International Journal of Dental Hygiene

Article	Citations
Impact of early childhood caries on oral health‐related quality of life: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	66
The Association of Oral Health Status and socio‐economic determinants with Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life among the elderly: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	53
The efficacy of powered toothbrushes: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis	31
The risk of tooth loss in patients with diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	23
Is periodontal disease associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer? A meta‐analysis	19
Effect of toothbrush bristle stiffness and toothbrushing force on the abrasive dentine wear	17
Oral health awareness, attitude towards dental treatment, fear of infection and economic impact during COVID‐19 pandemic in the Middle East	16
Ultrasonic scaling in COVID‐era dentistry: A quantitative assessment of aerosol spread during simulated and clinical ultrasonic scaling procedures	16
Effectiveness of orthodontic toothbrush versus conventional toothbrush on plaque and gingival index reduction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	14
Effectiveness of CPP‐ACP and fluoride products in tooth remineralization	14
Curcumin mouthwashes versus chlorhexidine in controlling plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	13
Is YouTubeTM an adequate source of oral hygiene education for orthodontic patients?	13
Impact of stage‐grade of periodontitis and self‐reported symptoms on oral health‐related quality of life	13
A novel biofilm removal approach (Guided Biofilm Therapy) utilizing erythritol air‐polishing and ultrasonic piezo instrumentation: A randomized controlled trial	12
Oral health‐related quality of life and associated factors in patients with xerostomia	12
Effect of the local probiotics in the therapy of periodontitis A randomized prospective study	12
Comparison of antiplaque and anti‐gingivitis effects of aloe vera mouthwash with chlorhexidine in fixed orthodontic patients—A randomized controlled trial	11
Are oral hygiene instructions with aid of plaque‐disclosing methods effective in improving self‐performed dental plaque control? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	10
YouTube™ for information on paediatric oral health instructions	10
Clinical comparison of an electric‐powered ionic toothbrush and a manual toothbrush in plaque reduction: A randomized clinical trial	10
Dental plaque control strategies for the elderly population: A scoping review	9
Dental plaque score reduction with an oscillating‐rotating power toothbrush and a high‐frequency sonic power toothbrush: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of single‐brushing exercises	9
Probiotic mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical therapy in the treatment of stage II periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial	9
Effects of antimicrobial mouthwashes on the human oral microbiome: Systematic review of controlled clinical trials	9
Effect of Propolis mouthwash on clinical periodontal parameters in patients with gingivitis: A double‐blinded randomized clinical trial	9

Risk indicators of long‐term outcome of implant therapy in patients with a history of severe periodontitis or no history of periodontitis: A retrospective cohort study	9
Interdental plaque reduction after the use of different devices in patients with periodontitis and interdental recession: A randomized clinical trial	8
Could mouth rinses be an adjuvant in the treatment of SARS‐CoV‐2 patients? An appraisal with a systematic review	8
Knowledge of bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease among diabetes patients: A systematic review	8
Oral health care beliefs among care personnel working with older people – follow‐up of oral care education provided by dental hygienists	8
Comparing protection‐motivation theory‐based intervention with routine public dental health care	8
Associations between perceived self‐efficacy and oral health behaviours in adolescents	8
Efficacy of erythritol powder air‐polishing in active and supportive periodontal therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	8
‘Caries disease among an elderly population—A 10‐year longitudinal study’	7
Oral hygiene status and factors related to oral health in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia	7
Clinical comparison of instrumentation systems for periodontal debridement: A randomized clinical trial	7
A randomized clinical study to examine the oral hygiene efficacy of a novel herbal toothpaste with zinc over a 6‐month period	7
Effectiveness of remineralization agents on the prevention of dental bleaching induced sensitivity: A randomized clinical trial	7
Comparison of the postoperative anti‐inflammatory efficacy of chlorhexidine, saline rinses and herbal mouthwashes after mechanical debridement in patients with peri‐implant mucositis: A randomized con	7
