Dental and Oral Health Features and Journal Articles

• Evaluating Orthodontic Root Resorption Using CBCT Is CBCT an effective imaging method for the diagnosis of orthodontic root resorption?
  BMC Oral Health, July 2018
• Periapical Microsurgery With the Aid of 3D Technology This case report demonstrates the successful use of 3D technologies, including CBCT, CAD, and 3D printing to facilitate periapical surgery.
  BMC Oral Health, July 2018
• Comparing Methods of Molar Furcation Assessment This study compared and correlated accuracy of molar furcation assessment via three modalities: clinical detection, intraoral radiography and CBCT images.
  BMC Oral Health, June 2018
• Patient Awareness/Knowledge Towards Oral Cancer How well informed are patients about the risk factors for and symptoms of oral cancer? This study assessed knowledge, awareness, and OC-related behaviors of patients in a rural community.
  BMC Oral Health, June 2018
• Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Implant Dentistry When should cone beam computed tomography be used in implant dentistry, and what advantages does it provide? These and other questions about the use of CBCT are covered in this comprehensive article.
  BMC Oral Health, June 2018
• Impaction of Lower Third Molars and Association With Age Using radiographic measurements, this study aimed to determine the most appropriate age for prophylactic extraction of mandibular third molar teeth.
  BMC Oral Health, June 2018
• Consequences of Early Extraction of First Permanent Molar Does early extraction of compromised first permanent molars negatively impact the skeletal and dental development of 5- to 15-year-olds?
  BMC Oral Health, May 2018
• Patient Views and the Design of Oral Care for Older People The paper explores approaches to facilitate partnerships between researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients in the design of healthcare services for older people, with a focus on oral health.
  BMC Oral Health, May 2018
• Glass Hybrids for Restoring Hypomineralized Molars This study evaluated the survival rate of restorations performed using a new glass hybrid restorative system in first permanent molars affected by molar incisor hypomineralization.
  BMC Oral Health, May 2018
• For Your Patients: Clinical Trials Help Researchers Create New Cancer Drugs   Dr Bruce Chabner explains how clinical trials pave the way for new treatments and the benefits of participating in one.
  May 2018
• For Your Patients: Diverse Clinical Trials Lead to Better Cancer Drugs   Dr Norman Sharpless details why doctors develop clinical trials, potential benefits, and how they bring new therapies to the rest of the world.
  May 2018
• Disparities in Untreated Caries Among US Children and Adults This study aimed to determine the prevalence of untreated caries in the U.S. population. Has improved access to dental care post-ACA resulted in lower prevalence of untreated caries among children?
  BMC Oral Health, April 2018
• Oral Health Program for Children With Congenital Heart Defects Studies have shown that children with congenital heart defects have poorer oral health than healthy children. Can an intensive early oral health intervention help?
  BMC Oral Health, April 2018
• Chemotherapy Induced Oral Mucositis: Prevention Is Possible Does a mouthwash containing soluble prednisolone, nystatin, and salt reduce the rate of oral mucositis associated with chemotherapy?
  Chinese Clinical Oncology, April 2018
• Influence of Poor Oral Health on Physical Frailty This study explored the association of oral health problems with greater risks of being frail and developing frailty in older age.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, April 2018
• Comparative Effectiveness of School-based Caries Prevention This study compared the results of two childhood caries prevention programs with different treatment intensities: one provided sealants and interim therapeutic restorations and one sealants only.
  BMC Oral Health, April 2018
• Dental Caries Prevention Strategies Among Immigrant Children Which preventive strategies for caries reduction among children and adolescents with immigrant or low socioeconomic backgrounds are most effective?
  BMC Oral Health, April 2018
• Periodontitis in Patients With Cirrhosis This study examined the prevalence and predictors of periodontitis in patients with cirrhosis. How is periodontitis related to nutritional and systemic inflammation status in these patients?
  BMC Oral Health, March 2018
• Treatment Refractoriness of Oral Lesions in Pemphigus Vulgaris Oral lesions in patients with pemphigus vulgaris are often more treatment refractory than skin lesions. What clinical and laboratory parameters might be useful in determining lesion prognosis?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, March 2018
• BSR Guideline for Managing Primary Sjogren's Syndrome A guideline issued by the BSR covers the effective management of primary Sjogren's syndrome in adults.
  Rheumatology, March 2018