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{"title":"Associations Between Comorbidities, Medication Use and Dental Outcomes in Clinical Practice in Hail Dental Centre in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Abdulmajeed O Alotaibi, Fahad Bakitian, Hatem D Alshammari, Abdullah Alqhtani, Mohamed Omar Elboraey, Mostafa I Fayad, Ali Ghareeb Altamimi, Feras Mohammed Bokhamsin","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2615","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2615","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patients with medical conditions present unique challenges in dental practice, requiring modifications to treatment protocols and heightened awareness of potential complications. Understanding the prevalence and patterns of medical conditions and medication use among dental patients is crucial for providing safe and effective care.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the prevalence and patterns of medical conditions and medication use among dental patients, and to explore possible links between medical conditions and dental health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>This retrospective study was conducted on 383 dental patients in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Demographic information, medical history, medication profiles, and dental health parameters were analysed. Descriptive statistics were used to characterise the sample and associations between medical conditions, medications, and dental health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of patients was 51.5 years (SD = 16.5), with a female predominance (65%). The prevalence of diabetes was 53.5%, hypertension 49.6%, and hypothyroidism 23.0%. Polypharmacy (≥ 5 medications) occurred in 8.4% of patients. Commonly used medications included antihypertensives, antidiabetics, and analgesics. The mean number of active dental caries was 1.37 per patient. Significant associations were observed between diabetes and the number of active caries, and hypertension was associated with increased dental pain.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings highlight the high prevalence of medical conditions and medication use among dental patients, emphasising the importance of comprehensive medical history assessment in dental practice. Understanding these patterns can inform treatment planning, risk assessment, and preventive strategies for medically compromised dental patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"233-243"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13015271/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147513709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"In Vitro Study to Evaluate the Antibacterial Effect of an Oxidising Agent on Ex Vivo Biofilm.","authors":"Denise Zschach, Franca Neujahr, Paula Auschill, Anton Sculean, Christian Heumann, Nicole B Arweiler","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2582","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2582","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the antibacterial effect of a mouthrinse and a fluid, both containing an oxidising agent, compared with saline (negative control) and chlorhexidine (0.2%, positive control), after application to 24-hour-old biofilms.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>After 24 participants had refrained from all oral hygiene measures for a period of 24 h, a voluminous biofilm sample was taken from the buccal sites of molars, smeared on a microscope slide and divided into four parts. The four samples were each coated with 5 µl of a mouth rinse solution (BMmr, blueM mouth rinsing solution, NL), a fluid (BMfl, blueM oxygen fluid, NL), chlorhexidine 0.2% (CHX) and NaCl. After 1 min, excess liquid was suctioned off, and biofilms were stained with vital fluorescent dyes for 2 min. The stained samples were covered with a cover slip, and four pictures per sample were recorded with a digital camera under the fluorescence microscope. A special image analysis program used the red and green pixels to calculate the percentage of metabolically active bacteria in the entire biofilm sample (dental biofilm vitality, VF%).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both BMmr and BMfl reduced VF to 18.46 ± 9.59% and 19.53 ± 12.17% significantly (P 0.001) compared to NaCl, with values of 59.88 ± 10.14%. CHX revealed values of 14.35 ± 6.56%, values that were not significantly lower (P 0.001) than the other active solutions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both BMmr and BMfl demonstrated a statistically significant antibacterial effect compared to NaCl and showed a similar effect to CHX. However, clinical trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy of both products containing oxidising agents when used as oral rinses.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"227-231"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13015266/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147513704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Video-Assisted Reflective Practice on Infection Control Performance During Oral Hygiene Procedures Performed by Dental Hygienists.","authors":"Myoung-Hee Kim, Young Sun Hwang","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2491","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The dental clinic environment is highly vulnerable to cross-infection from patients' blood and oral fluids. Regular training is vital to prevent cross-contamination between healthcare providers and patients. This study evaluated the effectiveness of video-assisted reflective practice compared to traditional verbal Instruction for infection-control education.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Dental hygienists participated in the study, during which their dental calculus removal procedures were video-recorded. