Health and Well-Being through COVID-19 Vaccination: Physical, Oral, and Psychological Effects.

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its evolving variants have spurred a worldwide effort to control its transmission and reduce its impact [...

Consequences of COVID-19 and Its Variants: Understanding the Physical, Oral, and Psychological Impact.

The highly infectious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which affects the lives of people worldwide in a variety of unprecedented ways [...

Natural Bioactive Epigallocatechin-Gallate Promote Bond Strength and Differentiation of Odontoblast-like Cells.

Unlabelled: The (-)-- (EGCG) metabolite is a natural polyphenol derived from green tea and is associated with antioxidant, biocompatible, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of EGCG to promote the odontoblast-like cells differentiated from human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs); the antimicrobial effects on , , and ; and improve the adhesion on enamel and dentin by shear bond strength (SBS) and the adhesive remnant index (ARI).

Material And Methods: hDSPCs were isolated from pulp tissue and immunologically characterized.

Empathy levels among health professional students at a large midwestern public university - a cross-sectional study.

Background: Empathic care is considered extremely important by patients and providers alike but there is still an ample need for assessing empathy among healthcare students and professionals and identifying appropriate educational interventions to improve it. This study aims to assess empathy levels and associated factors among students at different healthcare colleges at the University of Iowa.

Methods: An online survey was delivered to healthcare students, including nursing, pharmacy, dental, and medical colleges (IRB ID #202,003,636).

Dental innovations which will influence the oral health care of baby boomers.

From the widespread use of smartphones and tablets to the multitude of applications available, older adults are showing an interest in utilizing technology to maintain their independence and to improve their quality of life. As technology continues to advance and be incorporated into many day-to-day activities, the baby boom generation will see these changes affecting the way they access and utilize dental services. Innovative toothbrushes and chemotherapeutics are continuing to be developed and utilized by many older adults.

Using machine learning algorithms to investigate factors associated with complete edentulism among older adults in the United States.

Aims: Edentulism is an incapacitating condition, and its prevalence is unequal among different population groups in the United States (US) despite its declining prevalence. This study aimed to investigate the current prevalence, apply Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms to investigate factors associated with complete tooth loss among older US adults, and compare the performance of the models.

Methods: The cross-sectional 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data was used to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with edentulism.

Triad multisystem phenotype with high risk for developing temporomandibular disorders-characteristics and potential pathophysiology results from the Orofacial Pain: Prospective Evaluation and Risk Assessment dataset.

A multisystem phenotype with the Triad of bodily pain, psychological distress, and sleep disturbance was found to have high risk for developing initial onset of painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in the multicenter Orofacial Pain: Prospective Evaluation and Risk Assessment dataset. In this study, we systemically examined phenotypic characteristics and explored potential pathophysiology in quantitative sensory testing and autonomic nervous system domains in this multisystem Triad phenotype. Secondary analysis was performed on 1199 non-Triad and 154 Triad TMD-free Orofacial Pain: Prospective Evaluation and Risk Assessment enrollees at baseline.

Effect of sintering on the translucency of CAD-CAM lithium disilicate restorations: A comparative in vitro study.

Purpose: The available independent data on the translucency of novel pre and fully sintered chairside computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) lithium disilicate are limited. This comparative in vitro study evaluated the translucency degree of pre and fully sintered chairside CAD-CAM lithium disilicate crowns after optional, required, and additional firing processes.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and five maxillary left central incisor crowns manufactured by three different CAD-CAM lithium disilicate brands shade A1 were assigned into seven groups as follows (n = 15): (1) Straumann n!ce without sintering; (2) Straumann n!ce with one additional sintering process; (3) Straumann n!ce with two additional sintering processes; (4) Amber Mill with one sintering process; (5) Amber Mill with two sintering processes; (6) IPS e.

The role of the oral microbiome in smoking-related cardiovascular risk: a review of the literature exploring mechanisms and pathways.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Oral health is associated with smoking and cardiovascular outcomes, but there are gaps in knowledge of many mechanisms connecting smoking to cardiovascular risk. Therefore, the aim of this review is to synthesize literature on smoking and the oral microbiome, and smoking and cardiovascular risk/disease, respectively.

Effectiveness of Different Polishing Kits for Chairside CAD/CAM Provisional Restorative Materials.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of three specially designed polishing kits for provisional restorations made from three chairside computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) provisional resin blocks.

Method: Ninety-six chairside CAD/CAM provisional restorations were milled out of three chairside CAD/CAM provisional resin blocks: (1) ArtBloc Temp (Merz Dental); (2) Telio CAD (Ivoclar Vivadent); and (3) Vita CAD-Temp (VITA Zahnfabrik). The provisional restorations for each material were allocated into the following groups: (1) milled restorations (no polish); (2) polished with CADMaster CAD/CAM Adjustment & Polishing Kit (CM, Shofu); (3) polished with KUT Ultimate Bisacryl (Temporaries) Polishing Kit (KU, Dental Savings Club); and (4) polished with K0330 PMMA Adjusting, Finishing & Polishing (KP, Brasseler USA).

Dentist attitudes toward an annual benefit maximum in Iowa's adult Medicaid program.

Objectives: The Dental Wellness Plan (DWP) provides dental coverage for adult Medicaid enrollees in Iowa. In September 2018, a $1000 annual benefit maximum (ABM) was implemented in the DWP program. The aim of this study was to explore private dentists' attitudes toward ABMs and factors associated with ABM attitudes.

