Research Papers
Recent advances in the diagnostic pathology of salivary carcinomas.
Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology • 2014 • Vol. 465 (4)
This review concentrates on the most important developments since the WHO classification of 2005. In particular, the identification of specific translocations is revolutionising the way salivary tumo…
Di Palma, S; Leivo, I; Simpson, R
Prognostic significance of circulating CD19+ B lymphocytes in EBV-associated nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) • 2014 • Vol. 31 (10)
In this retrospective study, the correlation between pre- and post-treatment plasma Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA and circulating immune subsets as well as the prognostic implications was investigated…
Hu, W; Huang, Z; Jiang, J
Comparison of four different allogeneic bone grafts for alveolar ridge reconstruction: a preliminary histologic and biochemical analysis.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2014 • Vol. 118 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Allograft material for alveolar ridge reconstruction is quite promising and appears to be as equally successful as bone autograft material. The aim of the present study was to compare fou…
Fretwurst, T; Nelson, K; Spanou, A
Histomorphometric results in ridge preservation procedures comparing various graft materials in extraction sockets with nongrafted sockets in humans: a systematic review.
Implant dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 23 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate, from a histological point of view, the amount of newly formed bone in ridge preservation procedures using various graft materials in c…
Barallat, L; Galindo-Moreno, P; Levi, P
Simple solution for difficult face mask ventilation in children with orofacial clefts.
Paediatric anaesthesia • 2014 • Vol. 24 (10)
Significant air leak from the facial cleft predisposes to difficult mask ventilation. The reported techniques of use of sterile gauze, larger face mask and laryngeal mask airway after intravenous ind…
Durga, P; Patil, M; Upputuri, O
Two unique cases of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor in the maxillary posterior region.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2014 • Vol. 118 (4)
A calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) is an uncommon odontogenic tumor with a predilection for the anterior part of the jaws. We report on 2 cases of CCOT in the posterior maxilla involving th…
Boonsiriseth, K; Chindasombatjaroen, J; Poomsawat, S
Our current geriatric population: demographic and oral health care utilization.
Dental clinics of North America • 2014 • Vol. 58 (4)
This article describes the rapidly growing geriatric population in the United States. Current and emerging living arrangements include the subgroups of older adults who live at home, retirement villa…
Douglass, C; Jimenez, M
Oral health disparities in older adults: oral bacteria, inflammation, and aspiration pneumonia.
Dental clinics of North America • 2014 • Vol. 58 (4)
Poor oral hygiene has been suggested to be a risk factor for aspiration pneumonia in the institutionalized and disabled elderly. Control of oral biofilm formation in these populations reduces the num…
Scannapieco, F; Shay, K
Innovations in dental care delivery for the older adult.
Dental clinics of North America • 2014 • Vol. 58 (4)
Access to and reducing disparities in oral health for older adults is a complex problem that requires innovative strategies. In addition to offering dental services in alternative settings, such as s…
Bethel, L; Kim, E; Seitz, C
Geriatric dentistry.
Dental clinics of North America • 2014 • Vol. 58 (4)
Brennan, L; Thompson, L
Should we use fingerbreadth measurements in submandibular gland surgery? A critical appraisal of the technique.
The Journal of laryngology and otology • 2014 • Vol. 128 (10)
OBJECTIVES: Having observed variation in the breadth of surgeons' fingers whilst they are placing the incision for submandibular gland surgery, we aimed to examine this technique of incision siting, …
Adair, R; Jackson, C; Smith, C
Rationale for the prevention of oral diseases in primary health care: an international collaborative study in oral health education.
International dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 64 Suppl 2 (Suppl 2)
Ensuring that members of society are healthy and reaching their full potential requires the prevention of oral diseases through the promotion of oral health and well-being. The present article identi…
Bourgeois, D; Carlile, M; Eisele, J
Asymptomatic p16-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: an emerging trend.
JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery • 2014 • Vol. 140 (10)
IMPORTANCE: The rapid increase of human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer has demonstrated a need for new strategies in prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment. Because there ar…
Haughey, B; Nussenbaum, B; Sand, J
Evaluation of gonorrhea test of cure at 1 week in a Los Angeles community-based clinic serving men who have sex with men.
Sexually transmitted diseases • 2014 • Vol. 41 (10)
BACKGROUND: Because of the decreasing susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to cephalosporin therapy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends test of cure (TOC) 1 week after gonor…
Beymer, M; Bolan, R; Guerry, S
Variability in the diagnosis and treatment of group a streptococcal pharyngitis by primary care pediatricians.
Infection control and hospital epidemiology • 2014 • Vol. 35 Suppl 3
OBJECTIVE: To compare practice patterns regarding the diagnosis and management of streptococcal pharyngitis across pediatric primary care practices. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: All e…
Fierro, J; Gerber, J; Grundmeier, R
Probiotic caries intervention...!!
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 32 (4)
Shashikiran, N
Cephalometric evaluation of adenoids, upper airway, maxilla, velum length, need ratio for determining velopharyngeal incompetency in subjects with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 32 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) are seen to have reduced airway size and large adenoids, which might lead to different characteristics in the upper airway and surrounding tissues…
Gohilot, A; Keluskar, K; Pradhan, T
The case for advanced physics topics in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (10)
Research in oral and maxillofacial surgery has focused mainly on principles founded in the biological and chemical sciences, which have provided excellent answers to many questions. However, recent t…
Herford, A; Tandon, R
A split-mouth randomized clinical trial to evaluate the performance of piezosurgery compared with traditional technique in lower wisdom tooth removal.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (10)
PURPOSE: The surgical removal of mandibular third molars is frequently accompanied by significant postsurgical sequelae, and different protocols have been described to decrease such adverse events. T…
Arduino, P; Carossa, S; Ferrero, L
Nerve manipulation during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy increases neurosensory disturbance and decreases patient satisfaction.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (10)
PURPOSE: The extent to which neurosensory disturbance (NSD) affects patients after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) was investigated 1 year postoperatively. An additional aim was to identify…
Kuhlefelt, M; Laine, P; Lindqvist, C