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Three dimensional (3D) gingival models in periodontal research: a systematic review

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 2023
The aim of this study is to systematically appraise the evidence on available full thickness 3D gingival and mucosal models (3D culture in scaffold base system) and their application in periodontal and peri-implant research.
Z. AlFatlawi, M. Huang, D.Y.S. Chau, F. D’Aiuto   +3 more
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Bioinspired Co‐Assembly Enables Multiscale Architected Hydrogels for 3D Printing With Integrated Antibacterial and Bioactive Functions

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A multicomponent supramolecular hydrogel integrating cell‐adhesive and antibacterial peptides within an alginate‐cellulose nanofibril matrix is developed. Peptide co‐assembly simultaneously strengthens the hydrogel network, improves extrusion printability, and imparts cell‐adhesive and antibacterial functions, offering a versatile platform for ...
Mor Tsuriano‐Zernichov, Francesca Netti, Sigal Rencus‐Lazar, Moran Aviv, Lihi Adler‐Abramovich   +4 more
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Legionella spp. in a Dental Office—Current State of Knowledge

Pathogens
Conditions in dental offices are conducive to Legionella pneumophila infections. This is mainly related to the use of a dental unit in the daily clinical work, which is the basic equipment of the office.
Jolanta Szymańska
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A Holistic Platform Approach for Developing Robust Pulmonary mRNA Delivery: Integrating Novel Phenolic Acid‐Derived Ionizable Lipids and Device Engineering

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An integrated pulmonary mRNA delivery platform combining novel biodegradable syringic acid‐derived ionizable lipids, design‐of‐experiments formulation optimization, and vibrating‐mesh nebulizer engineering enabled stable aerosolization and efficient lung delivery.
Neha Kaushal, Younan Ma, Asad Khanmohammed, Dipen Parande, Hanming Zhang, Saket Dolare, Juliet Chen, Apiwat Wangweerawong, Saswata Karmakar, Hongfeng Deng, Frank Koppenhagen, Shraddha Sharma, Eric Reyes, Sherry He, Lianne Boeglin, Caroline Woo, Azadeh Paksa, Ayed Allawzi, Anusha Dias, Gregory Troiano, Shrirang Karve, Frank DeRosa   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic Risk Management In Dental Unit Maintenance

International Dental Journal
Aim or purpose: To Look for safety and availability evaluation indicators of dental unit through a nationwide online survey. Materials and methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted according to the five-point Likert scale for the dental unit failure.
Baolin Fan, Yi Yu, Yichen Wang, Xinya Li, Jiaqi Ma   +4 more
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Oral Health Status and its Impact on Daily Performance in Adult Population with Diabetes

Update Dental College Journal, 2021
Background: According to World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes mellitus, is a silent epidemic which affects large number of people around the world and is directly related to the oral health status of the patients.
Jesmin Sultana Lucky, Kazi Silvia Kabir, AFM Shahidur Rahman, Polash Das   +3 more
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A Critical Call for Mechanistic Investigations of Metal‐Bacteria Interactions

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
It is well established that the antibacterial properties of metals have tremendous importance for bioengineering applications. What is not as appreciated, however, is the reproducibility crisis in this field's vast literature. In this perspective, we highlight this reproducibility problem, discuss its sources, and suggest solutions towards focused ...
J. Rackwitz, A. Bandyopadhyay, S. Belkin, S. Bose, N. Eliaz, J. L. Gilbert, T. C. Lowe, F. Mücklich, R. J. Turner, C. C. Tasan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of 0.2% chlorhexidine on microbial and fungal contamination of dental unit waterlines

Dental Research Journal, 2014
Background: It is known that dental unit waterline can be a source of infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a mouthwash, chlorhexidine, in controlling microbial and fungal contamination of dental unit waterlines.
Raha Habib Agahi, Maryam Alsadat Hashemipour, Mahsa Kalantari, Amin Ayatollah-Mosavi, Hossein Aghassi, Amir Hossein Gandjalikhan Nassab   +5 more
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Advances in Bio‐Integrated Edge Computing Systems for Smart and Connected Health

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores advances in bio‐integrated edge computing for healthcare, focusing on co‐designing computing, sensing, and energy strategies to overcome integration and power challenges for optimized, decentralized operation. ABSTRACT Recent advances in bio‐integrated healthcare technologies have enabled continuous, high‐resolution monitoring and ...
Gyuwon Kim, Seungwon Yoo, Tae Woog Kang, Yunuo Huang, Woon‐Hong Yeo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Survey and clinical implications on the isolation of mycobacteria in the waterline of dental units

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Background: Mycobacteria are widely distributed in the environment, and colonization of medical devices using water poses a risk in healthcare settings. Hospital outbreaks linked to ventilators and extracorporeal systems have been reported.
Koko Shibutani, Chie Masuda, Yumiko Mikami, Sayaka Fujisaki, Yasuhiro Ozawa, Kazunori Hattori, Nobuyoshi Mori   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source