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Salivary biomarkers: novel noninvasive tools to diagnose chronic inflammation
Several chronic disorders including type 2 diabetes (T2D), obesity, heart disease and cancer are preceded by a state of chronic low-grade...
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Association between C-Reactive protein and periodontitis in an obese population from the NHANES 2009–2010
BackgroundVarious data have been obtained on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and C-reactive protein (CRP) and periodontitis. The aim...
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The relationship between body mass index and stage/grade of periodontitis: a retrospective study
ObjectivesPossible impact of obesity on stage and grade of periodontitis has never been investigated before. This study aimed to examine the...
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Increased odds for COVID-19 infection among individuals with periodontal disease
ObjectivesPeriodontal disease has been linked to multiple systemic conditions, but the relationship with COVID-19 still needs to be elucidated. We...
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Gingival crevicular fluid levels of apelin correlates with clinical periodontal diagnosis
ObjectivesLimitations of clinical periodontal measurements have led to the search for reliable biomarkers that can be used in diagnosis and...
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The association between sedentary behavior and obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study from the NHANES (2007–2008 to 2015–2020)
BackgroundSedentary behavior (SB) may contribute to obesity and lower extremity fluid retention, which may favor the development of obstructive sleep...
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Is periodontal inflamed surface area associated with serum and salivary levels of IL-1β, visfatin, and omentin-1 in overweight/obese patients?
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of salivary and serum interleukin (IL)-1β, visfatin, and omentin-1 in the relationship...
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Are oral health behaviors associated with metabolic syndrome in the Azar cohort population?
ObjectiveConsidering the rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), this study aimed to investigate the relationship between MetS and its...
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Association of obesity with the eruption of first and second permanent molars in children: a systematic review
BackgroundEruption timing of permanent teeth, particularly first and second molars, is of great importance due to its influence on occlusion, caries...
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Association between retinol intake and periodontal health in US adults
BackgroundInflammation and oxidative stress are two hallmarks of periodontitis. Retinol is an antioxidant and suppresses expression of...
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Clinical considerations in providing intravenous sedation with midazolam for obese patients in dentistry
The widespread prevalence of obesity continues to rise. Obesity and dental disease share common risk factors and so the demand for dental care for...
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Economic inequalities in decayed, missing, and filled first permanent molars among 8–12 years old Iranian schoolchildren
BackgroundFirst permanent molars (FPM) play an important role in the masticatory function and oral health. This study aimed to assess the economic...
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Prevalence of periodontitis in obese patients in Bahrain: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundAdult obesity has been associated with various systemic diseases and is an increasing problem in Bahrain. Recent evidence indicates a...
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Randomized Controlled Trials in Periodontology and Implantology
This chapter will focus on the scope and quality of randomized trials (RCTs) in periodontology and implantology using published systematic...
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Promotion of the resistance of human oral epithelial cells to herpes simplex virus type I infection via N6-methyladenosine modification
ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the mechanism behind N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification of the total ribonucleic acid (RNA) involved in the...
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Relationship of BMI with the diet, physical activity and oral hygiene practices amongst the dental students
BackgroundRegardless of attaining adequate knowledge regarding oral hygiene, physical activity, and healthy eating habits, dental students still face...
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A cross-sectional study of relationships between periodontal disease and general health: The Hitachi Oral Healthcare Survey
BackgroundThis cross-sectional study performed to clarify the relationship between periodontal disease and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as...
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Involvement of an FTO gene polymorphism in the temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis
ObjectivesThe FTO gene has been reported as an obesity-associated gene and is also considered a risk gene for osteoarthritis (OA). However, its exact...
