{"title":"The role of artificial intelligence in the authorship of scientific articles in dentistry: ethical approaches for responsible use.","authors":"Luis Ernesto Arriola-Guillén","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-269","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-269","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814942/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012633","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}
Carmen Rosa García-Rupaya, Doris Maura Chacón Gonzales, Pedro Johan Caballero-García
{"title":"Attitudes and perceptions of dental students following the implementation of an online video and podcast compared to a traditional educational strategy in the endodontics course. A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Carmen Rosa García-Rupaya, Doris Maura Chacón Gonzales, Pedro Johan Caballero-García","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-273","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-273","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the attitudes and perceptions of dental students following the implementation of an online video and podcast compared to a traditional educational strategy in the Endodontics course.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among students enrolled in the Endodontics course. A measurement instrument was developed and validated through expert judgment; it consisted of fifteen items assessing attitudes and ten questions regarding perceptions. A 4.30-minute video was created on the topic of chamber access in maxillary teeth, and a 15-minute podcast was produced on pulpal lesions. Gender-based comparisons were conducted using the Wilcoxon test. Additionally, Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were applied for individual item associations with the gender covariate. A significance level of α < 0.05 was adopted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 21 male students (38%) and 34 female students (62%) participated, with a mean age of 22.80 years. The average attitude score was 67.33, with a maximum of 75 and a minimum of 55 points. A statistically significant difference was found between the scores of male and female students (p = 0.025). An association was observed between attitudes toward the use of the video (p = 0.049) and the podcast (p = 0.041) and the student's gender. Additionally, 67.27% of students perceived that all three educational strategies should be used in the teaching process of endodontics. Students identified strengths in both the video and podcast, with no reported weaknesses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of video and podcast in endodontics may serve as a valuable alternative to complement the content provided in undergraduate dental education.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814950/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012609","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}
Stephanie Esther Silva Urco, Sayuri Yasira Miguel Soto, Raúl Mauricio Olaechea Alejo, Gabriel Nima
{"title":"[Edta concentration in the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with curcumin on <i>streptococcus mutans biofilm</i>].","authors":"Stephanie Esther Silva Urco, Sayuri Yasira Miguel Soto, Raúl Mauricio Olaechea Alejo, Gabriel Nima","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-277","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Evaluate the optimal concentration of ethylenediaminetetracetic acid (EDTA) in curcumin-mediated antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) with blue LED light on <i>S. mutans</i> biofilms.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Biofilms of <i>S. mutans</i> grown on resin discs were used, exposed to two concentrations of EDTA (1% and 17%). The experimental groups included: negative control, positive control (chlorhexidine), 1% EDTA, 17% EDTA, 100 μM curcumin, 100 μM curcumin + 1% EDTA, and 100 μM curcumin + 17% EDTA, with and without exposure to blue LED light, except for the positive control. Bacterial viability was assessed by counting colony-forming units (CFU/ml) after treatment application. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA adjusted by a generalized linear model (GLM) (p < 0,05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The groups treated with 100µM curcumin and 100 μM curcumin + 1% EDTA, activated with blue LED light, showed the greatest reduction in bacterial viability. The combination with 17% EDTA did not significantly enhance the effect of aPDT.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The addition of EDTA did not significantly enhance the activity of curcumin-mediated aPDT against <i>S. mutans</i> biofilms. The 1% EDTA concentration showed results comparable to the use of curcumin alone, suggesting that higher concentrations do not provide additional benefit.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e277"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814951/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012522","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":"Assessment of risk factors for black triangle formation after orthodontic treatment with premolar extractions.","authors":"Nazanin Ghasemi, Arezoo Jahanbin, Mona Kazemi, Erfan Shadi, Mostafa Shahabi, Ziba Shirkhani","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-276","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-276","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Black triangles (open gingival embrasures) result from a reduction in the height of the interdental papilla below the contact point and can lead to food impaction, alveolar bone loss, difficulties in plaque control, compromised esthetics, and speech problems. Since achieving a harmonious and esthetic smile is one of the primary goals of orthodontic treatment, identifying risk factors associated with these spaces is of great clinical importance. The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare risk factors related to the occurrence of black triangles after orthodontic treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Records of 47 patients between the ages of 14-34 years old, all treated with fixed orthodontics using the MBT 0.22 system and bilateral premolar extraction, were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups based on the presence (n=25) or absence (n=22) of black triangles after treatment. Pre- and post-treatment panoramic radiographs, lateral cephalograms, and intraoral photographs were calibrated and analyzed using ImageJ and Dolphin Imaging software. Measurements included distance from contact point to alveolar crest, horizontal and vertical incisor movements, tooth morphology, interproximal CEJ distance, axial inclination of incisors, Little's irregularity index, contact area, and treatment duration. Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests, Mann-Whitney U test, and Fisher's exact test (significance level set lesser than 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed that the distance from the contact point to the alveolar crest showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups in the mandibular arch (p = 0.006) and in the total of both arches combined (p = 0.003). However, the difference in the maxillary arch was not statistically significant (p = 0.127). Moreover, in patients without black triangles, the mean distance from the contact point to the alveolar crest showed a slight, nonsignificant decrease in both arches(P>0.05). In contrast, patients with black triangles exhibited no significant maxillary change but a significant mandibular increase from 3.44 mm pre- treatment to 4.19 mm post-treatment (p = 0.021). Other variables, including horizontal and vertical incisor movements, tooth morphology, interproximal CEJ distance, axial inclination, irregularity index, contact area, and treatment duration, did not show statistically significant differences (P>0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Maintaining a short vertical distance between the contact point and the alveolar bone crest plays a critical role in minimizing black triangle formation after orthodontic treatment. When treatment procedures are standardized, variables such as tooth angulation, crown shape, and treatment duration appear to have limited impact. This study demonstrated that patients who developed black triangles showed a significant post-treatment increase in the","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e276"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814948/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012579","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}
María Elizabeth Cruz-Flores, Janira Graciela Paco-Armestar, Rosa Josefina Roncal-Espinoza, Alfredo Carlos Manuel Rendón-Alvarado
{"title":"Level of acceptance and parental perception of silver diamine fluoride treatment in a peruvian school. A cross-sectional study.","authors":"María Elizabeth Cruz-Flores, Janira Graciela Paco-Armestar, Rosa Josefina Roncal-Espinoza, Alfredo Carlos Manuel Rendón-Alvarado","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-272","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the level of acceptance and perception of parents regarding treatment with silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Materials and.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>: Descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, and prospective study conducted with 124 preschool parents, selected through cluster sampling. A validated survey was used, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.970 for acceptability and 0.952 for perception. Chi-square was applied for associations (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>65.32% of parents did not accept the application of SDF on anterior teeth, and 66.13% on posterior teeth. However, overall perception was favorable for anterior teeth (71.77%) and posterior teeth (77.5%). No statistically significant differences were found between anterior and posterior teeth in terms of acceptance or perception. Additionally, education levels showed a significant association with acceptance<b>.</b></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although parent perception was favorable, the acceptability of SDF was low, primarily due to its aesthetic impact. Education levels influenced the acceptance decision.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e272"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814946/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012532","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}
Jerica Alejandra Becerra-Gutiérrez, Ana Isabel López-Flores
{"title":"Microhardness and flexural strenght of resins for the posterior sector: <i>in vitro study</i>.","authors":"Jerica Alejandra Becerra-Gutiérrez, Ana Isabel López-Flores","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-274","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Contemporary resin composites have improved mechanical properties, such as microhardness and flexural strength, to better withstand masticatory loads. Nevertheless, fracture and wear remain common causes of failure in posterior restorations.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the surface microhardness and flexural strength of Filtek™ Z350 XT (3M ESPE), Estelite Posterior (Tokuyama), Beautifil II (Shofu), and Opallis (FGM).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In vitro study with four resin composites (n = 10 per group). Disc-shaped specimens (5 mm × 2 mm) were used to evaluate Vickers microhardness (VHN), and bar-shaped specimens (25 mm × 2 mm × 2 mm) to perform a three-point bending test using a universal testing machine.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For flexural strength, Estelite Posterior showed the highest mean (136.59 ± 9.13 MPa). For surface microhardness, Filtek Z350 XT yielded the highest value (67.99 ± 2.60 VHN). Significant differences were found among groups (p < 0.001), except between Z350 XT and Estelite Posterior for microhardness (p = 0.101) and flexural strength (p = 0.252).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Filtek Z350 XT and Estelite Posterior exhibited higher surface microhardness and flexural strength compared with Beautifil II and Opallis.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>These results support more informed selection of posterior restorative materials, considering performance and longevity in the oral environment prior to clinical use.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e274"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814944/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012700","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":"Laterally positioned flap to treat deep isolated gingival recession in a rotated tooth. A case report.","authors":"Evelyn Salazar, Andrea Vergara-Buenaventura","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-279","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-279","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Complete root coverage (CRC) is the primary goal in the treatment of gingival recession defects. However, anatomical factors such as thin periodontal phenotype, limited keratinized tissue width, mucosal thickness, and tooth position can influence treatment prognosis. The laterally moved flap technique is recommended when keratinized tissue is absent apical to the recession defect, especially in malpositioned teeth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 36-year-old woman presented with a Miller Class II (Cairo Recession Type 2) gingival recession defect on the buccal surface of a rotated tooth #24, characterized by absence of keratinized tissue and a thin gingival phenotype. A laterally moved coronally advanced flap combined with a connective tissue graft was performed to increase keratinized tissue and mucosal thickness prior to orthodontic treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At 6 months post-surgery, the patient showed stable clinical conditions with 60% root coverage, significant gain of keratinized tissue (3 mm), and increased gingival thickness. Both donor and recipient sites demonstrated satisfactory healing without signs of inflammation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The combined use of a laterally moved coronally advanced flap with connective tissue graft is an effective mucogingival approach for managing deep gingival recession in rotated teeth with thin phenotypes. This technique enhances tissue thickness and keratinized tissue width, improving periodontal stability prior to orthodontic intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e279"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814949/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012603","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}
