Health professionals’ knowledge, views and advice on diet and dental health: a survey of UK and Ireland dietitians and dentists.
Background: Oral health is affected by dietary practices and may impact quality of life. Collaboration between dietetics and dental professionals for oral health promotion and disease prevention is recommended. The present study aimed to determine the knowledge and practice of dentists and dietitians on diet and dental health. Methods: The study comprised a cross-sectional online questionnaire, which […]
Consumption of baked nuts or seeds reduces dental plaque acidogenicity after sucrose challenge.
PURPOSE: To assess the acidogenic potential of eight different types of baked nuts or seeds eaten alone and after a sucrose challenge using in-dwelling electrode telemetry. METHODS: Six participants wearing a mandibular partial prosthesis incorporated with a miniature glass pH electrode were enrolled. The plaque pH was measured after 5 or 6 days of plaque […]
Cacogeusia following pine nut ingestion: a six patient case series.
This is a retrospective case series of 6 patients complaining of a bad taste (cacogeusia) specifically metallogeusia, following the ingestion of pine nuts. The taste arose always within 48 h of ingestion, and in all but one patient spontaneously resolved within 14 days. Pine nuts also have a potential for triggering anaphylaxis.