Articles and Reviews
Welcome to DentalTV’s Articles and Reviews—where staying informed on the latest scientific articles empowers you to be more efficient and remain ahead of the curve.
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CBCT Devices and Dental Specialty Protocols
This journal pre-proof from the Journal of Dentistry presents a narrative overview of commercially available cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) devices used in dentistry. Authored by Rocharles Cavalcante Fontenele, Hugo Gaêta-Araujo, and Reinhilde Jacobs, the research highlights the wide variat...
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Dental Hygienists_ Workplace Sexual Harassment Experiences-VEED
This research article investigates the prevalence and predictors of workplace sexual harassment experienced by dental hygienists from employers, supervisors, and coworkers in the United States and Canada. The study utilized a survey of 288 dental hygienists and found that approximately 40% report...
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Essential First Aid Techniques and Aesthetic Dentistry Insights
The event covers basic first aid techniques and emphasizes the importance of emergency planning. Hands-on workshops are scheduled for November 8, 2024. A patient follow-up reveals potential neurological issues, leading to discussions on emergency responses. The conversation also highlights recogn...
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Dental Student Resilience Perceptions and Development
This 2025 study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene explores undergraduate dental professional students' understanding of resilience. Through a focus group of students at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, the researchers identified how students define resilience, the factors...
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Antidepressants for Chronic Temporomandibular Disorder Pain A Review
This systematic review investigates the effectiveness and safety of antidepressants for managing chronic temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), a significant source of orofacial pain. The authors analyzed seven randomized controlled trials that explored various antidepressants, such as amitript...
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Oral Health and Cognitive Function in Canadian Older Adults
This pre-proof journal article, "Chew on This: Oral Health is associated with Cognitive function among Canadians enrolled in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging," investigates the connection between oral health and cognitive abilities in a large Canadian aging population. The study's finding...
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Not All Zirconia are the same
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Adhesive Bonding – How and With What Should I Do It
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AI vs. Human Design for Zirconia Dental Crowns
This research paper investigates the accuracy and clinical applicability of zirconia dental crowns designed using artificial intelligence (AI) compared to those designed by human dental technicians using digital software. The study involved in vitro testing on dental models and in vivo evaluation...
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A Guide to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Dentistry
The provided document from the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry serves as a guide for conducting and publishing high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses specifically within the field of dentistry. It emphasizes the importance of a structured methodology covering key steps su...
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Gender's Influence on Endodontic Student Learning and Career Choice
This paper reviews existing research on how gender impacts dental students in endodontics, specifically focusing on learning, stress, confidence, preparedness, and career choices. The analysis of multiple studies reveals that female students often underestimate their abilities and experience high...
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Royal Jelly for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw A Rat Study
This 2025 study in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine investigated royal jelly's effectiveness in treating and preventing medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in a rat model. Researchers compared groups receiving bisphosphonates (to induce MRONJ) with those given royal jelly ...
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Oral Rinse Metabolomics Distinguishes Severe Periodontitis
This research article explores the use of oral rinse samples to identify metabolic profiles that can distinguish between individuals with severe periodontitis and those without the condition. The study utilized LC–MS/MS analysis to detect a substantial number of metabolites in oral rinses, succes...
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AI for Periapical Lesion Detection on Panoramic Radiographs
This 2025 article in Diagnostics investigates the effectiveness of a deep learning-based artificial intelligence system, Diagnocat (DC), in detecting periapical lesions (PL) on panoramic dental radiographs. The study compared DC's performance against a human-established ground truth, assessing it...
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How 2001: A Space Odyssey predicted today's AI-driven world
In this episode Alessandro discusses the ethical and practical challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) inspired by Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film, 2001 A Space Odyssey, with his friend Emma. The conversation touches on AI's integration into daily life, the ethical dilemmas it presents, and its em...
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Oral Health and General Health Related Quality of Life Correlation
This original research article presents a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the correlation between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and general health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults. The authors synthesized findings from ten studies encompassing over 6,000 ...
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AI in Dental Student Assessment Educators' Perspectives
This journal pre-proof article, "Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe in the Assessment of Dental Students?", reports on a mixed-methods study investigating dental educators' perceptions of AI in student assessment. The research, conducted via an online poll at a European dental educators' conf...
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AI Chatbot Responses to Restorative Dentistry Questions
This research paper evaluated the performance of six different large language models (LLMs), including various versions of ChatGPT, Chatsonic, Copilot, and Gemini Advanced, in the field of restorative dentistry. The study assessed these AI chatbots for their accuracy in answering knowledge-based ...
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DeepSeek Advancing Oral Lesion Diagnosis with Language Models
This paper from the Journal of Dental Sciences evaluates the diagnostic capabilities of the large language model DeepSeek-R1 for oral lesions. Researchers compared DeepSeek-R1's accuracy on text-based case descriptions from the New England Journal of Medicine against ChatGPT-4o and the journal re...
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Esthetics in function Integrating Occlusal Principles Into Smile Design
Join us as we delve into Marcelo Calamita's 2023 book, 'Aesthetics in Function, Integrating Occlusal Principles into Smile Design.' This comprehensive, 648-page guide bridges the gap between aesthetics and function in dentistry. With 50% of the book dedicated to treatment planning, it offers prot...
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Revolutionizing Dental Practices: The Impact of Cement Film Thickness
A study reveals the critical role of cement film thickness in indirect restorations, showing that thinner layers ensure a better fit and reduce complications like open margins. Testing 21 resin composites, the research uncovers significant variations in film thickness, challenging previous assump...
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Postextraction Socket Management and Implant Therapy
This consensus statement, arising from a conference organized by the Giuseppe Cardaropoli Foundation, focuses on treatment options for managing post-extraction sockets in the aesthetic zone in conjunction with implant therapy. The report details a classification system for extraction sockets, con...
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Dental Photography Standards for Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment
Standardized dental photography protocols are crucial for consistency and accuracy in diagnosis and treatment. These protocols enable detailed documentation, enhance communication among clinicians and patients, and serve as legal records. Digital photography and smartphone integration have advanc...