The association between dental caries, periodontal diseases, and tooth loss with diabetes mellitus among the elderly population.

Purpose: Our study investigated the association between dental caries, periodontal diseases, and tooth loss with diabetes mellitus (DM) among the elderly population, representing the first study of its kind in Iran.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional community-based study as a part of the second wave of the Birjand longitudinal aging study (BLAS, 2021-2022) for people older than 60. We used the Comprehensive Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Tool (CGOHAT) for the oral health evaluation.

The efficacy of low-level diode laser versus laser acupuncture for the treatment of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS).

Background: Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS) is the most common type of temporomandibular disorder. This study compared the efficacies of low-level diode laser therapy (LLLT) and laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) in the treatment of MPDS.

Methods: This double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial included 24 patients with MPDS who were randomly divided into two equally sized groups.

Dentistry during COVID-19: patients' knowledge and satisfaction toward health protocols COVID-19 during dental treatment.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as an infectious disease primarily spreading through droplet infection in dental treatment. Patient satisfaction is an indicator of healthcare quality service. Quality of healthcare service and patient satisfaction has been affected by the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Salivary factors related to caries in pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The authors of this meta-analysis aimed to assess saliva-related caries risk factors, including calcium and phosphate, hydrogen ion concentration, buffer capacity, Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus counts, flow rate, and decayed, missing and filled teeth index in each trimester during pregnancy.

Types Of Studies Reviewed: The authors searched electronic databases up to July 1, 2019. Eligible observational studies were included.

Evaluation of gum health status in hemophilia patients in Birjand (a case-control study).

Background: Gum bleeding in the absence of trauma or injury in adults with haemophilia is often reported. So hemophilic patients require special care and attention in various dentistry practices. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the gingival health status in patients with hemophilia in Birjand in 2018-2019.