Effect of cold atmospheric plasma on common oral pathogenic microorganisms: a narrative review by Jiajun Xin, Hao Zhang, Yushen Li, Yifei Dai, Xiantao Chen, Jiatong Zou, Rui Wang, Zhihui Liu, Bowei Wang

“…When this balance is disturbed, it can lead to acute and chronic infectious diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis, significantly affecting people’s quality of life. …”
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Oral health status, behavior and impact profile among naval personnel in the Malaysian naval armed forces by Nik Madihah Nik Azis, Raja Noreihan Raja Abdullah, Mohamad Nur Adzmi Mohamad Ayub, Badiah Baharin

“…The DMFT index highlighted a substantial burden of dental caries with a mean score of 4.59 ± 4.24, including untreated decay (1.15 ± 1.63). …”
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The effect of light-emitting diode-mediated photobiomodulation therapy on orthodontic tooth movement: A literature review by Rashin Bahrami, Nariman Nikparto, Fateme Gharibpour, Maryam Pourhajibagher, Abbas Bahador

“…This non-invasive technique is proposed to reduce time-related side effects, such as white spot lesions, dental caries, and root resorption. Five studies were included in the review, comprising two animal studies (ages 10 and 12 weeks) and three human studies (ages ranging from 15 to 17 years). …”
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Oral health surveys of traditional peoples and communities in Brazil: a scope review by Maria Letícia Barbosa Raymundo, Elza Cristina Farias de Araújo, Rênnis Oliveira da Silva, Edson Hilan Gomes de Lucena, Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti, Armando Cabral de Lira Neto, Lucas Xavier Bezerra de Menezes

“…The majority of studies were located in the Northeast region (n=12) of the country, with dental caries being the main oral health issue assessed (n=13) through clinical examinations (n=25), with a high prevalence observed among TPC (n=11).Conclusion This review reveals that in Brazil, studies on the oral health of TPC are ongoing, although they occur in an isolated and independent manner, indicating a considerably high prevalence of oral health problems in these communities.…”
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Development of Chatbot-Based Oral Health Care for Young Children and Evaluation of its Effectiveness, Usability, and Acceptability: Mixed Methods Study by Kittiwara Pupong, Jaranya Hunsrisakhun, Samerchit Pithpornchaiyakul, Supawadee Naorungroj

“…The high prevalence of dental caries in children underscores the need for early and effective intervention. …”
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Early childhood caries and their association with serum iron, serum ferritin, serum albumin, and Vitamin D by Vasundhara Megha, Jeevendra Nath Shukla, Rajat Kumar Singh, Chitrita Gupta Mukherjee, Siddharth Anand, Aparna Singh

“…Clinical Significance: This study sets a benchmark for the dental fraternity and other health specialists to analyze serum iron, serum ferritin, serum albumin, and Vitamin D levels, while generally treating pediatric patients with or without dental caries. Oral health education campaigns should be conducted for public awareness about the importance of iron, ferritin, albumin, and Vitamin D.…”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Remineralizing Agents: Outcomes on White Spot Lesions by Ana Josefina Monjarás-Ávila, Louis Hardan, Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez, Norma Verónica Zavala Alonso, Miguel Ángel Fernández-Barrera, Carol Moussa, Jamal Jabr, Rim Bourgi, Youssef Haikel

“…Dental caries is a widespread issue impacting global oral health. …”
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A scoping review on the association between early childhood caries and life on land: The Sustainable Development Goal 15. by Morẹ Nikẹ Oluwátóyìn Foláyana, Robert J Schroth, Duangporn Duangthip, Ola B Al-Batayneh, Jorma I Virtanen, Ivy Guofang Sun, Arheiam Arheiam, Carlos A Feldens, Maha El Tantawi

“…Studies with the criteria (in English, with full text available, addressing component of life on land, focusing on dental caries in humans, with results that can be extrapolated to control ECC in children less than 6 years of age) were included. …”
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Dental profiling in the archaeological sample of the Illyrian population in Southern Dalmatia, Croatia by Marina Marić, Jelena Dumančić, Marin Vodanović, Igor Borzić, Dinko Radić, Davorka Radovčić, Hrvoje Brkić

“…Results: The research findings indicate that healthy teeth are present with a frequency of dental caries of 5.85% and tooth wear of 85.18%. There is morphological atypicality in the number of roots of the upper premolars and taurodontism in the molars. …”
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A review of salivary composition changes induced by fasting and its impact on health by Nurul Fadhilah Kamalul Aripin, N. Idayu Zahid, Mohd Aizat Abdul Rahim, Hashim Yaacob, Parvez I. Haris, Zubaidah Haji Abd. Rahim, Rauzah Hashim

