Spin and reporting in systematic reviews with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials in restorative dentistry.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of spin and completeness of reporting of systematic reviews with metanalysis (SRMAs) in restorative dentistry.

Methods: Inclusion criteria were SRMAs of randomized clinical trials of restorative dentistry on survival, success, or failure rates of treatment in humans, with no language or year restriction. SRMAs performed with non-RCTs were excluded.

Association between tamoxifen and tooth loss in women with breast cancer.

Objectives: Investigate the effect of tamoxifen on the occurrence of tooth loss (TL) in breast cancer (BC) survivors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 140 BC survivors using tamoxifen therapy. Sociodemographic, medical, and dental data were evaluated.

Oral lesions and associated factors in breast cancer survivors.

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of oral lesions (OL) and associated factors among survivors of breast cancer (BC).

Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 150 BC survivors was conducted at a public hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected on socioeconomic aspects, treatment characteristics and oral problems.