OHSU Pediatric ATP Study

Application of Adenosine Triphosphate-Driven Bioluminescence for Quantification of Plaque Bacteria and Assessment of Oral Hygiene in Children Abstract: Purpose: Dentistry has undergone a shift in caries management toward prevention and improved oral hygiene and diagnosis. Caries prevention now represents one of the most important aspects of modern dental practice. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to […]

ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate and is the energy molecule in all living cells. In the mouth, ATP provides the opportunity to measure bacterial load and biofilm activity levels as they relate to health. ATP bioluminescence testing is the method for rapidly measuring the quantity of microorganisms through the detection of adenosine triphosphate. ATP is […]

Target antimicrobial treatment to re-establish a healthy microbial flora for long-term protection Abstract: Streptococcus mutans has been implicated as the major acid producing (cariogenic) bacterium. Dietary sugars and other factors may cause an imbalance of oral microflora that enables S. mutans to become dominant in the multi-species biofilms on the tooth surface, which could lead to dental caries. The application […]

Dry mouth is an under recognized but common side effect of thousands of over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, and dietary supplements. Due to the dramatic effect low saliva flow or poor saliva quality has on the oral health of patients, particularly increasing caries risk, the American Dental Association (ADA) commissioned a letter in April 2011 to […]

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Abstract 1 DOWNLOAD FULL PDF HERE Abstract 2 DOWNLOAD FULL PDF HERE Annual Report of an Evaluation of a Novel Mouth Rinse to Control Dental Caries in Children; Queensland Government, K Hallett, 2009 DOWNLOAD FULL PDF HERE Oral Biofilm Activity, Culture Testing and Caries Experience in School Children; K B Hallett, P […]