Previous research has indicated that salivary interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 are potential biomarkers for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, their levels have been found to be significantly elevated in patients with chronic periodontitis (CP) or lichen planus (OLP). The data also showed wide variations among the different studies, no standardization procedure was ever performed. Therefore, objective of this study is determine whether CP OLP confounds use IL-6 OSCC detection.Saliva...

This project was conducted to identify student preferences for e-teaching and learning. An online Student Preferences Learning with E-Technology Survey developed assess computer experiences, the use effectiveness of e-resources, various environments, need standardization, preferred modes communication. The survey administered in May 2008 all dental hygiene students at Baylor College Dentistry. There an 85 percent response rate (n=366/432). About two-thirds found college e-resources effective...

The purpose of this study was to determine the nonmedical use prescription attention deficit disorder (ADD) stimulant medication among dental and hygiene students. A questionnaire used examine demographic information, student experiences, perceptions if students a nonmedically. In 2008, 401 surveys were mailed education institutions in south‐central region United States, 243 (61 percent) returned. survey found that 12.4 percent these nonmedically and, those, 70 took it improve and/or...

Abstract Purpose To compare the fracture resistance of implant‐supported milled zirconia, lithium disilicate, and additively manufactured zirconia crowns. Materials Methods Maxillary cast with a dental implant replacing right second bicuspid was obtained. Custom abutments full‐contour crowns for ( n = 10/group) were digitally designed fabricated. The cemented to mounted onto polyurethane blocks. Fracture determined by vertical force application using universal testing machine at crosshead...

It is widely acknowledged that clinical problem-solving a key skill for dental practitioners. The aim of this study was to determine if students in hybrid problem-based learning curriculum (h-PBL) were better at integrating basic science knowledge with cases than traditional, lecture-based (TC). performance TC (n=40) compared h-PBL (n=31). Participants read two scenarios and answered series questions regarding each. To control differences ability, Dental Admission Test (DAT) Academic Average...

ABSTRACT Objective To use an alumni-centered, practice-based research network to evaluate white spot lesions (WSLs) among treated orthodontic patients. Materials and Methods: An initial survey was conducted ascertain whether alumni from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry were willing participate. Twenty randomly selected participated, providing 158 cases. Each alumnus (1) obtained internal review board consent; (2) submitted pre- posttreatment photographs 10 consecutively...

Over the past two decades, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have undergone considerable development. There been various applications in medicine dentistry. Their application orthodontics has progressed slowly, despite promising results. The available literature pertaining to orthodontic of AI ML not adequately synthesized reviewed. This review article provides orthodontists with an overview ML, along their applications. It describes state-of-the-art areas diagnosis,...

ABSTRACT Objectives: To determine the relative effects of Herbst appliance therapy in hypo- and hyperdivergent patients. Materials Methods: The treated group included 45 growing Class II, division 1, patients with stainless steel crown appliances, followed by fixed edgewise appliances. untreated control consisted subjects, matched to sample based on Angle classification, age, sex, pretreatment mandibular plane angle (MPA). Subjects were categorized as or their MPAs. Pre- posttreatment...

Abstract The media has given much attention to the academic cheating crisis in America. A majority of college students believe that, today's global environment, it is necessary cheat order get ahead and compete with their peers. prevalence attitudes concerning dishonesty health professions students, including those medical, dental, nursing schools, have been extensively researched. No such studies exist discipline dental hygiene. purpose this study was investigate Texas hygiene programs....

Deficiencies in maxillary growth have often been implicated suboptimal results of cleft lip and palate therapy. Cone-beam computed tomography provides an opportunity to look at the dimensions complex three a way that is not possible with lateral cephalograms or dental models. The purposes this preliminary study were outline new set 18 cone-beam tomographic measurements, apply them 6 patients unilateral (UCLP), contrast comparable sample 7 normal young adults. UCLP treated single protocol by...

In the early years of new millennium, National Institute Dental and Craniofacial Research Institutes Health began funding Oral Education Grants using R25 mechanism to promote application basic clinical research findings training encourage students pursue careers in oral health research. This report describes impact an grant awarded Texas A&M Science Center's Baylor College Dentistry (BCD) on its curriculum faculty development efforts. At BCD, supports a multipronged initiative that employs...