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View article: Temporomandibular Disorder Pain and Somatic Symptoms in Migraine Patients: Idioms of Psychological Distress and Impact on Quality of Life
Temporomandibular Disorder Pain and Somatic Symptoms in Migraine Patients: Idioms of Psychological Distress and Impact on Quality of Life Open
Background Studies on painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and somatic symptoms in Southeast Asian migraine patients are lacking. Objectives This study investigated the prevalence of TMD pain and somatic symptoms in migraine patients…
View article: Exercise-induced inflammatory and metabolic adaptations in ageing: A meta-analytic compendium
Exercise-induced inflammatory and metabolic adaptations in ageing: A meta-analytic compendium Open
Aerobic training is the most effective intervention, followed by resistance training, and at least 3 sessions per week (or twice a week for more than 24 weeks) are needed for metabolic and anti-inflammatory adaptations. This compendium pro…
View article: Condylar bone regeneration following temporomandibular joint disc repositioning surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Condylar bone regeneration following temporomandibular joint disc repositioning surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that restoring the disc position might be beneficial for condylar bone regeneration.
View article: Sex‐Related Differences in Temporomandibular Disorder Symptom Severity: Correlates With Jaw Function and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Among Patients
Sex‐Related Differences in Temporomandibular Disorder Symptom Severity: Correlates With Jaw Function and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Among Patients Open
Background Although females comprise the majority of patients with temporomandibular disorders ( TMDs ), few studies have prioritised the influence of sex on symptom severity and impact. Objectives This cross‐sectional study investigated s…
View article: Comparative Analysis of <scp>OHIP</scp> Versions for Research on Temporomandibular Disorders
Comparative Analysis of <span>OHIP</span> Versions for Research on Temporomandibular Disorders Open
Background An international team has recommended assessing oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) in four dimensions and using the Oral Health Impact Profile‐5 (OHIP‐5) for all oral health conditions. Objectives This study compared O…
View article: Psychosocial and behavioral factors linked to low oral health related quality of life in young Chinese temporomandibular disorder patients
Psychosocial and behavioral factors linked to low oral health related quality of life in young Chinese temporomandibular disorder patients Open
This cross-sectional study investigated the psychosocial and behavioral characteristics of young Chinese Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) patients, relationships between pain intensity, depression, anxiety, oral behaviors, jaw function, a…
View article: GC-MS Analysis, Anti-Tyrosinase, and Antioxidant Activities of Syzygium claviflorum Fruits Extract
GC-MS Analysis, Anti-Tyrosinase, and Antioxidant Activities of Syzygium claviflorum Fruits Extract Open
Excessive oxidative stress and tyrosinase activity are critical factors in the development of various dermatological issues, including hyperpigmentation and accelerated aging. Given the growing interest in natural products for their potent…
View article: In-vitro antibacterialactivity of contemporarybioactive dentalrestorative materials
In-vitro antibacterialactivity of contemporarybioactive dentalrestorative materials Open
Aim: Secondary caries can lead to a failure of composite and glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations. Bioactive dental restoratives have been introduced to address this problem. However, the evidence supporting the antibacterial efficacy o…
View article: The Effects of Bleaching Products on the Color Stability of Ion-releasing Restoratives
The Effects of Bleaching Products on the Color Stability of Ion-releasing Restoratives Open
Background Contemporary ion-releasing restoratives have been developed to prevent secondary caries while maintaining the mechanical strength and esthetic qualities of conventional composite resins. Dental bleaching procedures may affect th…
View article: Symptom Dimensions of Temporomandibular Disorders: Correlates With Emotional Distress, Jaw Function and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life
Symptom Dimensions of Temporomandibular Disorders: Correlates With Emotional Distress, Jaw Function and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Open
Background A unified framework for assessing temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain and dysfunction across multiple symptom dimensions is beneficial. Objectives The study explored the associations between TMD symptom subtypes and dimensions…
View article: Utilisation of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Temporomandibular Disorders: Insights From Southeast Asian Patients
Utilisation of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Temporomandibular Disorders: Insights From Southeast Asian Patients Open
Objectives This study is the first to explore the utilisation of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among Southeast Asian temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients. It examined specific CAM modalities, usage patterns, satisfactio…
View article: Exploring the Four‐Dimensional Impact of Pain‐Related and/or Intra‐Articular Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms on Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Among Young Adults
Exploring the Four‐Dimensional Impact of Pain‐Related and/or Intra‐Articular Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms on Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Among Young Adults Open
Objectives A four‐dimensional structure for oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) was recently proposed, comprising oral function (OF), orofacial pain (OP), orofacial appearance (OA) and psychosocial impact (PI). This study examined…
View article: Somatic Symptoms as Idioms of Distress in East Asian Patients With Differing Temporomandibular Disorder Diagnostic Subtypes
Somatic Symptoms as Idioms of Distress in East Asian Patients With Differing Temporomandibular Disorder Diagnostic Subtypes Open
Somatic symptom burden was linked to depression and anxiety, supporting the phenomenon of somatization across different TMD subtypes.
