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Awareness and practice of dentists in gulf cooperation council countries regarding medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw – A web-based survey
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Background/purposeMedication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication among dental patients undergoing treatment with antiresorptive medications such as bisphosphonate and denosumab. The present ...
Effect of partial ferrule on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth: A meta-analysis of in-vitro studies.
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J-STAGE
, 2023 , Article Review)
The present meta-analysis aimed to answer the following research question: In endodontically treated teeth (ETT), what is the effect of partial ferrule (PF) on fracture resistance compared to complete ferrule (CF) and/or ...
Oral cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among senior dental students in Yemen: a multi-institution study
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Background: The "Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP)" approach is crucial in health system. Appreciating the current KAP status will reveal the extent of the efficiency of applied health strategies, and subsequently ...
Topical medications for the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: A network meta-analysis
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2023 , Article Review)
Background: The present network meta-analysis aims to answer the question "what is the best topical intervention for the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis that can provide an acceptable pain relief and promote ...
Drug-use disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a glance at GBD 2019 findings
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Springer
, 2023 , Article)
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate drug use disorders which are a major cause of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Methods: This article is a part of the global ...
White spot lesions, plaque accumulation and salivary caries-associated bacteria in clear aligners compared to fixed orthodontic treatment. A systematic review and meta- analysis
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Objective
To analyse the available evidence regarding the incidence and severity of white spot lesions (WSLs), plaque accumulation and salivary caries-associated bacteria(SCB) in clear aligners (CA) verses conventional ...
Child dental neglect and legal protections: a compendium of briefs from policy reviews in 26 countries and a special administrative region of China
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Frontiers Media SA
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Child neglect is a public health, human rights, and social problem, with potentially devastating and costly consequences. The aim of this study was to: (1) summarize the oral health profile of children across ...
The impact of periodontal disease on the clinical outcomes of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Background: A possible relationship between periodontitis (PD) and COVID-19 and its adverse outcomes has been suggested. Hence, the present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the available evidence ...
The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
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American Medical Association
, 2023 , Article)
Importance: Lip, oral, and pharyngeal cancers are important contributors to cancer burden worldwide, and a comprehensive evaluation of their burden globally, regionally, and nationally is crucial for effective policy ...
The Potential Association Between Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Apical Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Kare Publishing
, 2023 , Article)
Recent literature has suggested a potential association between inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and apical periodontitis (AP). The present systematic review and meta-analysis sought to analyse and appraise the available ...