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Single‐Cell Profiling Identifies CLEC5A+ Macrophages as Key Drivers of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Via CCL5‐Mediated M1 Polarization

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a life‐threatening cardiovascular disease with limited therapeutic options. Through single‐cell RNA sequencing of aortic tissues from healthy individuals and TAA patients (105,541 cells), we identified CLEC5A+macrophages as the predominant pathogenic cell population exhibiting the highest M1 polarization score. Machine
Xiangyu Li, Chunguang Guo, Mingyao Luo, Chang Shu   +3 more
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Five-Year Survival Outcomes of Angulated Dental Implants Placed Tangentially to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve in the Posterior Mandible. [PDF]

Med Sci Monit
Selimli F, Koçak EF, Akburak R, Arpag OF.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Dental Students’ Perceptions of Standardized Patient Experiences Conducted Virtually: A Multi‐Year Qualitative Study

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose As teledentistry becomes more common, it is important for students to develop skills in communicating with patients virtually. This study investigated students’ individual communication perceptions and preferences compared to in‐person sessions of participating in standardized patient (SP) exercises in a virtual medium. Methods Between
Jhanvi P. Desai, Michelle R. McQuistan, Lance Brendan Young   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between dental anomalies and skeletal malocclusions in different facial patterns in a Saudi subpopulation. [PDF]

BMC Oral Health
Alshammari AK, Algharbi MA, Alshammary FL, Almotairy NS, Alshammari HD, Rashdi MM, Alrahin SH, Alsalem FH, Madfa AA.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Mastery Exams: Giving Students a Second Opportunity to Demonstrate Understanding

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Various stressors can affect student exam performance, and a single weak result may not reflect true understanding. To address this, a “Mastery” exam policy was introduced in the 2021–2022 academic year. If a student scores below 80% on a didactic or pre‐clinical laboratory exam worth at least 10% of their final course grade, they can choose ...
Alexandra Rasdal, Eleanor Streitwieser, Cynthia Rabuck, Faizan Alawi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and characteristics of impacted teeth in Korean orthodontic patients at ten university dental hospitals. [PDF]

Korean J Orthod
Choi YK, Kim SH, Kim YI, Kim SS, Park SB, Choi DS, Kim HJ, Kim KA, Lee MH, Choi SH, Choi SK, Lee KC, Jeon YM, Oh S, Jeong S.   +14 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Poverty Simulations: Are the Learning Outcomes Consistently and Uniformly Positive?

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Research indicates significant improvement in average attitudes toward those in poverty following poverty simulations, but little research addresses whether students benefit uniformly. This study measured variability in poverty attitude change following poverty simulations and tested whether poverty attitudes are associated with ...
Michelle R. McQuistan, Lance Brendan Young, Chandler Pendleton   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rapidly enlarging dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: a case report of atypical presentation with diagnostic complexities and reconstructive challenges. [PDF]

Ann Med Surg (Lond)
Shahid SR, Khalid M, Waafira A.
europepmc   +1 more source

Comparing Digital Reduction Guides and Free‐Hand Techniques for Predoctoral Crown Preparation Accuracy

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives Insufficient tooth reduction compromises crown longevity and aesthetics. This study aimed to determine whether digitally designed, 3D‐printed reduction guides improved crown preparation accuracy and efficiency for dental students compared to freehand preparation.
Xiaoyue Shi, Shuncong Xu, Chenxuan Wei
wiley   +1 more source

Perceived Educational Value of a Self‐Developed 3D‐Printed Pediatric Dentistry Simulator

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose To design and assess a 3D‐printed pediatric dentistry simulator and to evaluate its perceived educational value and realism through student and expert feedback. Methods A maxillary simulator that is mountable on phantom heads was developed and produced by desktop stereolithography with single‐use inserts, enabling proximal caries ...
Michel Benyamin, Sandrella Hamdan, Timothy Fasham, Samuel Morice, Stephane Le Goff, Maria‐Antonietta D'Agostino, Marie Jannot, Yasmine Smail, Jean‐Pierre Attal, Hélène Gouze, Elisabeth Dursun, Philippe Francois   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source