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View article: Applying the VRIO Framework to Clinical and Operative Workflows in Dental Practice Management
Applying the VRIO Framework to Clinical and Operative Workflows in Dental Practice Management Open
This paper examines how the strategic utilization of internal resources can provide sustained competitive advantages in the dental practice sector. Using the VRIO framework—focusing on Value, Rarity, Imitability, and Organization—we analyz…
View article: Survival of dental implants placed in a postgraduate educational setting: a retrospective cohort study
Survival of dental implants placed in a postgraduate educational setting: a retrospective cohort study Open
The study underscores the importance of operator experience in dental implant success. It highlights that while clinical experience influences outcomes, factors like a history of periodontitis and smoking are independent predictors of impl…
View article: Applying the 7 Ps of Marketing to Enhance Dental Practice Operations and Success
Applying the 7 Ps of Marketing to Enhance Dental Practice Operations and Success Open
In the evolving healthcare sector, dental practices face the imperative to adopt robust marketing strategies that attract and retain patients and optimize service delivery and operational efficiency. The 7 Ps of marketing—Product, Price, P…
View article: Are robots coming to take the jobs of dental support staff? Ai applications in business management of dental practices
Are robots coming to take the jobs of dental support staff? Ai applications in business management of dental practices Open
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental practices is transforming traditional business management roles. This article examines the impact of AI on support staff positions such as practice managers, dental assistants, admi…
View article: Analyzing the Dental Market Through Porter�s Five Forces Framework
Analyzing the Dental Market Through Porter�s Five Forces Framework Open
This commentary explores the dental healthcare market through the lens of Porter’s Five Forces, a model for analyzing the competitive environment of a market. By applying this framework, it is possible to elucidate the market dynamics affe…
View article: Microbiological and Physical Changes Produced by Different Air–Powders on Contaminated Titanium Implant Surfaces: An In Vitro Pilot Study
Microbiological and Physical Changes Produced by Different Air–Powders on Contaminated Titanium Implant Surfaces: An In Vitro Pilot Study Open
Air–powder abrasive treatment has shown interesting results for dental implant treatments; however, which powder is most effective is still an open question. This in vitro pilot study aims to compare the ability of six different powders (s…
View article: Illegal drugs and periodontal conditions
Illegal drugs and periodontal conditions Open
In recent years, the practice of dentistry and periodontology has become complicated by several risk factors, including the treatment of an increasing number of patients with substance use disorder. This review presents an update in the cu…
View article: Comparison of heat production and bone architecture changes in the implant site preparation with compressive osteotomes, osseodensification technique, piezoelectric devices, and standard drills: an ex vivo study on porcine ribs
Comparison of heat production and bone architecture changes in the implant site preparation with compressive osteotomes, osseodensification technique, piezoelectric devices, and standard drills: an ex vivo study on porcine ribs Open
View article: A Randomized Pilot Clinical and Microbiological Study Comparing Laser Microtextured Implants with and without Platform Switching
A Randomized Pilot Clinical and Microbiological Study Comparing Laser Microtextured Implants with and without Platform Switching Open
Minimising marginal bone loss around dental implants is of paramount importance. The success of methods such as platform switching (PS) and laser-micro-texturing (LM) are well documented. Whether or not a combination of these designs will …
View article: Cold atmospheric plasma coupled with air abrasion in liquid medium for the treatment of peri-implantitis model grown with a complex human biofilm: an in vitro study
Cold atmospheric plasma coupled with air abrasion in liquid medium for the treatment of peri-implantitis model grown with a complex human biofilm: an in vitro study Open
View article: Use of fractal analysis in dental images for osteoporosis detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Use of fractal analysis in dental images for osteoporosis detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Biological Oriented Immediate Loading: A New Mathematical Implant Vertical Insertion Protocol, Five-Year Follow-Up Study
Biological Oriented Immediate Loading: A New Mathematical Implant Vertical Insertion Protocol, Five-Year Follow-Up Study Open
One of the current major challenges in implant therapy is to minimize marginal bone loss around implants, since it can trigger bacterial colonization of the implant’s neck, leading to its failure. The present study aimed (1) to scientifica…
View article: Operators matter – An assessment of the expectations, perceptions, and performance of dentists, postgraduate students, and dental prosthetist students using intraoral scanning
Operators matter – An assessment of the expectations, perceptions, and performance of dentists, postgraduate students, and dental prosthetist students using intraoral scanning Open
View article: Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease: The call for interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative care - A systematic review of the literature
Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease: The call for interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative care - A systematic review of the literature Open
Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease are among the most frequently occurring conditions that have a substantial effect on the global health economy. The literature regarding medical professionals' knowledge of the bidirectional link b…
View article: Effectiveness of Manual Toothbrushing Techniques on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Systematic Review.
Effectiveness of Manual Toothbrushing Techniques on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Systematic Review. Open
There is still insufficient evidence for suggesting that one toothbrushing method is more effective than another in plaque removal and reduction of gingivitis. Excessive variability in many aspects of the design and methodology of the sele…
View article: The Emerging Role of Cold Atmospheric Plasma in Implantology: A Review of the Literature
The Emerging Role of Cold Atmospheric Plasma in Implantology: A Review of the Literature Open
In recent years, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) technologies have received increasing attention in the field of biomedical applications. The aim of this article is to review the currently available literature to provide an overview of the s…
View article: Awareness of Diabetic Patients Regarding the Bidirectional Association between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus: A Public Oral Health Concern
Awareness of Diabetic Patients Regarding the Bidirectional Association between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus: A Public Oral Health Concern Open
Aim and objective The literature regarding the perception of the two-way relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease representing diabetic patients living in Australia is scarce. The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge…
View article: Diabetic patients' knowledge of the bidirectional link: are dental health care professionals effectively conveying the message?
