Parental beliefs in and attitudes toward teething signs and symptoms: A systematic review.

Background: Parents believe that teething is associated with signs and symptoms, which may induce them to give medications that could harm their children. Some children may require alleviation of symptoms and overall attention.

Aim: To assess parents' beliefs in and attitudes toward teething.

Tooth wear prevalence in individuals with Down syndrome: a systematic review.

Objectives: This systematic review investigated the prevalence of tooth wear between patients with and without Down syndrome.

Methods: Six databases (Embase, LILACS, Livivo, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) and grey literature (Google Scholar, OpenGrey and ProQuest) were searched until March 7, 2022. Observational studies were included to assess the differences in tooth wear prevalence and/or severity in Down syndrome and non-syndromic controls.

Impact of the first thousand days of life on dental caries through the life course: a transdisciplinary approach.

This review aimed to describe the importance of the first 1000 days of a child's life as a golden period for interventions and actions to prevent dental caries and other chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) throughout the life course and highlight that the first 450 days of life could be even more important for oral health. During the first 1000 days of life (pregnancy and first two years of life), health care providers can identify unhealthy lifestyles, behaviors, and their determinants. Bearing in mind contextual factors like socioeconomic conditions and cultural aspects, this is a unique period to work together with the family and identify opportunities for adopting healthy habits that might last throughout the life of the expected or newborn child.

BURNOUT SYNDROME AMONG DENTISTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Objective: Burnout syndrome has negative consequences on the dentist's health and performance during work. This systematic review aimed to assess the prevalence of Burnout syndrome in dentists.

Methods: Searches were carried out in Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, EMBASE, LILACS databases, and searches in the gray literature on January 27, 2021.

Children's and parents' perceptions concerning surgical attire: a systematic review.

Objective: To review the literature about children's and parent's perceptions on surgical attire.

Data Source: A systematic search was conducted in the databases EMBASE, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus and Web of Science. Grey literature was searched on Google Scholar, Open Grey and ProQuest Dissertations, and Theses Database.

Children's Perceptions of Dentist's Attire and Environment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Aim: To assess the children's perceptions of the dentist's attire and environment. The protocol is available in the PROSPERO database.

Search Strategies: Systematic searches in the databases were performed in Cochrane, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science from their inception to December 12, 2019, Google Scholar, Open Grey, and ProQuest Dissertations.

Children's Perceptions of the Dentist and Dental Office Through Drawings.

To evaluate children's perceptions of the dentist and dental office using drawings and its association with age, sex, and previous dental experience.
Participants included 144 four- to six-year-old children who were instructed to make a drawing of their perception of the dentist and dental office. Data collected included age, sex, and previous dental care experience.

Digital anatomy table in teaching-learning process of the temporomandibular joint anatomy.

Introduction: The use of teaching resources and digital objects has gradually been incorporated into dental schools. This study aimed to evaluate the digital anatomy table in teaching-learning process of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy and the student's perception regarding this resource.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 41 undergraduate dental students.

Effectiveness of anesthetic solutions for pain control in lower third molar extraction surgeries: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials with network meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of different anesthetic solutions for pain control immediately after the extraction of lower third molars.

Methods: Nine databases were used to identify randomized clinical trials, without restriction of language or year of publication. The "JBI Critical Appraisal Tools for Systematic Reviews" was used to assess the risk of bias in the studies.

The Impact of Temporomandibular Disorders on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Brazilian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.

To evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in children and the impact on their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Data were collected by means of a questionnaire to evaluate the presence of TMD symptoms in eight to 10-year-old children. For those who answered at least one of the four questions in a positive manner, a clinical exam was done to confirm the diagnosis.

Dental students' perceptions of case-based learning method and the impact of clinical information in imaging diagnosis.

Introduction: Education in oral imaging diagnosis is provided early in most dental curricula worldwide. Stressing the importance of clinical and radiographic information for oral diagnosis is of utmost importance for dental students. In this context, active learning methods, such as case-based learning (CBL), represent contemporary tools in the armamentarium of dental education.

Inclusion of initial caries lesions in a population-based sample of Brazilian preschool children: Impact on estimates and treatment needs.

This study aimed to assess changes in epidemiological estimates and treatment needed when initial caries lesions are included in a population-based survey of preschool children. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a Brazilian municipality, collecting data of preschool children in 16 health centers. Caries detection used the merged codes (epi-codes) for ICDAS/ICCMS.

