Prescription of potentially inappropriate medications in older adults: data from a dental institution.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the types and frequency of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) prescribed to geriatric patients while considering the patients' age groups and their American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status.

Study Design: We performed a 5-year retrospective chart review of patients aged 65 years and above who were seen in a dental institution. Patients' medical history, PIM prescriptions, and prescribers' specialty and professional status were analyzed.

Semaglutide-associated hyposalivation: A report of case series.

Rationale: Obesity and diabetes of different types are considered global health risks with rising prevalence. In addition to low-calorie diet and daily exercise, several treatment options have been introduced to help patient in needs. Semaglutide (Ozempic) is one popular agent, which attracted the attention of both physicians and patients due to its positive outcome in improving glucose control and weight loss.

Assessment of Oral Health Status and Communication Barriers in Hearing- and Speech-Impaired Children in Jeddah City.

Background: Hearing- and speech-impaired people form a significant part of society. Literature reveals that these people have compromised oral health conditions as compared to people with decreased levels of oral health alertness and communication barriers. The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status in hearing- and speech-impaired children in Jeddah city.

Why do students skip classroom lectures: A single dental school report.

Background: Conventional classroom lectures continue to represent a major component of the dental education system to ensure optimum delivery of knowledge. Certain number of students are less compliant and likely to skip classes which may impact the overall academic performance. The aim of this study was to investigate dental students' attitude towards classroom attendance and potential reasons for absenteeism at King Abdulaziz University-Faculty of Dentistry (KAU-FD).

Congenital absence of lingual frenum in a non-syndromic patient: a case report.

Background: The lingual frenum is a fold of mucous membrane connecting the ventral tongue to the floor of the mouth. In general, lingual frenum serves multiple roles; its main function is to support the tongue and aid in limiting its movement in different directions. Any anatomical or functional deficiency of lingual frenum may have an impact on tongue functions based on its severity.

A randomized controlled study to evaluate an experimental moisturizing mouthwash formulation in participants experiencing dry mouth symptoms.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of an experimental moisturizing mouthwash versus water only in participants experiencing dry mouth symptoms, including those with Sjögren syndrome (n = 28).

Study Design: Participants were randomized to the experimental mouthwash group (n = 53) or the water-only group (n = 47). For 8 days, the mouthwash group used 1 to 2 doses/day at home; both groups could sip water, as needed.

Candidal colonization, strain diversity, and antifungal susceptibility among adult diabetic patients.

Background And Objectives: Candidal colonization in diabetics is a matter of debate. The aim of this study is to investigate oral candidal colonization, strain diversity, antifungal susceptibility, and the influence of local and systemic host factors on candidal colonization in adult diabetics.

Methods: We conducted a case-control study that compared 150 diabetics (49 type 1, 101 type 2) with 50 healthy controls.