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American Dental Association and American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology patient selection for dental radiography and cone-beam computed tomography Open
Clinicians should base imaging decisions on the patient's medical and dental histories, clinical examination findings, disease risk assessment, and the presence of specific clinical conditions. When used appropriately, radiographic imaging…
The Relationship Between Pulpal Diagnostic Conditions and Potential Inflammatory Biomarkers Open
Introduction Accurate diagnosis of pulpal health is crucial to identify the most effective therapeutic approach. However, differentiating pulpal conditions, which may require different treatment approaches, remains a challenge. This study …
View article: Same‐day emergencies in endodontic specialists' practice: Before, during and after the <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 pandemic
Same‐day emergencies in endodontic specialists' practice: Before, during and after the <span>COVID</span> ‐19 pandemic Open
Aim The COVID‐19 pandemic affected practice in endodontic offices. Same‐day endodontic emergencies are cases with moderate or severe self‐reported pain who request an unscheduled visit on the day they contact the office. The aims of this o…
Awareness, Training, and Perceived Needs of Gynecologists in Interpreting Basic Imaging Studies: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Saudi Arabia Open
This study reveals significant gaps in imaging interpretation training among gynecologists in Saudi Arabia, with a high demand for further education in basic imaging modalities. Addressing these gaps through structured training programs co…
<span>PRIDASE</span> 2024 guidelines for reporting diagnostic accuracy studies in endodontics: Explanation and elaboration Open
The Preferred Reporting Items for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies in Endodontics (PRIDASE) 2024 guidelines are based on the Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (STARD) 2015 guidelines and the Clinical and Laboratory Images i…
View article: Effectiveness of full Pulpotomy compared with Root canal treatment in managing teeth with signs and symptOms indicative of irreversible pulpitis: a protocol for prospectiVE meta-analysis of individual participant data of linked randomised clinical trials (PROVE)
Effectiveness of full Pulpotomy compared with Root canal treatment in managing teeth with signs and symptOms indicative of irreversible pulpitis: a protocol for prospectiVE meta-analysis of individual participant data of linked randomised clinical trials (PROVE) Open
Background Full pulpotomy has been proposed as an alternative to root canal treatment in teeth with signs and symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis (IRP), but the evidence is limited, relying on underpowered studies with a high risk…
View article: Effectiveness of Full Pulpotomy Compared with Root Canal Treatment in Managing Teeth with Signs and SymptOms Indicative of Irreversible Pulpitis: A Protocol for ProspectiVE Meta-analysis of Individual Participant Data of Randomised Clinical Trials (PROVE).
Effectiveness of Full Pulpotomy Compared with Root Canal Treatment in Managing Teeth with Signs and SymptOms Indicative of Irreversible Pulpitis: A Protocol for ProspectiVE Meta-analysis of Individual Participant Data of Randomised Clinical Trials (PROVE). Open
Background: Full pulpotomy has been proposed as an alternative to root canal treatment in teeth with signs and symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis (IRP); but, the evidence is limited, relying on underpowered studies with a high ri…
PROBE 2023 guidelines for reporting observational studies in endodontics: Explanation and elaboration Open
Observational studies play a critical role in evaluating the prevalence and incidence of conditions or diseases in populations as well as in defining the benefits and potential hazards of health‐related interventions. There are currently n…
View article: PROBE 2023 guidelines for reporting observational studies in Endodontics: A consensus‐based development study
PROBE 2023 guidelines for reporting observational studies in Endodontics: A consensus‐based development study Open
Observational studies are non‐interventional studies that establish the prevalence and incidence of conditions or diseases in populations or analyse the relationship between health status and other variables. They also facilitate the devel…
Molecular Characterization of Irreversible Pulpitis: A Protocol Proposal and Preliminary Data Open
Introduction An attempt to determine the association of a large array of inflammatory proteins in pulpitis with precise measurement of clinical signs and symptoms, and to correlate these findings with levels in peripheral blood has not bee…
Preferred Reporting Items for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies in Endodontics (PRIDASE): Guidance to improve manuscripts assessing the diagnostic accuracy of procedures, techniques and devices Open
For centuries, diagnosis in Medicine and Dentistry has been considered more of an art than a science, an intuitive skill that could only be mastered by experienced clinicians. Indeed, it was considered impossible to develop standardized, p…
Impact of COVID‐19 on advanced dental education: Perspectives of dental residents in Wuhan Open
Purpose This study investigated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) from the perspectives of dental residents in Wuhan, the former COVID‐19 epicenter of China. Methods A survey form was sent to 424 residents in the School of …
Preferred Reporting Items for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies in Endodontics (PRIDASE) guidelines: a development protocol Open
Diagnostic accuracy studies play an important role in informing clinical practice and patient management, by evaluating the ability of diagnostic testing and imaging to identify the presence or absence of a disease or condition. These stud…
Responding to a pandemic Open
The pandemic has increased teledentistry practice. The authors describe establishing a dental school's virtual oral health Helpline, which provides a framework for dental practices seeking to use this patient communication modality.
View article: International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 1. Fractures and luxations
International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 1. Fractures and luxations Open
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) of permanent teeth occur frequently in children and young adults. Crown fractures and luxations of these teeth are the most commonly occurring of all dental injuries. Proper diagnosis, treatment planning, a…
International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: General introduction Open
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) occur most frequently in children and young adults. Older adults also suffer TDIs but at significantly lower rates than individuals in the younger cohorts. Luxation injuries are the most common TDIs in the …
View article: International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 2. Avulsion of permanent teeth
International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 2. Avulsion of permanent teeth Open
Avulsion of permanent teeth is one of the most serious dental injuries. Prompt and correct emergency management is essential for attaining the best outcome after this injury. The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) has …
International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 3. Injuries in the primary dentition Open
Traumatic injuries to the primary dentition present special problems that often require far different management when compared to that used for the permanent dentition. The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) has develo…