The Effect of COVID-19 on Dental Education in Saudi Arabia.

Aim: The aim of this study was to comprehensively explore and evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental education as perceived by dental students in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Data were collected through a validated questionnaire from dental students at three universities. Demographic variables and students' experiences with online learning were examined.

Auto-Transplantation of Teeth: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study of Knowledge and Attitude.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of dental interns regarding tooth auto-transplantation and to determine the need for additional education on this topic among dental interns.

Methods: Ethical approval was obtained for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was designed, validated, and distributed to dental interns from various dental schools in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia.

A 65-Year-Old Woman with an Enlarged Tongue Due to Amyloidosis.

BACKGROUND Amyloidosis is a clinical condition characterized by the extracellular deposition of insoluble, abnormal amyloid fibrils in various body tissues. It is generally categorized into 2 forms - localized and systemic - with a wide range of signs and symptoms. This case report discusses the localized amyloidosis involvement of the oral cavity and its treatment.

Systemic Use of Arnica Montana for the Reduction of Postsurgical Sequels following Extraction of Impacted Mandibular 3 Molars: A Pilot Study.

Background: Postsurgical sequels (PSS) are a group of complications commonly encountered following invasive dental surgical procedures such as bone grafting procedures, external sinus grafting, and 3 molar extractions. These include pain, intraoral and extraoral bruising, and edema. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of arnica montana (AM) in the management of PSS following extraction of impacted mandibular 3 molars.

Management of medication-induced gingival hyperplasia: a systematic review.

Objective: Medication-induced gingival hyperplasia (MIGH) has been linked to several medications, with a reported prevalence ranging between 0.5% and 85%. The aim of this study was to systematically review the management approaches for MIGH and estimate recurrence rate and time to relapse.

Tolerability of a green tea-based mouth rinse: A pilot study.

Introduction: Mouth rinse containing essential oil is one of the most popular, over the counter dental products which has been promoted to have anti-inflammatory, anti-plaque and anti-microbial properties. An essential oil alcohol-free mouth rinse with green tea has been introduced recently and promoted for management of periodontitis and gingivitis. As the role of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) mouth rinse in management of periodontal disease has been evaluated previously, the aim of this study is to compare the tolerability of none-alcohol containing green tea-based (NAGT) mouth rinse with CHX mouth rinse.

Epidemiological profile and clinical characteristics of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma: A pilot study in Bidar and Gulbarga Districts, Karnataka, India.

Background: Clinical scenarios of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) vary between geographical districts within the same country. This could be attributed to common habits and other cultural factors, such as excessive consumption of tobacco products, leading to higher prevalence of tobacco-related lesions of the oral cavity. A better understanding of their pattern and behavior in each particular region may help in devising strategies for prevention and treatment.

Current understanding of the relationship between periodontal and systemic diseases.

Periodontal disease (PD) is among the most common infectious diseases affecting humans. While the burden of periodontal disease on oral health has been extensively investigated, a possible specific relationship between the disease and systemic health is a relatively new area of interest. More recently it has been suggested that PD has an etiological role in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and preterm low-birth weight, among others.

Background, training experiences, and career plans of U.S. periodontal residents: report of a web-based survey.

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to survey the backgrounds and perspectives of U.S. periodontal residents in 2012.