Validation of Thai version of the Health Literacy in Dentistry scale: Validation among Thai adults with physical disabilities
ConclusionThe HeLD ‐Th has sufficient psychometric properties to assess the oral health literacy of Thai adults with mild to moderate disabilities. There are some limitations of the study due to the small sample size, and the results are specific to Thai adults with disabilities. Future studies using the HeLD‐Th s cale are recommended. (Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - October 14, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nithimar Sermsuti ‐Anuwat, Sathirakorn Pongpanich Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Is there a need for postoperative antibiotics after third molar surgery? A 5 ‐year retrospective study
ConclusionInfection rates after third molar extraction is minimal in the current setting, with no significant benefit from postoperative antibiotic prescription. (Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - October 12, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rohit K. Menon, Li Kar Yan, Divya Gopinath, Michael G. Botelho Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Comparative evaluation of curcumin and antioxidants in the management of oral submucous fibrosis
ConclusionWhen administrated in both systemic and topical forms together, curcumin showed better results in the management of oral submucous fibrosis as compared with the systemic form alone or antioxidants. Curcumin has the potential to emerge as an effective alternative to conventionally prescribed medications. (Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - October 10, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Arpita Rai, Mandeep Kaur, Virender Gombra, Shamimul Hasan, Narender Kumar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Highly cited dental articles and their authors: An evaluation of publication and citation characteristics
ConclusionsHighly cited articles were distributed among various dental specialties, and the most productive periods were the late 1990s and the early 2000s. The Y ‐index gave dimensional details of the prolific authors. The current analysis was based on data extracted from Web of Science. Results could be different if data were extracted from other databases, such as Google Scholar. (Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - October 1, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Yuh ‐Shan Ho Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Analysis of oral and maxillofacial pathology lesions over an 18 ‐year period diagnosed at Kuwait University
ConclusionsThe present study provides the first set of data from Kuwait that covers a wide range of oral lesions. Mucosal pathologies were the most frequently diagnosed lesions and the majority of diagnoses were benign. (Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bobby K. Joseph, Mohammad A. Ali, Hussain Dashti, Devipriya B. Sundaram Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Do bulk ‐fill resins decrease the restorative time in posterior teeth? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of in vitro studies
AbstractThe aim of the present study was to compare the restorative time for filling cavities in posterior teeth using bulk ‐fill and conventional resin composites through a systematic review and meta‐analysis. A search for clinical trials and laboratory studies was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature database, the Brazilian Library in Dentistry, Cochrane L ibrary, Clinical Trials, and ReBEC (Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos) databases without publication year or language restriction. Two reviewers identified eligible studies according to the inclusio...
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - September 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mariana D. Bellinaso, Fabio Z. M. Soares, Rachel de Olivera Rocha Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Evaluation of student use of videos to support learning in a simulation laboratory course: A perception and analytics approach
ConclusionVideos were reported to support student learning and were valued for a range of learning needs. However, significant differences between student consumption and strategies need to be designed to engage low consumers. (Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - September 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Michael G. Botelho Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Comparison of platelet ‐rich fibrin and cellulose in palatal wounds after graft harvesting
ConclusionsPRF seems to reduce patient morbidity, but there is no difference in palatal wound healing (P >  .05). (Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - September 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Arada Patarapongsanti, Panwadee Bandhaya, Benyapha Sirinirund, Sakornratana Khongkhunthian, Pathawee Khongkhunthian Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effect of porous tantalum on the biological response of human peripheral mononuclear cells exposed to Porphyromonas gingivalis
ConclusionPT did not affect PBMC viability, allowed cell adhesion, reduced expression of RANKL and enhanced TGF ‐β in comparison with the control group. (Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - September 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Eduardo Frois Temponi, Paulo Eduardo Alencar Souza, Giovanna Ribeiro Souto, Lu ísa Mourão Dias Magalhães, Walderez Ornelas Dutra, Kenneth John Gollob, Tarcília Aparecida Silva, Rodrigo Villamarim Soares Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Do bulk ‐fill resins decrease the restorative time in posterior teeth? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of in vitro studies
AbstractThe aim of the present study was to compare the restorative time for filling cavities in posterior teeth using bulk ‐fill and conventional resin composites through a systematic review and meta‐analysis. A search for clinical trials and laboratory studies was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature database, the Brazilian Library in Dentistry, Cochrane L ibrary, Clinical Trials, and ReBEC (Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos) databases without publication year or language restriction. Two reviewers identified eligible studies according to the inclusio...
Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - September 26, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mariana D. Bellinaso, Fabio Z. M. Soares, Rachel de Olivera Rocha Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research