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

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September 2025

Alkasites in restorative dentistry: a review of their performance and properties

Are tooth bleaching procedures safe for children and adolescents? A scoping review of color change, side effects, and impact on patient satisfaction

An ‘explosion in the mouth’: the oral health experiences of autistic children

Bond preservation in caries-affected dentin restored with acrylamide-based adhesives

Burden of tooth loss in individuals with Sjögren disease: a meta-analysis and meta-regression – see also: Dental needs in patients with Sjögren's disease compared to the general population: a cross-sectional study

Clinical performance of at-home dental bleaching in younger and older adults: a non-randomized, double-blind trial

Complex in vitro model systems to understand the biointerfaces of dental implants

Cone beam computed tomography in dentistry: clinical recommendations and indication-specific features

Effect of at-home agents and concentrations on bleaching efficacy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Effect of at-home bleaching agents and concentrations on tooth sensitivity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Evaluating visual thresholds and color metrics in dental research: an exploratory study

Fatigue survival rate of resin-bonded zirconia-based ceramics after different surface treatments

Impact of diabetes mellitus on periapical, periodontal, and oral health and the potential confounders: a cross-sectional study

Nutrition and oral health in care homes: a qualitative study of stakeholder perspectives

Oral health effects of non‑combustible nicotine products: a systematic review and network meta‑analysis of randomized controlled trials

The oral microbiome of root caries: a scoping review

The role of oral environmental factors in the degradation of resin-dentin interfaces: a comprehensive review

The next frontier in antibacterial dental resins: a 20-year journey of innovation and expectations

Titanium-zirconia abutment-implant assemblies: are they alternatives for single material implants?

Virtual reality for patients with dental anxiety: a scoping review

Sources

Autism (Mar); Dental Materials (Jul-Sep); Journal of Dentistry (Aug-Sep)

July 2025

Accuracy of clinical photography for the detection of dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Artificial intelligence models for periodontitis classification: a systematic review

Balancing strength and translucency: the role of microstructure in additive and subtractive dental zirconia

Beyond hydrodynamics: the role of ion channels in dentine hypersensitivity

Bleaching effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide containing titanium dioxide: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bruxism and direct and indirect restorations failure: a scoping review

The color of natural teeth: a scoping review of In-Vivo studies

Demographic and socioeconomic determinants of maternal knowledge and confidence in promoting infant and toddler oral health: an exploratory study

Dopamer: a bioactive polydopamine-containing glass-ionomer cement with mineralizing and antibacterial properties

Effect of environmental conditions on wear resistance of lithium silicate glass-ceramic materials

Evaluation of the relationship between bruxism and/or temporomandibular disorders and stress, anxiety, depression in adults: a systematic review and qualitative analysis

Impact of modifications on the characteristics of salivary pellicle on dental hard tissue: a scoping review

Is at-home bleaching more effective on the upper arch than the lower arch? A prospective cohort study

A narrative review of the factors that affect the mechanical properties of polymer-infiltrated ceramics used for dental restorations

Navigating the dual burden of dental and periodontal care in individuals who also smoke: an expert review

The non-cariogenic effects of aspartame: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Non-surgical management of peri-implantitis with photodynamic therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical parameters and biomarkers

Patient-reported outcomes following treatment of peri‑implant disease: a systematic review

Prognostic factors and prognostic models for white spot lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Recent advances in the study of therapeutic materials and techniques for dentin hypersensitivity

Robotics in endodontics: a comprehensive scoping review

The role of collagen cross-linker in dentin mineralization: a scoping review

The role of hydroxyapatite-based, fluoride-free toothpastes on the prevention and the remineralization of initial caries lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Systematic review and meta-analysis on marginal bone loss of dental implants placed in augmented or pristine bone sites: findings from clinical long-term studies

A systematic review of oral health outcomes following smoking cessation in type 2 diabetes: clinical and research implications

Unraveling applications of gold nanoparticles in dentistry: a scoping review

Sources

Dental Materials (Jun); Journal of Dentistry (May-Jul); Pediatric Dental Journal (Aug-in progress)

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)

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