BMC Oral Health Research Articles

Implementation of the Green Dentistry Concept for Dentistry Practitioners

The environment is a unit of space with all objects, forces, conditions, and living things including humans and their behavior. In Indonesia, according to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the volume of medical waste from 2,813 hospitals in Indonesia reaches 242 tons per day. Green Dentistry is a term in the field of oral health, with a new concept that combines dental practice with environmental preservation, which is based on the 4R principles of Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Methodology using the Narrative Review method based on journal databases including: Pubmed, Google Scholar, and BMC Oral Health, where the authors used references from the last 10 years. Conclusion: Green Dentistry is needed by optimally utilizing materials and energy and still paying attention to environmental safety.

Status of Research on Dental Caries during Pregnancy: A Biometric Exploration.

To describe the bibliometric characteristics of the state of scientific production on dental caries during pregnancy. A bibliometric study with a sample of 408 publications indexed in the Scopus database, which were selected based on a search strategy that included logical operators and the term MESH. The Scival tool was used to analyze the metadata. Jamieson Lisa Marie is positioned as the author with the most publications, and Schroth Robert as the one with the best-weighted impact (FWCI: 37.7). High-impact journals such as BMC Oral Health, Journal of Dental Research, and BMC Public Health stand out for their productivity and an average number of citations. The United States has a large number of publications and evidence of networks of scientific activity with Australia, Canada, and Brazil. The University of Adelaide leads the production and the work of two Latin American institutions (Universidade de São Paulo and Universidade Federal do Maranhão) stands out. International collaboration has improved during the study period. Scientific production on dental caries during pregnancy is increasingly published in high-impact journals, with growing international collaboration. The United States leads in publications, while Australian institutions are the most productive in this field. Caries during pregnancy is a problem that has an important impact on maternal and perinatal health; thus, its timely management and prevention are important areas of research in the field of oral health. How to cite this article: Muñoz-Hidalgo M, Verastegui-Cabanillas Y, Barja-Ore J. Status of Research on Dental Caries during Pregnancy: A Biometric Exploration. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(4):386-391.

Effects of Dental Bleaching Treatment Ingredients and Their Influence on the Hardness of Tooth Enamel

Dental bleaching treatment is currently a trend at the moment. Dental bleaching treatment is not only for aesthetics but a person can become more confident with white teeth. However, it turns out that it has bad effects if it does not comply with correct dental principles, especially in selecting dental bleaching materials. Know the ingredients, effects and methods for whitening teeth, including those that can be used by patients themselves, with or without professional supervision, and products for professional use. This literature study uses the Narrative Review method. References were collected in the form of journals through databases and online websites of BMC Oral Health, PubMed, Wacana and Google Scholar. References are also selected through reference analysis in the form of research, articles and systematic reviews. Carbamide Peroxide can be recommended as a choice of dental bleaching agent because it has a remineralization effect and increases the microhardness of enamel after 8 weeks of application.

Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Cancer in Saudi Arabia: An Epidemiological Review of the Literature.

Background: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) are a group of chronic oral mucosal diseases associated with an increased risk of malignant transformation. Multiple studies have investigated the prevalence of these conditions in multiple regions; however, there are limited data about the prevalence of OPMDs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This paper aims to review the prevalence of OPMDs in the KSA, to ensure better understanding of the population risk and propose a more standardised approach to the diagnosis and management of this group across the KSA. In addition, this review will discuss the prevalence of oral cancer in the KSA, considering independent risk factors for oral cancer development. Methods: Electronic databases including PubMed, Medline, Medscape, ScienceDirect, StatPearls, BMC Oral Health and the Cochrane Library were searched with the keywords "Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders"; "Saudi Arabia"; and "Oral Cancer". Identified articles were reviewed independently by 2 reviewers against defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: 16 studies were included in this review. The prevalence of OPMDs in KSA varies significantly depending on age, gender, social habits, background disease and dental status. Conclusions: This review highlights the need for up-to-date data on the prevalence, distribution, and characteristics of OPMDs in KSA. The diverse prevalence rates and distinct characteristics of various OPMDs emphasise the necessity for targeted preventive measures. As the data on OPMDs in KSA remains limited, future research efforts should prioritise the establishment of comprehensive epidemiological studies to inform effective public health interventions in this region.

Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate Mouthwash on Saliva pH and Oral Microflora

Introduction: Prevention of dental and oral disease is considered very important in maintaining daily dental and oral health. One way to prevent this is through sodium bicarbonate mouthwash. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate mouthwash in preventing dental caries. Methodology: using a narrative review method from several databases including Pubmed, Google Scholar, and the BMC Oral Health website. Conclusion : Mouthwash Sodium Bicarbonate is an effective cleaning agent, it can be used to remove stains on teeth, remove bad breath and can whiten teeth because this mouthwash can reduce bacterial growth and remove plaque buildup.

Dentistry Education Innovation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the World in 2020 – 2022

Introduction: the teaching and learning process in the Faculty of Dentistry around the world during the COVID-19 Pandemic has a challenge, where institutions must continue to carry out educational processes for the community and produce quality dentists. Purpose: to find out the educational process of dental faculties in the world during the COVID - 19 Pandemic. Methods: using a narrative review with online databases and the BMC Oral Health website, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The references used are from 2021 - 2022. Conclusion: Dentistry students can play a role in preventing and handling the COVID-19 outbreak by embedding E-learning and government regulations are needed in the teaching and learning process.

Effective Tooth Brushing Techniques Based on Periodontal Tissue Conditions : A Narrative Review

Introduction: Tooth brushing becomes ineffective if done with the wrong technique and not adapted to the condition of the periodontal tissue. Objective: To know the effective tooth brushing technique based on the condition of the periodontal tissue. Method: This literature study uses the Narrative Review method. References were collected, namely journals through the BMC Oral Health database, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Conclusion: The brushing methods that have been introduced have been shown to be effective in removing plaque, especially with the right technique. However, if the technique is wrong and not adapted to the condition of the periodontal tissue, it will have a negative impact because the dental plaque will not be completely cleaned.

Integrative oral medicine: Dentistry's role in improving health outcomes.

This article describes the importance of identifying inflammation-inducing conditions in the dental office that are prevalent in the population and have significant systemic health risks for the patient. The role of the dental biofilm will be presented, as will the clinical protocols for treating an unhealthy biofilm. Methods for testing and maintaining a healthy biofilm are also presented. Periodontal disease, dental caries, and periapical infections are inflammation-inducing diseases that can be identified in the dental office. Additionally, sleep apnea has been linked to chronic systemic inflammation. Dentists can identify risk factors and provide treatments that lower the risk of serious systemic outcomes, such as atherosclerosis, cardiac arrest, and stroke. A thorough dental examination, including a comprehensive periodontal evaluation, can provide important information that can be used to improve or maintain a patient's systemic health. Treatments provided to improve oral health have been shown to improve systemic indicators of cardiovascular health. This is the basis of integrative oral medicine, a collaboration between the medical and dental providers, which can offer patients the best opportunity for improved health outcomes. Periodontal disease, caries, periapical infections, and sleep apnea all have negative systemic health consequences for the patient (DiMatteo, Inside Dent, 2017, 13, 30; Nakano, Oral Microbiol Immunol, 2009, 24, 64; El Ouarti, BMC Oral Health, 2021, 21, 124; Lamberg, Steve). Periodontal disease, caries, and root end infections influence the health of the oral biofilm. If the biofilm becomes pathogenic the host inflammatory response can be stimulated, resulting in a cascade of inflammatory processes that damage the supporting structures of the teeth and harm the patient's overall health. A thorough dental exam that includes a comprehensive periodontal evaluation will identify patients with active inflammation or oral conditions that contribute to chronic inflammation. Dentists can integrate this information into treatment strategies that reduce the inflammatory burden and assist in better overall health outcomes.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of U-Shape Toothbrushes and Conventional Toothbrushes for Cleaning Dental Plaque: A Narrative Review