An Comparison of the Forces Released by Closed Nickel-Titanium Springs.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the force-release behavior of closed coil nickel-titanium springs of three different commercial brands available on the market, as well those from different batches, tested over multiple distances, according to the number of deactivations.

Materials And Methods: For this analysis, closed coil nickel-titanium springs of the following numbers and brands: eight, 3 mm GAC® springs; eight, 3 mm springs from TP Orthodontics® and eight, 5 mm springs from MORELLI® were standardized at 200 gf force. Two batches of all three brands were tested and compared.

Dental Pain in Preschool Children Using the Brazilian Dental Discomfort Questionnaire and its Association with Dental Caries and Socioeconomic Factors.

To assess the prevalence of dental pain in preschool children through the Brazilian Dental Discomfort Questionnaire (DDQ-B) and its association with dental caries, its severity, and socioeconomic factors. The study included 485 three- to four-year-olds who attended the National Day of Children's Vaccination in São Paulo, Brazil. Parents answered the DDQ-B and questions of socioeconomic conditions.

Validity of micro-CT for caries detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To investigate the validity of micro-CT for caries detection in comparison with histology as the reference standard.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the databases Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), LIVIVO, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science from their inception to 16 January 2019. Grey literature was searched on Open Grey, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Database and Google Scholar.

Oral and cranio-maxillofacial trauma in children and adolescents in an emergency setting at a Brazilian hospital.

Background/aims: Very few studies have been performed to evaluate cranio-maxillofacial trauma diagnosed in hospitals in children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to perform an analysis of oral and cranio-maxillofacial trauma in the aforementioned population.

Materials And Methods: A hospital-based retrospective study, which reviewed 1438 patient records, was conducted at the "Teresina Emergency Hospital", Brazil.

Bleeding Risk in Patients Using Oral Anticoagulants Undergoing Surgical Procedures in Dentistry: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The management of patients who undergo dental surgical procedures and receive oral anticoagulant therapy requires particular attention due to the risk of bleeding that may occur during the procedure. Bleeding rates in these trans- or post-operative patients tend to be unpredictable. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review in order to assess the risk of bleeding during and after performing oral surgery in patients administered oral anticoagulants compared with a group that discontinued anticoagulant therapy.

Effect of Pseudocolor Filter in Micro-computed Tomography Images for Detection of Proximal and Occlusal Caries Lesions in Primary Molars.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pseudocolor filter in micro-computed tomography (CT) images for the detection of proximal and occlusal caries lesions in primary molars.

Materials And Methods: For this in vitro analysis, 26 extracted human primary teeth were scanned using a compact micro-CT device (Skyscan 1172, Bruker micro-CT, Kontich, Belgium) and the projection images were reconstructed into cross-sectional slices (NRecon v.1.

MTA and biodentine for primary teeth pulpotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Objective: This study aims to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials in order to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success rates of primary teeth pulpotomy performed with biodentine, when compared to MTA.

Methods: Search strategies were conducted in nine databases on August 5th, 2017, update on February 14th, 2018. Clinical articles were selected, which were in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria and the research objective.

Unusual Case of Graphite Tattoo in a Pediatric Patient: Clinical Presentation and Differential Diagnosis.

Graphite tattoo, a rare finding in children, is characterized by a localized blue-grey macule of variable sizes and shapes. Intraoral graphite implantation may cause this pigmentation through accidental injury with a graphite pencil. The purpose of this paper is to report an unusual case of graphite tattoo involving the anterior palate region in a seven-year-old girl.

Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Diagnosed in an HIV-Positive Patient by an Unusual Clinical Presentation.

The aim of this paper is to describe a case report of EMP in an HIV-positive patient. A 44-year-old, dark-skinned HIV-infected woman was referred to the Oral Diseases Treatment Center with a swelling at palate and left gingival fornix in the maxilla. Biopsy was taken and the oral lesion was diagnosed as EMP with well-differentiated plasma cells and restriction of the lambda light-chain.

Trends in the prevalence of traumatic crown injuries and associated factors in Brazilian preschool children: 10-year observational data.

Objective: To assess trends in the prevalence of traumatic crown injuries (TCI) in children aged 1-4 years living in Diadema city (Brazil) and to investigate whether TCI were associated with socio-demographic and clinical variables.

Methods: Six cross-sectional surveys with representative samples were carried out from 2002 to 2012 following the same criteria and methodology. A total of 6389 children were evaluated and systematically selected on the National Children's Vaccination day.