View article: Dimensionality of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index and validation of its short-form derivative
Dimensionality of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index and validation of its short-form derivative Open
Objectives: Recently, the Short-Form Fonseca Anamnestic Index (SFAI) was shown to have high diagnostic accuracy when compared to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) in patient samples. This study investigated t…
View article: Comparative analysis of acute and chronic painful temporomandibular disorders: Insights into pain, behavioral, and psychosocial features
Comparative analysis of acute and chronic painful temporomandibular disorders: Insights into pain, behavioral, and psychosocial features Open
Objective The scarcity of literature necessitates further research to differentiate between acute and chronic painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). This study compared pain characteristics, oral behaviors, jaw function, and psychosoc…
View article: The Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales-21: Principal component analysis and evaluation of abbreviated versions in young adults with temporomandibular disorders
The Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales-21: Principal component analysis and evaluation of abbreviated versions in young adults with temporomandibular disorders Open
Background The Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21) contain three subscales measuring depression, anxiety, and stress. Several abbreviated DASS-21 versions have been developed, demonstrating better clinical utility and measureme…
View article: Correlates Between Temporomandibular Disorder Symptom Severity, Psychological Distress, Well‐Being, and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life: Insights From Chinese Young Adults
Correlates Between Temporomandibular Disorder Symptom Severity, Psychological Distress, Well‐Being, and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life: Insights From Chinese Young Adults Open
Background There is limited understanding of how temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms, psychological distress, and well‐being are related to each other and to OHRQoL in Chinese young adults. Objectives This study aimed to identify cor…
View article: Impact of a Community-Based Health Intervention on Health Knowledge, Lifestyle Goals, Dietary Practices, and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Multisite Cohort Study
Impact of a Community-Based Health Intervention on Health Knowledge, Lifestyle Goals, Dietary Practices, and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Multisite Cohort Study Open
Background: Studies on the effectiveness of community-based health interventions (CBHIs) in improving lifestyle practices among older adults are limited. Objectives: This study evaluated the impact of a CBHI on health knowledge, lifestyle …
View article: Oral behaviors in Chinese temporomandibular disorder patients: insights from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses
Oral behaviors in Chinese temporomandibular disorder patients: insights from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses Open
Aim This study aimed to evaluate the factor structure of the Oral Behaviors Checklist (OBC) in Chinese temporomandibular disorder (TMDs) patients and compare the outcomes with those of Western patients. Additionally, it examined the correl…
View article: Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore
Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore Open
The findings suggest that future Community-based Health Interventions could benefit from deploying CHWs with strong people skills to enhance the programme's success.
View article: Impact of community-based multidomain preventive health program on healthcare utilisation among elderly persons in Singapore: a propensity score matched and difference-in-differences study
Impact of community-based multidomain preventive health program on healthcare utilisation among elderly persons in Singapore: a propensity score matched and difference-in-differences study Open
Objectives Ageing populations present substantial challenges for healthcare systems. Community-based health worker (CHW) interventions for promoting healthy ageing and preventing/managing non-communicable diseases have gained considerable …
View article: Exploring the Relationship Between Somatisation, Facial Pain and Psychological Distress in East Asian Temporomandibular Disorder Patients
Exploring the Relationship Between Somatisation, Facial Pain and Psychological Distress in East Asian Temporomandibular Disorder Patients Open
Objectives The relationship of somatisation with facial pain duration/intensity, pain‐related interference/disability and psychological distress was investigated in East Asian temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients. Correlations between…
View article: Building capacity and capability for quality improvement: insights from a nascent regional health system
Building capacity and capability for quality improvement: insights from a nascent regional health system Open
Objectives Quality improvement (QI) is critical in facilitating advancements in patient outcomes, system efficiency and professional growth. This paper aimed to elucidate the underlying rationale and framework guiding JurongHealth Campus (…
View article: Temporomandibular disorder and somatic symptoms: Relations to ‘fear of missing out’ and other negative emotional states
Temporomandibular disorder and somatic symptoms: Relations to ‘fear of missing out’ and other negative emotional states Open
Objective: The association between the ‘fear of missing out (FOMO)’ and physical symptoms has not been widely explored. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between FOMO and other negative emotions with Temporomandibular disord…
View article: Sleeping and waking-state oral behaviors in TMD patients: their correlates with jaw functional limitation and psychological distress
Sleeping and waking-state oral behaviors in TMD patients: their correlates with jaw functional limitation and psychological distress Open
Objectives This study investigated oral behaviors in various temporomandibular disorder (TMD) subtypes, assessing their frequency, extent, and associations with both jaw functional status and psychological distress. Materials and methods A…
View article: The oral and systemic health impact profile for periodontal disease (<scp>OSHIP‐Perio</scp>)—Part 2: Responsiveness and minimal important difference
The oral and systemic health impact profile for periodontal disease (<span>OSHIP‐Perio</span>)—Part 2: Responsiveness and minimal important difference Open
Objectives The Oral and Systemic Health Impact Profile for Periodontal Disease (OSHIP‐Perio) was developed to measure health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study aimed to determine th…
View article: The oral and systemic health impact profile for periodontal disease (OSHIP‐Perio)—Part 1: development and validation
The oral and systemic health impact profile for periodontal disease (OSHIP‐Perio)—Part 1: development and validation Open
Objectives This study aimed to develop and validate the Oral and Systemic Health Impact Profile for Periodontal Disease (OSHIP‐Perio), a disease‐specific instrument for assessing the impact of periodontal disease on both general and oral h…