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View article: Upper airway and hyoid bone-related morphological parameters associated with the apnea-hypopnea index and lowest nocturnal oxygen saturation: a cephalometric analysis
Upper airway and hyoid bone-related morphological parameters associated with the apnea-hypopnea index and lowest nocturnal oxygen saturation: a cephalometric analysis Open
Correlation analysis revealed that a narrower upper airway was positively associated with increased AHI, while an inferiorly positioned hyoid bone in relation to mandible was negatively correlated with LSaO2. Our findings highlight the imp…
View article: Fibrinogen/Albumin Ratio is Associated with the Occurrence of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
Fibrinogen/Albumin Ratio is Associated with the Occurrence of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure Open
FAR is an independent risk factor for the occurrence of CI-AKI in patients with CHF.
View article: Dental Arch Development of Chinese Adolescents: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Dental Arch Development of Chinese Adolescents: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Open
Our study of 5951 3D dental models reveals gender and geographical differences in arch growth, highlighting pre-teen rapid growth and later limitations, informing treatment planning.
View article: Use of Antimicrobial Nanoparticles for the Management of Dental Diseases
Use of Antimicrobial Nanoparticles for the Management of Dental Diseases Open
Dental diseases represent a significant global health concern, with traditional treatment methods often proving costly and lacking in long-term efficacy. Emerging research highlights nanoparticles as a promising, cost-effective therapeutic…
View article: Evaluation of an oral health education training program for kindergarten teachers
Evaluation of an oral health education training program for kindergarten teachers Open
Objectives This study aims to examine kindergarten teachers’ satisfaction and their perceived impact of an oral health education (OHE) training program. Methods This study followed the steps outlined in the Program Evaluation Standards in …
View article: Arresting Early Childhood Caries with Silver Diamine Fluoride Gel Among Preschool Children: Protocol for a Randomised Clinical Trial
Arresting Early Childhood Caries with Silver Diamine Fluoride Gel Among Preschool Children: Protocol for a Randomised Clinical Trial Open
Background: The World Health Organisation (WHO) included silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for the management of early childhood caries. SDF is typically available as a 38% aqueous solution, which i…
View article: Incomplete lineage sorting of segmental duplications defines the human chromosome 2 fusion site early during African great ape speciation
Incomplete lineage sorting of segmental duplications defines the human chromosome 2 fusion site early during African great ape speciation Open
All great apes differ karyotypically from humans due to the fusion of chromosomes 2a and 2b, resulting in human chromosome 2. Yet, the structure, function, and evolutionary history of the genomic regions associated with this fusion remain …
View article: Recent Developments in the Non-Pharmacological Management of Children’s Behavior Based on Distraction Techniques: A Concise Review
Recent Developments in the Non-Pharmacological Management of Children’s Behavior Based on Distraction Techniques: A Concise Review Open
Oral diseases and conditions affect children’s oral health and negatively influence their overall health. Early detection and intervention are important in mitigating these negative consequences. However, dental fear and anxiety (DFA) rega…
View article: Preventing Dental Caries with Calcium-Based Materials: A Concise Review
Preventing Dental Caries with Calcium-Based Materials: A Concise Review Open
This concise review provides an update on the use of calcium-based materials for the prevention of dental caries. Some calcium-based materials promote remineralization and neutralize bacterial acids, disrupting cariogenic biofilms and inhi…
View article: The prevalence of dental caries and its associated factors among preschool children in Huizhou, China: a cross-sectional study
The prevalence of dental caries and its associated factors among preschool children in Huizhou, China: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Dental caries among preschool children were prevalent worldwide and had a significant impact on children and their families. Understanding its prevalence and risk factors helps to optimize the delivery of oral health care to the…
View article: Prevalence of Malocclusion Traits in Primary Dentition, 2010–2024: A Systematic Review
Prevalence of Malocclusion Traits in Primary Dentition, 2010–2024: A Systematic Review Open
The present review was aimed to describe the prevalence and the regional distribution of malocclusion among preschool children worldwide. Two independent reviewers performed a systematic literature search to identify English publications f…
View article: Influences of Adenoid Hypertrophy on Children’s Maxillofacial Development
Influences of Adenoid Hypertrophy on Children’s Maxillofacial Development Open
This study aims to investigate the association between adenoid hypertrophy and facial development. A total of 388 children aged 1–13 years old who had undergone head MRI in Foshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital were collected, includin…
View article: Child dental neglect and legal protections: a compendium of briefs from policy reviews in 26 countries and a special administrative region of China
Child dental neglect and legal protections: a compendium of briefs from policy reviews in 26 countries and a special administrative region of China Open
