Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Tool for Assessing Dental Students?
To investigate whether and how dental educators use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop dental student assessments and to investigate their concerns and perceptions of AI in dental student learning.
Long-term efficacy of photobiomodulation in burning mouth syndrome: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
This secondary analysis investigated the long-term efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) in managing pain symptoms associated with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and explored proposed factors contributing to pain recurrence at 12-month follow-up.
Synthetic Imaging in Dentistry: A Narrative Review of Deep Learning Techniques and Applications
Progress in the development of deep learning (DL) tools for dental imaging is constrained by limited access to real-world datasets due to privacy concerns, class imbalance, and data scarcity. This narrative review focuses on the use of synthetic data as a potential solution to these challenges.
Multidimensional Oral Frailty Scale Developed through an International e-Delphi Approach
Oral frailty is a distinct frailty phenotype encompassing multiple dimensions of oral functional decline. This study aimed to develop a patient-reported, multidimensional oral frailty scale using an e-Delphi approach with international experts.
What is the role of AI-driven automation in static surgical guide design? A scoping review
This scoping review aims to evaluate the extent of artificial intelligence (AI)- driven automation currently available for designing static surgical guides (SG) for implant placement and its correlation with implant placement accuracy.
Dual pH and temperature -responsive hydrogel delivery system containing "intelligent particles" for the treatment of dental caries: an in vitro study
To investigate a pH and temperature -responsive formulation for targeted antibiofilm activity and silver ion release under cariogenic conditions.
Acceptance of silver diamine fluoride by caregivers of 5-year-old children
Minimally invasive techniques are effective in treating dental caries, including treatment with Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), but the treatment requires parental acceptance, mainly due to the potential for tooth discoloration.
Making the Implicit Explicit: Leadership in Primary Care Dental Practice
This paper reports on research aimed at understanding leadership activities in primary care dental practice, an under-explored area within the extant literature.
Trueness of Extraoral Photogrammetry, Intraoral Photogrammetry and Direct Intraoral Scanning in the Full-Arch Digital Implant Impression: a Comparative In Vitro Study
To compare the trueness of extraoral photogrammetry (EPG), intraoral photogrammetry (IPG), and four intraoral scanners (IOSs) in capturing a completely edentulous model with six implant analogs.
Efficacy of Er:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG, and Nd:YAG lasers for caries removal: A systematic review
Laser technology is increasingly used in dentistry due to its minimally invasive properties. Among its applications, caries removal has gained attention. The most frequently used lasers in this context are Er:YAG, Nd:YAG, and Er,Cr:YSGG.
Physical function and oral frailty severity: A cross-sectional study
This study aimed to examine the association and predictive value of physical function to oral frailty severity among community-dwelling older Korean adults.
Mapping the Knowledge Landscape of Mobile Teledentistry: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on the Web of Science Database
Teledentistry has rapidly grown; yet, the role of mobile devices remains under-investigated. We performed an analysis of mobile teledentistry to elucidate its historical development, collaboration networks, thematic hotspots, and future directions.
Long-Term Clinical Outcomes for Single Dental Crowns versus Extensive Direct Restorations: A Register-Based Cohort Study with up to 10 Years of Follow-Up in a Swedish Population
There is a lack of consensus regarding the optimal method for restoring teeth with extensive defects. In particular, it's not clear whether a direct restoration (tooth filling) can achieve comparable tooth survival rates to a dental crown (indirect restoration). This study compares the survival rates with up to 10 years post-intervention for large direct restorations (fillings involving three or more surfaces) with those of indirect restorations (single crowns), using a large dataset.
Comparative LC-MS Analysis of Monomer Composition and Elution from Provisional and Permanent 3D-Printed Dental Resins
This study aimed to comparatively characterize the chemical composition of four commercial 3D-printed resin composites and quantify residual monomer elution profiles relevant to provisional and permanent fixed restorations.
SUCCESS AND SURVIVAL OF FULL-ARCH IMPLANT-SUPPORTED MONOLITHIC ZIRCONIA FIXED DENTAL PROSTHESES FABRICATED USING A DIGITAL WORKFLOW: A 2-YEAR PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
To assess the 2-year success and survival rates of full-arch implant-supported monolithic zirconia fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) and identify factors influencing peri-implant bone loss.
Pathology of Oral Nicotine Pouches and Their Addiction Mechanisms
Oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) represent a recent and rapidly growing category of tobacco-free nicotine delivery systems. Their discreet, spit-free nature and wide array of sweet, fruit-flavored options have driven significant popularity, particularly among youth and young adults. This surge in use, often as a first nicotine product, demands a critical examination of their potential pathological effects on oral and systemic health. Furthermore, the efficient delivery of nicotine salt from these products necessitates a thorough investigation into their addictive properties and potential to create a new generation of nicotine-dependent individuals.
Comparison of DLP and LCD 3D Printing Technologies: Effects on Denture Base Accuracy, Weight, Residual Material, Resin Consumption, and Production Time
The aim of this study was to compare the geometric accuracy, weight, residual material, and fabrication time of complete denture bases produced at different build orientations using Digital Light Processing (DLP) and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technologies.
Estimating the causal effect of fluoride intake on caries trajectories from childhood to early adulthood with marginal structural models
To identify the longitudinal changes in caries trajectory groups membership from childhood to young adulthood using unsupervised machine learning and estimate the effect of fluoride intake on trajectory group membership using causal inference methods.
Measuring elemental compositional effect of diabetes on dental hard tissues: Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, a potential tool
This study evaluates the effect of diabetes mellitus type II (T2DM) on the elemental composition of human dental tissues (enamel, coronal dentine, and cementum).
Comparison of stereolithography (STL) and polygon file format (PLY) for intraoral scans: from chairside to archive
As dentistry transitions from analog to digital, efficient storage of intraoral scans remains underexplored. This study investigated the file size, geometric fidelity, and suitability of STL and PLY formats for long-term clinical storage.
Randomized clinical trial on the performance of direct and indirect restorations in adults with severe tooth wear: a pilot study
This pilot study assessed the survival and failure patterns of direct composite restorations and indirect polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) restorations in patients with severe tooth wear.
