Teledentistry in pediatric dentistry: Postgraduate dental students' knowledge, practice, and attitudes.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate postgraduate pediatric dental students' knowledge, practice, and attitudes toward teledentistry and identify potential applications of this technology in pediatric dentistry.

Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to all students through Google Forms. The questionnaire included questions about socio-demographic information, knowledge, practice, and attitudes regarding teledentistry and the use of teledentistry during coronavirus disease 2019.

Apoptosis in physiological root resorption of primary teeth.

Background: During physiological root resorption of deciduous teeth, apoptotic cell death triggered by physiological processes might play a role in physiological root resorption in addition to collagen destruction. Little information has been obtained about the sequence of events and the mechanism responsible for the physiological death of pulp tissue cells.

Aim: This study evaluated apoptotic cell death in the pulp tissue of deciduous teeth that showed various levels of physiological root resorption.

Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of mushroom, , and with calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament against : An study.

Background: The success of endodontic treatment mainly depends on the eradication of microorganisms from the root canal system. The use of intracanal medicaments plays a crucial role in eliminating resistant bacteria such as . Intracanal medicaments similar to herbal compounds can be used as a substitute for conventional calcium hydroxide (CaOH2) to prevent toxicity.

Antimicrobial effect of natural kinds of toothpaste on oral pathogenic bacteria.

Introduction: Because of the adverse effects on human health of some antimicrobial ingredients in traditional toothpaste, consumers are increasingly turning to toothpastes with natural ingredients. This study evaluates the antimicrobial effect of toothpastes containing different natural active agents against three oral pathogens: Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis, and Enterococcus faecalis.

Methodology: This study tested one traditional toothpaste and seven different natural toothpastes containing theobromine, aloe vera, miswak, propolis, chitosan, enzymes and probiotics.

The reasons for extractions of primary teeth in Turkish children.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the current reasons for primary teeth extractions in Turkish children and their relative importance.

Study Design: retrospective evaluation of patients by analysing dental records of children aged 2-13 years, receiving treatment in different regions in Turkey over a period of five years (2007-2012). Patient's age, gender, any significant medical finding, type of tooth extracted and the reason for the extraction were the parameters evaluated.