Life satisfaction around the world: Measurement invariance of the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) across 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, and age groups.

The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a widely used self-report measure of subjective well-being, but studies of its measurement invariance across a large number of nations remain limited. Here, we utilised the Body Image in Nature (BINS) dataset-with data collected between 2020 and 2022 -to assess measurement invariance of the SWLS across 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, and age groups (N = 56,968). All participants completed the SWLS under largely uniform conditions.

The Effectiveness of Salivary Sampling for the Detection and Quantification of in Periodontitis Patients.

The objective was to evaluate using unstimulated saliva in detecting and to compare the saliva and subgingival and mucosa membrane occurrence of this periodontal pathogen in patients diagnosed with advanced periodontitis. Patients with advanced forms of periodontitis ( = 220; mean age: 54.03 ± 03 years) at stage III/IV were sampled.

Manifestations of Head and Neck Cancer in Patients With Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To investigate the clinical manifestations of head and neck cancer in patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS) and to assess related oral comorbidities.

Materials And Methods: Case reports covering head and neck cancer manifestations in patients diagnosed with PVS were included Studies were identified through seven main electronic databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, LILACS, and LIVIVO), and a search for gray literature was performed using ProQuest Dissertations and Theses and Google Scholar. Independent reviewers applied predefined eligibility criteria in a two-phase selection process.

A Framework for Implementing Community-Based Dental Education.

Community-based dental education (CBDE) is essential for equipping dental students with the practical skills required for independent practice while simultaneously addressing the oral health needs of the community through real-world experiential learning. The success of CBDE initiatives rely on effective collaboration across stakeholders, including educational institutions, community organisations, and students, to address both faculty educational goals and community oral health needs. This paper introduces a practical toolbox to support CBDE program implementation.

Evaluating Telehealth Diagnostic Accuracy in Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases: A Comparative Study.

This study evaluated the accuracy of diagnosing oral and maxillofacial diseases using telehealth. We recruited 100 patients from the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia. They were either new patients or existing patients with a condition not previously diagnosed.

Evaluating Dentists' Understanding of Dry Mouth Management: An International Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: Studying dentists' knowledge of dry mouth management is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment, improving patient outcomes and oral health. This study aimed to evaluate their knowledge and awareness of dry mouth and its predictors.

Materials And Methods: A pre-validated online survey was administered to a convenience sample of dentists across six countries.

Prevalence of Subgingival : Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.

This paper aims to investigate the presence of and to assess potential indicators of the risk of severe form(s) of periodontitis. A descriptive cross-sectional study of 156 consecutive patients with periodontitis was conducted. Subgingival plaque samples were collected from the participants.

Understanding interobserver variability of pathologists to improve oral epithelial dysplasia grading.

Objective: This study aimed to understand reasons for interobserver variability in the grading of oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) through a survey of pathologists to provide insight for improvements in the reliability and reproducibility of OED diagnoses.

Methods: The study design included quantitative and qualitative methodology. A pre-validated 31-item questionnaire was distributed to general, head and neck, and oral and maxillofacial histopathology specialists worldwide.

Challenges in implementing community-based dental education programs in Australia: The lived experiences of program coordinators.

Purpose: The benefits of community-based dental education (CBDE) are well documented and reach far beyond students' educational growth, encompassing advantages for both dental schools and their community partners. Nonetheless, barriers associated with administering CBDE programs can have a significant impact on program outcomes. This study aims to explore the challenges faced by dental school CBDE coordinators in implementing and managing their programs.

Community-Based Dental Education (CBDE): A Survey of Current Program Implementation at Australian Dental Schools.

Purpose: Community-based dental education (CBDE) diverges from traditional dental school training methods by integrating dental students into primary care community settings. This immersive approach enables students to refine their clinical and hands-on skills while serving the oral health needs of underserved populations. This study aimed to identify ways in which Australian dental schools are currently implementing CBDE and compared to current evidence.

Histopathological risk assessment in multisite epithelial dysplasia: A meta-analysis.

Objective: Histopathological grading of oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is the current standard for stratifying cancer progression risk but is associated with subjectivity and variability. This problem is not commonly seen regarding the grading of epithelial dysplasia in other sites. This systematic review aims to compare grading systems for oral, anal, penile, and cervical epithelial dysplasia to determine their predictive accuracy for recurrence and malignant transformation (MT) outcomes.

Unraveling the Keratin Expression in Oral Leukoplakia: A Scoping Review.

Intermediate filaments are one of three polymeric structures that form the cytoskeleton of epithelial cells. In the epithelium, these filaments are made up of a variety of keratin proteins. Intermediate filaments complete a wide range of functions in keratinocytes, including maintaining cell structure, cell growth, cell proliferation, cell migration, and more.

The Synergistic Effect of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound on In-vitro Remineralization of Tooth Enamel by Calcium Phosphate Ion Clusters.

