The Incidence of Complications of Dental Trauma and Associated Factors: A Retrospective Study by Ines Kallel, Nabiha Douki, Syrine Amaidi, Faten Ben Amor

“…Treatment of dental injuries is usually delayed and not given as much attention as general medical treatment that can explain the occurrence of pulpal and periodontal complications. Immediate consultation and treatment could improve long-term prognosis of the injured tooth.…”
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Human reference microbiome profiles of different body habitats in healthy individuals by Sujin Oh, Kyoung Un Park, Kyoung Un Park

“…IntroductionThis study aimed to establish the human reference microbiome profiles in blood, saliva, and stool of healthy individuals, serving as reference values to identify microbiome alterations in human disease.MethodsThe study population consisted of a reference group of healthy adults and a second group consisting of adults with periodontal disease (PD). Blood, saliva, and stool samples were subjected to 16S rRNA sequencing. …”
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Padlet: a tool for fostering collaborative learning and feedback literacy in dental education by Avita Rath

“…This study investigated the impact of Padlet, a digital pinboard, on collaborative learning and feedback literacy among undergraduate dental students during a formative assessment activity guided by Nicol and MacFarlane's feedback principles.MethodsA convenience sample of 39 Year 3 dental students (25 women and 14 men, mean age = 22) enrolled in a Bachelor of Dental Surgery program at a private dental school in Malaysia participated in a week-long Padlet-based peer feedback activity focused on periodontics. Thematic analysis was conducted on student interactions and reflections collected from Padlet posts and individual student reflections.ResultsThe study yielded promising outcomes. …”
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A scoping review on the use of traditional medicine and oral health in Africa. by Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Mobolaji Timothy Olagunju, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Omolola Titilayo Alade

“…The five experimental studies aimed to assess the impact of whole plants or plant extracts on the three microorganisms responsible for dental caries and seven responsible for periodontal diseases. The number of plant species identified by the seven ethnobotanical surveys ranged from 29 to 62 while the number of plan families ranged from 15 to 29. …”
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Microleakage Evaluation of Two Methacrylate-Based Composites (GC Kalore and Luna SDI) in Class II Restorations: A Laboratory Study by Kooshan Moradi, Sadaf Sadat Mahmoudinezhad, Mehran Mapar

“…In this experimental study, a total of 18 intact human premolars previously extracted for periodontal and orthodontic reasons were randomly divided into two groups. …”
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An Update Review to Cast Light on the Possible Role of Altered Oropharyngeal Microbiota in Differentiating True Psychosis from Malingered Psychosis in a Forensic Psychiatric Settin... by Mohsen Khosravi, Domenico De Berardis, Sahel Sarabandi, Sakineh Mazloom, Amir Adibi, Negin Javan, Zahra Ghiasi, Mohammad Nafeli, Negar Rahmanian

“…The results revealed that the periodontal disease and saliva microbiome were possibly associated with true psychosis. …”
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Accuracy of Teledentistry for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Pediatric Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic by Ozra Golsanamloo, Sanaz Iranizadeh, Amir Reza Jamei Khosroshahi, Leila Erfanparast, Ali Vafaei, Yalda Ahmadinia, Solmaz Maleki Dizaj

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Association of Tooth Loss with New-Onset Parkinson’s Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study by Ho Geol Woo, Yoonkyung Chang, Ji Sung Lee, Tae-Jin Song

“…Approximately 19.9% of the included participants had periodontal disease. After a median duration of 10.4 years, 1,227 (0.8%) cases of new-onset Parkinson’s disease were noted. …”
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Oral Health Status of the Elderly at Tonga, West Region, Cameroon by Yotat Michele Lolita, Agbor Ashu Michael, Ntumba Hubert, Djachechi Florence, Bolenge Jacques

“…More than a third 117 (41.4%) had visible dental plaque, 117 (48,6%) had periodontal pockets >4 mm, 153 (54,1%) had teeth with total crown destruction, 70 (38.3%) had not lost a tooth, 23 (12.6%) had lost 1 tooth, 19 (10.4%) have lost at least 2 teeth, 100 (55.7%) were partially edentulous at the maxilla and 98 (53.6%) at the mandible, 2 (1.1%) were completely edentulous at the maxilla and 3 (1.6%) at the mandible, and 3.8% had removable dentures. …”
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Sensitive Detection of Biomarker in Gingival Crevicular Fluid Based on Enhanced Electrochemiluminescence by Nanochannel-Confined Co₃O₄ Nanocatalyst by Changfeng Zhu, Yujiao Zhao, Jiyang Liu

