Press

The Association Between High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) and Root Caries: NHANES Analysis of Systemic Inflammation and Dental Disease

Edmond Kubi Appiah, BSc, BDS, MPH*; Joseph Nimako-Boateng, BDS, MSc, DDPH (RCS, Eng)

    Systemic inflammation, as indicated by elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), may also be involved in the development of oral conditions such as root caries. This study examines the relationship between CRP level and the prevalence of root caries while adjusting for sociodemographic and clinical factors.


Effect of Mandibular Advancement Device Therapy for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders on Tinnitus Severity: A Retrospective Observational Study

Kutana Namarach*; Simon Ash

    Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD), including Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), frequently coexist with tinnitus. This study explores the incidental effects of Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) therapy for SRBD on tinnitus severity.


Diagnostic and Management of Mesiodens: Two Case Reports

Aymen Ben Hadj Khalifa*; Hanen Boukhris; Marwa Chatti; Yamina Elelmi; Ahlem Baaziz

    Mesiodens, a common dental anomaly, is characterized by the presence of supernumerary teeth located in the maxillary midline. While often asymptomatic, mesiodens can cause various complications, including delayed eruption, misalignment, or resorption of adjacent teeth, necessitating timely intervention.


Antimicrobial Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Oral Pathogens: A Comparative Analysis

Kutana Namarach*; Boonyanit Thaweeboon

    Cannabis has a long history of medical applications, with emerging research highlighting its antimicrobial potential. In dentistry, the search for alternative antibacterial agents is crucial due to increasing antibiotic resistance. Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, has demonstrated antimicrobial effects against various bacterial strains.


The Fear Beneath the Smiles: A Cross - Sectional Analysis of Dental Anxiety in Pakistani Population

Qazi Jawad Hayat*; Sajid Hayat; Itizaz Hayat; Owais Khan; Aneesa Ali; Akhtar Zada; Naeem Ul Haq; Naveed Ullah Zargar

    Dental anxiety and fear significantly impact oral health outcomes and patient well-being. This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of dental anxiety and fear among the population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale(MDAS).


MedDocs Publishers

We always work towards offering the best to you. For any queries, please feel free to get in touch with us. Also you may post your valuable feedback after reading our journals, ebooks and after visiting our conferences.