Research Papers
Decade-long protection of the mumps vaccine: Insights from a large-scale serological study.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases • 2025 • Vol. 19 (6)
BACKGROUND: Serological surveys of mumps are important for estimating susceptibility in the population and for evaluating the effectiveness of current vaccination strategies. METHODS: A cross-section…
Chen, L; Chen, Y; Deng, Y
The efficacy of immunotherapy combined with capecitabine versus immunotherapy alone as maintenance therapy in patients with de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a retrospective propensity score matching study.
ESMO open • 2025 • Vol. 10 (6)
BACKGROUND: Chemoimmunotherapy followed by immunotherapy maintenance is recommended as the standard treatment for metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients. While capecitabine maintenance th…
Bei, W; He, S; Huang, Y
Beyond statistical significance: when statistically significant post operative endodontic procedures might reduce pain affecting a minority of patients seen clinically.
Evidence-based dentistry • 2025 • Vol. 26 (2)
A COMMENTARY ON: Fatima S, Taneja S, Aggarwal V, Dheer A, Taneja P. Effect of cryotherapy, laser therapy and intraligamentary dexamethasone injection on post-treatment pain after single visit RCT-A d…
Lockerman, L
Prevalence, incidence, risk, and protective factors for soft tissue dehiscences at implant sites in the absence of disease: An AO/AAP systematic review and meta-regression analysis.
Journal of periodontology • 2025 • Vol. 96 (6)
BACKGROUND: The aim of the present review was to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of soft tissue dehiscences at implant sites in absence of disease, together with the related risk and protective…
Barootchi, S; Tavelli, L
A Randomized Crossover Trial Assessing Plaque Regrowth Dynamics in Adults With Use of an Oscillating-Rotating Electric Toothbrush Versus a Manual Toothbrush Measured by Digital Plaque Image Analysis.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2025 • Vol. 11 (3)
OBJECTIVES: This randomized crossover trial involving adult participants with >/= 10% plaque coverage on anterior teeth compared dental plaque regrowth dynamics between an oscillating-rotating (O-R) …
Adam, R; Anastasia, M; Erbe, C
The Use of Motivational Interviewing in Preventing Dental Caries Among Young Children.
Journal of dental hygiene : JDH • 2025 • Vol. 99 (3)
Dental caries is a complex, preventable disease that remains a global health burden. The burden of this disease has been shown to impact young children before the age of 6 years. Discussing dental ca…
Alkhalifah, F; McKinney, D; Sullivan, M
Beyond the chair: approaching dental care for survivors of trauma.
British dental journal • 2025 • Vol. 238 (11)
This article explores the implementation of trauma-informed care in general dental practices for patients with histories of sexual abuse and adverse childhood experiences. These individuals may find …
Jackson, M; McLernon, M
Stevens Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis - Diagnostic Testing and Treatment for Ophthalmologists.
Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde • 2025 • Vol. 242 (6)
Epidermal necrolysis (EN) is a very rare, but life-threatening dermatological disease where the skin and various mucous membranes react to drugs (75%) or systemic infections (25%). If up to 10% of th…
Maier, P; Reinhard, T
[New concepts, methods, and techniques for unilateral cleft lip repair].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2025 • Vol. 43 (3)
The unilateral cleft lip repair surgery has undergone over a century of development, marked by achievements and difficulties. Although the development of the methods for cleft lip repair has passed t…
Shi, B
[Progress in clinicopathological diagnosis of oral potentially malignant disorders].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2025 • Vol. 43 (3)
As the field of oral pathology has evolved, the nomenclature and classification of oral mucosal diseases with a remarkable risk of malignant transformation have undergone several modifications. In 20…
Cai, X; Cui, Y; Ding, C
[Analysis of situations prone to insufficient spaces in tooth surface preparation with the fixed-depth groove method].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2025 • Vol. 43 (3)
OBJECTIVES: Digitally collect data on the preparation space of the molar occlusal surface for full crown restoration and analyze the minimum preparation spaces and areas prone to insufficient prepara…
Meng, X; Nie, R; Zhang, Y
[Preliminary exploration and reliability analysis of clinical diagnostic method for marginal velopharyngeal insufficiency].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2025 • Vol. 43 (3)
OBJECTIVES: A stable, reliable, and easily implementable clinical diagnostic method for marginal velopharyngeal insufficiency (MVPI) was established on the basis of the subjective hearing judgement o…
Huang, X; Li, J; Mao, Q
[Meta-analysis of sealants versus fluoride varnishes for the prevention of occlusal surface caries in children's first permanent molars].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2025 • Vol. 43 (3)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of the comparison between pit and fissure sealants and fluoride varnishes, as well as various types of sealants, in preventing caries on the occlusal surface o…
Han, J; Ji, M; Jia, S
[Clinical analysis of changes in the position of the condyle and temporomandibular joint after repair of mandibular defects].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2025 • Vol. 43 (3)
OBJECTIVES: This retrospective study aimed to investigate factors influencing positional changes of the condyle and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) following mandibular defect reconstruction with bone …
Li, S; Tang, Z; Tian, X
[LIVER ABSCESSES IN A PATIENT WITH BEHCET'S DISEASE].
Harefuah • 2025 • Vol. 164 (6)
Behcet's disease is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder manifested by oral and genital ulcers along with heterogeneous involvement of various organs including eyes, skin, and blood vessels. Aseptic a…
Awisat, A; Keret, S; Nizar, E
Adapting Clinical Tooth Wear Assessment Methods for Biological Anthropology Contexts.
American journal of biological anthropology • 2025 • Vol. 187 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Tooth wear is increasingly recognized as an adaptive process that can help optimize mastication and maintain oral health. In this study, we apply clinical wear-assessment methods to quant…
Fiorenza, L; Towle, I
Predicting Implant Failure and Complications Using Cluster Analysis After Variable Selection: A Retrospective Study.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2025 • Vol. 27 (3)
BACKGROUND: Uneven data distribution (due to rare outcomes) and repeated measurements (from multiple implants per patient) hinder the creation of a precise oral implant failure risk model. PURPOSE: T…
Cao, Y; Chen, B; Ding, Z
Emergency Department Visits for Tooth Disorders: United States, 2020-2022.
NCHS Data Brief • 2025 (531)
INTRODUCTION: On average, more than $45 billion in U.S. productivity is lost each year due to untreated dental disease. Oral disease can cause pain and infections, which lead to unplanned visits for …
Santo, L; Schappert, S
Exploring the use of submental flap for parotid region reconstruction: a multicentric experience.
Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale • 2025 • Vol. 45 (3)
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and reproducibility of the submental island flap (SIF) for reconstructing defects in the parotid region after oncological surgery. The primar…
Ansarin, M; Bassani, S; Bondi, S
Use of silver diamine fluoride in New Zealand public dental services: a scoping review on caries prevention and management in children.
Journal of primary health care • 2025 • Vol. 17 (2)
Introduction Despite government-funded dental care for children in New Zealand, dental caries was the leading cause of children's hospitalisations in 2019, with 10.4% of children aged Aim The review …
Han, H; Trafford, J; Zhang, X