A Novel Team-Based Approach to Oral Diagnosis Education: Case of the Week.

Background: Traditional oral diagnosis education often relies on passive lectures and individual case assessments. Team-based learning (TBL) offers an interactive alternative, but implementation challenges can exist. The 'Case of the Week (COW)' method presents a potentially modified TBL approach for oral diagnosis education.

The Relationship between Personality Trait and Dental Anxiety in Students of Health-Related Specialties: A Pilot Study.

Objectives:  Dental anxiety is a common issue affecting a significant portion of the population, often leading to avoidance of dental care and subsequent oral health problems. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to dental anxiety is a crucial step toward developing an effective intervention. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of dental anxiety among students of health-related majors, evaluate their personality traits, and find the correlation between them.

Application of artificial intelligence-based detection of furcation involvement in mandibular first molar using cone beam tomography images- a preliminary study.

Background: Radiographs play a key role in diagnosis of periodontal diseases. Deep learning models have been explored for image analysis in periodontal diseases. However, there is lacuna of research in the deep learning model-based detection of furcation involvements [FI].

The diagnostic utility of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the early detection of cancer: a systematic review.

Background: Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are a family of polysaccharides found abundantly in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of tissues. Research has indicated that the dysregulation of ECM, including changes and disruptions in GAGs, contributes to various cancer hallmarks such as metabolic reprogramming, persistent growth signals, immunosuppression, angiogenesis, tumor invasion, and metastasis.

Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of GAGs, including heparan sulfate (HS), chondroitin sulfate (CS), and hyaluronic acid (HA), in early detection of cancer.

Characterization of potential salivary biomarkers in Behçet's disease.

Diagnosis of Behçet's disease (BD) has always been a challenging task due to the heterogeneity and complexity of the disease, while available literature on BD biomarkers is largely inconclusive. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of a panel of salivary biomarkers in a group of BD patients and test their association with BD. The study population comprised 23 BD patients (12 females and 11 males) and a control group of age and gender-matched healthy individuals.

Color perception and its relation to dental anxiety in children.

Background: One of the major causes of dental anxiety in children is their first impression of the dental environment. Even minor details, such as the choice of color in a dental setting and the color of dental equipment, can positively influence a child's behavior.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the emotions in children and color combinations in a pediatric setting.

Electronic cigarettes and their association with stress, depression, and anxiety among dental students in the UAE-a pilot cross sectional study.

Background: During dental school, students may encounter stressful events that contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression; in response to these factors, some students use vaping or electronic cigarettes.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between electronic cigarettes use and stress, anxiety, and depression among dental students.

Methods: A cross-sectional study included 142 dental students in their preclinical, clinical, or internship year was conducted.

Morphometric analysis of the skull base and palatal regions for gender identification using CBCT: a retrospective study.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the accuracy of morphometry of skull base and palate in gender discrimination using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning and to assess the accuracy of the results among a sample of the Arab population.

Materials & Methods: Using CBCT scans, a cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 142 consented patients who underwent various dental procedures at the University Dental Hospital, Sharjah (UDHS). Of these patients, 70 were females and 72 were males, with respective means of 38.

The Application of Mask Region-Based Convolutional Neural Networks in the Detection of Nasal Septal Deviation Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images: Proof-of-Concept Study.

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) models are being increasingly studied for the detection of variations and pathologies in different imaging modalities. Nasal septal deviation (NSD) is an important anatomical structure with clinical implications. However, AI-based radiographic detection of NSD has not yet been studied.

Corrigendum to "A study on the association between the inferior nasal turbinate volume and the maxillary sinus mucosal lining using cone beam tomography" [Heliyon Volume 8, Issue 3, MARCH 2022, Article e09190].

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.

Comparative proteomic analysis of saliva from chewing tobacco users and oral cancer patients reveals shared biomarkers: A case control observational study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the salivary proteomic profile of smokeless tobacco users with that of non-users and oral cancer patients using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/ Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

Methods: Saliva samples from 65 participants were collected in three groups: control (25 participants), smokeless tobacco users (25 participants), and oral cancer (15 participants).

Results: The analysis revealed 343 protein groups with significantly altered abundance in the saliva samples (P < 0.

The prognostic value of Dickkopf-3 (Dkk3), TGFB1 and ECM-1 in prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer (PCa) is considered one of the most common cancers worldwide. Despite advances in patient diagnosis, management, and risk stratification, 10%-20% of patients progress to castration-resistant disease. Our previous report highlighted a protective role of Dickkopf-3 (DKK3) in PCa stroma.

The Scope of Virtual Reality Simulators in Radiology Education: Systematic Literature Review.

Background: In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has gained significant importance in medical education. Radiology education also has seen the induction of VR technology. However, there is no comprehensive review in this specific area.

Tunable theranostics: innovative strategies in combating oral cancer.