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the verbal instruction group received conventional training on infection control, while the video-assisted reflective practice group reviewed video recordings of their own clinical performance with guidance from a researcher. Following the educational intervention, all participants repeated the calculus removal procedure, and this session was also recorded. The effectiveness of each instructional method was assessed by analyzing the number of non-clinical surface contacts during dental hygiene procedures in the video recordings, both before and after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Video analysis revealed that both verbal instruction and video-assisted reflective practice effectively reduced non-clinical surface contact during dental hygiene procedures. However, the reduction was statistically significantly greater in the video-assisted reflective practice group. Notably, the dental unit chair and the clinician's knee, identified as the most frequent contact sites, showed statistically significantly greater reductions in contact frequency in this group compared to the verbal instruction group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrates that video-assisted reflective practice, which allows clinicians to reflect on their own behavior, is effective for infection control training. When combined with verbal instruction, it may further enhance dental hygienists' self-directed competence.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"219-225"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12994231/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147474847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Burden of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Pediatric Cancer Patients: Evidence from Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Shaikha Aldukhail, Hadeel Jiffry, Aseel Salem, Fotoon AlOtaibi, Hazar AlHarbi","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2571","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2571","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a critical dimension of well-being, particularly for pediatric cancer patients. Because limited evidence is available from Saudi Arabia regarding OHRQoL in this vulnerable population, this study aimed to assess and explore the factors influencing OHRQoL among pediatric cancer patients and survivors in Saudi Arabia using the OHIP-14 questionnaire, and to describe self-reported oral health practices, access to dental care, and related behaviors in this population.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 pediatric cancer patients (aged 1-12 years) at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, between February and April 2024. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that captured sociodemographic characteristics, oral health practices, access to dental care, and responses to the validated OHIP-14 scale. Each OHIP-14 item was rated on a 5-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating poorer OHRQoL. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including chi-squared tests, were performed, and 95% confidence intervals were calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Leukemia and related hematologic malignancies were most common (42%), followed by lymphomas (12%). Chemotherapy alone was the predominant treatment (44%). Over half of participants (52%) had OHIP-14 scores ≥3, indicating poor OHRQoL, most notably in the physical pain (74%) and physical disability (52%) domains. The most frequent severe impacts were 'pain in the mouth' (25%), 'difficulty eating' (23%), and 'interrupted meals' (21%). Half of the patients (50%) had not visited a dentist within the past year, and 30% reported not brushing daily. Chi-squared analyses revealed statistically significant associations between access to dental care and several sociodemographic and clinical factors (p 0.001 for household size, parental education, job, cancer diagnosis, and treatment). Similarly, high OHIP-14 scores were statistically significantly related to age, parental education, and cancer- and treatment-related variables.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pediatric cancer patients in this study demonstrated considerable OHRQoL impairments, particularly in relation to pain and functional limitations. The findings underscore the importance of integrating routine oral health assessment and supportive dental care into pediatric oncology services in Saudi Arabia.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"211-218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12989757/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147444615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Antioxidant and Cytoprotective Effects of Herbal Extract-Enriched Artificial Saliva: In-Vitro Biocompatibility and Cell Culture Studies.","authors":"Hülya Erten Can, Asli Silkü Oflioğlu, Nasibe Aycan Yilmaz, Kadriye Merve Altikat, Rukiye Yavaşer Boncooğlu, Gamze Tuna, Göksu Derinsu","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2552","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2552","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The antioxidant activity of the artificial saliva formulations was assessed using the DPPH radical scavenging assay. Quantitative results are presented in Fig 11. Formulations containing plant extracts demonstrated statistically significantly higher radical scavenging activity compared with extract-free control formulations (p 0.05). Among the tested extracts, formulations containing Olea europaea and Hypericum perforatum exhibited the highest antioxidant activity. A dose-dependent increase in radical scavenging activity was observed with increasing formulation volume. Fig 11 DPPH radical scavenging activity of artificial saliva formulations containing different plant extracts. Data are presented as percentage inhibition, with extract-free formulations serving as controls. A dose-dependent increase in antioxidant activity was observed.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"201-209"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12981309/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147434706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation Between Oral Health and General Medical Condition in Geriatric Patients.","authors":"Naomi Sofie Strobel, David Kiramira, Roland Hardt, James Deschner, Philipp C Mildenberger, Michael Mohr","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2487","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aging population presents an increasing demand for healthcare, including dental care. Oral health in older adults is often compromised by physical limitations, chronic diseases, and medications. This study investigates the oral health status of geriatric patients and its correlation with general medical, psychosocial, and functional health indicators.