Dentin-derived alveolar bone graft for alveolar augmentation: A systematic review.

Introduction: Application of alveolar bone graft (ABG) in alveolar augmentation is done to prevent excessive bone resorption due to tooth extraction, missing teeth, or other diseases/conditions affecting the alveolar bone. The use of autogenous dentin-derived ABG has been considered as the composition of dentin appears to be nearly analogous to that of bone.

Objective: This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy of dentin-derived ABG for alveolar augmentation of post-extraction sockets or other alveolar bone defects by evaluating volume gain and histomorphometric data.

Qualitative study on barriers and coping strategies for dental care in autistic children: Parents' perspective.

Background: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face challenges in home oral care, accessing a dentist and accepting dental treatment.

Aim: To determine the barriers to dental care for autistic children in Singapore through the experiences and opinions of their parents.

Design: A qualitative exploratory approach comprising semistructured interviews and a focus group discussion was used.

Occupational and speech therapists' perceptions of their role in dental care for children with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative exploration.

Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have challenges in home oral care, accessing a dentist and accepting dental treatment. Occupational therapists (OTs) and speech therapists (STs) are likely to be involved earlier in managing communication, behavioural and sensory processing issues.

Aim: To determine perceived issues, barriers and potential solutions to dental care for children with ASD in Singapore from the perspective of OTs and STs.

Temporomandibular dysfunction experience is associated with oral health-related quality of life: an Australian national study.

Background: There are very few studies of the association between temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in a representative sample from the Asia-Pacific region. Accordingly, we aimed to quantify the association of TMD with OHRQoL dimensions and overall measurement scores in a representative sample of Australian adults while accounting for a range of confounders, and statistically estimating whether TMD experience is meaningfully associated with OHRQoL.

Method: Australia's National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-2006 data were used.

Degrees of xerostomia? A Rasch analysis of the Xerostomia Inventory.

Objective(s): The global demographic changes resulting in an ageing population require attention on xerostomia, as its prevalence appears to increase with age. The Xerostomia Inventory (XI) is a 11-item instrument developed to evaluate the symptoms and behavioural components of xerostomia, while a shortened 5-item version named Summated Xerostomia Inventory (SXI) was later proposed. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the construct validity of the XI and whether the SXI can provide a shortened version.

Interleukin-17 Gene Expression and Serum Levels in AsthmaDegenerative Model.

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases. It is associated with significant morbidity and shows an increasing prevalence over time. Accumulating evidence suggests that interleukin (IL)-17 has a key role in severe asthma.

Third molor extractions among Australian adults: findings from the 2013 National Dental Telephone Interview Survey.

Objectives: To identify, over the previous 12 months, whether: (i) dental insurance is associated with a higher number of third molar extractions (TME); (ii) single versus multiple TME is associated with self-rated oral health; and (iii) TME when 18-25 years of age is associated with fewer days absent from work because of dental problems.

Methodology: Australia's 2013 National Dental Telephone Interview Survey, which included: socio-demographics; and number of extractions, reasons for extractions, self-rated oral health and days absent from work because of dental problems, all in the past 12 months.

Results: The majority of TME recipients were female [56.

Exploring and modelling impacts of third molar experience on quality of life: a real-time qualitative study using Twitter.

Objectives: This study had two objectives: (i) to explore and model domains describing the real-time impact of third molars (TMs) on quality of life (QoL); and (ii) to assess the percentage coverage, in some generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) instruments, of the TM QoL domains identified in this study.

Methodology: A global cross-sectional sample of tweets containing 'wisdom tooth' over a 1-week period retrieved 3,537 tweets. After random quota sampling, classification and filtering, only 843 tweets were included in the thematic analysis.

Third Molars on the Internet: A Guide for Assessing Information Quality and Readability.

Background: Directing patients suffering from third molars (TMs) problems to high-quality online information is not only medically important, but also could enable better engagement in shared decision making.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop a scale that measures the scientific information quality (SIQ) for online information concerning wisdom tooth problems and to conduct a quality evaluation for online TMs resources. In addition, the study evaluated whether a specific piece of readability software (Readability Studio Professional 2012) might be reliable in measuring information comprehension, and explored predictors for the SIQ Scale.

Nasal allergies in the Middle Eastern population: results from the "Allergies in Middle East Survey".

Background: Chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR) are a major public health problem in developing countries including those in the Middle East. However, to date, there is a paucity of information related to physician-diagnosed AR in this region. The Allergies in Middle East Survey was undertaken to help clarify and broaden the understanding of physician-diagnosed AR across Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Nasal allergies in the Middle Eastern population: Results from the "Allergies in Middle East Survey".

Background: Chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR) are a major public health problem in developing countries including those in the Middle East. However, to date, there is a paucity of information related to physician-diagnosed AR in this region. The Allergies in Middle East Survey was undertaken to help clarify and broaden the understanding of physician-diagnosed AR across Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Effect of immunotherapy on fungal allergy: a case report.

Candida is presented. Systemic immunotherapy with a Tricophyton/Candida vaccin was completely cleared the urticaria/angioedema and decreased specific IgE from more than 100 KUA/I to 7.6 to Tricophyton and from 4.