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View article: Clinician-Led Development and Feasibility of a Neural Network for Assessing 3D Dental Cavity Preparations Assisted by Conversational AI
Clinician-Led Development and Feasibility of a Neural Network for Assessing 3D Dental Cavity Preparations Assisted by Conversational AI Open
Introduction: Artificial intelligence is emerging in dental education, but its use in preclinical assessment remains limited. Large language models like ChatGPT® V4.5 enable non-programmers to build AI models through real-time guidance, ad…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in Dental Education: A Scoping Review of Applications, Challenges, and Gaps
Artificial Intelligence in Dental Education: A Scoping Review of Applications, Challenges, and Gaps Open
Background/Objectives: This scoping review aims to map existing AI applications in dental education, in student learning, assessment, and diagnostic training, identifying key limitations and challenges. Methods: Following the Arksey and O’…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in Dental Education: A Scoping Review of Applications, Challenges, and Gaps
Artificial Intelligence in Dental Education: A Scoping Review of Applications, Challenges, and Gaps Open
Background/Objectives: This scoping review aims to map existing AI applications in dental education, in student learning, assessment, and diagnostic training, identifying key limitations and challenges. Methods: Following the Arksey and O’…
View article: Competitive swimming and dental staining among Australian children
Competitive swimming and dental staining among Australian children Open
View article: Radiographic localization of supernumerary teeth: a narrative review
Radiographic localization of supernumerary teeth: a narrative review Open
Objectives To conduct a narrative review of the published literature on the localization techniques to identify the best technique for the localization of supernumerary teeth. Methods An extensive search of literature published in English …
View article: The genetics of non-syndromic dentinogenesis imperfecta: a systematic review
The genetics of non-syndromic dentinogenesis imperfecta: a systematic review Open
Purpose This systematic review aims to consolidate existing genetic and clinical data on non-syndromic dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI) to enhance understanding of its etiology. Methods Electronic databases were searched for genetic familial…
View article: Gingival Debulking Surgery for a Child With Severe Aplastic Anemia: A Case Report
Gingival Debulking Surgery for a Child With Severe Aplastic Anemia: A Case Report Open
Introduction Aplastic anemia (AA) is a rare condition that frequently manifests with pancytopenia. Management of severe disease is through either allogenic stem cell transplantation or immunosuppressive therapy with supportive care. Drug‐i…
View article: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PLATFORMS IN DENTAL CARIES DETECTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PLATFORMS IN DENTAL CARIES DETECTION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Open
Significant variability exists in AI performance for detecting dental caries across different AI platforms. Meta-analysis demonstrates that AI has superior sensitivity and equal specificity of detecting dental caries from clinical images a…
View article: Competitive swimming and dental staining among Australian children
Competitive swimming and dental staining among Australian children Open
Background Swimming has classically been associated with a distinctive type of extrinsic dental staining. However, its prevalence and characteristics have not been explored in Australia. This case controlled cross‐sectional cohort study ai…
View article: Extraction of primary maxillary incisors and children’s speech production: A case series
Extraction of primary maxillary incisors and children’s speech production: A case series Open
Dental caries (tooth decay) is a disease with a significant global burden. Management may necessitate the extraction of teeth to restore oral health. The association between dental extractions and children's speech is unclear, with clinica…
View article: Evaluation of near‐infrared digital imaging transillumination compared with bitewing radiography for proximal caries detection in children
Evaluation of near‐infrared digital imaging transillumination compared with bitewing radiography for proximal caries detection in children Open
Background Limitations in traditional caries detection tools have driven the development of alternatives methods, focused on the early lesion detection such as near‐infrared digital imaging transillumination (NIDIT). Aim The aim of this st…
View article: Survival of pre‐formed zirconia crowns in primary teeth: A prospective practice‐based cohort study
Survival of pre‐formed zirconia crowns in primary teeth: A prospective practice‐based cohort study Open
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View article: A systematic search, heuristic evaluation and analysis of dental trauma mobile applications
A systematic search, heuristic evaluation and analysis of dental trauma mobile applications Open
Background Despite the exponential growth of mobile device applications in promoting awareness on traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), the overall validity of existing applications in content, engagement, usability, functionality, esthetics, …
View article: Remineralization potential of dentifrices with calcium sodium phosphosilicate and functionalized tri‐calcium phosphate in the deeper incipient carious lesions: An in vitro study
Remineralization potential of dentifrices with calcium sodium phosphosilicate and functionalized tri‐calcium phosphate in the deeper incipient carious lesions: An in vitro study Open
Objectives This study evaluated the remineralization potential of calcium sodium phosphosilicate and functionalized tri‐calcium phosphate (f‐TCP) dentifrices in deeper incipient carious lesions (ICLs). Materials and Methods Artificial ICLs…
View article: Visual attention to food cues and dental caries—Are they associated?
