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  1. 15-11-2023 | Malnutrition | OriginalPaper

    Noma in an 18 months Toddler: A Rare Case Report with Review of Literature

    “Noma” (from Greek word: to “devour”) is a necrotizing disease of the mouth and face with 90% mortality rate if left untreated [ 1 ]. In 1848, Tourdes described it as a “gangrenous affection of the mouth infecting children with bad hygiene and …

  2. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Mouth Hygiene | OriginalPaper

    Barriers and facilitators for oral health screening among tobacco users: a mixed-methods study

    Tobacco use is a public health burden worldwide that adversely affects general and oral health [ 1 ]. It contributes to an annual global mortality rate of approximately 8 million people [ 2 ]. The estimated number of tobacco users increased from …

  3. 16-10-2023 | Halitosis | ReviewPaper

    Halitosis: etiology, prevention, and the role of microbiota

    Halitosis is a condition characterized by unpleasant odors originating from the mouth [ 1 ]. It can affect anyone anytime and may be exacerbated by certain foods, smoking, alcohol consumption, or poor oral hygiene [ 2 ]. Causes of halitosis can …

  4. 01-05-2024 | Caries | ReviewPaper

    Preventive and restorative alternatives to caries by irradiation: a scoping review

    Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the seventh most common type of cancer worldwide [ 1 ] HNC involves tumors that affect the upper aerodigestive tract, including the paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx [ 2 , 3 ] Although …

  5. 01-06-2024 | Orthopantomogram | OriginalPaper

    Risk factors associated with the severity of pericoronitis of mandibular third molar

    In the realm of human dentition, the mandibular third molar (M3M) is the tooth that most often experiences impaction. This condition can engender a host of oral health issues, with pericoronitis, mandibular second molar (M2M) distal caries, and …

  6. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Dental Plaque Index | OriginalPaper

    The effectiveness of water jet flossing and interdental flossing for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances: a randomized clinical trial

    Plaque accumulation poses a significant challenge for orthodontic patients, as the presence of brackets, archwires, and elastics can make it difficult to clean all tooth surfaces effectively [ 1 ]. This can result in the retention of plaque and …

  7. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Oral Cancer | OriginalPaper

    Association of DOK3 and infiltrated tumor-associated macrophages with risk for the prognosis of Porphyromonas gingivalis-infected oral cancer: a 12-year data analysis of 200 patients from a tertiary teaching hospital, Urumqi, China

    Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), derived from epithelia, is the leading histopathological type, accounting for approximately up to 90% of all head and neck malignancies [ 1 ]. The anatomical distribution of OSCC includes the anterior two-thirds …

  8. Open Access 01-12-2024 | OriginalPaper

    Oral hygiene practices and associated factors among rural communities in northwest Ethiopia

    Oral health is a critical component of overall body health and an important factor in an individual’s overall well-being. A healthy mouth with a disease-free oral cavity and its surrounding structures constitutes good oral health. Like other areas …

  9. Open Access 01-12-2024 | COVID-19 | OriginalPaper

    Impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and interventions on hand, foot and mouth disease in Zhengzhou, China, 2014–2022: a retrospective study

    In Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019, a new variety of atypical pneumonia named “COVID-19” brought on by SARS-CoV-2 was first discovered [ 1 , 2 ]. Later, COVID-19 quickly led to a worldwide pandemic outbreak, which caused significant health and …

  10. 19-03-2024 | Cytostatic Therapy | ReviewPaper

    Oral Complications and Management Strategies for Cancer Patients: Principles of Supportive Oncology in Dentistry

    Cancer treatment can lead to many other side effects such as xerostomia, mucositis, muscular trismus, osteoradionecrosis, cavities, opportunistic infections, dysphagia, hypogeusia, dysgeusia, and hyposalivation [ 1 – 6 ].

  11. Open Access 01-05-2024 | OriginalPaper

    Randomized controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of a novel antimicrobial chewing gum in reducing plaque and gingivitis in adolescent orthodontic patients

    The demand for orthodontic treatment with fixed or removable appliances is increasing for correcting misaligned teeth or jaws and treating functional disorders in adolescents and adults. Accordingly, data from the 6 th German Oral Health Study (DMS …

  12. 01-03-2022 | Radiotherapy | ReviewPaper

    Pathogenesis and Amelioration of Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis

    Oral mucositis (OM) causes significant detriment to patient quality of life. Despite advances in RT, chemotherapy, and surgery for HNC which have led to improved local control and survival, management of certain toxicities such as OM have not kept …

  13. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Caries | OriginalPaper

    Two-year clinical and radiographic evaluation of ACTIVA BioACTIVE versus Compomer (Dyract® eXtra) in the restoration of class-2 cavities of primary molars: a non-inferior split-mouth randomised clinical trial

    Developing a suitable dental material is challenging as restorative dentistry becomes less invasive and more bioactive [ 1 ]. Difficulties can be encountered when treating uncooperative children or using restorative materials with different …

  14. 02-09-2023 | Gingiva Index | Online First

    Efficacy of a mobile phone application for the improvement of oral hygiene of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment

    A randomized controlled clinical trial

    Patient compliance with oral hygiene instructions is fundamental for orthodontic treatment. Significant deterioration of oral hygiene has been reported upon initiation of orthodontic treatment and bracket bonding; however, it is often transient …

  15. 04-05-2024 | Diabetes | Online First

    The association between dental caries, periodontal diseases, and tooth loss with diabetes mellitus among the elderly population

    The rising number of elderly individuals in both developed and developing countries is one of the significant demographic shifts in global population of the twenty-first century [ 1 ]. Based on the 2019 World Health Organization’s report, there …

  16. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Denture | OriginalPaper

    Oral health assessment in institutionalized elderly: a scoping review

    When elderly become frail and in need for complex care, they can no longer live independently at home and may be admitted to nursing homes. Various studies have shown that oral health in this population is remarkably poor, which may lead to …

  17. Open Access 01-12-2024 | OriginalPaper

    The effect of individuals' oral hygiene habits and knowledge levels on peri-implant health and disease: a questionnaire-based observational study

    Dental implants are a well-recognized method of replacing lost teeth [ 1 ]. Peri-implant diseases and conditions are divided into four categories according to the Tonetti classification: peri-implant health, peri-implant mucositis …

  18. 01-05-2024 | Radiotherapy | OriginalPaper

    Efficacy of natural enzymes mouthwash: a randomised controlled trial

    Xerostomia is the subjective perceptiveness or sensation of dryness of mouth, which is often associated with insufficient saliva to moisturise the mouth [ 1 ]. This condition is also known as ‘dry mouth’, and both terminologies are often used …

  19. Open Access 08-04-2024 | Online First

    Impact of an Oral Health Education Program on the Oral Health Literacy of Refugees

    Inadequate comprehension of healthcare information contributes to poor health outcomes. Ethnic minorities are one of the populations most affected by low health and oral health literacy (OHL). The hypothesis of the current study was that an oral …

  20. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Oral Cancer | OriginalPaper

    Comparison of knowledge, awareness, and behaviors toward oral cancer among dental students and dentists: an online cross-sectional questionnaire in Türkiye

    Oral cancer (OC) is a malignancy affecting the lips, palate, floor of the mouth, gingiva, alveolar mucosa, buccal mucosa, or oropharynx [ 1 ]. It is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the ninth leading cause of cancer-related mortality [ 2 …

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