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{"title":"Development and validation of a Spanish-language questionnaire to assess mothers' knowledge and practices regarding their children's oral health.","authors":"Martha J Arias-Mendoza, Andrés A Agudelo-Suárez, Emilia M Ochoa-Acosta, Ethman A Torres-Murillo, Sonia C Concha-Sánchez","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-299","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-299","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to design and validate a Spanish-language questionnaire to assess mothers' knowledge and practices regarding their children's oral health.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>An exploratory study with a descriptive scope was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques and instruments, following these phases: 1) Review of relevant scientific literature; 2) Identification of core items and development of the preliminary instrument; 3) Preliminary pilot testing with an expert panel; 4) Semantic testing of the questionnaire in the target population; 5) Assessment of the instrument's reliability and reproducibility; 6) Validation of the instrument's appearance and content through two rounds with subject matter experts, including the calculation of various validity indicators: Content Validity Index (CVI), Content Validity Ratio (CVR), and Content Validity Coefficient (CVC).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>An assessment instrument was developed comprising 31 items that capture information across three dimensions: 1) psychosocial (attitudinal and relational); 2) knowledge; and 3) practices. All dimensions addressed aspects related to breastfeeding and nutrition, hygiene, and oral health within the mother-child dyad. Expert validation rounds produced CVI, CVR, and CVC values calculated for each item (I), dimension (S), and for the overall instrument (S). All scores exceeded the established thresholds (CVI ≥ 0.78/0.90; CVR ≥ 0.37/0.70; and CVC ≥ 0.90), indicating adequate content validity. Minor wording and structural adjustments were made to some questions based on expert feedback.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study resulted in the development of a Spanish-language assessment instrument with adequate content and face validity, which is useful for designing educational strategies targeting the mother-child dyad to promote proper oral health.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e299"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549665/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oral Health in Extreme Environments: A Global Health Challenge.","authors":"Claudio Peña-Soto","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-294","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-294","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e294"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549659/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficiency of platelet-rich plasma in management of oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Radhika Sasikumar, Amita Aditya, Vaishnavi Sawant, Neha Kulkarni, Alisha Fargade, Vaishnavi Diwan","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-304","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-304","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Over the years, studies investigating platelet-rich plasma as a future therapy for oral lichen planus have been on the rise. However, thorough evaluation is required to determine its efficacy, since various studies are being carried out on diverse population with long-term follow-ups.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the current evidences to analyze the efficiency of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment modality for oral lichen planus.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This review adhered to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies published within the last eight years were screened across multiple databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Science Direct. The studies eligible were: randomized controlled trials; cohort; and longitudinal designs comparing PRP with other treatment modalities of which six clinical studies were included which had 129 participants in total. Cochrane Risk of bias (RoB) tool was used for Visual analog scale values were pooled for meta-analysis. Meta-analyses were performed using fixed-effect models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Clinically, both control and intervention groups exhibited a pooled mean difference of 0.61, 95% CI (0.22-0.99). As there were variations within the studies, the fixed effects model was chosen for analysis. Comparative analysis of the results demonstrated that both the platelet-based therapies and the topical corticosteroid approach improved patient satisfaction and comparably reduced pain and lesion size in individuals with erosive OLP in similar measures<b>.</b></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Oral lichen planus can be safely and perhaps effectively treated with platelet-rich plasma. Future studies should adopt a standardised approach in evaluating efficacy of PRP in OLP. Rigorous clinical trials less heterogeneity in the methodology is required for high-quality evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e304"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549671/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148906468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling the true burden of endodontic adverse events in academic settings: A five-year multivariate risk analysis.","authors":"Lilian Cortines-Acosta, Claudia Negrete-Romero, Javier Alvear-Pérez, Jaime Plazas-Román, Antonio Díaz-Caballero","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-301","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adverse events in endodontics remain an underexplored aspect of patient safety, with limited research employing robust multivariate methodologies to identify contributing risk factors.