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Er:YAG Laser Energy Optimization for Reducing Single-Species Microbial Growth on Agar Surfaces In Vitro

Pathogens
Background: Standardized Er:YAG laser settings for microbial reduction remain undefined, and existing studies rarely compare multiple species under identical conditions.
Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Małgorzata Kępa, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench   +3 more
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Photodynamic Therapy with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Versus Topical Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: A Randomized Clinical Trial with Lesion Site-Specific Analysis

Pharmaceutics
Objective: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic immune-mediated condition of the oral mucosa, commonly associated with pain and burning sensations that impair quality of life.
Aleksandra Pietruska, Magdalena Sulewska, Patryk Wiśniewski, Jagoda Tomaszuk, Emilia Szymańska, Katarzyna Winnicka, Joanna Narolewska, Małgorzata Pietruska   +7 more
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A Low-Cost Protocol Using the Adjunctive Action of Povidone–Iodine Irrigations and Sodium Hypochlorite Rinsing Solution in Step 2 of Periodontal Therapy for Patients with Stage III–IV Periodontitis: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

Dentistry Journal
In severe stages of periodontitis, conventional periodontal therapy and maintenance care are usually insufficient due to the viral and bacterial etiology; thus, a mechanical approach alone may not be sufficient to eliminate a substantial portion of ...
Georgios Kardaras, Ruxandra Christodorescu, Marius Boariu, Darian Rusu, Alla Belova, Salvatore Chinnici, Octavia Vela, Viorelia Radulescu, Simina Boia, Stefan-Ioan Stratul   +9 more
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Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) and Interleukin-8 (IL-8) in Gingival Crevicular Fluid after Minimally Invasive Periodontal Surgery with or without Er:YAG and Nd:YAG Laser Application

Antibiotics
Background: This study aimed to evaluate alterations in the concentrations of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) within gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) extracted from the intrabony periodontal defect site before and after ...
Ewa Dolińska, Anna Skurska, Violetta Dymicka-Piekarska, Robert Milewski, Małgorzata Pietruska   +4 more
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Introduction to Amniotic Membranes in Maxillofacial Surgery—A Scoping Review

Medicina
Background: Amniotic membrane (AM) holds significant promise in various medical fields due to its unique properties and minimal ethical concerns. This study aims to explore the diverse applications of the human amniotic membrane (HAM) in maxillofacial ...
Grzegorz Dawiec, Wojciech Niemczyk, Rafał Wiench, Stanisław Niemczyk, Dariusz Skaba   +4 more
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Teaching Casual Random Blood Glucose Screening to Second-Year Dental Students [PDF]

, 2009
In our project, archived casual random blood glucose levels of second-year dental students who were taught the mechanics of self-testing were retrieved.
Kassab, Moawi M, Lynch, Denis P, Radmer, Thomas W, Walsh, Martin   +3 more
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Patterns of Oral Microbiota Diversity in Adults and Children: A Crowdsourced Population Study. [PDF]

, 2020
Oral microbiome dysbiosis has been associated with various local and systemic human diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
Burcham, Zachary M, Comstock, Sarah S, Garneau, Nicole L, Genetics of Taste Lab Citizen Scientists, Knight, Rob, Metcalf, Jessica L, Tucker, Robin M   +6 more
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Supra- and Subgingival Microbiome in Gingivitis and Impact of Biofilm Control: A Comprehensive Review

Antibiotics
This comprehensive review aimed (1) to characterize the sub- and supragingival microbiome in patients with biofilm-induced gingivitis (including experimental gingivitis), (2) to assess its stability and evolution over time, and (3) to assess the impact ...
Margarita Iniesta, Viviane Vasconcelos, Mariano Sanz, David Herrera   +3 more
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Outlook: Spring 2004 [PDF]

, 2004
Alumni publication of the Boston University School of Dental ...
Office of External Affairs, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
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Adult Dental Medi-Cal Cuts: Costs & Consequences [PDF]

, 2008
Outlines the expected impact of the proposal to eliminate California's Medi-Cal dental benefits for adults not in nursing facilities, including loss of federal matching funds, reduced access to dental care, and effects on concomitant health ...
Dana Hughes, Joel Diringer
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