Self-perceived oral health and access to care in diabetic and non-diabetic women: A qualitative study.

Background: Access to dental care is of growing importance to individuals with chronic illnesses and policymakers alike.

Objectives: To explore personal views of diabetic and non-diabetic women regarding their oral health and access to dental care.

Methods: A qualitative study was performed involving 6 diabetic and 6 non-diabetic female hospital attendees.

Giant Cell Reparative Granuloma of Parotid Region Infiltrating the Zygomatic Bone: A case report.

Introduction: Giant cell reparative granuloma is a rare, locally benign tumor with an aggressive behavior resembling malignant neoplasm, originating mainly from the mandible and maxilla; however, it can originate from other sites, such as zygomatic and temporal bones, with a young adult female predilection.

Case Presentation: A 28-year-old female presented to the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery with a history of a slowly enlarging swelling over the left parotid region for four months. Physical examination revealed a non-erythematous, non-tender, firm mass with no overlying skin changes.

Root caries and risk profiles using the Cariogram in different periodontal disease severity groups.

Objectives: To study root caries and risk profiles using the Cariogram in relation to periodontal disease severity and to analyse indicators associated with high caries risk.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional examination was carried out on 112 patients with periodontal disease from two government clinics in Saudi Arabia. The investigation comprised a questionnaire, bitewing radiographs, measurement of salivary secretion rate, buffering capacity and cariogenic microorganisms, and registration of periodontal status, plaque amount and coronal and root caries/fillings (DFT and RDFT).