Vitamin D deficiency and risk of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: updated meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis.

Background: Growing evidence suggests a significant association between vitamin D deficiency and RAS. Hence, the present meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis sought to investigate the potential association between low serum vitamin D levels and RAS.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science were comprehensively searched on December 1, 2022 to retrieve all relevant studies.

Efficacy of hyaluronic acid for recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systematic review of clinical trials.

Objectives: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a very common oral mucosal disease, and its management is quite challenging with no definitive cure being available so far. Many studies have tried hyaluronic acid (HA) for alleviating signs and symptoms of RAS. The present systematic review sought to assess the available evidence regarding the efficacy of HA in management of RAS.

Survival Rates of Dental Implants in Patients with Papillon-Lefévre Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Aim: The present review aimed to summarize and evaluate the available literature regarding the survival rate and outcomes of dental implants in patients with Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome (PLS).

Materials And Methods: An extensive search of the literature was conducted on PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases for all data published from January 1996 till April 2020 using a combination of the following keywords: 'Papillon Lefévre Syndrome', 'prosthodontic rehabilitation' and 'dental implant' according to the PRISMA guidelines for the focused research question constructed using the PICO criteria. Clinical trials and observational studies on implant placement in PLS patients reported in English language were included in the study.

Oral Candida carriage in smokers and tobacco users: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Objective: To synthesize evidence from observational studies that evaluated the association between smoking and smokeless tobacco with oral Candida carriage.

Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, we searched through PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus without restrictions until April 2020 for studies that assessed this association. Following study retrieval and selection, relevant data were extracted, and the risk of bias was assessed by two independent authors using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

Efficacy of curcumin for recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systematic review.

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most common ulcerative lesion of the oral mucosa. The management of RAS is quite challenging with no definitive cure.

Objective: The present systematic review aimed to summarize the available evidence regarding the efficacy of curcumin in the management of RAS.

The association between Epstein-Barr virus and oral lichen planus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common inflammatory disease, with unclear etiology. A number of studies have linked Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) with OLP. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the available evidence regarding the potential association between EBV and OLP.

Efficacy of aloe vera mouthwash versus chlorhexidine on plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review.

Objectives: The present systematic review assessed the efficacy of aloe vera mouthrinse on plaque and gingival inflammation.

Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus and Web of Science was conducted in February 2018 to identify all relevant studies using the following keywords: aloe vera, gingivitis, gingival inflammation, plaque-induced gingivitis, periodontal health and plaque control. The eligibility criteria were all randomized clinical trials that assessed the efficacy of aloe vera mouthrinse in comparison to chlorhexidine on plaque and gingivitis.

Aloe vera in treatment of oral submucous fibrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The management of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is quite challenging, and as yet, no effective therapy is available for its management. The present systematic review and meta-analysis sought to assess the effectiveness of aloe vera in alleviating pain and clinical signs of OSF. A comprehensive search in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was conducted to identify the relevant randomized clinical trials.

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in management of recurrent herpes labialis: a systematic review.

Recurrent herpes labialis (RHL) is a highly prevalent viral infection that affects the oro-facial region. Current treatment options have limited efficacy in reducing healing time and recurrence rate of the disease. Recently, low-level laser therapy has been proposed as a potential treatment alternative for the management of RHL with no side effects.

The Effect of surface topographical changes of two different surface treatments rotary instrument.

Background: One of the major innovations in endodontics has been the introduction of nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy. This study evaluated the surface topographical changes of two different surface treatments rotary instrument after instrumentation and sterilization.

Material And Methods: 240 Extracted teeth were included in this study.

Efficacy of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of symptomatic oral lichen planus: A systematic review.

Background: The aim of this study was to systematically review the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the management of symptomatic oral lichen planus (OLP).

Materials And Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and ISI Web of knowledge were searched until July 2017, using the following keywords: OLP, erosive lichen planus, lichen planus, and PDT.

Results: Five clinical studies were included.

Awareness of basic life support among Saudi dental students and interns.

Objective: Fatal medical emergencies may occur at any time in the dental clinic. The present study assessed the level of awareness and attitudes toward basic life support (BLS) among Saudi dental students and interns.

Materials And Methods: A self-administered questionnaire comprising 23 closed-ended questions was used in this survey.

The effect of environment (Dry and Natural Saliva) on clasp retention: study - Part I.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the importance of environments (dry and wet) to dislodge the clasp.

Materials And Methods: Mandibular test models with natural premolar and molar teeth were used to test four types of clasp (each 12) (Akers, rest plate Akers [RPA], half and half [H-H], and ring clasp) in dry and natural fresh saliva environments. Each clasp was pulled out 10 times with a crosshead speed of 10 mm/min and the force required to withdraw each was measured.