Evaluation of the success rate of pit and fissure sealants on first molars: 12 months follow‐up study	6
Are diabetes and dental care providers in the Republic of Mauritius advising patients about the importance of oral health in diabetes management?	6
Influence of the COVID‐19 pandemic on learning preferences and perspectives of generation Y and Z students in dental education	6
Adjunctive benefit of ozonized water irrigation with mechanical debridement in the management of Stage III periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical and biochemical study	6
Use of toothbrushing in conjunction with chlorhexidine for preventing ventilator‐associated pneumonia: A random‐effect meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus distribution in the saliva and plaque of Iranian population: Higher prevalence of S. mutans serotypes f and k	6
Health action process approach in oral health behaviour: Target interventions, constructs and groups—A systematic review	6
Efficacy of water flossing on clinical parameters of inflammation and plaque: A 4‐week randomized controlled trial	5
Current knowledge, attitude and practice among dental hygienists in oral cancer awareness: Systematic review	5
Comparative evaluation of fluorinol and calcium sodium phosphosilicate‐containing toothpastes in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity	5
Postoperative anti‐inflammatory efficacy of 2% saline rinses and a herbal‐ mouthwash after non‐surgical periodontal therapy for the management of periodontal inflammation in young adults with chlorhex	5
Colour stability of stained composite resins after brushing with whitening toothpaste	5
Prevalence of halitosis among young adults in Dunedin, New Zealand	5
Efficacy of herbal‐ versus chlorhexidine‐based mouthwashes towards oral hygiene maintenance in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Evaluation of an intervention to promote minimally invasive dentistry (MID) in an Australian community dental agency—A pilot study	5
Change in oral hygiene behaviour after non‐surgical periodontal therapy – A retrospective analyses	5
A clinical investigation into the efficacy of miswak chewing sticks as an oral hygiene aid: A crossover randomized trial	5
Does flossing before or after brushing influence the reduction in the plaque index? A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
The impact on the quality of life caused by the early loss of primary molars	4
Effect of tongue piercing on periodontal and peri‐implant health: A cross‐sectional case‐control study in adults	4
Response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic of dental hygienists in South Korea—Part Ⅰ: Knowledge and practice of infection control	4
Musculoskeletal disorders related to dental hygienist profession	4
COVID‐19 impact, knowledge and preparedness among dental hygienists in Saudi Arabia: A cross‐sectional study	4
Evaluation of the quality of YouTube™ videos about pit and fissure sealant applications	4
Impact of care level, setting and accommodation costs on a newly developed oral care nursing plan format for elderly patients with care needs – Results from a cross‐sectional study	4
Comparison of the effects of different instrumentation techniques on root surface roughness and cement loss using micro‐computerized tomography: An in‐vitro study	4
Motivators and barriers to oral hygiene self‐care among adolescents in Malaysia: A qualitative study	4
Survey on the attitudes of dental hygiene students towards treating elderly patients	4
Impact of serum vitamin D levels on periodontal healing outcomes: A preliminary cohort study	4
Boric acid as an adjunct to periodontal therapy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
Effect of a sodium hypochlorite mouthwash on plaque and clinical parameters of periodontal disease‐a systematic review	4
The efficacy of an oscillating‐rotating power toothbrush compared to a high‐frequency sonic power toothbrush on parameters of dental plaque and gingival inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐anal	4
Effect of brushing force on the abrasive dentin wear using slurries with different abrasivity values	4
Adolescents' experiences of a theory‐based behavioural intervention for improved oral hygiene: A qualitative interview study	4
Dental caries experience in primary school‐age children following "Students’ Oral Health Promotion Program," Iran	4
Clarithromycin as an adjunct to periodontal therapy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis	4

Perceptions of oral health education and practice among nursing students in Malaysia and Australia	4
The efficacy of air polishing devices in supportive periodontal therapy: Clinical, microbiological and patient‐centred outcomes. A systematic review	4
Clinical evaluation of air polishing with erythritol powder followed by ultrasonic calculus removal versus conventional ultrasonic debridement and rubber cup polishing for the treatment of gingivitis:	4