“…Human saliva is an indispensable fluid that maintains a healthy oral cavity which otherwise can lead to oral diseases (dental caries and periodontitis). In addition, salivary metabolites and microbiome profile provide early detection of systemic diseases such as cancer and obesity. …”
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Degradation and ultrastructural changes of resin-based pit and fissure sealants under simulated chewing conditions by Pimduean Sivavong, Ekamon Mahapoka, Anucharte Srijunbarl, Thawanrat Singthong, Thanchanok Suriyapongprapai, Soranun Chantarangsu, Murali Srinivasan, Thantrira Porntaveetus, Dusit Nantanapiboon

“…Abstract Background Resin-based pit and fissure sealants, used to prevent dental caries, can experience abrasive wear. This study aimed to assess the abrasive wear of experimental pit and fissure sealants (DIF) compared with the other commercial pit and fissure sealants by measuring surface roughness, volume loss, and ultrastructure after chewing simulation at different time points. …”
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Development and Characterization of Chitosan Nanoparticles Loaded with Amoxicillin as Advanced Drug Delivery Systems against Streptococcus Mutans by Abdullah J Jasem, Maha A Mahmood

“…These formulations could enhance drug delivery for treating cariogenic bacteria causing dental caries. …”
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The role of epigenetic factors in the pathogenesis of dysmetabolic nephropathy with calcium oxalate crystalluria in children by N.R. Aib, O.Z. Hnateyko, N.S. Lukyanenko, A.B. Volosyanko

“…The most significant postnatal epigenetic factors influencing children's susceptibility to a more severe course of dysmetabolic nephropathy included low birth weight, early artificial feeding, frequent acute respiratory infections, atopic diathesis, and physiological jaundice in the first year of life, as well as the presence of concomitant diseases such as chronic tonsillitis, dental caries, frequent acute respiratory infections, chronic gastritis, atopy, and chronic cholecystitis later in life. …”
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Oral Health Status and Anxiety Level Amongst the Borderline Security Force Personnel and Their Family Members by Deepali Agarwal, Bharathi Purohit, Upendra Singh Bhadauria, Sneha Malhotra, Manali Deb Barma, Harsh Priya

“…Brief explanations of dental procedures, such as pit and fissure sealants, dental caries restoration, and root canal treatments, were provided. …”
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Oral health in patients with cleft lip and palate: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of periodontal and dental disease and oral microbiota (part 1) by A. Pardo, V. Vanti, F. Lonardi, A. Signoriello, G. Lobbia, G. Lombardo, L. Trevisiol, A. D’Agostino

“…The first in this two-part systematic review of the literature on oral health in persons with cleft lip and/or palate focuses on periodontal parameters and composition of oral bacterial flora, while the second analyzes data on dental caries. Materials and Methods Four databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science) were searched for studies that compared periodontal parameters, caries index, and microbiota composition between persons with cleft lip and/or palate and healthy controls. …”
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Phenotypic Identification of Streptococcus mutans and Attendant Bacteria From Dentin Caries and Necrotic Pulp, and Its Correlation with Caries Activities Tests by Enas Yaseen Shehab, Basima A. Abdullah, Anmar A. AlTaie

“…Background: Dental caries is a worldwide disease, which can affect all ages and sexes. …”
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Knowledge and Use of Caries Detection Methods among Dental Students and Dental Practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Waseem Radwan, Abeer A. AlNasser, Hesah Aloqab, Khalid Al-Saggaf, Nora A. Almuhtab, Bothinah Alnasyan

“…Accurate detection and diagnosis of dental caries is an integral part of achieving adequate comprehensive dental care. …”
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Relationship between Family and Myopia: Based on the Jiangsu School Student Myopia Study by Xiyan Zhang, Wenyi Yang, Jie Yang, Wei Du, Yao Xiang, Xin Wang, Chao Huang, Yan Wang, Fengyun Zhang

“…Myopia rates from different family types by the order (nuclear family, extended family, single-parent family, and left-behind family) are 60.0%, 52.0%, 54.7%, and 50.9% taking on a decreasing trend, which shows an opposite trend comparing with elevated blood pressure, dental caries, and obesity. The interaction effect of the family type and region, physical examination, lifestyle (including diet habits, near work, outdoor activities, and sleep), and types of lamps and whether scolded by parents can have a significant impact on myopia. …”
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Oral microbiocenosis state under different approaches of replacing dental crown defects by Ye.A. Sardykov, O.V. Ishchenko, O.O. Fastovets

“…Dental caries is one of the most common health problems. …”
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Permanent Canine Morphometrics in the Saudi Arabian Population: A Sex-Based Comparison Using Mesiodistal and Cervicoincisal Widths by Sami Aldhuwayhi, Yahya Deeban, Angel Mary Joseph, Mohammed Ziauddeen Mustafa, Amar Ashok Thakare, Sara Alghamadi, Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni

“…The inclusion criteria involved the presence of all four permanent canines (maxillary left and right (13 and 23) and mandibular left and right (33 and 43)) without any form of developmental anomalies or dental caries with a complete eruption. Mesiodistal width and cervicoincisal width were measured using a digital caliper, ensuring precision and consistency. …”
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