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Mistresses of Ink: Rewriting the Tattoo Industry

Gender, Work &Organization, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Tattooing has moved from a marginal subculture into mainstream practice, and women are increasingly working as tattoo artists and opening their own studios. However, the industry remains shaped by gendered assumptions about authority, credibility, and appearance.
Lara Bertola
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The effect of a serum containing acetyl hexapeptide‐8, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate and gluconolactone on skin biomarkers, wrinkles and skin texture: Ex vivo and clinical studies

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
The novel serum demonstrates significant anti‐skin aging effects, effectively improving static and dynamic wrinkles and skin texture. Therefore, this formulation holds promise as a safe and effective product in the field of anti‐wrinkle skincare products.
Mingjie Zhu, Xiaofeng He, Zailing Zhu, Stephen Lynch, Hequn Wang, Xiaoyin Zhou, Yidong Tu, Andrew Steel, Kung Chi Hsu, Yueqing Niu, Anna Cho, Mutsue Hashimoto, Xi Yan, Maggie Su, Wenna Wang   +14 more
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Erosion Potential of Commercial Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes on Dental Hard Tissues

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Mouthwashes often present acidic pH, which raises concerns about their potential contribution to erosive tooth wear. This study evaluated the erosive potential of commercial fluoride‐free mouthwashes using a screening method.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia, Adam B. Kelly, Anderson T. Hara, Jaime Aparecido Cury, Antonio Pedro Ricomini‐Filho, Frank Lippert   +5 more
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Comprehensive gummy smile correction: a case report on combined lip repositioning and crown lengthening

Majalah Kedokteran Gigi Indonesia
A gummy smile, or excessive gingival display (EGD), is a clinical condition in which more than 3–4 mm of gingiva is visible during smiling. This condition often raises aesthetic concerns and may negatively affect self-esteem.
Mentari Salma Nurbaiti, Kwartarini Murdiastuti, Vincensia Maria Karina   +2 more
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Clinical short crowns: A report on perioplastic management of altered passive eruption of three cases

Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2019
A gummy smile is a frequent encounter in patients requiring esthetic treatment. A common cause for it is a coronally situated gingival complex that failed to recede normally during eruption known as altered passive eruption (APE).
Ninad Milind Padhye, Ashvini Mukul Padhye, Tushar Sakal Pathak   +2 more
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Influence of Tapered‐End and Round‐End Bristle Designs on the Abrasive Enamel Wear Using Toothpastes With High Discrepancies in Abrasiveness

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the influence of bristle end design of toothbrushes and the relative enamel abrasivity (REA) of used toothpaste on the resulting abrasive enamel wear. Materials and Methods A total of 160 bovine enamel samples were allocated into eight groups (n = 20) and surface topography was recorded
Michelle S. Stübi, Moritz Tanner, Blend Hamza, Leonardo Svellenti, Thomas Attin, Florian J. Wegehaupt   +5 more
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Esthetic crown lengthening in the treatment of gummy smile associated with altered passive eruption: A case report

International Journal of Interdisciplinary Dentistry
Introduction: Excessive gummy smile affects the aesthetics of the patient and can be the result of several factors, including altered passive eruption, which can be surgically corrected by aesthetic crown lengthening.
Natalia Saavedra-Alcalá, Luis Ernesto González-Martínez, Gloria Martínez-Sandoval, Marianela Garza-Enríquez, Jesús Israel Rodríguez-Pulido, Alejandra Baltazar-Ruiz   +5 more
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Evaluating Changes in Smile Components After Intrusion of Maxillary Anterior Using Fixed Mechanotherapy with Mini Implants: A Photographic Study

Advances in Human Biology
Introduction: The 21st century redefined soft-tissue aesthetics, highlighting the smile’s role in facial attractiveness. Smile analysis evaluates the lips, gums, and teeth, focusing on eight key elements. Gingival visibility, determined by the smile line,
Aatira Nair, Vivek Amin, Dilshad Umar, Akhter Husain, T Abirami   +4 more
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How L2 Learners Negotiate Meaning in GenAI‐Supported Creative Writing

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This qualitative study explores how second language (L2) learners negotiate meaning and co‐construct knowledge with generative AI (GenAI) in a 12‐week multimodal creative writing project. Chinese middle school students (N = 75) created English picture books using a conversational GenAI agent supporting textual and text‐to‐image generation.
Zhihui Zhang, Scott Aubrey, Zihao Guo, Thomas K. F. Chiu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of lip position and gingival display on smile and esthetics as perceived by college students with different educational backgrounds

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 2013
Khalid H Zawawi,1 Ghadah A Malki,2 Mohammad S Al-Zahrani,3 Yaser M Alkhiary4 1Department of Preventive Dental Science, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, 2Consultant Pediatric Dentist, North Jeddah Dental Specialty Center, 3Department of ...
Zawawi KH, Malki GA, Al-Zahrani MS, Alkhiary YM   +3 more
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