Introduction: Tooth brushing is an act of dental and oral health care that is most performed by the community. The function of brushing teeth is to control plaque so as not to cause dental and oral diseases, namely caries and gingivitis. People often do practical things, namely by using an electric toothbrush, where the toothbrush is not yet known how effective it is in removing dental plaque. Purpose: to find out the differences in the effectiveness of U-Shape electric toothbrushes and conventional toothbrushes in cleaning dental plaque. Methods: This literature study uses the narrative review method. Journals and references were collected through the BMC Oral Health, PubMed and Google Scholar online databases and websites which were selected selectively and in accordance with this literature study. Conclusion: The use of a U-Shaped toothbrush shows results that are not effective in removing plaque and is equivalent to not brushing your teeth at all and brushing your teeth using a conventional toothbrush is also still better at removing plaque

Defining challenging areas of the preparation finish line by using an open-source 3D modeling computer program: A tip to simplify margin identification by the dental laboratory technician

Intraoral data acquisition and computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) systems have simplified and expedited the fabrication of dental prostheses. 1 Van Noort R. The future of dental devices is digital. Dent Mater. 2012; 28: 3-12 Crossref PubMed Scopus (801) Google Scholar ,2 Giuliodori G. Rappelli G. Aquilanti L. Intraoral scans of full dental arches: an in vitro measurement study of the accuracy of different intraoral scanners. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023; 20: 4776 Crossref Scopus (0) Google Scholar Contemporary dental CAD-CAM provides the freedom to design and fabricate diverse dental devices, including custom impression trays, surgical templates, and removable and fixed dental prostheses. 1 Van Noort R. The future of dental devices is digital. Dent Mater. 2012; 28: 3-12 Crossref PubMed Scopus (801) Google Scholar ,3 Revilla-León M. Özcan M. Additive manufacturing technologies used for processing polymers: current status and potential application in prosthetic dentistry. J Prosthodont. 2019; 28: 146-158 Crossref PubMed Scopus (217) Google Scholar ,4 Turkyilmaz I. Wilkins G.N. Varvara G. Tooth preparation, digital design and milling process considerations for CAD/CAM crowns: understanding the transition from analog to digital workflow. J Dent Sci. 2021; 16: 1312-1314 Crossref Scopus (8) Google Scholar These dental appliances are created from a digital file that recreates the surface geometry of the target object, typically a standard tessellation language (STL) file. 5 Grant G.T. Campbell S.D. Masri R.M. Andersen M.R. The American college of prosthodontist digital dentistry glossary development task force. Glossary of digital terms. J Prosthodont. 2016; 25: S2-S9 Crossref PubMed Scopus (27) Google Scholar A prerequisite for accurate manufacture is the exact capture and identification of the fine details in the target intraoral structures. An accurate capture can be challenging when the preparation finish line is subgingival, when abundant bleeding or salivation occurs, or when operator scanning skills and speed are still developing. 6 Mangano F. Gandolfi A. Luongo G. Logozzo S. Intraoral scanners in dentistry: a review of the current literature. BMC Oral Health. 2017; 17: 149 Crossref PubMed Scopus (308) Google Scholar Additionally, the location of fine details can be challenging for the dental laboratory technician to visualize when the CAD file is outsourced for the manufacture of the definitive restoration, since STL files lack attributes such as color and texture. 5 Grant G.T. Campbell S.D. Masri R.M. Andersen M.R. The American college of prosthodontist digital dentistry glossary development task force. Glossary of digital terms. J Prosthodont. 2016; 25: S2-S9 Crossref PubMed Scopus (27) Google Scholar These features help differentiate the tooth from its surrounding tissues when finish lines are subgingival or when displacement is limited. The present article presents a straightforward workflow that defines challenging areas of the preparation finish line by using an open-source 3D modeling computer program. This procedure can be used to communicate the finish line observed to the dental laboratory technician when STL files are used to design the definitive restoration and stops the technician guessing the finish line, since the hard-to-see areas are defined by the clinician. Additionally, this approach has advantages over the margin tracing and sculpting tools available in most 3-dimensional (3D) CAD computer programs since it allows selecting the critical areas around the finish line considering the mesh geometry of the 3D file. Visualizing the 3D mesh permits a more precise selection, which can minimize distortion as even the smallest changes in the mesh surface can be observed if transformation or sculpting procedures are used.

