Development and validation of "parental satisfaction with knee-to-knee dental examination" scale: high correlation with parental sense of competence. [PDF]
Fux-Noy A, Ytshaki K, Raviv Y, Harpaz G.
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Smoking effects on root coverage outcomes between 3 and 12 months: A prospective cohort study
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of smoking on root coverage outcomes, comparing healing responses at 3–12 months following coronally advanced flap with a connective tissue graft (CAF+CTG). Methods This prospective cohort study included 27 participants (13 smokers, 14 non‐smokers) who required root coverage for a single Cairo
Hande Has‐Elci +6 more
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Abstract Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals experience elevated rates of trauma exposure, minority stress, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet, research examining how geographic location and LGBTQ+ identity shape PTSD outcomes is scant, particularly studies considering structural facilitators and barriers ...
Emily A. Kenyon +6 more
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Information Quality, Content Scope, and Audience Engagement of Popular Turkish Instagram Posts on Tooth Whitening: A Cross-Sectional Content Analysis. [PDF]
Yılmaz NA +3 more
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Endoscopic Transnasal Apicoectomy for Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis
Endoscopic transnasal apicoectomy (ETA) is a novel multidisciplinary technique that combines endoscopic sinus surgery with apicoectomy via a transnasal approach. ETA enables direct access to periapical lesions while preserving the causative tooth. Our initial experience suggests that this minimally invasive approach is safe, feasible, and effective for
Kenta Fukui +7 more
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Improving Affordability and Accessibility for Socially‐Beneficial Services via Government Incentives
ABSTRACT Many socially‐beneficial services, like dental care, suffer from a dual challenge: Low affordability for citizens and long waiting times due to insufficient provider capacity. We model a government's problem of designing subsidy policies to address this issue.
Xiaoyan Zhao, Venus Lo, Stephen Shum
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Awareness of oral health, hygiene practices, and chemotherapy-related oral manifestations among parents of pediatric oncology patients. [PDF]
Gandhi V +8 more
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ABSTRACT This study leveraged system dynamics approaches to improve community‐based oral healthcare delivery via the ElderSmile program. Insights and inferences from focus groups and key informant interviews with older adults and their service providers, respectively, were integral to understanding feedback mechanisms articulated in participatory ...
Sara S. Metcalf +2 more
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Impact of Mobile Oral Health Applications on Pediatric Dental Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Srinivasan SR +3 more
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