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A cross-sectional analysis of oral health care spending over the life span in commercial- and Medicaid-insured populations
Life course theory creates a better framework to understand how oral health care needs and challenges align with specific phases of the life span, care models, social programs, and changes in policy.
Efficacy of botulinum toxin type A in the management of masticatory myofascial pain
Muscular pain is the main cause of disability worldwide. Myofascial pain of orofacial origin is a frequent condition, the treatment of which is not always accomplished with traditional treatment. Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) is being studied for the treatment of this type of pain with contradicting results. Thus, the objective of this study was …
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Comparison of bleaching effects when applied to white-spot lesions before or after resin infiltration
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to compare color alterations (?E) of white-spot lesions (WSLs) bleached before versus after resin infiltration (RI). Methods Using the facial surfaces of bovine maxillary incisors, WSLs were created and the teeth were allocated into 2 groups (n = 45/group): bleach then RI (B-RI group) and RI then …
Pandemics past, present, and future
Pandemics have significantly modified our societal behaviour over the millennia, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception.
Oral health-related quality of life of patients with acute and chronic temporomandibular disorder diagnostic subtypes
Abstract Background Studies have indicated the negative effects of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The authors investigated the OHRQoL of patients with acute and chronic TMD subtypes. Methods The authors recruited a total of 830 patients. They derived TMD diagnoses using the Diagnostic Criteria for TMDs protocol involving symptom history, …
Long COVID and oral health care considerations
People who have recovered from the initial severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection are at risk of developing long COVID, a prolonged suite of signs and symptoms that may interfere with daily life and the ability to undergo routine oral health care.
An unusual case of cluster of differentiation 30-positive T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder manifesting as mandibular gingival ulceration
Abstract Background Primary cutaneous cluster of differentiation 30-positive (CD30+) T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders are the second most common type of skin T-cell lymphoma. The lesions exhibit an indolent course, with a morphology resembling high-grade T-cell lymphoma. Case Description A 67-year-old healthy man sought treatment for a large nonhealing ulcer on the buccal gingiva of the mandibular …
The incidence of COVID-19 among dentists practicing in the community in Canada: A prospective cohort study over a six-month period
Dental care settings potentially carry a high risk of cross-infection between dentists and patients and among dental staff due to close contact and use of aerosol-generating procedures. This study aimed to estimate COVID-19 incidence rates among Canadian dentists over a six-month period.