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Oral health awareness and care preferences in patients with diabetes : a qualitative study [PDF]

, 2012
Background People with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of oral health problems; however, oral health is currently not included in structured diabetes reviews and education in the UK.
Bowyer, V., Dale, Jeremy, Lindenmeyer, Antje, Roscoe, J., Sutcliffe, P. (Paul)   +4 more
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The Emerging 4D Printing of Shape‐Memory Thermomorphs for Self‐Adaptative Biomedical Implants

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
4D printing enables the creation of smart implants that adapt to changing conditions in the human body over time. At the core of this technology are shape‐memory thermomorphs (SMTMs). This review offers an in‐depth analysis of 4D printing with SMTMs, emphasizing the latest advancements in smart materials, stimuli, programming principles, and their ...
Aixiang Ding, Fang Tang, Eben Alsberg
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Evaluation of Prevention of Initial Enamel Lesions around Orthodontic Brackets by Using Different Remineralizing Agents: An Original Research

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of various remineralizing agents in stopping the early enamel lesions surrounding orthodontic brackets from progressing.
Velusamy Pavethynath, Bhupendra Singh Rathore, N Mothi Krishna, B Pragnya, Ipseeta Menon, Praveen K. Varma Datla, Priyanka R Pujari   +6 more
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Parental Perceptions of Oral Health and School-Based Dental Sealant Programs [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction: Community Health Needs Assessment (University of Vermont Medical Center, 2013) Identified oral health in pediatric population as a primary concern Barriers to dental care cited: access, affordability, education School-Based Sealant Program (
Cole, Julie, Davis, Wendy, Donnelly, Laura, Evans, Peter, Fontaine, Kristin, Grant, Ian, Imeda, Allicia, Kula, Daniel, Park, Clare, Wu, Hao Fang   +9 more
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles Mimetics as Osteoinductive Mediators for Bone Healing

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Mesenchymal stem cell‐derived nanoghosts (MSC‐NGs) mimic naturally secreted extracellular vesicles (MSC‐EVs) in structure and physicochemical properties but can be synthesized at more translatable yields. As osteogenic agents, MSC‐NGs demonstrate superior outcomes compared to MSC‐EVs.
Antoine Karoichan, Ling Li, Celine J. Agnes, Bettina M. Willie, Maryam Tabrizian   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Accuracy of Al algorithms in diagnosing periodontal disease using intraoral images

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Periodontal disease, characterized by inflammation and damage to tooth-supporting structures, poses a prevalent oral health concern. Early detection is crucial for effective management.
Mohammad K Alam, Nawadir H Alanazi, Abdulsalam Dhafer A. Alshehri, Farhana Chowdhury   +3 more
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Photothermal Hydrogel with Mn3O4 Nanoparticles Alleviates Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Scavenging ROS and Regulating Extracellular Matrix Metabolism

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The MPTT‐nanozyme‐hydrogel system (Mn3O4@ChS‐HA) provides a multifunctional therapeutic strategy for intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), effectively targeting oxidative stress and enhancing AF repair by restoring extracellular matrix (ECM) and redox homeostasis.
Yangyang Chen, Chan Xue, Feifei Ni, Binwu Hu, Miaoheng Yan, He Zhang, Yuxiang Hu, Xiaoyao Peng, Guangfang Li, Yu Han, Hongjian Liu, Zengwu Shao, Qin Wang, Yulong Wei   +13 more
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Effect of retirement on self-rated oral health and dental services use: longitudinal fixed-effects instrumental variable study in 31 countries

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
OBJECTIVE: This study examined the effect of retirement on self-rated oral health and dental services use. METHODS: Covering 31 countries, we used harmonized panel data from the English Longitudinal Study on Aging (ELSA), Health and Retirement Study (HRS)
Sebastian-Edgar Baumeister, Hanna Wesselmann, Gustavo G Nascimento, Stefan Listl   +3 more
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Different Types of Professional Tooth Whitening: A Systematic Review

Bioengineering
Background/Objectives: Tooth whitening is a cosmetic dental treatment that improves the color of natural teeth, making them whiter and brighter; this review aimed to evaluate the greater effectiveness of in-office, at-home, and combined bleaching with ...
Andrea Butera, Carolina Maiorani, Gitana Rederiene, Stefano Checchi, Gianna Maria Nardi   +4 more
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A Critical Literature Synthesis of Low-Income Oral Health Disparities in the United States and Interventions for Improved Access to Care [PDF]

, 2011
Over a decade ago the United States Surgeon General released a report about oral health in America which highlighted the disparities that exist between high and low-income populations.
Lubiejewski, Sarah
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