Cancer Stem Cells in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Narrative Review on Experimental Characteristics and Methodological Challenges.

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) represent a subpopulation of cancer cells that are believed to initiate and drive cancer progression. In animal models, xenotransplanted CSCs have demonstrated the ability to produce tumors. Since their initial isolation in blood cancers, CSCs have been identified in various solid human cancers, including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Salivary Profile Analysis Based on Oral Cancer Risk Habits: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: In Indonesia, cultural practices such as betel quid chewing, smoking, and alcohol consumption are prevalent. These practices are known risk factors for oral cancer and may influence the salivary profile, which is essential for maintaining oral health.

Purpose: To compare the salivary profiles of individuals with and without risk factors for oral cancer.

The association between betel quid use and oral potentially malignant and malignant disorders in Southeast Asian and Pacific regions: a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE evidence profile.

Background: Betel quid (BQ) chewing is a prevalent habit in the Asian and Pacific regions. It is deeply intertwined within cultural customs, and has been reported to result in oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and malignant disorders (MDs).

Objective: We aim to present a summative and broad overview of the burden that BQ chewing has imposed on the residents of the Southeast Asian, Pacific, and Australasian regions, allowing us to quantify the level of impact it is currently causing on the risk of people developing oral cancer.

Enhanced Knowledge Inversed Attitude of Oral Cancer Risk Habit Associated With Sociocultural: A Quantitative and Qualitative Pilot Study.

Aim: In 2023, the global incidence of oral cancer reached 54,540 new cases, with risk factors including smoking (S), alcohol consumption (A), and betel quid chewing (BQC). The knowledge and attitudes about these risk factors impact this practice, particularly in communities that follow local traditions. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and attitude regarding risk factors for oral cancer on Flores Island, East Indonesia.

Research Trends in Molecular Biological Studies on Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Since the discovery of PCR and ELISA, research in the realm of molecular biology pertaining to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has witnessed significant expansion. to provide a comprehensive overview of molecular biology research on OSCC through visual mapping techniques. We conducted an analysis of publications within the "oral squamous cell carcinoma" category from Scopus' core collection.

Management of oral mucositis: a systematic review.

Introduction: Oral mucositis is one of the most common complications following chemotherapy and/or head and neck radiotherapy. Various treatments for oral mucositis have been proposed. However, there has still been no review of the most frequent and most effective type of therapy to treat oral mucositis.

Psychometric properties of the Indonesian Fonseca anamnestic index and the presence/severity of temporomandibular disorders among Indonesian young adults.

Objective: The psychometric properties of the Indonesian FAI (FAI-I) and presence/severity of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) among Indonesian young adults were explored.

Methods: The FAI-I was developed following the INfORM guidelines and used to determine the presence/severity of TMDs. Internal consistency/test-retest reliability were examined with Cronbach's alpha/intra-class correlation (ICC) coefficients.

Satisfaction Level of the Oral Medicine Patients Using Teledentistry During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Factor Analysis.

Objectives: The aim of this article is to describe oral medicine patients' satisfaction level with teledentistry services during COVID-19 pandemic by a factor analysis.

Materials And Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in the Oral Medicine Clinic in 31 patients who used teledentistry services at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic under informed consent. Questionnaire modification was validated with the Rasch model analysis and components that contribute to satisfaction were analyzed by the factor analysis.

Dentists experience influences knowledge and attitudes toward HIV patients in West Jakarta, Indonesia, and validation of a new questionnaire.

Unlabelled: Dentists' knowledge and attitudes are two main components that may have a role in reducing and preventing the severity of HIV infection. No recent data on this are available in Jakarta.

Objective: To evaluate the dental profession's experience based on knowledge and attitude toward HIV patients in West Jakarta.