Probiotics-containing beverages and dental caries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aim was to evaluate the effect of probiotics-containing beverages on dental caries development by a systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42021258010). PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were assessed (up to October 2023) for randomized placebo-controlled trials that evaluated the consumption of probiotics-containing beverages having dental caries as endpoint. Risk of bias assessment (Cochrane Handbook) was performed for all studies.

The Role of SOX2 and SOX9 in Radioresistance and Tumor Recurrence.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) exhibits considerable variability in patient outcome. It has been reported that SOX2 plays a role in proliferation, tumor growth, drug resistance, and metastasis in a variety of cancer types. Additionally, SOX9 has been implicated in immune tolerance and treatment failures.

Candida and dental caries in children, adolescents and adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether the presence of fungi of the genus Candida in oral cavity is associated with dental caries in children and adolescents (from 6 to 18 years) or in adults (older than 18 years).

Design: Electronic search was carried out in MEDLINE, EMBASE and LILACS databases. Studies that evaluated the presence of Candida spp.

Role of Candida albicans on enamel demineralization and on acidogenic potential of Streptococcus mutans in vitro biofilms.

There is growing evidence that C. albicans is associated with dental caries, but its role on caries development needs to be better clarified. Label="OBJECTIVE">To evaluate at the hard tissue level the effect of C.