Prevalence of dental floss use in deciduous dentition: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	4
The efficacy of a rubber bristles interdental cleaner on parameters of oral soft tissue health‐a systematic review‐	4
Flapless application of enamel matrix derivative in non‐surgical periodontal treatment: A systematic review	4
Efficacy of 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash as an adjunct to toothbrushing compared with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in reducing dental plaque and gingival inflammation: A randomi	4
Comparison of the effect of mothers and students’ education on the promotion of oral health behaviours in female students, using the health belief model	3
Clinical outcomes of using erythritol powder by means of air polishing with ultrasonic debridement in the treatment of initial periodontal pockets in hand of dental students: A split‐mouth, randomized	3
Improving dental‐oral health learning in students using a mobile application (“My tooth“): A controlled before and after study	3
Effect of a sonic toothbrush on the abrasive dentine wear using toothpastes with different abrasivity values	3
Efficacy of dental floss with ellipsoidal knots vs conventional dental floss for plaque removal: A split‐mouth randomized trial	3
Analysis of YouTube videos as a source of information about dentin hypersensitivity	3
The impact of different states of type 2 diabetes when stratified by baselineHbA1con the periodontal outcomes of non‐surgical periodontal treatment: A systematic review and network meta‐ana	3
Dental environment and practitioner preferences of southeast Asian youths with dental fear/anxiety	3
Validity of self‐reported oral conditions among Brazilian older women: Do socio‐economic factors matter?	3
Community pharmacists' knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health care in Asir region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	3
Success of supportive periodontal therapy in periodontitis patients — A retrospective analysis	3
Oral side effects of locally delivered nicotine replacement therapy: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
Salivary counts ofStreptococcus mutansandLactobacillusin patients with and without cleft lip and/or palate undergoing orthodontic treatment: A meta‐analysis	3
Bacterial resistance to antiseptics used in dentistry: A systematic scoping review of randomized clinical trials	3
Tooth loss and periodontal status in patients with cardiovascular disease in the Serbian population: A randomized prospective study	3
Effects of tooth loss on functional impairment in elderly: A secondary data analysis of elderly cohort in the South Korea	3
Oral health status, oral health‐related quality of life and personality factors among users of three‐sided sonic‐powered toothbrush versus conventional manual toothbrush	3
Fluoride concentration in dentifrices marketed In Argentina	3
Research on dental plaque removal methods for efficient oral prophylaxis: With a focus on air polishing and rubber cup polishing	3
Relative dentin and enamel abrasivity of charcoal toothpastes	3
Randomized trial of a photography‐aided behavioural intervention to reduce risk factors for caries and malocclusion in high‐risk infants	2
The effect of oil pulling in comparison with chlorhexidine and other mouthwash interventions in promoting oral health: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	2
Dental hygienists’ biopsychosocial beliefs and giving autonomy support in treatment of patients: A self‐determination theory perspective	2
Is insufficient sleep duration a risk indicator for periodontal disease? A systematic review	2
A comparative questionnaire study of patient complaint levels between magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler (Cavitron®) and piezoelectric ultrasonic scalers	2
Should supragingival scaling be performed separately prior to subgingival scaling and root planning in nonsurgical periodontal therapy? A systematic review of randomized trials	2
Motivations for and outcomes of graduate education amongst dental hygienists: A pan‐Canadian study	2
Effects of brushing duration on the efficacy of dental plaque removal: An in vitro study	2
Treatment of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 and cross‐infection in dental clinics in Korea	2
The effectiveness of dental water jet in reducing dental plaque and gingival bleeding in orthodontic patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized clinical trials	2
Socio‐economic inequality in reported dental self‐care behaviour among Iranian households: A national pooled study	2
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of medical and dental students about maintaining and disinfecting toothbrushes	2
Probiotics for maintaining oral health during fixed orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	2
