Dental students' and faculty perception of online exams with e-invigilation in Cyprus.

Introduction: During the recent pandemic, e-learning and e-assessment methods have been implemented worldwide, providing opportunities for further implementation in the dental curriculum. This study aims to research the dental students' and dental faculty's perceptions of online exams with e-invigilation.

Materials And Methods: Online questionnaires were developed and delivered, after three semesters of online exams, to all students and faculty.

Dental caries and dental developmental defects as adverse effects of antineoplastic treatment in childhood cancer survivors.

Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of dental caries and dental developmental defects (DDD) in childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and identify disease and treatment-related risk factors.

Methods: CCS aged up to 21 years, diagnosed with a malignancy before the age of 10 years and in remission for at least one year were included. Data were collected from patients' medical records and through a clinical examination where presence of dental caries and prevalence of DDD were recorded.

Tooth-surface distribution of caries in Greek schoolchildren, using ICDAS-II index. A national pathfinder survey.

Aim: The objective of this cross-sectional nationwide study was to assess the caries status of Greek children, in regard to the severity and the distribution pattern of the lesions in the primary and permanent dentition at a tooth-surface level, based on ICDAS-II criteria.

Methods: Study Design: A national survey was conducted in 15 urban and 9 rural sites and about 50 subjects were examined at each location across the country. Caries data, based on ICDAS-II index, were recorded on 4,410 children aged 5, 12, and 15-years by 10 calibrated dentists.

Occlusal features of 5-year-old Greek children: a cross-sectional national study.

Background: Occlusal characteristics of the primary dentition are crucial in predicting and determining permanent tooth alignment and occlusion. The aim of our study was to determine the occlusal characteristics of the primary dentition of 5-year-old children in Greece through a national pathfinder survey.

Methods: A stratified cluster sample of 1222 5-year-old children was selected according to the WHO guidelines for national pathfinder surveys.

Dental Caries Prevalence and Experience (ICDAS II Criteria) of 5-, 12- and 15-Year-Old Children and Adolescents with an Immigrant Background in Greece, Compared with the Host Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Evidence regarding disparities in oral health among native and immigrant child and adolescent populations in Europe is scarce. The present study aimed to determine the caries status of 5-, 12-, and 15-year-olds with an immigrant background in Greece in relation to their sociodemographic characteristics and compare their caries levels with those of their native Greek peers. A sample of 707 immigrants underwent clinical examination for caries (ICDAS II criteria), followed by a calculation of caries prevalence and experience estimates (2013-2014).

Orthodontic Status and Orthodontic Treatment Need of 12- and 15-Year-Old Greek Adolescents: A National Pathfinder Survey.

The purpose of this research was to assess the orthodontic status and orthodontic treatment needs of 12- and 15-year-old schoolchildren in Greece, in relation to sociodemographic factors and parental education level. A total of 1102 12-year-old children and 1131 15-year-old adolescents across Greece were assessed using the Modified Dental Health component (DHC) of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). An amount of 38.

Oral hygiene and periodontal condition of 12- and 15-year-old Greek adolescents. Socio-behavioural risk indicators, self- rated oral health and changes in 10 years.

Aim: To investigate oral hygiene and periodontal status of 12- and 15-year-old Greek adolescents in relation to socio- demographic and behavioural indicators and identify national trends.

Materials And Methods: In a stratified cluster sample of 2,478 participants, the Simplified Debris Index (DI-S) and the Community Periodontal Index (CPI) were calculated. Socio- demographic/behavioural data were collected through structured questionnaires.

Genetic taste sensitivity and dental caries in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: PROP test (6-n-propylthiouracil) for the identification of genetic sensitivity to caries in young individuals has emerged as a useful tool for caries risk assessment.

Aim: To systematically appraise available evidence on the association between genetic taste sensitivity, as detected by (PROP), and caries.

Design: Seven databases, as of March 2020, were searched.

Caries risk assessment with the 'Bangkok checklist' in preschool children: A prospective cohort study.

Background: Caries risk assessment in preschool children is poorly validated in prospective studies.

Aim: To validate the Bangkok checklist (BCL) in predicting caries development in a cohort of preschool children from low and moderate socioeconomic areas and compare it with two established risk assessment tools.

Design: We followed 146 preschool children, aged 2-5 years for 2 years.

Dental late effects of antineoplastic treatment on childhood cancer survivors: Radiographic findings.

Background: Dental anomalies are common late side effects of childhood cancer therapy and may lead to anatomical, functional, and aesthetic sequelae.

Aim: The study aimed to record dental late effects of antineoplastic treatment and associate them with disease and treatment characteristics in order to identify possible risk factors.

Design: Orthopantomograms of 70 survivors aged 4-21 years, who were treated at ages 0-10 years for any type of malignancy and completed antineoplastic treatment at least one year before, were examined.

In vivo validation of Diagnodent and Vista proof devices vs ICDAS clinical criteria on incipient carious lesions in adults.

Aim: This study aimed to validate the in vivo performance of Diagnodent and Vista proof devices with ICDAS clinical criteria on incipient carious lesions in adults.

Methods: A total of 44 adult patients with 230 incipient occlusal caries took part in the present study. These patients were assessed for caries with ICDAS clinical criteria, and then they were examined with Diagnodent pen™ (DP) and Vista proof™ (VP) fluorescence devices.

Caries prevalence and caries experience (ICDAS II criteria) of 5-, 12- and 15-year-old Greek children in relation to socio-demographic risk indicators. Trends at the national level in a period of a decade.

Purpose: To study the caries status of 5, 12 and 15-year-old Greek children, assess how disease parameters are related to socio-demographic indicators and identify relevant trends at the national level.

