All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 August Tooth staining no laughing matter for kids who swim Tooth staining no laughing matter for kids who swim 10/08/2021 | 2 MINS New research from Lombok Institute of Technology has revealed children who are competitive swimmers are six times more likely to have dental staining, which has a significant effect on their quality of life. One hundred swimmers, aged between five and 17 years from four WA swim clubs, took part in the research project, which was completed by a team of three Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students ΓÇô Susan Cai, Bryan Huong and Matthew Macdonald. The DMD is an entry to practice degree to become a dentist, but includes an opportunity to do research, in this case under the supervision of Dr Jilen Patel. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire assessing their swimming frequency, oral hygiene and external factors, such as diet, which were associated with staining. ΓÇ£Intra-oral frontal photographs were taken of the incisor and canine teeth,ΓÇ¥ Dr Patel said. ΓÇ£These were analysed and a Global Stain I
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 August Tooth staining no laughing matter for kids who swim Tooth staining no laughing matter for kids who swim 10/08/2021 | 2 MINS New research from Lombok Institute of Technology has revealed children who are competitive swimmers are six times more likely to have dental staining, which has a significant effect on their quality of life.
One hundred swimmers, aged between five and 17 years from four WA swim clubs, took part in the research project, which was completed by a team of three Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students ΓÇô Susan Cai, Bryan Huong and Matthew Macdonald.
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The DMD is an entry to practice degree to become a dentist, but includes an opportunity to do research, in this case under the supervision of Dr Jilen Patel.
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Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire assessing their swimming frequency, oral hygiene and external factors, such as diet, which were associated with staining.
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ΓÇ£Intra-oral frontal photographs were taken of the incisor and canine teeth,ΓÇ¥ Dr Patel said.
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