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Background: Odontogenic cysts of the jaws are pathologies that require timely recognition and management. The initial diagnosis is based on clinical and radiographic appearance and dental history. A variety of surgical treatments are used for odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) depending on the clinical and radiographic presentation.

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Feasibility of Alerting Systems and Family Care Partner Support for Postoperative Delirium Prevention.

J Neurosurg Anesthesiol

December 2024

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI.

Background: The objective of this study was to determine whether postoperative pager alerts to the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), a delirium prevention service, would accelerate program enrollment for older surgical patients. This study also tested feasibility of family care partner interventions for delirium prevention.

Methods: This single-center, pilot clinical trial factorially randomized 57 non-cardiac surgical patients ≥70 years of age to 4 arms: (1) standard care, (2) pager alerts to accelerate HELP enrollment, (3) family care partner-based delirium prevention interventions, or (4) a combined arm with both HELP and family interventions.

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The professional identity of scientists has historically been cultivated to value research over teaching, which can undermine initiatives that aim to reform science education. Course-Based Research Experiences (CRE) and the inclusive Research and Education Communities (iREC) are two successful and impactful reform efforts that integrate research and teaching. The aim of this study is to explicate the professional identity of instructors who implement a CRE within an established iREC and to explore how this identity contributes to the success of these programs.

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  • Over two decades, initiatives have aimed to enhance STEM undergraduate outcomes, with the inclusive Research Education Community (iREC) emerging as a scalable reform model that supports STEM faculty in implementing course-based research to improve student learning.
  • This study utilized pathway modeling to describe the HHMI Science Education Alliance (SEA) iREC, identifying how faculty engagement leads to sustainable adoption and improvement of new teaching strategies through feedback from over 100 participating faculty members.
  • The findings indicate that iREC fosters a collaborative environment where STEM faculty can share expertise and data, thereby enhancing their teaching practices and contributing to the overall evolution of undergraduate science education.
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Objective: Evaluate whether a multi-strain probiotic formula affects blood parameters (hematologic, calcium, and phosphorus levels) and alters the expression of β-defensin-2, β-defensin-3, and toll-like receptor 4 in male rats with induced apical periodontitis (AP).

Design: Wistar rats were divided into two groups (n = 8 each): (1) rats with AP on a regular diet (Control) and (2) rats with AP on a regular diet supplemented with the multi-strain probiotic GNC Probiotic Complex (GCP) at one billion CFU. AP was induced by exposing the dental pulp of the first molars to the oral environment.

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Many men experience strong negative emotions and a "diminished masculinity" following sexual victimization. These men may be more willing to express anger, rather than more vulnerable emotions (e.g.

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  • This study explores models and frameworks from various professions aimed at fostering inclusion and belonging within the field of dentistry.
  • It presents specific activities and models, drawn from disciplines like library science, medicine, nursing, dental hygiene, and social work, that can be adapted for dental practices.
  • By implementing these examples, the dental profession can address issues of access and unequal oral health outcomes effectively.
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This article represents a prologue of the discussion of the article "Models of DEIB: Part II-Exploring Models of Inclusion from other Health Professions for Dentistry". It explores existing practices and philosophies from other disciplines that could be applied toward creating environments of inclusion and belonging in dentistry. The primary focus here is to provide an opportunity for the dental profession to leverage knowledge and experiences from other health professions to enhance and expand inclusion efforts and provide enhance engagement at all levels.

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Dental caries among long-term care (LTC) residents is a persistent and complex problem driven by social and structural factors. Systems thinking may be useful in considering novel approaches to reducing disease. This study aimed to develop a system dynamics model to simulate the progression of dentate older adults in LTC through caries severity states and estimate the effects of 3 intervention scenarios on the progression of caries: preventive topical fluoride (TF), arrest of caries with silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and a combination of TF and SDF.

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  • The study investigates how a 3D printed crown material with lower flexural strength but higher ductility impacts enamel wear and fatigue resistance compared to lithium disilicate crowns.
  • The research involved testing both materials in a wear and fatigue testing device using human molar teeth to assess wear and durability over millions of cycles.
  • Results showed that lithium disilicate caused more wear to opposing enamel than the 3D printed material, but both types of restorations exhibited no internal cracks after extensive fatigue testing, indicating similar fracture resistance under load.
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Introduction: This study aimed to explore the distribution of deformational plagiocephaly in subjects with Class I skeletal pattern and the relationships of cranial vault asymmetry with menton deviation, condylar anteroposterior (AP) position and condylar angulation using cone-beam computed tomography images.

Methods: Approximately 135 pretreatment records of patients with skeletal Class I growth patterns from the University of Detroit Mercy were examined using Anatomage Invivo6 software. The midsagittal plane constructed by nasion, incisive foramen, and basion was used to evaluate the asymmetry of the cranium vault, condyles, and menton deviation.

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The study's purpose was to assess: (1) Students' perceptions toward mindfulness interventions, and (2) Instructors' perceptions in implementing mindfulness interventions in their classes. Descriptive study. A total of 96 students from the second-degree option and BSN programs in the host institution participated in a mindfulness intervention prior to course activities.

