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HSC Medicine, Dentistry and Healthcare Sciences Current Awareness Bulletins: Dentistry and Oral Health

Dentistry and Oral Health current awareness bulletin

Frequency: Bi-monthly

Links to articles in the current and previous 2 issues of this bulletin are displayed below.

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May 2025

3D-printed clear aligners: an emerging alternative to the conventional thermoformed aligners?

Adjunctive use of hyaluronic acid in non-surgical periodontal therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Artificial intelligence in dentistry: exploring emerging applications and future prospects

Assessing diagnostic accuracy and monitoring of caries progression using optical coherence tomography

Clinical decision-making in tooth bleaching based on current evidence: a narrative review

The complexity of managing oral dryness in general dental care

Deep learning for age estimation from panoramic radiographs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental and craniofacial manifestations in sponastrime dysplasia - an observational study

Does the application protocol influence the masking effect of resin infiltration on MIH opacities?

Effect of oral healthcare prevention program on oral hygiene in post-stroke patients

Effect of surface treatments on the bond strength of resin-repaired resin matrix CAD-CAM ceramic

Efficacy of non-surgical laser therapy for the management of peri-implantitis

Factors related to spontaneous space closure following early first permanent molar extraction: a systematic review

Global prevalence of teething problems in infants and children—a systematic review and meta-analysis

Household income trajectory effect on oral health-related quality of life during the transition from childhood to adolescence

Methods used to deliver adjunctive probiotic treatment during the non-surgical management of periodontitis

Milling has superior mechanical properties to other fabrication methods for PMMA denture bases

Oral health practitioners’ knowledge, perceptions, and practices relating to e-cigarettes

Regenerative approaches in alveolar bone augmentation for dental implant placement: techniques, biomaterials, and clinical decision-making - a comprehensive review

Systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence and risk factors for gingival recession

Trends in the global, regional, and national burden of oral conditions from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Unveiling the role of artificial intelligence applied to clear aligner therapy: a scoping review

Sources

Bone (Jun); Dental Materials (Apr-May); International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (May); Journal of Dentistry (Mar-Apr); Lancet, The (Mar)

March 2025

Antibacterial coatings for dental implants: a systematic review

Artificial intelligence for dental implant classification and peri-implant pathology identification in 2D radiographs: a systematic review

Beyond surgery: pre- and post-operative care in children with ankyloglossia

Biofabrication – revolutionizing the future of regenerative periodontics

Biological and chemical properties of new multi-functional root canal irrigants

Bonding performance of universal adhesive systems to enamel – effects of the acidic composition

Comparison of fit and trueness of single-unit and short-span fixed dental restorations fabricated by additive and subtractive manufacturing—a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effect of motivational interviewing on preventive strategies for children receiving full-mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of a message service on child oral health practice via a social media application: a randomized controlled trial

The evolution of adhesive dentistry: from etch-and-rinse to universal bonding systems

Exploring ageism and elderly care in dentistry: a comprehensive scoping review

Extended reality technology for alleviating adult dental anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Factors associated with the success of restorative treatment for root caries

Factors associated with toothbrushing performance among children: an observational cohort study

Genetic polymorphisms associated with developmental defects of enamel: a systematic review

Health and oral health literacy: a comprehensive literature review from theory to practice

Health literacy, oral diseases, and contributing pathways: results from the Lifelines Cohort Study

Qualitative and quantitative assessment of tooth wear in young individuals

Scientific trends in clinical trials on tooth bleaching: a bibliometric and altmetric review

Special education teachers' involvement and perceived barriers to delivering oral health education for students with disabilities—a cross-sectional study

Systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence and anamnestic risk factors for erosive tooth wear in the primary dentition

Tooth loss explains income inequalities in dementia

The use of antibiotics in the management of odontogenic facial swellings in children and adolescents

White diet is not necessary during dental bleaching treatment

Sources

Dental Materials (Feb-Mar); International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (Mar); Journal of Dentistry (Feb)

January 2025

Alterations in salivary profile in individuals with dental caries and/or obesity

Applications of smart materials in minimally invasive dentistry – some research and clinical perspectives

Are patient-reported outcomes improved by implant-assisted maxillary prostheses compared to conventional maxillary dentures? A systematic review

Artificial intelligence for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning: a scoping review

Caries status in 12-year-old children, geographical location and socioeconomic conditions across European countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Changes in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life after (non-)restorative treatment of tooth wear in adult patients: a systematic review

Classification and bibliometric analysis of hydrogels in periodontitis treatment: trends, mechanisms, advantages, and future research directions

Clinical evidence of caries prevention by hydroxyapatite: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Current approaches to produce durable biomaterials: trends in polymeric materials for restorative dentistry applications

Effect of cross-head speed on the bond strength of dental resin to tooth structure

The effect of nano-hydroxyapatite on white spot lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effectiveness of bioactive resin materials in preventing secondary caries and retention loss in direct posterior restorations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Emerging nanozyme therapy incorporated into dental materials for diverse oral pathologies

Image-based multi-omics analysis for oral science: recent progress and perspectives

Is zirconia surface etching a viable alternative to airborne particle abrasion?

Longevity of posterior direct versus indirect composite restorations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Matrix metalloproteinases in dentin: assessing their presence, activity, and inhibitors

Mechanical performance of endocrown restorations in anterior teeth

Oral health status of individuals with eating disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

Parental acceptability of silver diamine fluoride: the UK and US experiences

Physicochemical and biological properties of dental materials and formulations with silica nanoparticles

Prevention of retrograde peri-implantitis caused by pulpal/periapical lesions in adjacent teeth

Temporomandibular joint rehabilitative approaches for children and adolescents affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a systematic review

Young people's and adults' views and experiences of decision-making to manage compromised first permanent molars: a qualitative study

Sources

Dental Materials (Nov-Jan); International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (Jan); Journal of Dentistry (Dec-Jan)

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