José Wittor De Macedo Santos, Otacílio Luiz Chagas, Roberto Pereira Pimentel, Maísa Casarin, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz
{"title":"Academic performance in the oral surgery subjects of undergraduate dental students: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"José Wittor De Macedo Santos, Otacílio Luiz Chagas, Roberto Pereira Pimentel, Maísa Casarin, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-271","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study assessed the factors influencing the academic performance of undergraduate dental students in the field of oral surgery at a public university in southern Brazil.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>It included 146 students who were regularly enrolled in an undergraduate dental program, who completed at least one oral surgery subject. The survey questionnaire encompassed various variables, including sex, age, sexual orientation, family income, ethnicity, part-time employment, use of substance (licit or illicit), and whether dentistry was their initial choice for an undergraduate course. Academic performance was gauged using a grading system ranging from 0.0 (lowest possible grade) to 10.0 (highest possible grade). Bi- and multivariable linear regression analyses were performed to examine the associations between the outcome and independent variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>An inverse relationship between age and academic performance remained significant (β: -0.318; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: (-0.101--0.034). Female students outperformed male students (β:0.173; 95%CI:0.022-0.400), while students who reported an increase in drug use exhibited lower academic performance (β: -0.158; 95% CI: -0.354--0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It was concluded that academic performance in oral surgery subjects was notably poorer in older students and those who reported increased drug use. Female students, on the other hand, demonstrated better academic performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e271"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814947/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012546","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":"Stress evaluation of different cad-on material combinations in crown design over conventional hand-layered zirconia - an in vitro 3d finite element analysis.","authors":"Mehtab Singh Sidhu, Kiran Kumar Pandurangan, Subhabrata Maiti, Delphine Priscilla Antony, Klara Avetisyan, Artak Heboyan","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-270","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1401-2026-270","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Zirconia-based restorations are widely used for fixed partial dentures but are prone to veneering porcelain chipping. The CAD-on technique, combining a zirconia or polymer coping with a lithium disilicate veneer, may enhance biomechanical performance. This study evaluated stress distribution and deformation of different CAD-on combinations versus conventional hand-layered zirconia crowns using finite element analysis (FEA).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Mandibular molar crowns were modelled in four groups: Group 1 - conventional hand-layered zirconia; Group 2 - zirconia coping with lithium disilicate veneer; Group 3 - BioHPP (polyethyleetherketone) coping with lithium disilicate veneer; Group 4 - PEKK (polyethyleketoneketone) coping with lithium disilicate veneer. A 280 N static occlusal load was applied at five points of occlusal surface. Stress and deformation were analyzed with ANSYS; results were compared statistically (ANOVA, post hoc Tukey, p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group 1 showed the highest occlusal von mises stress (1.341 ± 0.086) and deformation (0.099 - 0.100 mm). CAD-on crowns significantly reduced stress and deformation, with BioHPP and PEKK groups showing the most favorable outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CAD-on crowns, especially with polymer copings, provided superior biomechanical performance compared to conventional hand-layered zirconia crowns.</p><p><strong>Clinical implementation: </strong>CAD-on crowns, particularly those with BioHPP and PEKK copings, demonstrated lower stress concentration and deformation, indicating their suitability for patients with high occlusal loads or parafunctional habits. Incorporating these polymer-based copings may improve long-term success rates compared to conventional hand-layered zirconia crowns.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"14 1","pages":"e270"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12814945/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012625","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}
Ninoshka Darling Guanoluisa-Barragán, Pamela Lisbeth Albán-Zambrano, Francisco Tinajero-Moscoso, Cecilia Molina-Jaramillo, Darwin Luna-Chonata
{"title":"[Relationship among feeding behavior and cariogenic potential in early childhood. A review].","authors":"Ninoshka Darling Guanoluisa-Barragán, Pamela Lisbeth Albán-Zambrano, Francisco Tinajero-Moscoso, Cecilia Molina-Jaramillo, Darwin Luna-Chonata","doi":"10.21142/2523-2754-1304-2025-267","DOIUrl":"10.21142/2523-2754-1304-2025-267","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Feeding behavior encompasses a set of individual and group actions related to food use and consumption. Analyzing these dietary patterns serves a crucial tool for obtaining precise and relevant data to assess the dental and nutritional status of a population. We aimed to examine the relationship between dietary behaviors and their cariogenic potential in early childhood through a narrative review of scientific literature published among 2017 and 2024.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Medline, LILACS, and ScienceDirect databases were searched using Boolean operators to combine search terms and filter results by meta-analyses, systematic reviews, observational studies, case studies, randomized controlled trials, and cross-sectional studies. Of the 106 articles retrieved, we included 9, because those met the inclusion and exclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results highlighted the need to promote proper nutrition from early life to prevent dental diseases in children. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of fostering oral health care, including correct brushing techniques, among both parents and caregivers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We concluded that oral health education is a cornerstone for addressing this significant public health issue.</p>","PeriodicalId":33326,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cientifica Odontologica","volume":"13 4","pages":"e267"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12765540/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145906794","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}