Iris Publishers Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health

Abstract Microbiome studies have shown associations between the presence of certain bacteria in the gut and response to checkpoint inhibition (CPI) therapies in cancer patients. Studies looking at any such potential associations between oral microbiome and response to CPI therapies are lacking. Oral cavity is an important microbial habitat. Microbes present in the oral cavity influence not only the local and systemic immune homeostasis; but also the gastrointestinal microbial diversity. If associations exist between specific gut microbes and response to CPI therapies, it is reasonable to assume that such relationships exist between oral microbes and therapy response in cancer patients. Since the findings from such studies will have resounding implications on patient selection for therapies and prophylactic or therapeutic modulation of microbes for prevention or treatment of malignancies; it is crucial that dental and oral research community pays attention and joins this research effort...

Abstract Aim:  To build brand awareness and brand identity in today’s recessed market, dental professionals need to find new ways to stimulate potential patients. Senses have been incorporated in branding techniques in all business fields including health sectors. The aim of this article is to improve the availability of marketing techniques in order to brand dental services through the five senses. Methods:  In this article a non-systematic review has taken place for the theme of sensory dental branding including relevant marketing techniques for the last decade. Results:  The implementation of every sense in dental marketing and branding is expected to have a great amount of benefits for both the dentist and his patients. Sensory branding can influence patient’s feelings and behavior by using his/her senses in order to raise awareness, create positive perceptions and differentiate the dental professional from competitors. Conclusion:  Multisensory marketing experie...

Abstract Objectives:  Dental clinic workers (DCWs) in Yemen have an additional risk of getting infected with HBV from their workplace and till now they are not routinely vaccinated against HBV infection. This study aimed to estimate prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated risk factors among DCW in selected dental clinics in Sana’a city. Study design:  Data were acquired from a cross sectional survey conducted among DCWs in 2014 at the Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University, in Sana’a city. A proportionate to size random sample was drawn per DCW category. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data about socio-demographic characteristics and risk factors. ELISA was used to test sera for HBV markers. Result:  The study included 246 dentists and 263 dental assistants, the sero-prevalence of current hepatitis B virus infection was 6.1%; while prevalence of life time exposure to hepatitis B virus infection was 18%. Prevalence of needle stick injuries,...

Abstract The aims of this study were to determine the frequency of clinical diagnosis of oral infections and to identify the bacterial and fungal causative agents and their frequency in patients attended the dental clinics at Al-Gumhouri Teaching Hospital in Sana’a city- Yemen. The study carried out for one year, starting in December 2011 and ending in November 2012. The study included 296 patients of whom 153 were males and 143 were females, their ages ranged from 5 to 65 years old, with a mean age of 36.2 years. Clinical and demographic data were collected in standard questionnaire then oral swabs or pus were collected from patients and cultured, isolated and identified using standard laboratory techniques. The prevalence of different clinical oral infections were 20.6% for dental abscesses, 19.3% for periodontal abscesses, 17.6% for gingivitis, 16.6% for periodentitis, 10.1% for dental caries, 8.4% for pulpitis and 7.4% for oral thrush. Out of the total 296 cultured swabs, only 217 ...

  Abstract During the last two decades a new technology appeared called platelet rich plasma preparations (PRP) [1], suggesting the main benefit in both hard and soft tissue wound healing for surgical use in regenerative medicine [2], as well as aiding in decreasing: rate of postoperative infections, pain and blood loss [3]. The PRP clinical applications include periodontal surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, aesthetic plastic surgery, spinal fusion, heart by-pass surgery, treatment of soft tissue ulcers, etc. [3]. However in the recent times there have been described different types of PRP concentrates and different clinical indications for every of them. The aim of this review is to enlist and describe the different types of PRP concentrates and their current clinical use in Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Read More About This Article:  https://irispublishers.com/ojdoh/fulltext/platelet-concentrates-and-their-clinical-applications-in-oral-and-maxillofacial...