Quality of survey-based study reports in dentistry

BackgroundSurveys are a widely used research method in dentistry in different specialities. The study aimed to determine the quality of survey-based research reports published in dentistry journals from 2015 to 2019.MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive research study was conducted. The report quality assessment was carried out through the SURGE guideline modified by Turk et al. Four journals indexed in the Web of Science were selected: BMC Oral Health, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Journal of Dental Education, and Journal of Applied Oral Science. The selection of articles was made using the PubMed database considering the following search words: questionnaire OR survey, two trained reviewers applied the guideline to the selected articles, and the controversies were solved by discussion and consensus.ResultsA total of 881 articles were identified, of which 99 met the selection criteria and were included in the study. The best-reported items (n = 99) were four: the two that described the introduction of a study, the results reflecting and concerning the study objectives, and the review by an ethics committee. Five items were poorly reported: to declare the incentives to study participants (n = 93), three items on the description of statistical analyses (n = 99, 99, and 94), and information on how nonrespondents differed from respondents (n = 92).ConclusionsThere is a moderate quality of reporting of all aspects that should be considered in survey-based studies in dentistry journals. Poorly reported criteria were found mainly in the statistical analysis.

Social Media as Promotion of Dental and Oral Health in Adolescents

Introduction: Adolescents often use social media in their daily activities, social media can potentially be a medium for delivering behavior change interventions and also has the potential to help improve dental and oral health for adolescents. Purpose: to conduct a literature review that examines the use of social media as a promotion of oral health in adolescents. Method: This literature study uses the Narrative Review method. References were collected in the form of journals through the online database and website of BMC Oral Health, PubMed, Wacana and Google Scholar. References were also selected through reference analysis in the form of research, articles and systematic reviews. Conclusion:. Social media is one of the educational tools used in knowledge about oral health in society, especially in adolescents

Conditions of Halitosis in Patients with Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis (Tonsillitis) is a condition caused by trapped plaque which is formed from the accumulation of sulfur-producing bacteria, fungi, sloughed off cells, and food debris that sticks to the palatine tonsillar crypts. This plaque can cause bad breath (halitosis). Purpose: to determine the impact of patients with tonsillitis (tonsillitis) on halitosis. Methods: This literature study uses Narrative Review by analyzing various journals from the online database BMC Oral Health, PubMed, and Google Scholar which are related to Halitosis in Tonsillitis sufferers. Results: Within two weeks of Tonsillitis treatment, the halitosis was excavated and disappeared. Conclusion: Tonsillitis is one of the causes of bad breath. Actions applied are Tonsillitis removal, giving mouth rinses, antibiotics, and maintenance of oral hygiene

Bibliometric Analysis of Context, Trends, and Contents of Digital Health Technology Used in Dental Health.

Digital tools and apps are revolutionizing healthcare and provide creative answers to urgent problems. Through teamwork and the incorporation of digital technologies, dentistry has experienced a remarkable revolution. A large body of scholarly research backs up this trend. The context, trends, and content of digital health technology in oral and dental health are examined in our bibliometric analysis. Using targeted keywords and synonyms, an organized searching technique was used in the Scopus database, yielding 1942 articles that were extracted into a CSV file. To acquire insights into the content, trends, and context, visualization using VOSviewer 1.6.18 and a variety of analyses-including coauthorship, citation, cooccurrence of author keywords, bibliographic coupling, and cocitation-were executed. The analysis revealed that the USA and the UK contributed to a significant quantity of the literature, with newer contributions coming from nations like India. Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Dental Caries, and Artificial Intelligence were prominent keywords. It is important to note that BMC Oral Health was associated with a sizable number of the papers. This bibliometric analysis provides insightful information about the context, content, and trends of digital health in the field of oral and dental health. By implementing the right technology, policymakers can use this information to increase oral health, encourage dental literacy, and improve access to dental treatment. It is vital to take into account the wide variety of technologies and their classifications based on dental services and contextual variables.

