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Ahmad Reza Shamshiri
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Open AccessEffectiveness of two educational interventions based on the theory of planned behavior on oral cancer self-examination in adults: a randomized controlled trial
The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is recognized as an effective theory for behavior change. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of two TPB-based educational interventions on oral self...
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Open AccessThe effect of three additives on properties of mineral trioxide aggregate cements: a systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies
Several efforts have been made to improve mechanical and biological properties of calcium silicate-based cements through changes in chemical composition of the materials. This study aimed to investigate the ph...
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Open AccessEffects of educational interventions based on the theory of planned behavior on oral cancer-related knowledge and tobacco smoking in adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial
The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is an effective model for facilitating behavioral change. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of TPB-based educational interventions on oral cancer-rela...
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Social Story Based Toothbrushing Education Versus Video-Modeling Based Toothbrushing Training on Oral Hygiene Status Among Male Students Aged 7–15 Years Old with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tehran, Iran: A Quasi-Randomized Controlled Trial
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are at higher risks of develo** chronic oral health conditions. This trial compared the efficacy of two tooth-brushing educational interventions on the oral h...
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The Effect of Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration in Animal Models: A Systematic Review
Peripheral neuropathies caused by the peripheral nervous system (PNS) damage can occur due to trauma and other disorders. They present as altered sensation, weakness, autonomic symptoms, and debilitating pain ...
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Open AccessEffectiveness of mouthwashes on reducing SARS-CoV-2 viral load in oral cavity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The risk of SARS-COV-2 transmission is relatively high during dental procedures. A study was conducted to investigate the effects of mouthwashes on SARS-COV-2 viral load reduction in the oral cavity.
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Open AccessThe effectiveness of motivational interviewing on the oral health of leukemic children and oral health care knowledge, attitude and practice of their mothers: a hospital-based intervention
Some studies suggest a higher effectiveness of motivational interviewing compared to common oral health instruction in healthy individuals. As regards to higher prevalence of dental diseases like early childho...
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Prognostic impact of MUC1 and potential regulatory miR-145 and miR-21 expression in salivary mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) poses a considerable risk of locoregional and distant metastasis after conventional treatments. There is an evident need for specifying prognostic biomarkers to id...
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Open AccessOral health and dental caries experience among students aged 7–15 years old with autism spectrum disorders in Tehran, Iran
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a set of developmental, psychological, and neurological disorders that occur in early childhood. The most important characteristic of individuals with autism is difficulty i...
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Oral calcitriol in hematopoietic recovery and survival after autologous stem cell transplantation: a randomized clinical trial
Calcitriol, the active metabolite of vitamin D, is an essential regulator in the hematopoiesis and immunity. However, knowledge revealing its influence on the immune and hematologic reconstitution after hemato...
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Open AccessA crossectional investigation of the relationship between complementary health insurance and frequency of dental visits in 15 to 64 years old of Tehran population, Iran, a secondary data analysis (urban HEART-2)
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between complementary health insurance and frequency of dental visits.
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Open AccessComparison of Tuberculin Skin Test result and interferon gamma response to human PPD in BCG scar positive and negative children
The aim of this study is to compare Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) result and interferon gamma response to human PPD (purified protein derivative), in scar positive and scar negative BCG-vaccinated children.
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Association analysis of intractable epilepsy with C3435T and G2677T/A ABCB1 gene polymorphisms in Iranian patients
The results from studies investigating a possible association between ABCB1 polymorphism and drug-resistant epilepsy are so far inconsistent. Moreover, recent meta-analyses studies do not confirm any link between...
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Open AccessAssociation between CETP Taq1B and LIPC -514C/T polymorphisms with the serum lipid levels in a group of Tehran's population: a cross sectional study
Low level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has high prevalence in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) cohort. About 50% of the inter-individual variation in serum HDL-C levels is genetical...