Diabetic patients' knowledge of the bidirectional link: are dental health care professionals effectively conveying the message? Open
Diabetes mellitus (DM) has emerged as a global public health concern with significant upshots due to its high prevalence, severity and associated complications. The present review aims to evaluate the literature that has investigated the a…
View article: The Effect of One-Abutment at One-Time on Marginal Bone Loss Around Implants Placed in Healed Bone
The Effect of One-Abutment at One-Time on Marginal Bone Loss Around Implants Placed in Healed Bone Open
Within the limitations of the present review, it can be suggested that minimizing the number of abutment dis- and reconnections would be beneficial to ensure minimal disruption to the peri-implant tissue and marginal bone level. However, t…
View article: The effect of miniaturized manual versus mechanical instruments on calculus removal and root surface characteristics: An in vitro light microscopic study
The effect of miniaturized manual versus mechanical instruments on calculus removal and root surface characteristics: An in vitro light microscopic study Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate by light microscopy analysis the effect of the use of miniaturised piezoelectric tips versus mini‐five area specific curets on calculus removal and postoperative root surface alterations. Me…
View article: Prescribing trends of systemic antibiotics by periodontists in Australia
Prescribing trends of systemic antibiotics by periodontists in Australia Open
Background Antibiotics are a common systemic pharmaceutical therapy in periodontal conditions for dental practitioners as well as specialists. However, there is limited information about prescribing patterns amongst the periodontists withi…
View article: Corrigendum to “Influence of the Thermal Treatment to Address a Better Osseointegration of Ti6Al4V Dental Implants: Histological and Histomorphometrical Study in a Rabbit Model”
Corrigendum to “Influence of the Thermal Treatment to Address a Better Osseointegration of Ti6Al4V Dental Implants: Histological and Histomorphometrical Study in a Rabbit Model” Open
In the article titled “Influence of the Thermal Treatment to Address a Better Osseointegration of Ti6Al4V Dental Implants: Histological and Histomorphometrical Study in a Rabbit Model” [1], the method description was incomplete and inaccur…
View article: Rehabilitation of Postextractive Socket in the Premaxilla
Rehabilitation of Postextractive Socket in the Premaxilla Open
Although a good preservation of the residual bone tissue in postextraction implant sites treated with keratinized epithelial connective tissue grafts was observed, the low number of treated cases does not allow us to propose this experimen…
View article: Influence of the Thermal Treatment to Address a Better Osseointegration of Ti6Al4V Dental Implants: Histological and Histomorphometrical Study in a Rabbit Model
Influence of the Thermal Treatment to Address a Better Osseointegration of Ti6Al4V Dental Implants: Histological and Histomorphometrical Study in a Rabbit Model Open
Background . Pure titanium continues to be the first choice for dental implants and represents the gold standard for their biocompatibility and physical and mechanical characteristics, while the titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) has good mechanical…
View article: Single-blind randomized clinical trial on the efficacy of an interdental cleaning device in orthodontic patients
Single-blind randomized clinical trial on the efficacy of an interdental cleaning device in orthodontic patients Open
The combination of manual toothbrush and mechanical interdental device demonstrated a better plaque control and gingival inflammation levels in orthodontic patients compared to manual brushing alone.
View article: Clinical efficacy of systemic antibiotics as an adjunctive therapy to one stage full mouth disinfection (OSFMD) and full-mouth scaling and root planning in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials
Clinical efficacy of systemic antibiotics as an adjunctive therapy to one stage full mouth disinfection (OSFMD) and full-mouth scaling and root planning in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials Open
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that results from a complex polymicrobial infection.\nThe purpose of this review was to assess the efficacy of systemic administered antibiotics as an adjuvant to full mouth scaling and root …
View article: Bone Response to Two Dental Implants with Different Sandblasted/Acid-Etched Implant Surfaces: A Histological and Histomorphometrical Study in Rabbits
Bone Response to Two Dental Implants with Different Sandblasted/Acid-Etched Implant Surfaces: A Histological and Histomorphometrical Study in Rabbits Open
Background . Scientific evidence in the field of implant dentistry of the past 20 years established that titanium rough surfaces have shown improved osseointegration rates. In a majority of dental implants, the surface microroughness was o…
View article: Clinical and Histological changes after ridge preservation with two xenografts: preliminary results from a multicentre randomized controlled clinical trial
Clinical and Histological changes after ridge preservation with two xenografts: preliminary results from a multicentre randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Objectives To evaluate and compare clinical and histological changes after ridge preservation procedures with those of spontaneous healing. Materials and Methods Ninety patients were enrolled in the present randomized controlled clinical t…
View article: The impact of smoking and previous periodontal disease on peri-implant microbiota and health: a retrospective study up to 7-year follow-up
The impact of smoking and previous periodontal disease on peri-implant microbiota and health: a retrospective study up to 7-year follow-up Open
Over a follow-up of 5 to 7 years, it is possible to state that the absence of smoking habit and previous periodontal disease positively influences the peri-implant microbiological and clinical conditions in partial edentulous patients rest…