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from January 2022 to September 2023, involving 62 hospitalized patients (aged 69-99) in a geriatric unit. Dental health was assessed using the DMFT index, and geriatric assessments included the Barthel Index, Tinetti mobility test, and hand strength measurements. Participants' demographic and clinical data, such as marital status, living situation, and care level, were recorded. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A statistically significant association was observed between the level of geriatric impairment and oral health status, as assessed by the DMFT index, in older patients. Cognitive function, measured by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), showed a strong relationship with oral health. Participants with severe dementia had a statistically significantly higher DMFT index (p 0.001) and a greater number of missing teeth (p 0.001) compared to those without cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment was associated with an increased number of decayed teeth (p = 0.044), while severe dementia was linked to a statistically significant rise in the number of decayed teeth (p 0.001). Physical function, as assessed by the Barthel Index, was also statistically significantly associated with oral health. The DMFT index was higher among participants with mild (p = 0.007) and severe dependency (p = 0.033) compared to independent individuals. The number of missing teeth was statistically significantly greater in participants with mild (p 0.001), moderate (p = 0.049), and severe dependency (p = 0.013). Furthermore, those who were totally dependent had a statistically significantly higher number of decayed teeth (p = 0.039).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Oral health is crucial to overall health and quality of life in the elderly. Integrating dental assessments into geriatric care is essential, and tailored dental treatment strategies are needed to improve the well-being of geriatric patients. Future research should explore causal relationships between oral health and geriatric diseases to refine care strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"189-200"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12980087/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147434669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Dental Anxiety, Demographic Characteristics, and Oral Health Profiles Among Non-Physician Healthcare Undergraduate Students.","authors":"Gülçin Bulut, Pınar Güvenç, Hülya Erten, Bilge Cansu Uzun","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2482","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2482","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the relationship between dental anxiety and sociodemographic factors, oral health status, and oral health behaviors among non-physician healthcare (NPH) undergraduate students.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study included students from the Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (PTR), the Faculty of Nursing, and the Vocational School of Healthcare (VSH). Dental anxiety levels were measured using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and Spielberg's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The students completed a questionnaire regarding demographic characteristics, living, and oral hygiene habits. Oral health status was evaluated through clinical examination using the DMFT Index and the Oral Hygiene Index (OHI). Statistical analyses were performed using χ2, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney tests (p 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 844 students were included in the study. The average MDAS, STAI-1 and STAI-2 scores were 10.80±4.35, 41.04±6.42, and 47.06±6.75, respectively. Seven percent of the students experienced high anxiety. Females had higher MDAS and STAI-2 scores (p0.01; p0.01, respectively). No statistically significant differences were found in MDAS levels based on DMFT and OHI scores. Non-smokers have higher MDAS anxiety levels (p=0.002), however, lower STAI-1 scores (p.001). MDAS and STAI-1 scores regarding family income exhibited statistically significant differences (p0.005; p0.005, respectively). No statistically significant difference was found between first- and final-year students regarding anxiety levels (p=0.324). Students who had regular dental visits had lower MDAS scores (p0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Female students and those from low-income families tend to have higher dental anxiety. Regular dental visits help reduce anxiety among NPH students. Smoking also contributes to dental anxiety.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"165-173"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12959093/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147355793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Periodontitis Prevalence in a West African Sub-Population Using Two Definitions: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).","authors":"Abdoulaziz Diarra, Jean Claude Romaric Pingdwindé Ouédraogo, Estelle Flore Bandré, Olivier Huck, Estelle Noëla Hoho Youl, Kevimy Agossa","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2520","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2520","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study evaluated prevalence, severity and risk indicators of periodontitis among urban West African adults using CDC/AAP 2012 and EFP/AAP 2018 criteria.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study among adults attending four public dental centers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso was conducted. Sociodemographic and risk factors were collected by interview, and full-mouth periodontal exams were performed at six sites per tooth. Both CDC/AAP 2012 and EFP/AAP 2018 definitions were applied. The performance of the EFP/AAP criteria was compared with CDC/AAP as the reference.