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Curriculum Gaps in Periodontal Knowledge Among Medical Students: A Cross‐Sectional Study

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Periodontal disease is a major public health concern with well‐established systemic implications. Despite the increasing emphasis on the periodontal‐systemic health connection, the extent to which periodontal disease is integrated into medical education is still unclear.
Atanur Sarioglu, Tugrul Kirtiloglu
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Stigmatizing Beliefs About HIV/AIDS Among Dental Students: The Impact of Clinical Education Level

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remain major global public health concerns. Oral lesions are often among the earliest manifestations of HIV, placing dentists at the forefront of early detection and management.
Tuğba Aydoğdu, Berkant Sezer
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Novel Periodontal Pathogens In The Etiology Of Periodontitis

International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science, 2021
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Effects of Regular Dual‐Light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Assisted Living Residents—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of dual‐light antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on oral health among older people living in assisted living facilities (ALF), comparing it to conventional oral self‐care guidance.
Wilma Romppanen, Jaana Helenius‐Hietala, Saila Pakarinen, Sanna Korte, Riitta Saarela, Anna Maria Heikkinen, Timo Sorsa, Tommi Pätilä   +7 more
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Periodontitis and Chronic Conditions in Older Adults: A Scoping Review and Evidence Map of Systematic Reviews

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Periodontitis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory condition that frequently co‐occurs with systemic chronic diseases. Although older adults experience a high burden of both periodontitis and chronic conditions, the extent to which age‐specific evidence has been synthesised remains unclear.
Manisha Tamrakar, Najith Amarasena, Kym Michelle McCormick, Liana Luzzi, Gloria Mejia   +4 more
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Use of an Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Instrument to Measure Unmet Dental Care Needs in Adults With Inherited Bleeding Disorders

Haemophilia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Preventive dental care is vital for individuals with bleeding disorders to reduce the need for potentially invasive procedures. Although dental care is a mandated function of U.S. federally supported hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs), access to dental care is widely variable.
Miguel A. Escobar, Megan M. Ullman, Joanna Larson, Michael M. Chan, Marisela Trujillo   +4 more
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Construct Validity of the Orientation to Life Questionnaire in a General Adult Population in Norway and Its Association with Self‐Reported General and Oral Health

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Individuals' Sense of Coherence (SOC) is measured with the Orientation to Life Questionnaire (OLQ‐13). SOC reflects a person's orientation to life and ability to manage stress, which can impact health. The aim of the study was to test the reliability and construct validity of the OLQ‐13, with self‐reported general and oral health as ...
Kine Margrethe Mathisen, Jan‐Are Kolset Johnsen, Gro Eirin Holde, Birgitta Jönsson   +3 more
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Sex Differences in Health‐Related Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer—A Prospective Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To analyse sex differences in health‐related quality of life (HRQL) before, during and up to 3 months posttreatment of head and neck cancer, and to examine the importance of salivary secretion rate for HRQL posttreatment. Methods Patients were recruited before starting curative oncologic treatment.
Niklas Bohm, Charlott Karlsson, Caterina Finizia, Jessica Skoogh Andersson, Annica Almståhl   +4 more
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Activation of the Urokinase Plasminogen Activator/Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor System in Periodontitis: A Case–Control Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The plasminogen activating (PA) system has a multitude of functions such as wound healing, proteolytic activity, collagen degradation and cell growth, and the role of the urokinase plasminogen activator/urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPA/uPAR) system has been studied in many disease states.
Ahmed Khudhur, Christopher Dowson, Susan M. Bissett, Rachel van de Merwe, John J. Taylor, Philip M. Preshaw, Katrin M. Jaedicke   +6 more
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An Evaluation of a New Ultrasonic Water Irrigator in the Management of Gingival Health: A Randomised Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This randomised, single‐blind, controlled study aimed to compare daily adjunctive use of an ultrasonic water irrigation device to dental floss in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods Participants were randomly allocated to either daily use of an ultrasonic water irrigator or dental ...
Susan M. Bissett, Polina Gulakova, Katrin Unbereit, Robin A. Seymour, Philip M. Preshaw   +4 more
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