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Ann Afr Med
December 2024
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Introduction: In recent years, patient preferences and attitudes have become crucial in shaping dental treatment choices and service utilization. Understanding these preferences is crucial for improving service delivery and patient satisfaction.
Aim: This study aims to comprehensively analyze the factors influencing these preferences, focusing on demographic, socio-economic, and behavioral variables, and the growing role of social media in healthcare decisions.
Clin Adv Periodontics
January 2025
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA.
Background: Gingival recession defects (GRDs) pose functional and esthetic concerns and may be associated with unfavorable tooth positions. Surgically facilitated orthodontic treatment (SFOT) with clear aligners can be a valuable option for adults with severe malocclusion and GRDs.
Methods: A 28-year-old male presented with severe dental crowding, Class III dental malocclusion, localized tooth crossbites, and tapered maxillary arch.
Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Background: Global health is increasingly burdened by oral diseases (ODs) affecting 3.9 billion people, and Alzheimer's disease with related dementias (AD/ADRD), impacting 46.8 million globally.
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January 2025
Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Histology is a preclinical subject transversal in medical, dental, and veterinary curricula. Classical teaching approaches in histology are often undermined by lower motivation and engagement of students, which may be addressed by innovative learning environments. Herein, we developed a serious game approach and compared it with a classical teaching style.
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January 2025
Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China.
Poor diabetic wound healing poses a critical threat to human health. Excessive oxidative stress and increased susceptibility to bacterial infection are key issues that impede diabetic wound healing. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO NPs) have attracted increasing attention because of their unique antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
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