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Retrospective cohort study conducted in the postgraduate endodontics clinics at the University of Cartagena. All included records required a minimum six-month post-treatment follow-up, tracking the same patients from treatment to outcome, which supports the cohort design classification. From a total of 2,852 clinical records, a representative sample of 384 was selected. Variables analyzed included patient demographics, treatment type, case complexity, and provider training level. Statistical analyses comprised descriptive statistics, chi-square testing, stepwise multivariate logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier survival curves, Cox regression, and model validation through bootstrap resampling and cross-validation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 384 records reviewed, the incidence of adverse events was 15.1% (95%CI: 11.8-19.0%; n=58). The most frequent event was instrument fracture (62.1%, n=36), followed by over-obturation (20.7%, n = 12) and perforation (17.2%, n = 10). Multivariate analysis identified four independent risk factors: third-semester versus first-semester students (OR = 2.84; 95%CI: 1.52-5.31; p = 0.001), patient age 30-39 versus <30 years (OR = 2.12; 95%CI: 1.18-3.81; p = 0.012), retreatment versus initial treatment (OR = 3.67; 95%CI: 1.94-6.95; p < 0.001), and molar versus anterior teeth (OR = 2.45; 95%CI: 1.28-4.69; p = 0.007). The predictive model demonstrated strong discriminatory power (C-statistic = 0.782; 95%CI: 0.731-0.833) and good calibration (Hosmer-Lemeshow p = 0.622).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The true incidence of adverse events in academic endodontics is notably higher than previously reported. The identified risk factors support the implementation of targeted preventive strategies and inform educational supervision and patient safety protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e301"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549668/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148907066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Evaluation of Two Modified Glass Ionomer Cements with Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement for Fracture Toughness using 3-point Bending Test.","authors":"Trisha Patel, Farhin Katge, Devendra Patil, Vamsi Krishna, Parin Bhanushali","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-297","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1403-2026-297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the fracture toughness of Advanced glass hybrid Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC), Zirconium reinforced GIC and conventional GIC using 3-point bending test.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Three groups were formed in the present study, Group 1 (Hybrid GIC), Group 2 (Zirconomer Improved), Group 3 (Conventional GIC) which were tested at 24 hours and 7 days time interval according to their storage time in artificial saliva. Samples of each material were prepared with the help of customized mould of dimensions 25 mm*5 mm*2.5 mm and stored for 24 hours and 7 days in artificial saliva. The fracture toughness testing was done in a 3-point bend apparatus using Universal Testing Machine with a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min until failure. The mean fracture toughness values were compared using two-way ANOVA followed by post hoc (Bonferreni). The values at 24 hours and 7 days were compared using paired t-test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At 24 hours and 7 days, Advanced Glass Hybrid GIC showed the highest fracture toughness values, while the lowest values were observed with conventional GIC. A statistically significant difference was seen between Advanced Glass Hybrid GIC and conventional GIC at 24 hours. Zirconium reinforced GIC showed intermediate values. In intra-group comparison, an increase in values was seen with all 3 materials at 7 days, however the difference was statistically insignificant.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Advanced Glass Hybrid and Zirconium reinforced GIC showed better fracture toughness than the Conventional GIC. Fracture toughness of GICs was influenced by time.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 3","pages":"e297"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13549670/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148907552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Artificial Intelligence in Dental Radiology: Between Technological Innovation and Clinical Responsibility.","authors":"Heraldo Luís Dias da Silveira","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-281","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-281","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e281"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238277/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of occlusal adjustment on post-orthodontic relapse in extraction cases: a randomized clinical trial.","authors":"Arezoo Jahanbin, Maryam Omidkhoda, Farnaz Zia, Azam Sadat Madani, Ali Koohrokhi, Mona Kazemi","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-290","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Maintaining post-treatment occlusal stability remains a major challenge in orthodontics. Premature occlusal contacts may contribute to relapse. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of selective occlusal adjustment on relapse six months after debonding.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Thirty Class I patients (17-28 years) with severe crowding, treated with fixed appliances and extraction of first premolars, were randomly assigned to an intervention group (occlusal adjustment one month after debonding) and a control group (no adjustment). Relapse was assessed on dental casts immediately post-debonding and six months later, measuring inter-canine width, intermolar width, arch length, and Modified Little's Irregularity Index. Data were analyzed using independent and paired t-tests, Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon, and chi-square tests (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study demonstrated that after occlusal adjustment, the maxilla showed significant increases in intermolar width, intercanine width, and arch Circumference compared with the controls after six months post-debonding (p = 0.009, 0.011, 0.041). In the mandible, the changes in intermolar width and arch Circumference were significantly greater than those in the control group (p = 0.037 and p = 0.010, respectively), and the irregularity index in the intervention group decreased in the maxilla and increased in the mandible compared to the control group; however, these changes were not significant in either arch.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Selective occlusal adjustment may enhance transverse arch stability after orthodontic treatment; however, its isolated effect on anterior alignment relapse remains inconclusive.