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Alcohol Use in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Biopsychosocial Factors, Screening Tools, and Treatment Options
Alcohol use among older adults, often denied, is a real public health problem in view of the harmful consequences it induces. The objective of this...
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Periodontitis and diabetes mellitus—an awareness and perception study among endocrinologists and diabetologists
Background of the studyPeriodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by pathogenic dental plaque which causes microbial dysbiosis leading to...
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Bone markers and bone mineral density associates with periodontitis in females with poly-cystic ovarian syndrome
IntroductionStudies suggest an association between poly-cystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS) and chronic periodontitis (CP), both being inflammatory...
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Associations Between Periodontal Health/Treatment and Cognitive Impairment: Latest Evidence From Epidemiological Studies
Purpose of ReviewWith the aging of the worldwide population, the social impact of cognitive impairment is increasing. Periodontal disease may be a...
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Digital oral health biomarkers for early detection of cognitive decline
BackgroundOral health could influence cognitive function by stimulating brain activity and blood flow. The quantified oral status from oral...
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Oral Wound Healing: A Sco** Review and Proposal of a New Index for Palatal Mucosa
PurposeThe aim of this sco** review was to evaluate the wound healing indices available in literature and propose a new intra-oral wound healing...
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Association of cardiovascular health and periodontitis: a population-based study
BackgroundThere is a strong association between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and periodontitis. This study utilized the Life Essentials 8 (LE8)...
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Feasibility of training community health workers to conduct periodontal examinations: a validation study in rural Nepal
BackgroundIn many low- and middle-income countries, insufficient human resources limit access to oral health services. Shifting clinical tasks to...
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Relationship between preterm birth and post-partum periodontal maternal status: a hospital-based Romanian study
PurposeThis cross-sectional case–control study of post-partum women aimed to estimate whether maternal periodontitis was a predictive contributor to...
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Periodontal disease and risk of benign prostate hyperplasia: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundBoth periodontal disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia are age-related diseases that affect millions of people worldwide. Hence, this...
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The preventive care of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ): a position paper by Italian experts for dental hygienists
PurposeThe prevention and early diagnosis of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is fundamental to reducing the incidence and...
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The maternal factors associated with infant low birth weight: an umbrella review
BackgroundIn this umbrella review, we systematically evaluated the evidence from meta-analyses and systematic reviews of maternal factors associated...
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Oral Consequences of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: an Update
Purpose of ReviewSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs that has been associated with various oral...
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A Holistic Approach to Cardiometabolic and Infectious Health in the General Population of Reunion Island: The REUNION Study
IntroductionReunion Island is a French overseas department in the South West Indian Ocean with a unique multi-ethnic population. Cardiovascular...
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Exploratory Efficacy Evaluation of Apremilast for the Treatment of Japanese Patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis: 32-Week Results from a Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
IntroductionPalmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a pruritic, painful, chronic dermatitis that greatly impacts functioning and quality of life and can be...
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Effectiveness of theory-based educational interventions of promoting oral health among elementary school students
BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to determine the effect of oral health education programs on the oral health of primary school students.
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Desquamative Diseases and Periodontal Health/Treatment
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of the present review is to answer the following focused question: “What are the most relevant findings about the...
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Understanding the Role of Metalloproteinases and Their Inhibitors in Periodontology
Periodontitis is a complex and inflammatory disorder characterized by elevated level of tissue-degrading enzymes leading to the destruction of...
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Evaluating the effect of rapamycin treatment in Alzheimer’s disease and aging using in vivo imaging: the ERAP phase IIa clinical study protocol
BackgroundRapamycin is an inhibitor of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) protein kinase, and preclinical data demonstrate that it is a...
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Influence of periodontal disease on risk of dementia: a systematic literature review and a meta-analysis
Periodontal disease (PD) is common and increases cardiovascular diseases. However, it is unclear whether PD is associated with increased risk of...
