Comparative cross-sectional study assessing specialized and general dentist readiness and barriers in performing routine domestic violence screening.

Domestic violence is a global public health issue with rising prevalence rates and varying risk factors. It is common for domestic violence victims to be seen by dental health care providers, therefore, dentists' ability to identify victims might help to address this problem. A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Domestic Violence Healthcare Providers Survey (DVHPS).

General dentists' readiness and barriers in intimate partner violence screening: a cross-sectional study in Jeddah City.

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) has varying prevalence rates and risk factors based on cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. However, it is common for IPV victims to be seen in dental settings on a regular basis. Identifying IPV victims in dental settings might help address this overlooked global dilemma.

Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and Endodontic Treatment Needs: Pilot Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and potential association between intimate partner violence (IPV) with traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) and the subsequent need for root canal treatment (RCT).

Methods: A total of 100 subjects with TDIs presented at emergency or postgraduate restorative clinics at University Dental Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia post-TDI. All study subjects completed the Hurt-Insult-Threaten-Scream (HITS) domestic violence screening tool and were clinically and radiographically examined to determine the type of TDI they suffered along with the pulp and periapical status of affected teeth.

Advanced imaging of dentin microstructure.

This study aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for locating the sectioning site of a specimen before characterizing the ultrastructural features of dentin surfaces as well as the inner wall of the dentinal tubules (DT) using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). Eight sound human molar teeth were extracted, examined via cross-polarization optical coherence tomography (CP-OCT), embedded, and hemisectioned using a low-speed diamond sawing machine. Next, each sectioned surface was further trimmed, polished, and examined under a confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) to locate the target area on the superficial dentin.

Evaluation of microleakage in class-II bulk-fill composite restorations.

Background/purpose: Despite the clinical appeal of restoring deep class II cavities in single increment using bulk-fill resin composite, sealing of bulk-filled composite restorations is a concern. This study evaluated interfacial adaptation of bulk-fill composite restoration to axial wall and gingival floor of class II cavities using cross-polarization optical coherence tomography (CP-OCT).

Materials And Methods: Box-shaped class II cavities were prepared in extracted molars and divided into three groups ( = 7) according to adhesive used; Clearfil SE Bond 2 (SE2), Tetric-N Bond Self-Etch (TSE) or Tetric-N Bond Universal (TNU).