Tag: preventive dentistry
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Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap: Oral Microbiome Counseling in Saudi Arabian Dentistry
Understanding the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap in Oral Microbiome Counseling The oral microbiome—comprising bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea—significantly affects both oral and systemic health. A new mixed-methods study of 286 dental practitioners across Saudi Arabia reveals a persistent gap between knowledge and clinical practice when it comes to counseling patients about the microbiome. Despite moderate-to-high objective knowledge…
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Bridging the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap: Oral Microbiome Counseling Among Saudi Dentists
Understanding the Knowledge-to-Practice Gap in Oral Microbiome Counseling The oral microbiome—home to hundreds of bacterial species, fungi, viruses, and archaea—plays a pivotal role not only in dental health but also in systemic diseases. In Saudi Arabia, where non-communicable diseases are prevalent, translating microbiome science into everyday dental care is urgent. A mixed-methods study assessing knowledge,…