Background Child neglect is a public health, human rights, and social problem, with potentially devastating and costly consequences. The aim of this study was to: (1) summarize the oral health profile of children across the globe; (2) prov…
View article: Patient-reported measures outcomes: modern evaluation of oral health
Patient-reported measures outcomes: modern evaluation of oral health Open
Patient reported outcomes have become important, with instruments (patient reported outcomes measures - PROMs) being used to assess treatment success and patient satisfaction. In this editorial, the dental PROM context is presented, and su…
View article: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malocclusion among Preschool Children in Huizhou, China: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malocclusion among Preschool Children in Huizhou, China: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
This survey examined the prevalence of malocclusion and its associated factors in 3- to 5-year-old children in Huizhou, China. Children were recruited from 21 kindergartens using a multistage sampling method. Two examiners performed oral e…
View article: An additional whole-exome sequencing study in 102 panel-undiagnosed patients: A retrospective study in a Chinese craniosynostosis cohort
An additional whole-exome sequencing study in 102 panel-undiagnosed patients: A retrospective study in a Chinese craniosynostosis cohort Open
Craniosynostosis (CRS) is a disease with prematurely fused cranial sutures. In the last decade, the whole-exome sequencing (WES) was widely used in Caucasian populations. The WES largely contributed in genetic diagnosis and exploration on …
View article: Parental perspectives on the use of silver diamine fluoride therapy to arrest early childhood caries in kindergarten outreach dental services: A qualitative study
Parental perspectives on the use of silver diamine fluoride therapy to arrest early childhood caries in kindergarten outreach dental services: A qualitative study Open
Dentists can use the arguments from this study to form a protocol for communicating with parents before SDF therapy. This study shows that outreach dental services improve dental knowledge. Some parents prefer caries arrest over aesthetics…
View article: Fully automatic landmarking of 2D photographs identifies novel genetic loci influencing facial features
Fully automatic landmarking of 2D photographs identifies novel genetic loci influencing facial features Open
We report a genome-wide association study for facial features in > 6,000 Latin Americans. We placed 106 landmarks on 2D frontal photographs using the cloud service platform Face++. After Procrustes superposition, genome-wide association te…
View article: Dental Caries Status among Yi Preschool Children in Yunnan Province, China: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dental Caries Status among Yi Preschool Children in Yunnan Province, China: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The Yi ethnic group is the sixth largest minority in China. The aim of this study was to investigate dental caries status among Yi preschool children in the Yunnan province, China. Method: This cross-sectional study invited 5-y…
View article: Global Oral Health Policies and Guidelines: Using Silver Diamine Fluoride for Caries Control
Global Oral Health Policies and Guidelines: Using Silver Diamine Fluoride for Caries Control Open
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was developed in Japan in the 1960s. It is a clear solution containing silver and fluoride ions. Because of its anti-bacterial and remineralizing effect, silver diamine fluoride has been used in managing denta…
View article: Genetic mechanisms underlying East Asian and European Facial differentiation
Genetic mechanisms underlying East Asian and European Facial differentiation Open
Facial morphology, the most conspicuous feature of human appearance, is highly heritable. Previous studies on the genetic basis of facial morphology were mainly performed in European populations. Applying a proven data-driven phenotyping a…
View article: Oral Health Policies to Tackle the Burden of Early Childhood Caries: A Review of 14 Countries/Regions
Oral Health Policies to Tackle the Burden of Early Childhood Caries: A Review of 14 Countries/Regions Open
Aim: Early childhood caries (ECC) has significant public health implications but has received inadequate global attention. There is limited information regarding the success of oral health policies implemented to address the challenges of …
View article: Oral Health Status of 12-Year-Old Hani Children in the Yunnan Province of China: A Cross-Sectional Study
Oral Health Status of 12-Year-Old Hani Children in the Yunnan Province of China: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the oral health status of Hani 12-year-old children in Yunnan, a province in Southwest China. Method: This study employed a multistage sampling method to recruit children…
View article: Comparing Two Fluoride Therapies for Caries Management in Young Children: Study Protocol for a Randomised Clinical Trial
Comparing Two Fluoride Therapies for Caries Management in Young Children: Study Protocol for a Randomised Clinical Trial Open
Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and sodium fluoride (NaF) are widely used for caries management. The objectives of this study are i) to compare the caries-arresting and caries-preventive effects of SDF and NaF in young children, …
View article: A Concise Review on Qualitative Research in Dentistry
A Concise Review on Qualitative Research in Dentistry Open
Qualitative research collects non-numerical data that explores human behaviour, attitudes, beliefs and personality characteristics unamendable to quantitative research. The qualitative research questions are open-ended, evolving and non-di…