adenosine triphosphate meter for evaluating caries risk in clinical dental practice by Rechmann, Peter, Chaffee, Benjamin W., Rechmann, Beate M.T., Featherstone, John D.B.

“…Adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence (ATP-B) readings have been proposed as markers of caries risk. ATP readings may indicate bacteria or oral streptococci…”
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Caries prevention by CO2 laser treatment: dependency on the number of pulses used by Kantorowitz, Z, Featherstone, J D, Fried, D

“…The aim of this study was to assess the caries-preventive potential of various carbon dioxide laser conditions and to explore the effect of the number of laser…”
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In vivo inhibition of demineralization around orthodontic brackets by Gorton, Jasmine, Featherstone, John D.B.

“…Demineralization around orthodontic appliances is a problem. Suboptimal oral hygiene, long intervals between appointments, and potentially poor patient…”
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Laser all-ceramic crown removal-A laboratory proof-of-principle study-Phase 1 material characteristics by Rechmann, Peter, Buu, Natalie C.H., Rechmann, Beate M.T., Le, Charles Q., Finzen, Frederick C., Featherstone, John D.B.

“…Background and Objectives The removal of all‐ceramic crowns is a time consuming and destructive procedure in the dental office. The removal of all‐ceramic…”
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Approximal and occlusal carious lesions by Rechmann, Peter, DMD, PhD, Doméjean, Sophie, DDS, PhD, Rechmann, Beate M.T, Kinsel, Richard, DDS, Featherstone, John D.B., MSc, PhD

“…Abstract Background Investigators use questionnaire surveys to evaluate treatment philosophies in dental practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate the…”
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The caries balance: contributing factors and early detection by Featherstone, John D B

“…The aim of this article is to present a brief overview of the dental caries process, in particular, the management of dental caries and the role of early…”
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Digital imaging fiber-optic trans-illumination, F-speed radiographic film and depth of approximal lesions by Young, Douglas A, Featherstone, John D B

“…Detection of early carious lesions is a prerequisite to an optimal preventive and minimal surgical intervention strategy. The authors conducted this study to…”
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Clinical protocols for caries management by risk assessment by Jenson, Larry, Budenz, Alan W, Featherstone, John D B, Ramos-Gomez, Francisco J, Spolsky, Vladimir W, Young, Douglas A

“…This article seeks to provide a practical, everyday clinical guide for managing dental caries based upon risk group assessment. It is based upon the best…”
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Implementing Caries Risk Assessment and Clinical Interventions by Young, Douglas A., DDS, MS, MBA, Featherstone, John D.B., MSc, PhD

“…This article suggests a practical methodology to implement the scientific information presented in the earlier articles into clinical practice. The Caries…”
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The American Dental Association Caries Classification System for Clinical Practice by Young, Douglas A., DDS, EdD, MBA, MS, Nový, Brian B., DDS, Zeller, Gregory G., DDS, MS, Hale, Robert, DDS, Hart, Thomas C., DDS, PhD, Truelove, Edmond L., DDS, MSD

“…Abstract Background The caries lesion, the most commonly observed sign of dental caries disease, is the cumulative result of an imbalance in the dynamic…”
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Maintaining oral health across the life span by Jablonski, Rita, Mertz, Elizabeth, Featherstone, John D.B, Fulmer, Terry

“…Oral health is directly related to systemic health, yet many Americans have limited to no access to dental health professionals. Nurse practitioners are in an…”
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Modeling the modification depth of carbon dioxide laser-treated dental enamel by Zuerlein, Michael J., Fried, Daniel, Featherstone, John D.B.

“…Background and Objectives Many studies of laser‐induced thermal decomposition of dental enamel have demonstrated a reduction in the rate of acid dissolution,…”
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Dental restorative materials containing quaternary ammonium compounds have sustained antibacterial action by Featherstone, John D.B.

“…This narrative review addresses dental restorative materials with sustained antibacterial action, especially those containing quaternary ammonium compounds…”
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IR laser ablation of dental enamel: mechanistic dependence on the primary absorber by Fried, Daniel, Zuerlein, Michael, Featherstone, John D.B, Seka, Wolf, Duhn, Clifford, McCormack, Sandra M

“…The mechanism of ablation of dental enamel was investigated at IR laser wavelengths from 9.3–10.6 μm and 2.7–3.0 μm. The mechanism of ablation varies markedly…”
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Dental Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intended Behaviors Regarding Caries Risk Assessment: Impact of Years of Education and Patient Age by Calderón, Sophia H., Gilbert, Paul, Zeff, Rasika N., Gansky, Stuart A., Featherstone, John D.B., Weintraub, Jane A., Gerbert, Barbara

“…Dental caries remains the single most common chronic childhood disease; without intervention, the prevalence and severity of caries increase into adulthood…”
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