Comparison of the plaque regrowth inhibition effects of oil pulling therapy with sesame oil or coconut oil using 4‐day plaque regrowth study model: A randomized crossover clinical trial	2
Patient's experiences of dental implants, peri‐implantitis and its treatment‐A qualitative interview study	2
Educational concerns and awareness level among dental hygiene students during the COVID‐19 pandemic	2
Caries prevalence, oral health practices/behaviours and dental anxiety levels amongst dental hygiene students: A cross‐sectional study	2
Assessing the quality of YouTube™ videos on fixed dental implant home‐care and maintenance protocols	2
Health‐risk behaviours co‐occur among children with untreated caries	2
Do natural ingredients in a dentifrice contribute to prevention of plaque and gingivitis?	2
Antigingivitis efficacy of a sodium bicarbonate toothpaste: Pooled analysis	2
Antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of new and worn manual toothbrushes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	2
Relationship between career education experience among final‐year dental hygiene students and their perspective towards work and profession: A nationwide survey in dental hygiene schools of Japan	2
Effectiveness of a sonic‐flosser toothbrush with different size brush heads and manual toothbrush plus dental floss on plaque, gingival bleeding and inflammation in adults with naturally oc	2
Use of an antiseptic rinse (NanArgol) for the oral hygiene maintenance of subjects with fixed appliances: A randomized clinical trial	2
Oral hygiene behaviour and its determinants among preparatory school students in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia: A cross‐sectional study	2
Description of a new laboratory evaluation method of interdental brush abrasion as a clinical hazard	2
Influence of eight debridement techniques on three different titanium surfaces: A laboratory study	2
Evaluation of the effect of periodontitis on quality of life using Oral‐Dental Health‐Related Quality of Life‐United Kingdom scale	2
Quality of life in dental hygienists using complementary alternative medicine approaches for work‐related musculoskeletal disorders	2
Common practices of dental implants maintenance among dental hygiene professionals in Israel and Germany	2
Toothbrushing and related factors among high school students in the Southeast of Iran: A cross‐sectional study	2
Assessment and correlation of the influence of non‐surgical periodontal therapy on serum lipid profile and cytokines in patients with stage III periodontitis	2
Working characteristics for practising dental hygienists in two countries in different hemispheres	2
Assessment of the current knowledge about infective endocarditis prevention among dental hygienists in Italy: A national survey	1
Comparative evaluation of efficacy and patient‐reported outcome measures of oral hygiene instruction methods for calibrated interdental brush	1
Different scaling and root planing strategies in Turkish patients with aggressive periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial	1
Comparison of the effects of ultrasound toothbrushes with different frequencies on oral hygiene: A randomized‐controlled clinical trial	1
In vitro evaluation of surface roughness of titanium abutments after air polishing with different abrasive powders	1
Efficacy of adjunctive octenidine hydrochloride as compared to chlorhexidine and placebo as adjuncts to instrumentation in stage I–II periodontitis: A double‐blinded randomized controlled t	1
Comparison of oral health status, oral hygiene management behaviours and satisfaction of patients with fixed orthodontic appliance and clear aligner: A quasi‐experimental design	1
Association between multimorbidity and periodontal disease in Korean adults: A nationwide cross‐sectional cohort study	1
Cross‐cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the DHEQ‐15	1
Influence of job autonomy on job crafting of dental hygienists	1
Effect of dental caries management using ‘CAMBRA‐kids’ mobile application for children under 5 years old	1
Erythritol powder airflow for the treatment of peri‐implant mucositis: A randomized controlled clinical trial	1
A survey of the prevalence and predictors of workplace bullying towards the dental hygienist	1
Pocket closure in stage III–IV grade C periodontitis: A multilevel analysis following non‐surgical periodontal therapy	1
Dental caries experience and its relationship to demographic factors in 2‐ to 6‐year‐old children in Fars—Iran in 2018	1
Self‐perceived halitosis among young adults undergoing orthodontic treatment	1
Efficacy of sonic versus manual toothbrushing after professional mechanical plaque removal: A 6‐month randomized clinical trial	1
A two‐week single‐group longitudinal test of a new sonic‐powered toothbrush simulating the ‘bass brushing technique’ with tapered bristles on the brush head for reduction of dental plaque and gingivit	1
Dentine surface modification and remineralization induced by bioactive toothpastes	1

