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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