Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 202-203, December 2003

Consistent brushing may save teeth

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

Abstract 

Original Article

Kressin NR, Boehmer U, Nunn ME, Spiro A, 3rd. Increased preventive practices lead to greater tooth retention. J Dent Res 2003;82(3):223–7.

Level of Evidence

3

Purpose

To evaluate whether consistent self-report of brushing, flossing, and prophylaxis over a 12-year period is associated with a decreased tooth loss risk both during the 12-year period and during the subsequent follow-up

Source of Funding

NIH/NIDCR

Type of Study/Design

Cohort study

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PII: S1532-3382(03)00110-6

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2003.09.014

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 202-203, December 2003

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