Visual attention to food cues and dental caries—Are they associated? Open
Background The role of diet has a key role in dental caries. Attention to food cues can be an indicator for food choices. Aim This study investigates children's visual attention to images with healthy and unhealthy food cues and correlates…
View article: Visual interpretation of clinical images among dental students using eye‐tracking technology
Visual interpretation of clinical images among dental students using eye‐tracking technology Open
Background Tele‐consultations are increasingly used for screening and diagnosis. Only a few studies have assessed dental students’ visual attention to clinical images. Aim To (i) determine dental students’ gaze behavior, visual fixations, …
View article: Survival of pre‐formed zirconia crowns in primary teeth: a prospective practice‐based cohort study
Survival of pre‐formed zirconia crowns in primary teeth: a prospective practice‐based cohort study Open
Background This study aimed to investigate the (1) survival probabilities of prefabricated zirconia crowns (PZCs) placed on primary teeth and (2) identify demographic and tooth‐related factors that might affect survival probability. Method…
View article: Mouthwashes: Alternatives and Future Directions
Mouthwashes: Alternatives and Future Directions Open
View article: Head lice‐induced anemia in a child and implications for oral health: Case report
Head lice‐induced anemia in a child and implications for oral health: Case report Open
Pediculosis capitis, colloquially referred to as head lice, engenders adverse social and economic consequences among children. While generally not considered a health hazard, chronic and severe head lice infestations have been linked to se…
View article: Silver Diamine Fluoride Staining With Potassium Iodide: A Prospective Cohort Study
Silver Diamine Fluoride Staining With Potassium Iodide: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
View article: Heterozygous Variants in FREM2 Are Associated with Mesiodens, Supernumerary Teeth, Oral Exostoses, and Odontomas
Heterozygous Variants in FREM2 Are Associated with Mesiodens, Supernumerary Teeth, Oral Exostoses, and Odontomas Open
Background: Supernumerary teeth refer to extra teeth that exceed the usual number of dentitions. A mesiodens is a particular form of supernumerary tooth, which is located in the premaxilla region. The objective of the study was to investig…
View article: Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for traumatic dental injuries
Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for traumatic dental injuries Open
Background/Aims Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are considered a public health problem due to their high prevalence and associated physical, economic, psychological and social consequences. Hence, good Clinical Practice Guidelines are esse…
View article: <scp>DKK1</scp> is a strong candidate for mesiodens and taurodontism
<span>DKK1</span> is a strong candidate for mesiodens and taurodontism Open
A mutation in DKK1 gene leads to inhibitory DKK1 function, over-activation of WNT/β-catenin signaling, disruptive development of dental epithelium, and subsequent mesiodens formation.
View article: Sustainable development goals and ending ECC as a public health crisis
Sustainable development goals and ending ECC as a public health crisis Open
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) remains a global issue despite numerous advancements in research and interventional approaches. Nearly, 530 million children suffer from untreated dental caries of primary teeth. The consequences of such untrea…
View article: Eye movement analysis of children’s attention for midline diastema
Eye movement analysis of children’s attention for midline diastema Open
View article: Understanding children's attention to traumatic dental injuries using eye‐tracking
Understanding children's attention to traumatic dental injuries using eye‐tracking Open
Background/Aim Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in the primary dentition may result in tooth discolouration and fractures. The aim of this child‐centred study was to explore the differences between preschool children's eye movement pattern…
View article: Visual interpretation of panoramic radiographs in dental students using eye‐tracking technology
Visual interpretation of panoramic radiographs in dental students using eye‐tracking technology Open
Purpose While eye‐tracking technology is a validated tool in the field of education it is still in its infancy in the field of Pediatric Dentistry. The primary aim of this study was to determine dental undergraduates’ search patterns and v…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Understanding children’s attention to dental caries through eye-tracking
Supplementary Material for: Understanding children’s attention to dental caries through eye-tracking Open
Visual attention is a significant gateway to a child's mind, and looking is one of the first behaviours young children develop. Untreated caries and the resulting poor dental aesthetics can have adverse emotional and social impacts on chil…
View article: Understanding Children’s Attention to Dental Caries through Eye-Tracking
Understanding Children’s Attention to Dental Caries through Eye-Tracking Open
Visual attention is a significant gateway to a child’s mind, and looking is one of the first behaviors young children develop. Untreated caries and the resulting poor dental aesthetics can have adverse emotional and social impacts on child…
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 …