Dentistry and Drug Adverse Events: Between Responsibilities and Regulations.

The purpose of this paper is to renew interest and attention to the medical history, prescription, and/or use of drugs during dental practice. The work analyzes the issue of the use of drugs in dentistry from both a clinical and a medical-legal point of view. The laws governing the matter were also taken into consideration, relating them to the roles of prescriber and user that the dentist can acquire.

A Protective Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Ethambutol-Induced Retinal Ganglion Cell Toxicity: A Randomised Controlled Trial in Mice.

Ethambutol is a widely used drug to treat tuberculosis that may cause visual disturbance including ethambutol toxic optic neuropathy (ETON). The disease disrupts bodily tissues' energy production, including the retinal ganglion cells (RGC). Many have proposed treatment with coenzyme Q10 (coQ10) due to its antioxidant and facilitative effects that can improve mitochondrial electron transport.

Oral cancer and treatment information involved in therapeutic decision-making.

Background: Early detection of oral cancer improves survival after treatment and the quality of life. The adoption of standardized methodological protocols of screening has increased the possibilities for early identification and appropriate treatment. The informed consent must be obtained by patients before any treatment and/or surgical procedure.

Effect of different disinfection protocols on microbial and biofilm contamination of dental unit waterlines in community dental practices.

Output water from dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) may be a potential source of infection for both dental healthcare staff and patients. This study compared the efficacy of different disinfection methods with regard to the water quality and the presence of biofilm in DUWLs. Five dental units operating in a public dental health care setting were selected.