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e290"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238272/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Students' Perception of Simulator Use in Clinical Dental Practice at Peruvian Universities].","authors":"Jhon Paul Iakov Mezarina-Mendoza, Enna Lucila Garavito-Chang, Elizabeth Chávez-Sánchez, Mitze Gaby Ramírez-Chaupis, Carlos Michell Gálvez Ramírez, Sara Castañeda-Sarmiento","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-282","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-282","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Simulation in dentistry provides controlled environments that replicate clinical situations, allowing students to acquire competencies safely. Although international evidence highlights its benefits, studies in Peru remain scarce.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 222 dental students from five Peruvian universities. A validated questionnaire (Aiken's V=0.906; Cronbach's α=0.946) assessed didactic utility, competency development, and simulation experience.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most students considered simulators useful for applying theoretical knowledge (79.1%), improving visual and motor skills (72.9%), and increasing clinical confidence (68.8%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Simulators are valuable tools in dental education, strengthening skills and confidence before clinical practice. Their effectiveness could be enhanced by improving supervision and material quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e282"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238279/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148199987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and associated environmental and behavioral factors in children from a rural population].","authors":"Ana Juliet Rodriguez-Landauro, Obert Marín-Sánchez, Olegario Marín-Machuca, Katherine Jeanette Campos-Campos","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-284","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-284","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dental fluorosis is an enamel defect resulting from excessive fluoride exposure during amelogenesis. Its development arises from a multifactorial interaction between environmental, behavioral, and biological factors. In rural communities, lack of supervision during children's toothbrushing and inappropriate use of fluoride toothpaste may increase the risk, even when water fluoride levels are low.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the association between environmental and behavioral factors with the presence and severity of dental fluorosis in children aged 6 to 12 years from the district of San Bartolomé, province of Huarochirí, Department of Lima.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in a census sample of 110 schoolchildren. Dental fluorosis was clinically assessed using the Thylstrup and Fejerskov (TF) index. Water samples were analyzed to determine fluoride concentration (ppm), and structured questionnaires were administered to caregivers to evaluate oral hygiene practices. Statistical analysis included Fisher's exact tests and bivariate logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of dental fluorosis was 93.6%, with TF2 (23.6%), TF3 (18.2%), and TF5 (17.3%) being the most frequent categories. The risk of fluorosis was significantly associated with age (p = 0.0004), age at brushing initiation (p = 0.0269), frequent toothpaste ingestion (p = 0.0010), use of adult toothpaste (p = 0.0018), and amount of toothpaste used (p < 0.0001). Regression models indicated greater severity among children aged 10 and 12 years, and a reduced risk among those who never ingested toothpaste (OR = 0.015; p = 0.0006) or used minimal amounts (OR = 0.001; p < 0.0001). Fluoride concentrations in drinking water ranged from 0.13 to 0.36 ppm, below the WHO recommended limit.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Behavioral factors-such as early initiation of brushing, use of adult toothpaste, excessive application, and ingestion of dentifrice-account for the high prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis in this population, rather than environmental fluoride exposure. Strengthening parental education on the rational use of fluoridated toothpaste and supervised brushing during early childhood is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e284"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238276/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"<i>In vitro</i> remineralizing effect of two mouthwashes on the enamel of demineralized permanent molars.","authors":"Daniela Soledad Rodríguez-Chávez, Yuri Freddy Curo-Valdivia, Carol Ximena Portales-Carbonel","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-289","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1402-2026-289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the in vitro remineralizing effect of two mouthwashes on the enamel of demineralized permanent molars.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study was experimental and conducted <i>in vitro</i>. Twenty healthy third molars were used. They were randomly divided into two groups (xylitol mouthwash vs. fluoride mouthwash). After demineralizing the tooth crowns with 37% orthophosphoric acid, they were immersed in the mouthwash treatments at 37 °C for 15, 30, and 45 days, with mouthwash replacement every 3 days. The degree of remineralization was evaluated in 150-250 µm sections under a polarized light microscope (EUROTECH), using the following scale: 0 (no change), 1 (superficial), 2 (sub superficial), and 3 (deep). The Mann-Whitney U test, Friedman test, and Holm post hoc test were used (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The fluoride mouthwash showed significantly higher remineralization Grades than xylitol at all time intervals: at 15 days, 60% vs. 30% grade 1 (p = 0.481); at 30 days, 20% grade 1, 60% grade 2, and 20% grade 3 vs. 50% grade 1 and 10% grade 2 (p = 0.052); and at 45 days, 60% grade 3, 40% grade 2 vs. 30% grade 1 and 30% grade 2 (p = 0.043). Both treatments showed significant evolution over time (p = 0.001), but only fluoride reached its maximum effect at 45 days.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both mouthwashes showed a remineralizing effect on demineralized enamel; however, fluoride had a significantly superior effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 2","pages":"e289"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13238282/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}