Effect of diabetes and hyperglycaemia on the physical and mechanical properties of dentine: a systematic review.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of DM (Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes) and hyperglycaemia on the physical and mechanical properties of dentine which is critical for successful endodontic treatment.

Method: An electronic search of the following databases: PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science and the grey literature was performed up until July 2024. In vitro and in vivo studies on the effect of DM or hyperglycaemia on the mechanical and physical properties of dentine were included.

Angiogenic effects of Type 2 diabetes on the dental pulp.

Aim: To investigate the influence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and hyperglycaemia on blood vessels and angiogenic markers in the dental pulp.

Methodology: Extracted non-carious permanent molar teeth were collected from patients with well-controlled T2D (n = 10) and non-T2D (controls) (n = 10). The pulp was examined qualitatively using haematoxylin and eosin and Van Gieson stains.

Long-Range Proton Channels Constructed via Hierarchical Peptide Self-Assembly.

The quest to understand and mimic proton translocation mechanisms in natural channels has driven the development of peptide-based artificial channels facilitating efficient proton transport across nanometric membranes. It is demonstrated here that hierarchical peptide self-assembly can form micrometers-long proton nanochannels. The fourfold symmetrical peptide design leverages intermolecular aromatic interactions to align self-assembled cyclic peptide nanotubes, creating hydrophilic nanochannels between them.

Dentists' perceptions of providing care to community-dwelling older people.

Objectives: This study explored the attitudes of New Zealand (NZ) general dental practitioners (GDPs) towards older adults living within the community and the barriers and difficulties caring for their oral health needs.

Background: Adults are living longer and retaining teeth. Their dentitions are complex and alongside their dental needs, older adults often experience age-related systemic disease or decline.

Translation and validation of the French version of the child perceptions questionnaire for children aged 11 to 14 years old (CPQ11-14) short-form.

Objectives: The COHQoL is a set of questionnaires used to evaluate the impact of oral health on children's quality of life. Although the CPQ8-10 and the P-CPQ have been translated and validated in French, the CPQ11-14 14 has not yet been validated. The aim was to develop a French version of the CPQ11-14 16-items.