Effect of clasp type and pullout location on clasp retention in different environment: study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the importance of pullout location and clasp types in two different environments to dislodge the clasp.

Materials And Methods: Mandibular test models with natural premolars and molar teeth were used to test four types of clasp (each 12) (Akers, Rest plate Akers, Half and Half, and Ring clasp) with three different pullout location for each type (ring on the rest, loop on the saddle, and wax arising from both rests) in dry and natural fresh saliva environment. Each clasp was pulled out 10 times with a crosshead speed of 10 mm/min, and the force required to withdraw each was measured.

Meta-analysis of the predictive value of DNA aneuploidy in malignant transformation of oral potentially malignant disorders.

DNA aneuploidy is an imbalance of chromosomal DNA content that has been highlighted as a predictor of biological behavior and risk of malignant transformation. To date, DNA aneuploidy in oral potentially malignant diseases (OPMD) has been shown to correlate strongly with severe dysplasia and high-risk lesions that appeared non-dysplastic can be identified by ploidy analysis. Nevertheless, the prognostic value of DNA aneuploidy in predicting malignant transformation of OPMD remains to be validated.

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in management of symptomatic oral lichen planus: a systematic review.

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology and indefinite cure. This systematic review assessed the efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of symptomatic OLP. Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched from date of inception till and including December 2016, using various combinations of the following keywords: oral lichen planus, laser therapy, low-level laser therapy, and phototherapy.

Efficacy of low level laser therapy in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome: A systematic review.

Background: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain condition with indefinite cure, predominantly affecting post-menopausal women. The aim of this study was to systematically review the efficacy of low level laser therapy in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome (BMS).

Methods: PubMed, Embase and Scopus were searched from date of inception till and including October 2016 using various combinations of the following keywords: burning mouth syndrome, BMS, stomatodynia, laser therapy, laser treatment and phototherapy.

Evaluation of p27 Expression in Salivary Gland Neoplasms; A Step Forward in Unveiling the Role of p27.

Introduction: Salivary gland neoplasms are not uncommon lesions that are seen in the head and neck region. The role of cell cycle regulators as well as that of oncogenes remains unexplored in the pathogenesis of these neoplasms.

Aim: Present study was conducted to evaluate the expression of p27 in the three common salivary gland neoplasms.

Development of Nasopalatine Duct Cyst in Relation to Dental Implant Placement.

Background: Dental implantation is considered as one of the most widely employed procedures in dental practice. Nasopalatine duct cyst (NPDC) is one of the most common developmental cysts in the oral cavity that develops from the proliferation of embryological epithelial remnants of nasopalatine duct.

Aim: The aim of this study was to highlight the development of NPDC after the placement of dental implants.

Knowledge and attitude of dental trauma among dental students in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of Saudi dental students in the management of dental trauma in children.

Materials And Methods: A self-administered questionnaire comprising 17 close-ended questions was used in this survey. The questions were divided into three parts including: Personal and professional profile; knowledge assessment; attitude toward dental trauma.

DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LEUKEMIC PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: AN UPDATED REVIEW FOR GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONER.

The early signs of leukemia can usually manifest in the oral cavity due to infiltration of leukemic cells or due to associated decline in normal marrow elements, especially in the acute phase of leukemia, as common lesions at this stage of the disease can be screened and diagnosed by the dentist. Therefore, the dental community should be aware of the oral manifestations of leukemia and oral complications of anticancer treatment. This can eliminate the oral symptoms of the disease and to improve quality of life for these patients.

Hepatitis C virus infections in oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: A role for hepatitis C virus in oral lichen planus has been postulated. This systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing epidemiological studies was conducted to determine if there is a correlation between oral lichen planus and hepatitis C virus infection.

Methods: We examined the association between hepatitis C virus and oral lichen planus by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies that examined the prevalence of anti-HCV antibodies in the serum of cases and controls.

Infection control: Knowledge and compliance among Saudi undergraduate dental students.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection control procedures among undergraduate dental students.

Methods: This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of questions on students' vaccination status as well as knowledge and attitudes regarding infection control was sent to 600 undergraduate dental students in the fourth, fifth, and sixth year of the Al-Farabi College for Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

p53 expression in pleomorphic adenoma of salivary glands: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: There are conflicting data regarding immunohistochemical expression of p53 in pleomorphic adenoma. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine whether p53 expression has a role in the pathogenesis of pleomorphic adenoma.

Design: A comprehensive literature search for relevant studies published from 2000 up to end of 2014 was performed using PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library Databases.

Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis for dental practitioners.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a well-known oral disease with unclear etiopathogenesis for which symptomatic therapy is only available. This kind of study aimed to highlight the main points that the general practitioners should be taken in their consideration. We have collected our data from PubMed line from 1972 to 2011.