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 749 participants (mean age: 34.32 ± 11.51 years; 52.34% female) were included. The prevalence of periodontitis was 71.83% using EFP/AAP criteria (stage I: 16.02%; stage II: 24.57%; stage III/IV: 31.25%) and 56.21% with CDC/AAP (mild: 6.28%; moderate: 38.45%; severe: 11.48%). Compared with CDC/AAP, EFP/AAP showed high sensitivity (99.29%) but low specificity (28.96%), with a positive predictive value of 64.21% and negative predictive value of 96.94%. Increasing age (CDC/AAP: OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01-1.05, p = 0.001 | EFP/AAP: OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.00-1.07, p = 0.040) and smoking (CDC/AAP: OR = 2.78, 95% CI: 1.12-6.89, p = 0.028 | EFP/AAP: OR = 2.24, 95% CI: 1.03-4.86, p = 0.040) were consistently associated with higher odds of periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Periodontitis was highly prevalent in this urban West African population, with advanced disease affecting up to one-third of adults. The EFP/AAP classification identified more cases but showed lower specificity, potentially overestimating disease burden in settings with high prevalence but predominantly moderate disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"175-188"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12959096/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147355736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predictors of Empathy in Dental Education: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Measurement Using the Jefferson Scale.","authors":"Faisal Ali Bin Abbooud AlQhtani, Meer Zakirulla, Zuhair Motlak Alkahtani, Bandar Yahya Alshehri, Malaz M Mustafa, Sana Mofleh Alshahrani","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2537","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Empathy is a vital attribute for effective patient care in dentistry, yet studies indicate a concerning decline in empathy levels during academic training. This research addresses the influence of gender and academic progression on dental students' empathy levels. This study aimed to investigate variations in empathy levels among dental students at King Khalid University and to examine the associations between gender, academic year, and empathy levels.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and May 2024. The study included 204 dental students (122 males, 82 females) with a mean age of 21.18 (± 2.43) years, representing an 81.6% response rate. Empathy was assessed using the validated Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Profession Students (JSE-HPS). Statistical analysis was performed using independent samples t-tests and one-way ANOVA to compare the mean scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A statistically significant difference in overall empathy was observed between genders (p = 0.002), with female students (mean = 108.34, SD = 14.23) reporting higher scores than male students (mean = 101.20, SD = 13.30). Additionally, empathy scores varied statistically significantly across academic years (p = 0.001), indicating a general decline from the first year (mean = 108.37, SD = 13.97) to the fifth year (mean = 98.33, SD = 15.12). Females outperformed males on all three subscales: perspective taking, compassionate care, and walking in patients' shoes. The trajectories of the subscales exhibited variability, with 'compassionate care' peaking in the first year, while 'perspective taking reached' its highest point in the third year.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Empathy in dental students is statistically significantly influenced by both sex and academic progression. These findings highlight the critical need for targeted educational strategies to foster and sustain empathy throughout dental training, thereby ensuring the development of patient-centered practitioners.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"155-163"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12959094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147355752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between Dysgeusia and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study With Propensity Score-Matched Analyses.","authors":"Peng Zhou, Xiaofeng Zhou, Su Tang, Defeng Liang, Donglei Wu","doi":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2528","DOIUrl":"10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2528","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Dysgeusia impairs quality of life and nutrition, and may be linked to cardiovascular disease risk, but its direct association with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains understudied. This study aimed to investigate the independent association between dysgeusia and ASCVD.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using a nationally representative population sample. The association between dysgeusia and ASCVD was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression, adjusting for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, body mass index, smoking, alcohol consumption, diet quality, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, periodontitis, diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, and depression. Propensity score matching (PSM) was employed to further control for confounding and to validate the findings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the unadjusted model, dysgeusia was significantly associated with higher odds of ASCVD (odds ratio [OR] = 1.88, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.39-2.55; P 0.01). After full adjustment, the association remained significant (OR = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.01-2.13; P = 0.05). PSM analysis further confirmed this relationship, showing that individuals with dysgeusia had 87% greater odds of ASCVD compared to matched controls (OR = 1.87, 95% CI: 1.08-3.23; P = 0.03).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dysgeusia is independently associated with increased odds of ASCVD, even after comprehensive adjustment and PSM. Dysgeusia may serve as a novel and clinically relevant potential indicator for ASCVD, warranting further investigation in prospective studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19696,"journal":{"name":"Oral health & preventive dentistry","volume":"24 ","pages":"137-144"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12933192/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147284709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}