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J Public Health Dent
January 2025
Division of General Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan.
Objectives: Antibiotic prescription trends in dentistry in Japan remain underexplored. This study aimed to describe these trends and evaluate the impact of the national antimicrobial stewardship program launched in 2016.
Methods: Using Japan's national administrative claims database from fiscal year (FY) 2015 to FY 2020, this cross-sectional study comprehensively analyzed trends in antibiotic prescription by dentists.
Cureus
December 2024
Dentistry, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Abha, SAU.
The mixed dentition stage is a vital period characterized by significant physiological changes, including jaw growth, the development and eruption of permanent teeth, the exfoliation of primary teeth, and the maturation of surrounding soft tissues. These processes collectively ensure functional, esthetic, and stable occlusion. Disruptions during this stage, such as the premature loss of deciduous teeth, can lead to spacing or crowding issues and affect the dental arch length and the position of permanent teeth.
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August 2024
Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Dentistry, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Objective: This scoping review aims to clarify the concept of vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) in prosthetic dentistry, addressing prevalent myths, and controversies regarding its clinical management and impact on the stomatognathic system.
Methods: This paper critically examines common beliefs about VDO alteration and its effects on temporomandibular disorders (TMD) through an extensive literature review and an international survey. The survey included 862 general dentists and prosthodontists and explored their approaches to altering VDO and their perceptions of the clinical implications.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol
November 2024
Periodontology, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the scope, nature, and extent of the applicability of terahertz (THz) spectroscopy in dentistry.
Study Design: A scoping review was conducted following the 5-step methodology of Arksey and O'Malley, the PRISMA-ScR checklist, and the Evidence Synthesis Manual of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Electronic literature searches were performed in the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases, including full-text articles with no specific publication period.
Cureus
March 2024
Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
This review explores the pivotal role of sustainable dentistry with a specific focus on the recycling of gypsum products in prosthodontics. As oral health practices increasingly impact the environment, the adoption of sustainable approaches becomes imperative. The review delves into the environmental challenges posed by gypsum waste in prosthodontics and examines current recycling techniques, presenting key findings and successful case studies.
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