Abstract The new coronavirus (COVID-19) quickly became a pandemic. Its transmission occurs mainly by direct contact, but its indirect transmission cannot be neglected. The dental office becomes a place of a high risk of contamination, mainly through aerosols and particles decanted on the surface. Concern about biosafety has become imminent and essential supplies of personal protection have become scarce. Several methods of disinfecting protective materials, the environment, and surfaces are being studied to reduce cross-infection, such as ultraviolet (UV) light. Our objective was to conduct a review of the recent literature in order to elucidate the use of UV technology in disinfecting environments and surfaces to reduce crosscontamination of COVID-19 in the health area, and how it can be used in the dental area. The PubMed database was used, and the articles were selected according to their relevance between 2018 and 2020. It is concluded that decontamination in environments and surfa...

  Abstract Background and objectives:  Third molar impaction is an important clinical issue because impacted teeth predispose to periodontal disease such as pericoronitis, periodontitis, and other problems such as cystic lesions, neoplasm, root resorption and can cause detrimental effects on adjacent tooth resulting in pain, discomfort and loss of function. The pattern of third molar impaction in Yemeni population has not been described; thus, the aim of this retrospective radiographic study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of third molar impaction, angulation and level of eruption in sample of Yemeni adults. Materials and methods:  The study sample of 609 patients chosen randomly from patients who visited MASS x-ray centers in Sana’a and Ibb cities. The data collected included presence and impaction state, angulation, and depth of impaction of third molars. Results:  Out of total population, 236 (38.8%) showed at least one impacted third molar. The condit...

  Abstract Background:  Dental caries is recognized as one of the most infectious diseases worldwide and  Mutans streptococci  (MS) have been commonly associated as major cariogenic bacteria. Objectives:  The objective of this study was to identify and determine the antibiogram profile of  Streptococcus  mutans associated with tooth mutans associated with tooth decay in children and their mothers. Methods:  The dental plaque samples were collected from caries active subjects children group (aged 2-5 years) and mother group (aged 35-44 years) at dental clinics of Sana’a University in Sana’a city, Yemen.  S. mutans  identified by standard bacteriological methods and 87 clinical isolates S. mutans form mothers and 87 clinical isolates  S. mutans  from children were tested for antibiogram profile. Antibiogram profiling was performed to determine the susceptibility of 6 β-Lactam antibiotics (penicillin, ampicillin, cefotaxime, amoxi...

  Abstract Objectives:  The aim of this study was to look at the possible relationship between heavy colonization of salivary  Streptococcus mutans  and caries occurrence and other factors affect the colonization among adult mothers in Sana’a city, Yemen. Study design:  A total of 261; 19-55 year old mothers were selected. Clinical examination of mothers were conducted to estimate dental caries experience with the Silness-Loe index, as well as stimulated saliva were collected to assess  S.mutans  levels by colony forming units (CFU). Difference in proportions calculated the differences between the groups and the associated OR of colonization with tested factors were estimated and significancy was determine by chi square and P value. Results:  Out of 261 mothers, 72 (27.6%) showed heavy colonization of  S.mutans . Overall 12 (4.6%) mothers were caries free (Score 0) and 249 (95.4%) presented with caries (Score 1-3). There was significant grow ...

Abstract Direct pulp-capping is a treatment for exposed vital pulp involving the placement of a dental material over the exposed area to facilitate both the formation of protective barrier and the maintenance of vital pulp. Direct pulp capping has been used as an alternative approach to the maintenance of vital pulp so that many tooth extractions and root canal treatments could have been avoided through the conservative approach of direct pulp capping. For this purpose different kinds of materials used such as Zinc Oxide Eugenol, Glass Ionomer (GI), Resin Modified Glass Ionomer (RMGI), Adhesive systems, Calcium Hydroxide, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Bio dentine. The MTA clinically performed more effective than conventional Calcium Hydroxide liner as a direct pulp capping material, showed higher success rate than dycal. MTA easier to use clinically as a direct pulp capping material. MTA provided better long term results more effective than Calcium Hydroxide in maintaining long-...