August

This study was designed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms and understand factors influencing mental health among dental health care workers (DHCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic…

The purpose of this study was to determine how often dental patients request extraction for nondental reasons and how dentists handle such requests…

There is an increased risk of hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) for those with periodontal disease. The authors’ aim was to examine the association between periodontal care and AMI hospitalization and 30 days after acute care…

Advancements in dental materials and changing parental preferences are modifying the frequency of use of restorative materials. This insurance claims analysis examined the trends in the use of amalgam and resin composite in the United States…

Hemostatic agents are used to control bleeding after tooth extraction and have been compared with conventional measures (that is, sutures or gauze pressure) in several studies…

The aim of this study was to evaluate oral alterations among university students and explore possible associations with tobacco consumption in its various forms…

This study aimed to evaluate whether the use of 8.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), compared with the use of 2.5% NaOCl, leads to higher postoperative pain after endodontic treatment…

Historical reports of unpredictable outcomes associated with vital pulpal therapies, particularly direct pulp capping (DPC), have contributed to clinicians’ skepticism of the procedure. Contemporary reports highlight more predictable outcomes of vital pulpal therapies, inclusive of DPC…