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Factors contributing to long‐term vaginal pessary use: A mixed‐methods study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective One of the treatment options in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is vaginal pessary therapy. For a well‐informed decision, different aspects of the treatment option, including sustainable long‐term outcomes, need to be discussed with the patient.
L. E. Drost, L. Beijleveldt, B. O. Ozéphius, A. Franx, M. C. Vos   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Curcumin Internalization in Streptococcus mutans Biofilms: A Confocal Microscopy Analysis

Journal of Biophotonics, EarlyView.
Streptococcus mutans are harmful bacteria to oral health, exhibiting high resistance in their biofilm form. This study evaluated, through Confocal Microscopy, curcumin extracted from Curcuma longa as a photosensitizer in photodynamic inactivation (PDI), monitoring its internalization time and activity.
Rebeca Vieira de Lima, Bruno Pereira de Oliveira, Francisco Eduardo Gontijo Guimarães, Kate Cristina Blanco, Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Effectiveness of Clear Aligner Therapy During Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescent Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Cureus
Chakraborty D, Sahoo N, Dash B, Mohanty B, Jena S.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Mitochondrial Oxygen Consumption and Immunocytochemistry of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cell Following 808 nm PBM Therapy: A 3D Cell Culture Study

Journal of Biophotonics, EarlyView.
808 nm photobiomodulation could enhance mitochondrial respiration and upregulate osteogenic protein expression in hDPSCs within a 3D hydrogel model, suggesting its potential in regenerative therapies. Further research is needed to optimize treatment protocols for clinical applications.
Simone L. Sleep, Eliza Ranjit, Jennifer Gunter, Deanne H. Hryciw, Praveen Arany, Roy George   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness and Clinical Indications of 2 × 4 Fixed Orthodontic Therapy in Regard to Mixed Dentition: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Children (Basel)
Dipalma G, Marinelli G, Casamassima L, Nardelli P, Ciccarese D, Sena P, Inchingolo F, Crincoli V, Palermo A, Bordea IR, Carbonara A, Inchingolo AM, Inchingolo AD.   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Genetic influences on suicide attempt in adolescence: Evaluating mediation by impulsivity and painful and provocative events

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
Impulsivity and exposure to painful and provocative events each contribute to risk for suicide attempt. However, there is little support for the hypothesis that genetic influences on suicide attempt are mediated by impulsivity and painful and provocative event exposure in early adolescence.
Mallory Stephenson, Séverine Lannoy, Alexis C. Edwards   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correction of Single-Tooth Crossbite in Children: A Report of Three Cases. [PDF]

Cureus
Neelkanthan S, Vaiude A, Dhonde S, Jawdekar AM, Mistry LN, Pokale S.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The Efficacy of Video‐Supported Student Self‐Assessment in Dental Simulation Training – A Prospective Cohort Study

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Self‐assessment is a higher‐level ability required of health care practitioners, but rarely specifically taught in simulation environments. Retrospective evaluation of videos from simulated clinical environments could be useful for developing self‐assessment proficiencies. Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the
Tihana Divnic‐Resnik, Filip Vujovic, Andrew Terry   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Streptococcus mutans harboring the cnm gene encoding cell surface protein Cnm in Japanese children. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Suehiro Y, Okuda M, Otsugu M, Ochiai M, Takagi M, Tojo F, Mikasa Y, Naka S, Matsumoto-Nakano M, Lapirattanakul J, Okawa R, Nomura R, Nakano K.   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Utilization of Simulated Competency Exams in Dental Hygiene Education

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The COVID‐19 pandemic accelerated the transition from live patient to manikin‐based licensure exams, a format likely to continue. This study examined the impact of simulated competency and mock board exams on the perceptions and self‐confidence of two student cohorts, using a four‐semester sequence with Acadental ModuPRO DH and ...
Rachel M. Thelen, Yvette G. Reibel, Michael D. Evans, Lindsay Gietzen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source