“…The sensitive detection of inflammatory biomarkers in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is highly desirable for the evaluation of periodontal disease. Luminol-based electrochemiluminescence (ECL) immunosensors offer a promising approach for the fast and convenient detection of biomarkers. …”
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Effect of Adding Silica Nanoparticles on the Physicochemical Properties, Antimicrobial Action, and the Hardness of Dental Stone Type 4 by Navid Aghbolaghi, Solmaz Maleki Dizaj, Ramin Negahdari, Amir Reza Jamei Khosroshahi, Yashar Rezaei, Sepideh Bohlouli, Mohammad Ali Ghavimi

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Effect of Herbal and Fluoride Mouth Rinses on Streptococcus mutans and Dental Caries among 12–15-Year-Old School Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Vinej Somaraj, Rekha P. Shenoy, Ganesh Shenoy Panchmal, Vijaya Kumar, Praveen S. Jodalli, Laxminarayan Sonde

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Florid Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia-Associated Simple Bone Cyst Showing Marked Irregular Border and High Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Value by Ikuho Kojima, Takashi Nishioka, Maya Sakamoto, Yuko Sai, Yushi Ezoe, Masahiro Iikubo, Hiroyuki Kumamoto, Tetsu Takahashi

“…The imaging finding of the scalloped border and conserving the lamina dura, periodontal ligament spaces, or follicular spaces are considered radiographically pathognomonic of SBC. …”
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The Effect of Exosomes Derived from Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells on the Regeneration of Human Pulpectomized Tooth: A Case Report by Nazanin Jafari, Mina Seyed Habashi, Alireza Afshar, Mohammad Ghasemi, Madina A. Kurmanalina, Nadiar M. Mussin, Asset A. Kaliyev, Shahrokh Zare, Zahra Khodabandeh, Nader Tanideh, Amin Tamadon

“…Radiographic assessments indicated periapical radiolucency and periodontal ligament widening, suggesting active healing. …”
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Customized 3D Allogenic Bone Blocks for Mandibular Buccal-Bone Reconstruction Increase Resistance to Tongue-Protrusion Forces: A Finite Element Analysis by Sebastian Dominiak, Jennifer Majer, Christoph Bourauel, Ludger Keilig, Tomasz Gedrange

“…The material parameters were as follows: bone (homogenous, isotropic, E = 2 GPa), teeth (E = 20 GPa), periodontal ligament (E = 0.44 MPa), and membrane between bones (E = 3.4 MPa). …”
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Implant-Supported Rehabilitation Using GBR Combined with Bone Graft on a Reconstructed Maxilla with the Fibula Free Flap by S. Di Carlo, V. Valentini, E. Grasso, F. De Angelis, L. Piccoli, A. Quarato, S. Jamshir, E. Brauner

“…Alveolar ridge augmentation procedures allow restoring jaw defects due to teeth extractions, periodontal diseases, trauma, or outcomes from a previous surgery. …”
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Oral Hygiene Practices and Associated Factors among Patients Visiting Private Dental Clinics at Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia, 2018 by Desalegn Humna Beyene, Bereket Beyene Shashamo, Lankamo Ena Digesa, Eshetu Zerihun Tariku

“…A poor oral hygiene is associated with dental caries, gingivitis, periodontal diseases, bad breath, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and chronic kidney diseases. …”
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Oral Health Status of Elderly People Living in Different Old Homes of Karachi by Mohsin Haider, Muhammad Arqam Najmi, Kulsoom Fatima Rizvi, Maria Moin, Syed Ahmed Omer, Arsalan Khalid, Fareha Sajjad, Rabbiya Imtiaz

“…Expected outcomes include higher Decayed Missing Filled Teeth (DMFT) scores, as well as a higher rate of periodontal disease resulting in higher rate of tooth loss. …”
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Effect of Autoclave Sterilization on the Number of Uses and Resistance to Cyclic Fatigue of WaveOne Gold and Four Replica-Like Endodontic Instruments by Gustavo Ragozzini, Amjad Abu Hasna, Fernando Antonio Siano dos Reis, Felipe Bernardo de Moura, Tiago Moreira Bastos Campos, Carlos Eduardo Silveira Bueno, Cláudio Antonio Talge Carvalho, Alexandre Sigrist de Martin

“…One hundred and fifty human molars, freshly extracted for orthodontic reasons or periodontal disease and with severe curvature (between 30° and 60°), were used. …”
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Parental Acceptance of Moderate Sedation and Associated Techniques for Behavior Management in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alanbari MA, Hamdan HM, Bawazir OA, Sulimany AM

“…Mohamad A Alanbari,1 Hebah M Hamdan,2 Omar A Bawazir,1 Ayman M Sulimany1 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Mohamad A Alanbari, Pediatric Dentistry Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Email Mohdanbari91@gmail.comPurpose: This study aimed to evaluate the acceptance of moderate sedation (MS) as a behavior guidance technique (BGT) method among Saudi parents, and also assess their acceptance of other BGTs, including parental separation, papoose board (PB), and nitrous oxide (N2O), used in conjunction with MS.Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Dental University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. …”
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