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Evaluating the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence–based chatbot for reducing dental anxiety among adult dental patients

Frontiers in Oral Health
BackgroundDental anxiety is a common psychological barrier that negatively influences dental attendance, patient cooperation, and treatment outcomes.
Ahmed A. Madfa, Abdullah F. Alshammari, Bassam A. Alanazi, Sulaiman N. Alshammari   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Community‐Based Postdoctoral Dentistry Program in Special Care Dentistry: Development and Implementation

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction There is a growing, national need for properly trained dentists to provide special care dentistry to a transitioning, aging, and medically complex population. This study describes the implementation and initial impact of a novel academic‐community intervention designed to rapidly address this critical gap in provider training and ...
Dan Burch, Marvellous A. Akinlotan, Oluyomi Oloruntoba, Prerana Gurudath, Carol Dean, Katherine Miller Nimmons, Nina Ray, Jayne Reuben   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and associated factors of dental anxiety among adults attending public outpatient dental clinic in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

BMC Oral Health
Background Dental anxiety has become a major concern for both dental practitioners and patients and prevents a significant proportion of people from attending dental clinics.
Manori Dhanapriyanka, Prasanna Jayasekara, Abdul Sattar Mohamed Falsy Rumy, Nowzath Athambawa, Ahamed Lebbe Asmath Haseena, Kaleelur Rahuman Mohammadu Salman, Mohamed Buhari Mohamed Mufees   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Establishing Safe and Consistent Moderate Intravenous (IV) Sedation Practices in Dental Education: A Protocol‐Based Approach

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Moderate IV sedation is increasingly essential in contemporary dental practice, yet significant variability exists in how dental institutions teach, supervise, and regulate its use. This perspective outlines a protocol‐based framework designed to improve patient selection, safety, and instructional consistency in an academic setting.
Christopher M. Lee, Steve Nguyen, Casey S. Kim, Patrick Choi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Mandatory to Meaningful: Boosting Engagement With Announced Bonus Quizzes

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
Philip Patston, Anthony Huang, Asha Eapen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reduced prevalence of periodontitis in antidepressant users: Findings from a large‐scale US sample

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis and major depression disorder have been shown to have a bidirectional association. However, the impact of antidepressants, the primary pharmacological treatment for depression, on periodontal health remains unclear.
María Martínez, David Fraguas, Elena Figuero, Francesco D´Aiuto   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reevaluating the Management of Chronic Temporomandibular Pain Are We Treating PTSD with Debridement and Lavage? [PDF]

, 2004
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Bracha, Adam S., Bracha, Dr. Stefan, Person, Dr. COL. MC Donald A., Ralston, Tyler C., Williams, Andrew E., Yamashita, Jennifer M.   +5 more
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Alterations in brain metabolites in rats with experimental periodontitis: A metabolomic approach

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis (PD) is a chronic inflammatory disease with systemic effects. Emerging evidence suggests a link between periodontal inflammation and neurological changes, but the biochemical mechanisms in key brain regions, such as the hippocampus and amygdala, remain unclear.
Ramona Ramalho de Souza Pereira, Caíque Olegário Diniz e Magalhães, Elizabeth Luciana Marinho Miguel, Larissa Vieira Toledo, Débora Ribeiro Orlando, Alan Rodrigues Teixeira Machado, Bruno Del Bianco Borges, Luciano José Pereira, Marco Fabrício Dias‐Peixoto, Eric Francelino Andrade   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The future of periodontology: Emerging technologies and conceptual shifts

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Periodontology is entering a transformative era driven by advances in diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital integration. Emerging technologies and conceptual shifts are currently reshaping the specialty, with a focus on predictive, preventive, and personalized care.
Michael S. Reddy
wiley   +1 more source

A Comparison of Moderate Oral Sedation Drug Regimens for Pediatric Dental Treatment: A Pilot Study [PDF]

, 2017
Purpose: Compare moderate oral sedation of pediatric patients using Hydroxyzine and Meperidine with either Diazepam or Midazolam in management of pediatric dental patients. Methods: Randomized, double-blind, crossover pilot study of patients 3 to 7 years
Parikh, Ojas A
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