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Background: This study used cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) via voxel-based superimposition to evaluate lip and incisor changes after orthodontic treatment with four premolar extractions (Ext) versus nonextraction (Non-Ext) among African American (AA) and White (W) patients.

Methods: A total of 240 CBCTs of 120 adolescent orthodontic patients with Class I skeletal/dental relationships were included. Patients were initially divided according to treatment, and then each group was subdivided according to patients' ethnicity (Ext/W = 30, Ext/AA = 30, Non-Ext/W = 30, and Non-Ext/AA = 30).

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Bisexual (i.e. those with attraction to multiple genders) women experience disparities in sexual violence and mental health outcomes, including PTSD, depression, and hazardous drinking, compared to lesbian and heterosexual women.

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Background/objectives: The prevention of white spot lesions (WSLs) during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is of paramount importance to orthodontists. Numerous non-invasive techniques have been extensively researched to effectively manage WSLs. The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of MI varnish application, diode laser irradiation and their combination on remineralization of WSLs.

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Enamel adhesion is acknowledged as durable; however, achieving long-lasting dentin adhesion remains a formidable challenge due to degradation of exposed collagen matrix after acid-etching of dentin. The idea of developing an enamel-like adhesion interface holds great promise in achieving enduring dentin adhesion. In this study, we constructed an enamel-like adhesion interface using a rapid remineralization strategy comprising an acidic primer and a rapid remineralization medium.

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Genetic screens in have long been used to identify genes found in a variety of developmental, cellular, and behavioral processes. Here we describe the characterization and mapping of a mutation identified in a conditional screen for genetic regulators of cell growth and cell division. Within a Flp/FRT system, mutant results in a reduction of mutant tissue and a rough eye phenotype.

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Biomimetic mineralization of collagen from fish scale to construct a functionally gradient lamellar bone-like structure for guided bone regeneration.

Int J Biol Macromol

November 2024

Key Lab. of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei 230032, China; The Institute of Oral Science, Department of Stomatology, Longgang Otorhinolaryngology Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518172, China. Electronic address:

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  • The study addresses challenges in guided bone regeneration (GBR) membranes, focusing on integrating mechanical properties with degradation rates to treat critical bone defects.
  • Researchers developed a new GBR membrane inspired by fish scales, using epigallocatechin gallate and biomimetic mineralization, resulting in a structure similar to natural bone.
  • The newly created membrane demonstrated excellent mechanical and biological properties, promoting bone repair and regeneration in both laboratory cell cultures and animal models, showcasing its potential for clinical applications.
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Purpose Of Review: The relationship between depression and personality has long been a topic of interest in the fields of psychiatry and psychology, but consensus remains elusive. This lack of consensus poses a significant challenge in both diagnosis and treatment, especially in situations when otherwise effective therapies for depression fail. Our article aims to address this issue by reviewing the historical and recent conceptualizations of the relationship between depression and personality pathology.

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A Comparative Analysis of Oral Health and Self-Rated Health: 'All of Us Research Program' vs. 'Health and Retirement Study'.

Int J Environ Res Public Health

September 2024

Department of Biostatistics Gillings, School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.

Poor oral health can impact overall health. This study assessed the association between dental factors (dentate status and dental utilization) and self-rated health (S-RH) among older adults in two cross-sectional datasets: (1) NIH "All of Us (AoU) Research Program" (May 2018-July 2022 release) and (2) U.S.

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Purpose: To compare mechanical, optical, and physical properties of denture base materials fabricated with various 3D printing systems to reference milled and conventionally heat-processed denture base materials.

Materials And Methods: Specimens of denture base materials were either 3D-printed (DLP in-office printer, CLIP laboratory printer, or material jetting laboratory printer), milled, or heat processed. 3-point bend flexural strength testing was performed after 50 hours of water storage following 1hour of drying (dry testing) or in 37°C water (wet testing).

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Effects of Socialization on Problem Solving in Domestic Cats.

Animals (Basel)

September 2024

Psychology Department, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA.

Domestic cats are capable of leading both solitary and social lives and socializing to humans. This type of socialization may also enhance an animal's problem-solving ability. We examined the relationship between socialization and problem-solving ability, problem-solving speed, and latency to approach a novel apparatus in domestic cats.

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A good physician-patient relationship is essential for the delivery of quality health care and is associated with better health outcomes. This study explored the association between patients' object relations and the physician-patient relationship. Primary care patients (n = 72) and physicians (n = 21) participated in the study.

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Loneliness and low life satisfaction associated with older adults' poor oral health.

Front Public Health

August 2024

Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

Objective: To examine the association of older adults' loneliness, life satisfaction, and other psychological stressors and resources with oral health status.

Methods: This study merged 2018 data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) CORE survey with the HRS-Dental Module, and Psychosocial and Lifestyle Questionnaire-Panel A "Leave Behind" surveys (HRS-LB)( = 418). Dental Module outcomes of interest were self-rated oral health status (SROH), and oral health-related quality of life (OHQOL).

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The mutation was generated in a Flp/FRT EMS screen for conditional mutations that cause growth and developmental defects in a genetic background that blocks apoptosis. The mutations were conditional, based on the allele being present on the starting chromosome, and blocking canonical apoptosis in a homozygous state. The mosaic eyes exhibit defects in eye development including patches of rough eye and irregular surface structure.

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