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A cross-sectional study of gender variations in dental anxiety among Pakistani undergraduate students

Journal of University Medical & Dental College
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:  This study investigates gender differences in dental anxiety among Pakistani undergraduate students to enhance their oral health awareness and help reduce the avoidance of necessary dental care.
syedalalarukh lalarukh, Nazli Gul shujaat, Shujaat Hasan Idris, Hafsa Mahmood   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Postoperative Pain After The Use Of A Dexamethasone Rinse As An Irrigant Prior To Obturation [PDF]

, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this randomized, double-blind pilot study was to determine the effect of dexamethasone on post-operative pain when used as an intracanal rinse prior to obturation.
Tarabishy, Kenan
core   +1 more source

Global Fluoride Toxicology Landscape: Bibliometric Approaches and Scientific Mapping

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study analyzed research trends in the 100 most‐cited articles on fluoride toxicology, a topic widely debated due to the toxic effects associated with levels deemed safe for human exposure. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science‐Core Collection, extracting data such as citation count, authors, keywords, journal ...
Maria Karolina Martins Ferreira, Deiweson Souza‐Monteiro, Priscila Cunha Nascimento, Luciana Eiró‐Quirino, Leonardo Oliveira Bittencourt, Fatemeh Vida Zohoori, Esperanza Angeles Martinez‐Mier, Marilia Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf, Rafael Rodrigues Lima   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association Between Self‐Reported Oral Health and Dental Fear Among Illicit Drug Users in Northern Finland

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
Objectives About 10% of adults in northern Finland have severe dental fear, but there is a lack of detailed knowledge about dental fear among illicit drug users.
Raija Vainionpää, Antti Tiisanoja, Outi Kokkola, Pirkko Riipinen, Vuokko Anttonen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of music therapy for the control of anxiety and fear in pediatric patients aged 4 to 6 years who come to the dental office for the first time - a systematic review [PDF]

, 2023
Genna Gabriela Hizo Bendezu, Claudia Otazu - Aldana, Claudia Otazu - Aldana   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

Unilateral mastication‐induced memory deficits linked to disrupted hippocampal cholesterol metabolism in rats

VIEW, EarlyView.
Unilateral mastication, a common oral habit, induces cognitive decline in rats by disrupting hippocampal cholesterol metabolism. It triggers astrocyte hyperplasia, enhances cholesterol synthesis, impairs transport/degradation, and reduces 24‐hydroxycholesterol (24‐OHC), ultimately damaging synaptic function.
Xiaoting Zhai, Yifan Hu, Rongchen Xu, Xinyu Xu, Bowen Ma, Dongzong Huang, Hongchen Liu, Hongbo Li, Yuan Hu, Hua Jiang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Can molar incisor hypomineralization cause dental fear and anxiety or influence the oral health-related quality of life in children and adolescents?-a systematic review. [PDF]

Eur Arch Paediatr Dent, 2022
Jälevik B, Sabel N, Robertson A.
europepmc   +1 more source

Dental fear and anxiety in older children: an association with parental dental anxiety and effective pain coping strategies

, 2014
Livia Puljak, Anka Ćorić, Adriana Banožić, Miro Klarić, Katarina Vukojević   +4 more
openalex   +2 more sources

Assessing ChatGPT Responses to Commonly Asked Questions About Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to explore the accuracy and comprehensiveness of 10 frequently asked questions posed to ChatGPT, an online chatbot, regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy. Methods Ten questions were formulated after extensive literature review alongside the guidance of the senior ...
Mihai A. Bentan, Lawrance Lee, David Moffatt, Ryan Nord   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Triple Combination Oral Sedation Regimens for Pediatric Dental Treatment [PDF]

, 2019
Purpose: Compare the efficacy of two benzodiazepines (diazepam or midazolam) in combination with meperidine and hydroxyzine for pediatric dental sedation.
Henderson, Brett H
core   +1 more source