Publications by authors named "F C Licari"

Background: The accurate determination of the working length (WL) is imperative for endodontic success.

Objectives: Our objective was to systematically analyze the available evidence on the impact of voxel size variation on the estimation of WL using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Material And Methods: An electronic search of the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases was conducted according to specific inclusion and exclusion criteria in March 2022.

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Introduction: The review was intended to evaluate the relationship of the nature of sleep with academic performances among undergraduate dental students.

Materials And Methods: Scopus, Embase, Medline, and Web of Science databases were explored using a combination of MeSH terminologies for studies published until May 2023. JBI Institute's Critical Appraisal Checklist was considered for data extraction and quality assessment while Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation was considered for the assessment of certainty of evidence.

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Participant recruitment is one of the most challenging aspects of a clinical trial, directly impacting both the study's duration and the quality of its results. Therefore, reporting successful recruitment strategies is crucial. This study aimed to document the recruitment tactics and experiences of a research team during a university-based randomized clinical trial, conducted as part of a clinical research immersion program.

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Poor oral health during childhood can lead to various oral diseases and have long-term implications for dental health. Innovative and engaging oral health educational approaches such as game-based teaching have emerged as a promising modality for health education. This systematic review examined the effectiveness of game-based teaching methods on the oral health of children (4-12 yrs).

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