Objective: This study aims to assess and compare the potential of advanced nano/micro delivery systems, including quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, magnetic nanoparticles, dendrimers, and microneedles, as theranostic platforms for oral cancer. Furthermore, we seek to evaluate their respective advantages and disadvantages over the past decade.

Materials And Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed using Google Scholar and PubMed, with a focus on articles published between 2013 and 2023.

Efficiency and accuracy of artificial intelligence in the radiographic detection of periodontal bone loss: A systematic review.

Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to play a major role in medical diagnostics. Periodontal disease is one of the most common oral diseases. The early diagnosis of periodontal disease is essential for effective treatment and a favorable prognosis.

Impact of fully guided implant planning software training on the knowledge acquisition and satisfaction of dental undergraduate students.

Background: A majority of dental school students do not undergo hands-on clinical training in implantology in the undergraduate curriculum. Training is usually restricted to pre-implant evaluation and post-implant prostheses. Virtual implant planning software (VIPS) provides an alternative opportunity for undergraduate students to experience implant planning much before gaining hands-on experience.

Mechanisms underlying sex bias in oral immune-mediated conditions, an insight.

The predilection for women in systemic autoimmune diseases is well established. However, this sex bias in oral autoimmune diseases has been classically reported from an epidemiological perspective without any elaborate attempts to unveil the underlying mechanisms. The unique nature of the oral environment is likely to impose a combination of systemic and local factors that ultimately result in the sex bias in autoimmune diseases of the oral cavity.

Morphometric analysis of odontoid process among Arab population: a retrospective cone beam CT study.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans to assess the odontoid process diameter in the Arab population and to determine whether one or two cortical screws can be used for treating odontoid fractures.

Methods: The odontoid process of 142 individuals aged 12-75 years, including 72 males (mean age: 35.5) and 70 females (mean age: 36.

The Association Between Periodontal Disease and Chronic Migraine: A Systematic Review.

Migraine is a neurologic illness that produces intense throbbing pain on one side of the head and affects roughly 1 billion people worldwide. Recent research indicates a relationship between periodontitis and chronic migraines. This study aimed to review the association between chronic migraines and periodontitis through a systematic literature review.

Anatomical landscape of oral squamous cell carcinoma: A single cancer center study in UAE.

Objectives: This study aimed to present demographic and clinicopathological aspects of OSCC identified in Pathology service in the UAE over a 13-year period and compare these findings to a cohort of 523 cases of Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma using the Cancer Genome Atlas's cBioPortal database (http://cbioportal.org).

Material And Methods: Histological examination of all hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides and assessment of all demographic and clinical information from laboratory records were performed on all OSCC diagnosed between 2005 and 2018.

Identification of p53-target genes in human papillomavirus-associated head and neck cancer by integrative bioinformatics analysis.

Introduction: Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a highly prevalent and heterogeneous malignancy. Although extensive efforts have been made to advance its treatment, the prognosis remained poor with increased mortality. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) have been associated with high risk in HNC.

MicroRNA expression in apical periodontitis and pulpal inflammation: a systematic review.

Background: The aim of this systematic review is to determine microRNAs (miRs) that are differently expressed between diseased pulpal and periapical tissues.

Design: This systematic review used PubMed, Scopus, EBSCO, ProQuest, Cochrane database as well as manual searching to extract studies from January 2012 up to February 2022.

Results: A total of 12 studies met the eligibility criteria were included.

Efficiency of Near-Infrared Technology in the Clinical Detection of Carious Lesions: A Systematic Review.

The field of dentistry has seen various technological advances regarding caries detection, some lesions still prove to be difficult to detect. A reasonably new detection method, near-infrared (NIR), has shown good results in caries detection. This systematic review aims to compare NIR with conventional methods in terms of caries detection.

Differential Expression Profile of Salivary oncomiRNAs among Smokeless Tobacco Users.

Objective:  The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of selected salivary oncomiRNAs among smokeless tobacco users and nonsmokers.

Materials And Methods:  Twenty-five subjects with chronic smokeless tobacco habit (> 1 year) and 25 nonsmokers were selected for this study. MicroRNA was extracted from saliva samples using the miRNeasy Kit (Qiagen, Hilden, Germany).

Prediction of Lymphovascular and Perineural Invasion of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Combined Expression of p63 and Cyclin D1.

Objectives:  The aim of this study was to determine the value of immune expression of p63 and cyclin D1 in the prediction of lymphovascular invasion (LVI) and perineural invasion (PNI) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Materials And Methods:  Clinical and histopathologic features of 65 subjects with histologically confirmed OSCC were collected. Tissue microarray blocks representing all subjects were prepared for the immunohistochemical quantification of the nuclear expression of p63 and cyclin D1 using immune ratio plugin of image J software.