Written by Zhanagul Rysbayeva
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
The Aral Sea region has experienced severe environmental pollution, significantly affecting public health due to airborne pesticides, heavy metals, and other contaminants. Children in this region are particularly vulnerable, exhibiting higher rates of infections, including periodontal disease. This study investigates the extent of environmental pollution and the prevalence of periodontopathogenic microbial infections among children living near the Aral Sea. Environmental degradation, particularl
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Written by Shivani Sachdeva
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
O ral cancer is predicted to rank sixth globally in terms of cancer incidence, impacting nearly all homes and contributing to one in six fatalities. Physician knowledge of need to conduct proper oral exams is first line of defense against the development of this condition and its consequent cancers. P urpose of the present investigation is to assess medical students' awareness and general understanding of OC at rural hospital in central Maharashtra, India. 310 participants—including medical
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Written by Loulwa Khaled Alwabel
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
The objective of this systematic review was to assess, evaluate, and analyze the pulpal biocompatibility and solubility of various contemporary luting cements utilized in fixed prosthodontics. The scope of the evaluation included emphatically self-adhesive resin cement and resin-modified glass ionomer cements, which are some of the most used cements in restorative practices in Saudi Arabia and other countries around the globe. Electronic searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect,
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Written by Mohammed Nadershah
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQOLQ) is a validated tool designed to assess the multifaceted impacts of these deformities and their correction. This study focuses on translating and culturally adapting the OQOLQ into Arabic. The translation process followed rigorous cross-cultural adaptation guidelines set forth by the European Group for Health Management and Quality of Life, including forward and backward translation, expert panel review, and pilot testing on 30 patients with dent
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Written by Karthick Kamalakannan
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
The long-term success of dental implants relies not only on osseointegration but also on the preservation of peri-implant soft and hard tissue health. Among several influencing factors, the width of keratinized mucosa (WKM) has garnered significant interest due to its potential role in maintaining peri-implant tissue stability. This study aimed to evaluate the association between the width of keratinized mucosa and peri-implant clinical and radiographic parameters in systemically healthy individ
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Written by Omar Mohammed AlShehri
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
Endodontic-periodontal lesions (endo-perio) are clinically intricate conditions involving the dental pulp and associated periodontal tissues' infection or inflammation. These lesions are difficult to diagnose and treat because of their mixed origin, shared microbiological factors, anatomical considerations, and, in some cases, superimposed varying stages of disease. This systematic review sought to evaluate recent in vitro studies (2018 – 2025) on treating endo-perio lesions, emphasizing ass
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Written by Milana Arsenovna Dolova
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
The aim of the study is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a new combined gel for the treatment of experimental stomatitis. The drug contains three active ingredients: standardized extract of Centella asiatica (a source of asiaticosides), high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, and lactoferrin. The study was conducted on a model of traumatic stomatitis in 45 male rabbits divided into three groups. The experimental group received the developed gel, the comparison group received a 0.05% c
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Written by Carlos Eduardo Velarde-Azaña
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
This study aimed to determine the potential of hydrogen (pH) of non-alcoholic beverages (NABs) marketed in Peru. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study including a sample of 83 brands of NABs obtained in triplicate (249 containers) of regional (21.7%; 12 cities), national (47%), and international (31.3%; 14 countries) origin distributed into 10 types (sparkling water, flavored water, tonic water, energy, light/zero soda, regular soda, hydrating, non-natural fruit juice, prepared soft drink
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Written by Chetan Belaldavar
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
Dentists and dental students are at a high risk of contracting HIV/HBV because dental treatment frequently involves direct contact with patients' blood and saliva. Dental clinics and other healthcare facilities lack efficient infection control procedures. Numerous studies examined dental professionals', lab technicians', and students' understanding of infection prevention principles. In this regard, the study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice among the
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Written by Rucha Chiddarwar
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
Following the devastating second wave of COVID-19 in 2021, there was a sharp rise in mucormycosis cases, leaving many individuals with significant facial disfigurement, oral dysfunction, and emotional trauma. For survivors, regaining both function and confidence has become a major challenge. Prosthetic rehabilitation offers a vital pathway to restoring oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) by addressing both physical impairments and psychosocial distress. In addition to determining the cl
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Written by Teena Sheethal Dsouza
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
From the dawn of civilization, humans have sought ways to enhance health, comfort, and quality of life. This pursuit has progressed from the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel to the development of vaccines and, more recently, the integration of physical, chemical, and biological sciences into healthcare. As Albert Einstein remarked, “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research.” Indeed, research drives survival, innovation, and advancement, transforming e
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Written by Fatmah Almotawah
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
Diagnosis in pediatric dentistry plays a vital role in the treatment of dental diseases and the prevention of their complications. Regarding the AI application, ChatGPT and POE’s diagnostic models are being proposed for pediatric diagnosis. To assess the accuracy of two AI programs in diagnosing pediatric cases. To compare POE and ChatGPT and to evaluate the completeness of the responses generated by each AI program. This is a retrospective study comparing the accuracy of two AI programs in diag
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Written by Abdulrahman Bin Eyyd
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in dentomaxillofacial radiology, especially in panoramic radiographs, have grown tremendously. The purpose of this review is to analyse and consolidate evidence published between 2020 and 2025 on the diagnostic accuracy of AI software for dental orthopantomographs. In its latest assessment, AI was shown to detect, number, and identify prosthetics and implants with sensitivities and specificities exceeding 90%. AI showed similar results in tooth
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Written by Adel Obaid Albalawi
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
Regenerative endodontics (RET) has become a biologically based alternative to the traditional apexification procedure to treating immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps. Various methods, such as absorption of vitality and absorption of vitality plus bone morphogenetic protein, can be performed using conventional approaches by attempting to co-culture stem cells, scaffold, and signalling molecules. This narrative review summarizes the latest development within the field of RET in the period
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Written by Bader Soliman Alhussain
Published on Issue 3 Vol 13, 2025
Immediate implant placement and delayed implant placement remain two central strategies in contemporary implant dentistry, particularly in compromised extraction sites where the biological environment is suboptimal and the predictability of integration is less certain. Compromised extraction sites often present with periodontal defects, periapical pathology, trauma-related bone loss, thin buccal plates, or ridge deficiencies. These conditions introduce complexity and clinical uncertainty, prompt
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