Background: Remineralization of dental enamel is an important intervention strategy for the treatment of demineralized lesions. Existing approaches have limitations such as failure to adequately reproduce the ideal structural mechanical properties of the native tooth. The ability of ultrasound to control and accelerate the crystallization processes has been widely reported.

Effect of Photobiomodulation on Salivary Cytokines in Head and Neck Cancer Patients with Oral Mucositis: A Systematic Review.

Oral mucositis is a common and distressing side effect of head and neck oncology treatment. Photobiomodulation therapy can be utilized to prevent and treat oral mucositis. Its impact on salivary cytokines has yet to be thoroughly investigated.

Curcumin is effective in managing oral inflammation: An in vitro study.

Background: Oral inflammation is among the most prevalent oral pathologies with systemic health implications, necessitating safe and effective treatments. Given curcumin's documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this study focuses on the potential of a curcumin-based oral gel in safely managing oral inflammatory conditions.

Methods: This in vitro study utilized four human cell lines: oral keratinocytes (HOKs), immortalized oral keratinocytes (OKF6), periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPdLF), and dysplastic oral keratinocytes (DOKs).

Student and clinical supervisor perceptions of community-based dental educational experiences: A scoping review.

Purpose: This scoping review was conducted to map the breadth of experiences in community-based dental education (CBDE), as reported by students and clinical supervisors.

Methods: This scoping review was conducted following the structured framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley and adhering to PRISMA-SCR guidelines for scoping reviews. Applying specified eligibility criteria, a systematic search of four electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science) was followed by data extraction and data synthesis of full-text articles.

Epigenetics in the diagnosis and prognosis of head and neck cancer: A systematic review.

Background: Aberrant epigenetic modifications significantly develop and progress human malignancies including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Taking into account issues of late diagnosis and poor prognosis associated with HNSCC, this systematic review is designed to provide an up-to-date insight of epigenetic changes in the management of HNSCC.

Methods: All studies that assessed the diagnostic and prognostic utilities of epigenetic changes (DNA methylation and histone modifications) among patients diagnosed with HNSCC or oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) were considered for inclusion till June 2023.

Adjunctive aids for the detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders: A systematic review of systematic reviews.

This study presents the results of systematic reviews on adjunctive tools in screening and diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and to determine if the current literature supports their use as either an adjunctive tool or replacement of gold standard techniques. Systemic reviews and meta-analysis that evaluated adjunctive tools including chemiluminescence, tissue autofluorescence, tissue fluorescence spectroscopy, vital staining and cytology techniques were systematically examined using AMSTAR II. Twenty-seven systematic reviews were included.

A Curcumin-Based Oral Gel Has Potential Protective Efficacy against Oral Mucositis: In Vitro Study.

Oral mucositis is a common distressing complication of cancer therapy, characterised by painful sores within the oral cavity. Current management options offer limited symptomatic relief. Curcumin, a natural polyphenolic compound with recognised anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, has emerged as a potential protective agent against oral mucositis.

Use of oral nutritional supplements in irradiated patients with head and neck cancer.

Objectives: Malnutrition is common among patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and associated with poorer outcomes. Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are often prescribed, with concerns raised about their cariogenicity. This study examined ONS use and caries experience in patients with HNC 12 months post-diagnosis.

Awareness and practice of dentists in gulf cooperation council countries regarding medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - A web-based survey.

Background/purpose: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication among dental patients undergoing treatment with antiresorptive medications such as bisphosphonate and denosumab. The present survey investigated the awareness and practice of dentists in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries regarding MRONJ.

Materials And Methods: This questionnaire-based study was conducted among dental practitioners in all six GCC countries.

Dental and oral health students' preparedness for the management of deaf patients: A cross-sectional survey.

Background/purpose: The communication barrier that deaf people face when seeking dental care can impact their experience and may potentially lead to exacerbated dental fear or anxiety. This study aimed to investigate the current attitudes and levels of knowledge and confidence of Australian oral and dental health students in treating a deaf patient.

Materials And Methods: A 33-item cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed to Australian dental, oral health therapy and dental hygiene students across 13 tertiary institutions.

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis of the brain and oral cavity: a case report.

We report a patient with a novel presentation of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody positive (ANCA+) vasculitis of the brain and oral mucosa. ANCA+ vasculitis of the brain is usually associated with pachymeningitis and hypophysitis, and there are no cases reported with simultaneous brain and oral mucosal involvement. A 35-year-old African Zambian man presented with headache and bleeding swollen gingiva.

Clinical competency of dental health professionals and students in diagnosing oral mucosal lesions.

Objective: Proper identification of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) provides an opportunity for oral cancer prevention. This study aims to assess the competency of dental health professionals in identifying OPMDs and, in turn, reducing the incidence of oral malignancy by early detection.

Methods: A 26-case online questionnaire of oral mucosal lesions was distributed to cohorts of 363 dental health professionals and dental students in Australia.