Assessment of usefulness and reliability of YouTube™ videos on denture care	1
Malaysian dental therapists’ job motivation, job satisfaction, intention to leave and perceived future roles	1
Knowledge, attitude and practices of Saudi dental hygiene students towards novel corona virus disease (COVID‐19): A nation‐wide study	1
Effects of single rinse with three different types of mouthwashes on VSCs levels in morning breath: Randomized, double‐blind, crossover clinical trial	1
Efficacy of a new sonic powered toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush in a young population. A randomized cross‐over clinical trial	1
Oral health with focus on dental fear and dental caries in Swedish preschool child populations attending public dental health care: Trends over 30 years	1
Effects of thyme on halitosis in gingivitis patients: Can thyme mouthwash prevent halitosis—A randomized trial	1
Dental hygienists and dentists as providers of brush biopsies for oral mucosa screening	1
Self‐perceived oral health and orofacial appearance in an adult population, 60 years of age	1
Oral health status and barriers to utilization of dental services among pregnant women in Sunsari, Nepal: A cross‐sectional study	1
The association between low birth weight and/or preterm birth and dental caries ‐A systematic review and meta‐analysis	1
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On the necessity to improve the reporting quality of behavioural interventions in dental plaque control randomized controlled trials	1
Salivary levels of catalase, total antioxidant capacity and interleukin‐1β and oral health‐related quality of life after matcha and green tea consumption for patients with gingivitis: A randomized cli	1
Differences in Korean adult inpatients' oral care behaviour in daily life and hospitals	1
An updated systematic review on toothbrush contamination: An overlooked oral health concern among general population	1
Material of choice for non‐invasive treatment of dentin caries: An in vitro study using natural carious lesions	1
Edentulism among diabetic patients compared to non‐diabetic controls: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	1
Periodontal staging and grading: An international dental hygiene education survey	1
Cross‐cultural adaptation of Turkish version of Parental‐Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire (P‐CPQ)	1
Association of anxiety, age and oral health‐related quality of life with periodontitis: A case‐control study	1
Perceived quality of life among oral health therapy and dental students: A cross‐cultural comparison	1
Effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on oral health of Korean adolescents	1
Fluoride content in paediatric dentifrices commercialized in Brazil	1
Wear and fracture of curettes due to sharpening and scaling processes	1
Response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic of dental hygienists in South Korea—PartII: Fear and anxiety	1
Assessment of colour modifications in two different composite resins induced by the influence of chlorhexidine mouthwashes and gels, with and without anti‐staining properties: An in vitro study	1
Assessment of plaque control efficacy using two types of toothbrushes in young adults: An interventional crossover study	1
Relation between caries experience and the consumption of sweetened drinks and processed food in children: A population‐based study	1
The Dutch version of the Oral Health Assessment Tool: Translation and inter‐rater reliability among community nurses	1
The association between the supplemental nutrition assistance programme participation and dental caries among U.S. adults	1
Changing from disease‐centred to person‐centred – Swedish dental hygienists' views on a theory‐based behavioural intervention for improved oral hygiene among adolescents	1
Effects of interdental aids on clinical periodontal indices	1
Association between mouth rinse use and changes in blood pressure: A systematic review and meta‐analysis with trial sequential analysis	1
Dental team member compliance with personal protective equipment and aerosol‐generating procedure recommendations during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Israel: An observational study	1
Impacts of the Triple bristles three‐sided sonic powered toothbrush on tooth shade, plaque control and gingival health	1
Relationship between index of orthodontic treatment need dental health component (IOTN‐DHC) and caries prevalence in school‐age children	1
Knowledge of the monkeypox 2022 outbreak among dental hygienists and students in Saudi Arabia: A cross‐sectional study	1
Halitosis, what experiences and methods apply Dutch dental hygienists	1
The effect of whitening toothpastes on polyurethane and silicone orthodontic clear ligatures: A clinical study	1
Salivary fluoride bioavailability after use of high‐fluoride dentifrices with different compositions: A short‐term randomized clinical trial	1