Caries remains a pervasive global challenge, impacting millions of individuals worldwide. While fluoride, alongside dietary enhancements and diligent personal oral hygiene, stands as the foremost effective and widely utilized strategy for caries management, instances of caries persist across all demographics, particularly among high-risk populations. Consequently, contemporary efforts in caries management are shifting towards exploring alternatives to fluoride or complementary agents that can enhance its efficacy. Moreover, there is a growing interest in non-antimicrobial approaches aimed at mitigating plaque pathogenicity to uphold dental health. One such promising active ingredient found in toothpastes is Arginine, inspired by a mounting body of research evidencing its effectiveness in caries prevention. This presentation aims to furnish an overview of Arginine's mode of action and present the current evidence supporting its potential applications in caries management.
Biography of Prof. Bennett Tochukwu Amaechi, BSc, BDS, PhD, MSc, MFDS RCPS (Glasg), FADI
Prof. Dr. Bennett T. Amaechi, BDS, MSc, PhD, MFDSRCPS (Glasg), Professor of Dentistry at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA), received his dental degree at the University of Ife, Nigeria, and began his dental career with specialist training and a Master's degree in prosthodontics and dental implantology at Guy's Hospital, University of London, UK, and he later gained a PhD in Cariology and Preventive Dentistry at the University of Liverpool, UK. His exemplary record of research accomplishments, which focused on dental caries, clinical trials, and oral care product development, has been funded over the years by industrial partners and federal agencies. He has written a book on dental erosion, 11 book chapters, and several high-impact research articles. His teaching and research methods have proven successful, earning him the 2022 Regent’s Outstanding Teacher Award by the University of Texas System Boards of Regents, 2019 Presidential Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching, 2015 Teaching Excellence Award by UTHSA dental school Faculty Assembly, and 2014 Faculty Leadership Award by the UTHSA Faculty Senate. He serves in several professional associations worldwide. He is a current member of the Board of directors of the American Academy of Cariology and have served as a member of the advisory board of the European Organization for Caries Research as well as the President of the Cariology Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research.
