Long-Term Mandibular Advancement Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnea may Result in Progressive Dental Changes with Minimal Skeletal Effects
Yu M, Ma Y, Gong X, Gao X. Dental and skeletal changes of long-term use of mandibular advancement devices for the treatment of adult obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2024;24(3):1-17. doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2024.101991.
COMBINED USE OF FLIPPED, PROBLEM-, OR CASE-BASED LEARNING WITH TRADITIONAL TEACHING MAY IMPROVE CLINICAL AND THEORETICAL PERFORMANCE IN DENTAL EDUCATION
Application of Emerging Teaching Models in Dental Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pang X, Li L, Liu X, Wang Y, Yang B. Int Dent J 2024;74:1185-1196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2024.05.016 SOURCE OF FUNDING: This review was funded by the Teaching Reform Project of Guangdong New Medical Science and Education Committee (grant no. 20230724) and the Undergraduate Teaching Quality Engineering Project, SunYat-sen University (grant no. 3942023).
Ethical Aspects of Implementing Dental Patient-Reported Outcomes On Different Patient Populations: A Narrative Review
Dental Patient-Reported Outcomes (dPROs) are patient-provided information regarding treatment outcomes and oral health-related quality of life. However, considering the sensitive health information collected during the implementation of dPROs, it is important to study the relevant ethical aspects. Hence, this review synthesized the current evidence to explain and critically evaluate the key ethical issues associated with dPROs use in various patient populations.
PATTERNS OF DENTAL CARIES IN PRIMARY TEETH MAY REFLECT ANATOMICAL TRENDS AND AGE-RELATED VARIABILITY
Prevalence of caries patterns in the 21st century preschool children: a systematic review and meta-analysiS, Shuyang He, Madeline Jun Yu Yon, Fei Liu, Edward Chin Man Lo, Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu, Chun Hung Chu, Phoebe Pui Ying Lam. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2024 Sep;24(3): 101992.
AI MAY SHOW COMPARABLE DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY TO EXPERTS IN ORAL CANCER DETECTION, BUT EVIDENCE REMAINS LIMITED AND OF LOW CERTAINTY
Nieri M, Serni L, Clauser T, Paoletti C, Franchi L. Diagnosis of Oral Cancer With Deep Learning. A Comparative Test Accuracy Systematic Review. Oral Dis. 2025 Mar 31. doi:10.1111/odi.15330. Epub ahead of print.
PREMOLAR EXTRACTION MAY REDUCE ARCH WIDTH COMPARED TO NONEXTRACTION IN ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT, THOUGH EVIDENCE REMAINS INCONSISTENT
Extraction vs nonextraction orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Elias, KG, Sivamurthy, G, Bearn, DR. Angle Orthod 2024; 94(1):83-106. doi:10.2319/021123-98.1.
THE UTILITY OF DEEP LEARNING MODEL IN CLINICAL TREATMENT DECISION-MAKING OF MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
To evaluate the effectiveness of deep learning (DL) in medical imaging for improving clinical procedures related to the mandibular third molar (MM3).
HYDROPHILIC SEALANTS MAY IMPROVE SHORT-TERM RETENTION BUT SHOW SIMILAR CARIES PREVENTION TO HYDROPHOBIC SEALANTS
Comparative evaluation of retention and caries preventive effect of hydrophilic and hydrophobic pit and fissure sealants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Jadhav Sachin Kumar, Zainab Akram, Pg Naveen Kumar, Mahesh R. Khairnar, Andneha Shukla. J Evid Base Dent Pract 2025: [102085] SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available.
Glutaraldehyde, Chlorhexidine, and Peracetic Acid are Preferred Disinfectants for Repeated or Prolonged Disinfection of Denture Base Resins
Effects of disinfectants on physical properties of denture base resins: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Zhang K, Zhang S, Shi Y, Zhang L, Fu B. J Prosthet Dent. 2024;131(5):841-858.
EFFICACY OF BIODENTINE VERSUS MINERAL TRIOXIDE AGGREGATE IN PULPOTOMY FOR PRIMARY TEETH: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS
Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine, introduced in the 1990s and 2010, are routinely used in primary teeth pulpotomy, yet their relative success remains unclear.
