New CoEHAR study: advanced Fluorescence Imaging highlights the need for comprehensive oral care in smokers

Using Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence (QLF), researchers objectively measured dental plaque over six months, showing that while electric toothbrushing improves plaque control, smokers require a more comprehensive oral-health prevention strategy. A…

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New CoEHAR study shows professional dental cleaning delivers measurable oral-health benefits in smokers

A new analysis from the SMILE Study cohort, published in the Journal of Dentistry, has shown that professional dental cleaning can produce rapid and measurable improvements in oral health among…

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CoEHAR study: smoking contributes to dental plaque and bad breath

Researchers compared measurements of dental plaque among current, former, and never smokers using an innovative light-induced fluorescence technology. Objective quantification of dental plaque was necessary to conduct reliable comparisons between smokers and non-smokers.

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