Research Papers
Automatic Classification of Cancerous Tissue in Laserendomicroscopy Images of the Oral Cavity using Deep Learning.
Scientific reports • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is a common type of cancer of the oral epithelium. Despite their high impact on mortality, sufficient screening methods for early diagnosis of OSCC often lack accu…
Aubreville, M; Bohr, C; Denzler, J
Bite force in the horned frog (Ceratophrys cranwelli) with implications for extinct giant frogs.
Scientific reports • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
Of the nearly 6,800 extant frog species, most have weak jaws that play only a minor role in prey capture. South American horned frogs (Ceratophrys) are a notable exception. Aggressive and able to con…
Evans, S; Jones, M; Lappin, A
Socioeconomic disparities in orthodontic treatment outcomes and expenditure on orthodontics in England's state-funded National Health Service: a retrospective observational study.
BMC oral health • 2017 • Vol. 17 (1)
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess whether there are potential areas for efficiency improvements in the National Health Service (NHS) orthodontic service in North West England and to assess the s…
Birch, S; Brocklehurst, P; Price, J
Variations in oral microbiota associated with oral cancer.
Scientific reports • 2017 • Vol. 7 (1)
Individual bacteria and shifts in microbiome composition are associated with human disease, including cancer. To unravel the connections underlying oral bacterial dysbiosis and oral squamous cell car…
Chu, M; Hu, B; Huang, Z
Impact of oral self-care on incident functional disability in elderly Japanese: the Ohsaki Cohort 2006 study.
BMJ open • 2017 • Vol. 7 (9)
OBJECTIVES: To assess whether oral self-care (tooth brushing, regular dental visits and use of dentures) affects incident functional disability in elderly individuals with tooth loss. DESIGN: A 5.7-y…
Aida, J; Bando, S; Sugawara, Y
Long non-coding RNA PCAT7 regulates ELF2 signaling through inhibition of miR-134-5p in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications • 2017 • Vol. 491 (2)
While some long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) might promote nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) initiation and progression, the involved molecular mechanisms remain largely unclear. Here, we discovered the nov…
Liu, Y; Qu, J; Tao, Z
Comprehensive genomic profiling of different subtypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma reveals similarities and differences to guide targeted therapy.
Cancer • 2017 • Vol. 123 (18)
BACKGROUND: To date, no targeted therapy has been approved for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), and this underscores the need for an in-depth understanding of clinically relevant genomic alterations (…
Ali, S; Chen, H; Cheng, Y
Academic Pediatric Dentistry is a Rewarding, Financially Viable Career Path.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (5)
Newly graduated pediatric dentists have unprecedented levels of debt. High levels of student debt may be perceived as an obstacle to pursue an academic career. However, opportunities exist through fa…
Chi, D; Townsend, J
Partial Pulpotomy in Immature Permanent Molars After Carious Exposures Using Different Hemorrhage Control and Capping Materials.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (5)
PURPOSE: This study compared the outcome of partial pulpotomies with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) or calcium hydroxide (CH) following hemorrhage control with 2.5 percent sodium hypochlorite (SH) …
Gungor, H; Ozgur, B; Uysal, S
Pediatric Dentists' Attitudes, Perceptions, and Experience with the Affordable Care Act.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (5)
PURPOSE: Pediatric oral health benefits were designated as one of 10 Essential Health Benefits (EHB) in the Affordable Care Act. Although it provided coverage for many children, several issues preven…
Casamassimo, P; Lee, J; Litch, C
Policy on Oral Health in Child Care Centers.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
Policy on Model Dental Benefits for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
Use of Vital Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth with Deep Caries Lesions.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
PURPOSE: This manuscript presents evidence-based guidance on the use of vital pulp therapies for treatment of deep caries lesions in children. A guideline panel convened by the American Academy of Pe…
Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
In all 50 states, health care providers (including dentists) are mandated to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect to social service or law enforcement agencies. The purpose of this report is t…
Protective Stabilization for Pediatric Dental Patients.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: Update 2016.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)
The safe sedation of children for procedures requires a systematic approach that includes the following: no administration of sedating medication without the safety net of medical/dental supervision,…
Dental Management of Heritable Dental Developmental Anomalies.
Pediatric dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 39 (6)