Methods: A stratified cluster sample of 3702 children in total was randomly selected and examined clinically for caries (ICDAS II criteria). Caries experience was outlined by adapting ICDAS criteria to the d/D component of the WHO dmf/DMF index configuration.

Development of a Greek Oral health literacy measurement instrument: GROHL.

Background: Oral health literacy is an important construct for both clinical and public health outcomes research. The need to quantify and test OHL has led to the development of measurement instruments and has generated a substantial body of recent literature. A commonly used OHL instrument is REALD-30, a word recognition scale that has been adapted for use in several languages.

Validation of Three Caries Risk Assessment Tools for Preschool Children From Areas with High Caries Prevalence.

The purpose of this study was to compare the validity of Cariogram (an algorithm-based software), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's caries risk assessment form (CRAF), and Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) in predicting caries increment in a group of two- to four-year-olds with high caries prevalence over two years. Children ( equals 175) were examined at baseline, and caries was scored according to World Health Organization criteria. Diet and oral health habits were captured from questionnaires, and saliva variables were captured from chairside tests.

Late effects of chemo and radiation treatment on dental structures of childhood cancer survivors. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This systematic review summarizes the prevalence of dental defects after chemo and radiation therapy and correlates the findings with specific characteristics of each treatment modality.

Methods: Database search was performed for studies reporting dental late effects of chemo and radiation therapy. After data extraction and risk of bias assessment, prevalence of crown and root defects was assessed.

A comparative study on oral health status in Greek preschool children with neurodevelopmental disorders with movement limitations.

Aim: To assess the oral health status of preschool children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) in Greece and compare it to that, of healthy children of the same age.

Methods And Results: The sample consisted of 146 preschool children with NDD and movement limitations attending the rehabilitation centers of ELEPAP and 165 healthy children matched for age and maternal origin. Caries prevalence, dmft index, precavitated carious lesions (WSL) prevalence Visual Plaque Index (VPI), Restorative Index (RI), Mutans Streptococci (MS) levels, saliva buffer capacity, gingival hyperplasia, tooth wear and developmental dental defects were assessed.

Role of taste perception in white spot lesion formation during orthodontic treatment.

Objectives: To investigate the role of individual's taste sensitivity using 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) in the development of white spot lesions (WSLs) in adolescent orthodontic patients.

Materials And Methods: 44 healthy adolescents, aged 12 to 16 years old, who were in fixed-appliance orthodontic treatment for at least 6 months, consented to participate in this cross-sectional study. Data regarding participants' demographic information, oral hygiene practices, and dietary habits were obtained by a questionnaire.

Validation of different Cariogram settings and factor combinations in preschool children from areas with high caries risk.

Background: Caries risk assessment in preschool children has been limited validated.

Aim: To validate caries predictive ability of Cariogram using different combinations of factors and settings in preschool children from areas with high caries risk.

Design: Two to five years old children (N = 175) were examined for caries (cavitated and non-cavitated lesions), at baseline and after 1 and 2 years.

Clinical Evaluation of Two Different Prevention Programs in Adults Depending on Their Caries Risk Profile: One-year Results.

The aim of this study was to investigate the management of incipient caries lesions in adults with two preventive protocols. A total of 44 adult patients with high, moderate and low caries risk with 516 incipient caries took part in the study. These patients were assessed for caries with International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) criteria and were then divided into three groups depending on their caries risk profile: a high-risk group (group A), a moderate-risk group (group B), and a low-risk group (group C).

The effect of resin infiltration on proximal caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth. A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Introduction/objectives: This systematic review aimed to critically appraise the evidence on resin infiltration for the clinical management of proximal caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth.

Data: Search terms included resin infiltration, micro-invasive and proximal caries. Potentially eligible studies involved proximal caries lesions treated with resin infiltration.

Experiential learning in oral health education.

Experiential learning is an innovative learning method that knowledge is gained through experience. The aim of this paper was to review the application of experiential learning in health education and suggest an oral health education program using experiential learning. Experiential learning has been used in the past successfully in health education mostly in university curricula.

Validation of fluorescence devices for evaluation of white spot lesions in orthodontic patients.

Aim: To clinically validate the fluorescence devices, DIAGNOdent Pen™ and Vista Proof™ for the evaluation of non-cavitated white spot lesions (WSL) in orthodontic patients and using direct visual examination after the brackets removal, as the gold standard.

Methods: The sample consisted of 31 patients, 13-28 years old, under fixed appliance orthodontic treatment. Teeth (N = 619) were evaluated with the brackets on, after cleaning and air drying, by direct, indirect visual examination and using the DIAGNOdent Pen™ device.

Dentists' perception, knowledge, and clinical management of molar-incisor-hypomineralisation in Kuwait: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Molar-incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is considered as a global dental problem. There is little knowledge of general dental practitioners (GDPs) and dental specialists (DSs) about this condition in different parts of the world, particularly in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Hence, this study has been carried out to assess the knowledge of GDPS and DSs in Kuwait about MIH condition, its clinical presentation and management.

Dental intrinsic green pigmentation from primary to mixed dentition: clinical and histological findings.

Aim: The aim of this report is to present a case of a child with green pigmentation of the primary dentition caused by bilirubin elevation due to choleostasis during neonatal life, and the 5-year follow-up.

Case Report: The case presented initially with bands of green pigmentation of all primary teeth in a pattern that followed the time of their calcification, with those formed earlier being more severely affected. Fading of the green pigmentation was detected during the follow-up, while erupted lower permanent incisors were normal.