FLUORIDE APPEARS EFFECTIVE AGAINST RADIATION CARIES, BUT MORE RIGOROUS TRIALS ARE NEEDED
Luka B, Fiedler A, Ganss C, Soetedjo V, Vach K, Schlueter N. PREVENTING CARIES AFTER RADIOTHERAPY TO THE HEAD AND NECK REGION - A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2024;24(3):101989. doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2024.101989.
MAXILLARY EXPANSION MAY NOT LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT SAGITTAL EFFECTS IN GROWING CLASS II PATIENTS
Impact of maxillary expansion on the sagittal skeletal and dental parameters of growing Class II patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Cannatà D, Galdi M, Scelza C, Simeon V, Giordano F, Martina S. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2025 Feb;28(1):116-132.
PULPECTOMY MAY PROVIDE BETTER PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES THAN EXTRACTION OF PULPALLY INVOLVED PRIMARY TEETH
Impact Of Pulpectomy Versus Extraction Of Primary Teeth On Patient-Centered Outcomes: A Systematic Review Of Clinical Studies. Vitali FC, Kominami PAA, Andrada AC, Takeshita EM, Massignan C. J Evid Base Dent Pract 2025: [102072] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebdp.2024.102072 SOURCE OF FUNDING: Government: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Estado de Santa Catarina (FAPESC) - Edital 20/2024 - Brazil, grant number 001.
ALLOPLASTIC TMJ REPLACEMENT MAY BE GENERALLY SAFE BUT ASSOCIATED WITH MODERATE NEUROGENIC AND PAIN-RELATED COMPLICATIONS
Gerber S, Woliansky M, Neiva-Sousa M, Visholm T, Limacher A, Sidebottom A. Complications of temporomandibular joint replacement surgery in adult patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2025 Apr 21:S1010-5182(25)00112-X. doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2025.03.016. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40263055.
CLINICAL EFFECT OF LOCAL ALOE VERA USE AS AN ADJUNCT TO PERIODONTAL THERAPY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
Aloe Vera might be beneficial to improve periodontal condition. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate Aloe Vera's clinical efficacy as an adjunct to scaling and root planning (SRP) for nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
GTR USING CALCIUM PHOSPHATE GRAFTS MAY ENHANCE CLINICAL ATTACHMENT GAIN IN INTRABONY DEFECTS COMPARED TO FLAP DEBRIDEMENT
Calcium phosphate grafts combined with guided tissue regeneration in the treatment of periodontal bony defects- a systematic review and meta-analysis. Kouhi M, Yousefi S, Sajadi-Javan SS, Sadeghi E, Savabi O, Shirani M. J Evid Base Dent Pract 2024; 24(4):1-14 SOURCE OF FUNDING: Other: Vice-Chancellery for Research and Technology of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences [grant number: 140181].
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND STROKE RISK: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
The prevention of stroke is of paramount importance, and periodontal disease may play an important role in this process. This study aims to evaluate the association between periodontal disease and stroke risk.
ASSOCIATION OF DNA METHYLATION AND ORAL CANCER RISK: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
DNA promoter methylation is one of the main epigenetic mechanisms of silencing of tumor-suppressor genes in cancer. Accumulating scientific evidence has shown various genes with aberrant DNA methylation in oral cancer (OC), however, the magnitude of the association between DNA methylation and OC risk remains controversial.
WHICH ORAL HYGIENE PROTOCOL SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY PATIENTS WITH FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES? A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of three different oral hygiene protocols on the amount of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) colonization in adult patients with fixed orthodontic appliance.
IN SIMPLER MALOCCLUSION TYPES, CLEAR ALIGNERS COULD BE CONSIDERED AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF OCCLUSAL AND ADHERENCE FACTORS
Baneshi et al. Effectiveness of clear orthodontic aligners in correcting maloclusions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Evid Base Dent Pract 2025: 102081. Doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.224.102081.
EFFECTIVENESS OF ASSISTED TOOTHBRUSHING ON PRESCHOOLERS' ORAL HYGIENE: A CAREGIVER-INTERVENTION APPROACH
To assess the effectiveness of an intervention on caregivers' assisted toothbrushing techniques and oral health maintenance for preschool-aged children, and to determine whether these effects differ by age.
