Current Panorama of Dental Caries

The possibility of decreasing the risk of developing caries from the sort of diet is being tried consulting an internet database created by expert dentistsDental caries is a dynamical, multifactorial, commonly chronical process that affects one or several zones on the tooth surface. In 2012, WHO reported that 60-90% of the children and almost 100% of the adults in the world had dental caries. In Mexico, the System of Epidemiological Monitoring of Oral Pathologies (2015) reported that in a number of states, 93.2% of the population had dental caries. This review stresses that at present, additional to the classic factors involved in the etiology of dental caries, the participation of socioeconomic, educational, physiological factors as well genetic predisposition are considered; also, its association with systemic diseases, type 2 diabetes, for example, and with serum levels of iron and ferritin in children. Regarding diagnosis, the determination of serum iron level is considered, as well as the use of Diagnodent and digital infrared transilluminator. For the treatment of dental caries, antimicrobial photodynamical therapy, ozone therapy and peptide P11-4are proposed. Nowadays, in order to prevent caries in child population, the application of the Basic Research Factors Questionnaire (BRFQ) is proposed.COMECY

POLYMORPHISMS OF GSTM1, GSTT1 AND GSTP1 AND THEIR POSSIBLE ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF DENTAL CARIES. PILOT STUDY

The results show the possible association between GST polymorphisms and the susceptibility to develop dental caries due to alteration of the enzymatic activity, this provides evidence that the genetic load may be a risk factor to dental caries.Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to study the relationship between the polymorphisms of GSTM1, GSTT1 and GSTP1 with the susceptibility to dental caries in Mexican. Methods: In a group of 64 individuals, the DMFT index and GST polymorphisms were determined and related. Results: The frequencies for GSTM1 were 48.4% with the wild allele and 51.6% null, with a mean DMFT of 6.1 and 5.5 respectively. For GSTT1 were 73.4% with the wild allele and 26.6% null, with a mean DMFT of 6.6 and 5.8, respectively. In GSTP1 exon 5, 23.4% with the wild allele, 53.2% (a/b) and 23.4% (b/b), the mean DMFT was 4.3, 6.6 and 5.9 respectively. 100% had the GSTP1 exon 6 wild genotype, with a mean DMFT of 6.4%. In the combined genotypes, the lower DMFT corresponds to the GSTM1 wild type genotype, GSTT1 wild type, GSTP1 exon 5 wild type, GSTP1c wild type and the highest DMFT value to GSTM1 null genotype; GSTT1 null; GSTP1 exon 5 a/b; GSTP1 exon 5 a/a.COMECY

Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles on Orthodontic Elastomeric Modules: Evaluation of Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties

Abstract: In the present study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized in situ on orthodontic elastomeric modules (OEM) using silver nitrate salts as metal-ion precursors and extract of the plant Hetheroteca inuloides (H. inuloides) as bioreductant via a simple and eco-friendly method. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy; scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The surface plasmon resonance peak found at 472 nm confirmed the formation of AgNPs. SEM and TEM images reveal that the particles are quasi-spherical. The EDS analysis of the AgNPs confirmed the presence of elemental silver. The antibacterial properties of OEM with AgNPs were evaluated against the clinical isolates Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus casei, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli using agar diffusion tests. The physical properties were evaluated by a universal testing machine. OEM with AgNPs had shown inhibition halos for all microorganisms in comparison with OEM control. Physical properties increased with respect to the control group. The results suggest the potential of the material to combat dental biofilm and in turn decrease the incidence of demineralization in dental enamel, ensuring their performance in patients with orthodontic treatmentUAEME

Breve historia de la Facultad de Odontología

La Facultad de Odontología se fundó el 27 de diciembre de 1963 e inició actividades el 3 de marzo de 1964. Años más tarde, el 19 de mayo de 1986, el H. Consejo Universitario aprobó su cambio de escuela a Facultad de Odontología. La conmemoración de 55 años de esta Facultad y 40 años de hermandad con las Universidades de Meikai y Asahi, se constituye un momento oportuno para manifestar el testimonio de cuanto han realizado hombres y mujeres que han dejado huella en esta institución

Factores de riesgo y de estilo de vida asociados a enfermedad renal crónica

"El estilo de vida tiene una influencia determinante en el avance de la enfermedad renal crónica (ERC), la cual inicia con algún daño renal que puede permanecer y progresar por la acción de factores de riesgo, además de que pueden agregarse lesiones rena

Delayed colorectal cancer care during covid-19 pandemic (decor-19). Global perspective from an international survey

Background The widespread nature of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been unprecedented. We sought to analyze its global impact with a survey on colorectal cancer (CRC) care during the pandemic. Methods The impact of COVID-19 on preoperative assessment, elective surgery, and postoperative management of CRC patients was explored by a 35-item survey, which was distributed worldwide to members of surgical societies with an interest in CRC care. Respondents were divided into two comparator groups: 1) ‘delay’ group: CRC care affected by the pandemic; 2) ‘no delay’ group: unaltered CRC practice. Results A total of 1,051 respondents from 84 countries completed the survey. No substantial differences in demographics were found between the ‘delay’ (745, 70.9%) and ‘no delay’ (306, 29.1%) groups. Suspension of multidisciplinary team meetings, staff members quarantined or relocated to COVID-19 units, units fully dedicated to COVID-19 care, personal protective equipment not readily available were factors significantly associated to delays in endoscopy, radiology, surgery, histopathology and prolonged chemoradiation therapy-to-surgery intervals. In the ‘delay’ group, 48.9% of respondents reported a change in the initial surgical plan and 26.3% reported a shift from elective to urgent operations. Recovery of CRC care was associated with the status of the outbreak. Practicing in COVID-free units, no change in operative slots and staff members not relocated to COVID-19 units were statistically associated with unaltered CRC care in the ‘no delay’ group, while the geographical distribution was not. Conclusions Global changes in diagnostic and therapeutic CRC practices were evident. Changes were associated with differences in health-care delivery systems, hospital’s preparedness, resources availability, and local COVID-19 prevalence rather than geographical factors. Strategic planning is required to optimize CRC care