OVER THE COUNTER ANALGESICS ARE EFFECTIVE IN TREATING ORTHODONTIC PAIN.

The efficacy of analgesics in controlling orthodontic pain: a systematic review and meta- analysis. Cheng C, Xie T, Wang J. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:259. The systematic review was funded by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81771114 and No. 81970967). The authors have no actual or potential conflicts of interest. Systematic review with meta-analysis of data.

Dental and Oral Health Promotion Program for People with Mental Illness

Background: More than 450 million people in the world suffer from mental illness in 2017 with mental illness as the biggest contributor to years lived with disabilities. People with mental illness have worse dental and oral health status than the general public. However, this problem is still often ignored by medical personnel who handle it, even though dental and oral health is no less important. One of the things that can be done to overcome this is through the promotion of dental and oral health. Until now, it is not known whether there is a dental and oral health promotion program specifically for people with mental illness and its effectiveness. Purpose: to conduct a literature study that examines the dental and oral health status of people with mental illnesses as well as strategies and effectiveness of dental and oral health promotion for people with mental illnesses. Methods: This literature study uses a narrative review by analyzing various journals from the online databases of BMC Oral Health, PubMed, and Google Scholar which are related to the promotion of oral health and mental illness. Conclusion: This literature study reveals that there are various methods that can be used in promoting oral health for people with mental illness. There are many factors that affect the impact and course of health promotion so that the effectiveness of dental and oral health promotion for people with mental illness still varies. It is necessary to carry out further studies regarding other aspects that play a role as well as other methods that can be used

A scoping review of Table 2 fallacy in the oral health literature.

Coined by Westreich and Greenland in 2013, Table 2 fallacy refers to the practice of reporting estimates of the primary exposure and adjustment covariates derived from a single model on the same table. This study seeks to describe the extent to which Table 2 fallacy is present in the oral health literature and provide recommendations on presenting findings from multivariable-adjusted models and/or interpretation of adjustment covariate estimates that are not the primary exposure. We conducted a scoping review in PubMed and Scopus of human observational studies published in 4 oral health journals (JDR-CTR, CDOE, JPHD, BMC Oral Health) starting in 2013 until the end of 2018. The resulting articles were exported into Excel and were either included or excluded for full-text review based on six criteria. After categorizing the articles, we exported and summarized the results in SAS. A total of 1358 articles were initially screened of which 937 articles were excluded based on title or abstract for being animal studies, systematic reviews or meta-analysis, prediction models or descriptive studies. The remaining 421 articles were eligible for full text reviewed of which, 189 (45%) committed Table 2 fallacy. The prevalence of table 2 fallacy appears high in the oral health literature. The problem of presenting multiple effect estimates derived from a single model in the same table is that it inadvertently encourages the reader to interpret all estimates the same way, often as total effects. Implications and recommendations are discussed.

What's new for the clinician? - Excerpts from and summaries of recently published papers

1. Is there an association between stress and periodontitis? JM Coelho, SS Miranda, SS da Cruz, et al. Is there association between stress and periodontitis? Clinical Oral Investigations. 2020; 24: 2285-94.
 2. Is there an association between periodontitis and all-cause and cancer mortality? P Chung, T Chan. Association between periodontitis and all-cause and cancer mortality: retrospective elderly community cohort study. BMC Oral Health. 2020; 20: 168.

There seems to be no association between uncomplicated traumatic dental injuries and impact on oral health–related quality of life in children and adolescents

Lopez D, Waidyatillake N, Zaror C, Mariño R. Impact of uncomplicated traumatic dental injuries on the quality of life of children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health. 2019;19(1):224. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-019-0916-0.

How to evaluate adolescents’ dental anxiety? A review of instruments

How to evaluate adolescents’ dental anxiety? A review of instruments