Treatment of an edentulous patient over 23 years showing the influence of systemic health on oral health and quality of life.

This case history follows the treatment of a 61-year-old edentulous woman over a period of 23 years. The patient was wearing complete dentures for 25 years prior to treatment, was in pain, and having difficulty eating. Many treatments were tried, including multiple soft liners, hydroxyapatite to improve her mandibular ridge, and finally an implant-supported-overdenture.

The interactive effects of oral health literacy and acculturation on dental care use among Hispanic adults.

Objective: Assess whether there is an interactive effect between oral health literacy and acculturation on dental care use for Hispanic adults.

Methods: Self-identifying Hispanic adults participated in this observational study (N = 338). Oral health literacy (low vs.

Are adults with autism receiving regular preventive dental services?

Purpose/aim: To investigate the frequency of preventive dental care among adults with autism and explore factors associated with receiving regular preventive care.

Materials And Methods: De-identified data was collected from electronic health records of 18-year-old or older patients with autism that had at least one preventive dental procedure recorded. The data was then analyzed to describe the frequency of preventive dental procedures provided for this population and investigate what variables are associated with regular care.

The Accuracy of Post and Core Fabricated with Digital Technology.

Purpose: To compare the accuracy of post and cores created with three different fabricating techniques: direct conventional, machine milling, and three-dimensional (3D) printing.

Materials And Methods: Thirteen extracted single root central incisors were selected. Root canal treatment and tooth preparation for crown were performed on all teeth.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Oral Health of Patients with Special Needs.

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global public health emergency due to the spread of COVID-19, and medical and dental elective care was suspended, disproportionally affecting persons with special needs. As many of the special needs population live in a communal environment, they were at higher risk of being infected with and dying of COVID-19. Consequently, their access to medical and dental services was limited to emergency care.

Are Root-Supported Overdentures Still an Alternative to Implant-Supported Overdentures? A Scoping Review.

Purpose: To compare the outcomes of prosthodontic treatment for subjects wearing a complete maxillary denture opposing a root-supported mandibular overdenture (RSO) or an implant-supported mandibular overdenture (ISO).

Methods: A literature search was performed in seven electronic databases: MEDLINE via PubMed interface, Embase, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, Web of Science, and AgeLine. The search terms were developed by the primary investigators and the health sciences librarian, who then started with PubMed and adapted the original search strategy for the other databases.

Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Complete Dentures for Atrophic Alveolar Ridges: Workflow Combining Conventional and Novel Techniques.

Extreme residual ridge resorption is a challenging clinical situation for the fabrication of complete dental prostheses. Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) complete dentures have been shown to have superior fit and material strength to conventionally fabricated dentures, but no clinical protocols have been described for cases of extreme residual ridge resorption. This report describes a workflow combining conventional and novel techniques for CAD/CAM complete dentures fabrication for atrophic alveolar ridges and demonstrates that a CAD/CAM workflow is an effective tool for solving this complex situation.

Global Perspectives of Oral Health Policies and Oral Healthcare Schemes for Older Adult Populations.

The aim of this study was to present a concise summary of the oral health policies and oral healthcare schemes for older adult populations in a number of selected countries around the world. In this paper, the current and planned national/regional oral health policies and oral healthcare schemes of nine countries (Australia, Brazil, China including Hong Kong, India, Japan, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States) are reported. Barriers and challenges in oral health promotion in terms of devising oral health policies, implementing oral health schemes, and educating the future dental workforce are discussed.

Translation and validation of an ageism scale for dental students in Switzerland.

Purpose: This study aimed to validate an ageism scale for dental students in Switzerland.

Methods: The original scale was first translated to German and then evaluated by 14 experts for relevance; four items were eliminated. Validation of the resulting questionnaire was performed at three Swiss dental schools.

Dental Hygienists' Attitudes and Experiences with Public Health Supervision in Iowa.

Iowa is one of 42 states with a direct access dental hygiene workforce model. Public health supervision (PHS) in Iowa allows dental hygienists (DH) to provide services in community settings without a prior examination from a dentist. The purpose of this study was to assess the current PHS workforce in Iowa and add to the body of evidence on direct access DH care.

Dose-dependent association between xerostomia and number of medications among older adults.

Purpose/aim: To investigate factors associated with self-reported dry mouth (xerostomia) among older adults seeking dental care at a University clinic.

Materials And Methods: A query was performed in the electronic records database and de-identified data were collected from patients aged 65 + recorded on the date that the initial health history was entered. Among these patients, data about patients' medications, gender, age, BMI, tobacco use, alcohol addiction, diabetes, heart disease, joint replacement, allergies to medications, hypertension, and mental disorders were obtained.

Translation and preliminary validation of the Serbian version of an ageism scale for dental students (ASDS-Serb).

Aims: The ageist attitudes among dental clinicians may result in inadequate treatment planning and reduce quality of life for older adults. This study aimed at performing a preliminary validation of an ageism scale for dental students (ASDS) in Serbia (ASDS-Serb).

Methods And Results: The 27-item ASDS was translated from English into Serbian and completed by 129 dental students.

Waistline to the gumline: Relationship between obesity and periodontal disease-biological and management considerations.

Obesity is a pandemic and periodontitis is the sixth most prevalent disease in the world. These two noncommunicable diseases share several risk determinants. Epidemiologic evidence from the last 2 decades has established an increase in periodontitis prevalence in obese and overweight individuals.