Diagnostic delays of periodontitis and associated factors: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate total diagnostic delay (TDD) in periodontitis and identify the factors associated with it.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 145 newly examined and diagnosed periodontitis patients were recruited. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on demographics, symptom onset, duration of diagnostic delay(s), and potential associated factors.

Content analysis of oral (mouth) cancer-related posts on Instagram.

Objective: To examine the content of Instagram posts about oral cancer and assess its usefulness in promoting oral cancer awareness and early detection practices.

Methods: A systematic search of Instagram for posts about oral (mouth) cancer was conducted using the hashtags #oral cancer and #mouth cancer. Posts usefulness in promoting awareness and early detection was assessed using the early detection usefulness score, and caption readability was assessed using the Flesch Kincaid readability score.