Knowledge of oral health is a fundamental prerequisite for healthy behavior, allowing individuals to take measures protect their overall health. This cross-sectional study aimed examine the knowledge as well assess hygiene habits among healthcare and non-healthcare students. The was based on questionnaire conducted 1088 Most students, 67.6% were Data processed by Mann-Whitney or Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA test. correct median score interquartile range 11 (9-13) all surveyed (9-12) students...

In spite of all the efforts, recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and oral lichen planus (OLP) still have unexplained etiology. The role anxiety, depression, psychological stress in occurrence intensity symptoms RAS OLP patients has been investigated this study.A total 110 with acute phase 112 also participated study. All filled out questionnaires related to primary disease (RAS/OLP) after which they took following tests: Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), State-Trait Anxiety (STAI), Ways...

The present study addresses the effect of fluoride and sodium lauryl sulphate content toothpaste on oral epithelial cells in vivo conditions.Forty volunteers were assigned into two experimental groups, each them applying different brand toothpaste. Every group has been using three types (non-fluoride non-SLS, SLS) same for 6 months, 2 months. buccal sampled at baseline 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 180 days after beginning research. Effect DNA damage was analyzed by micronucleus assay Results: After...

Sports-related dental injuries occur frequently among athletes due to inadequate knowledge and prevention measures. The aim of the study was assess knowledge, attitudes, practices active soccer players from all leagues in Croatia regarding traumatic use mouthguards.393 respondents completed a questionnaire-based online survey March 2022 April 2022. questionnaire consisted 37 questions divided four sections: demographic characteristics, experience with orofacial injuries, emergency...

Abstract Objectives Self-esteem plays a crucial role during adolescence in shaping of an individual’s overall well-being and confidence. The aim this study was to explore the relationship between self-esteem adolescents their smile aesthetics, as well assess alignment opinions on matter dentists. Methods Sample included 413 students Split-Dalmatia County, aged 13 18 (60% females). Data demographic issues, orthodontic history, desire for treatment were collected by self-administrated...

Background It is important to understand how the psychological status of parents affects oral health in children. Aim This study aimed assess level depression, anxiety, and stress whose children have early‐childhood caries. Design The included 235 their who visited Dental clinic at School Medicine University Split between October 2016 July 2017. dental each child was recorded, while filled out Depression Anxiety Stress Scale questionnaire related demographic characteristics, questions...

The purpose of this study was to verify for various glass-ionomer cement (GIC) products whether the application thermo-light curing on initial material produces an increase in microhardness, and determine hardness varies depending depths GIC samples. efficacy polymerization units additional hardening also examined. samples were cured 60 seconds with three units. Vickers microhardness measured at different depths: 2 mm, 3 4 mm. Analysis variance Newman-Keuls test showed statistically...

BACKGROUND: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate attitudes and knowledge regarding oral health infant among pregnant women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The involved 325 women in the Republic of Croatia who completed an anonymous online questionnaire (Google forms) from January June 2019. was divided into three parts. first part contained questions about demographic data experience pregnancy. second related relationship between third section consisted children at earliest age. results were...

Aim To evaluate, in vitro antimicrobial ability of two probiotic toothpastes (one containing Lactobacillus paracasei, other acidophilus) and one toothpaste without separately, a combination with different mouthrinses essential oils the hexitidine). Methods Antimicrobial susceptibility was checked by using ditch method Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Two probiotic, were tested against following selected microorganisms: Candida albicans, tropicalis, Enterococcus...

Understanding students’ attitudes toward smoking and tobacco products is essential for effective prevention interventions. This questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey aims to determine the prevalence of use knowledge about cigarettes, heated products, electronic cigarettes their harmful effects among university students. The was conducted using a self-administered online questionnaire 1184 Questions were related respondents’ demographic characteristics, patterns, opinions exposure health...

Fluorides are an essential component of oral hygiene products used to prevent dental decay. Therefore, a question arises about the potential harms joint use fluoridated toothpaste and mouthwashes regarding increased amount fluoride in mucosa.This prospective, double-blinded parallel randomized clinical trial was conducted using buccal micronucleus cytome assay (BMCyt assay). Forty-one participants were randomly assigned two groups. All same kinds for 12 weeks, designed explicitly this study...

Abstract Background/Aim Dental trauma is one of the critical oral health problems in childhood and adolescence that can affect an individual's quality life. Teachers may witness a dental injury on many occasions, they are likely to be involved at site accident. Hence, should capable managing prompt correct emergency treatment accident site. The aim this cross‐sectional study was assess level knowledge experience Croatian elementary high school teachers concerning trauma. Materials Methods A...

Objectives: To provide safe and effective local anesthesia, dentists must have knowledge of neuroanatomy, anesthesia agents, techniques, equipment, proper use anesthetics. This study aims to explore the knowledge, practices, confidence regarding anesthetics anesthetic techniques in dentistry. Material Methods: The online cross-sectional questionnaire was conducted via social media, yielded 441 responses from across country (69.8% women 30.2% men; 70.7% general dentists; 29.3 specialists)....

Aim: This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the reasons why adults seek orthodontic treatment, their perceived treatment risks, oral hygiene habits, and awareness of health. Materials Methods: study, which involved 246 adults, used a self-report questionnaire collect sociodemographic data examine participants’ understanding health, self-assessment health status, adherence routines, use products. In addition, for opting negative associations, expected outcomes were examined. The...

Compared to the general population, individuals with special needs tend have worse oral health, potentially diminishing their quality of life. This study aimed evaluate perception parents and caregivers regarding effect health on life who received dental treatment under anaesthesia, as well impact families'

The safety of oral hygiene products is a growing concern, particularly regarding the toxicity specific ingredients used in their formulations. purpose this study was to evaluate knowledge and attitudes dentists, physicians, pharmacists, general public products, especially fluoride. Additionally, aimed identify which may exhibit potential based on historical records any adverse effects being induced by material/component.

This study aimed to evaluate possible DNA damages oral epithelial cells exposed whitening kinds of toothpaste considering the effect conventional non-whitening toothpaste.Sixty volunteers were assigned into three experimental groups, each them using a different regular for initial 2 months, followed by use kind same brand next months. The sampled prior and 30, 60, 90 120 days after beginning tested toothpaste. Chromosomal analyzed micronucleus assay.For just one was observed significant...

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the factors in dentists’ opinions related oral health and treatment management of elderly. An online questionnaire-based survey was conducted among dentist population (n = 463). Respondents were divided depending on whether they attended geriatric dentistry course during their education, 15 questions Likert scale demonstrated difference attitudes. The majority respondents (61.9%) agree that dental studies should pay more attention acquiring...

Although titanium-based implants are considered bioinert, it has been found that they subject to corrosion and wear. This study aimed evaluate the cytotoxic genotoxic potential of two implant systems in gingival epithelial cells.Gingival swabs were taken three times from 91 subjects. The first swab was before dental placement, second 90 days after placement third 21 following healing abutment placement. DNA damage analyzed using micronucleus test. Tested with corresponding abutments Ankylos...

This study evaluated in vitro the remineralization capacity of commercial toothpastes with different fluoride (F) concentrations and their effectiveness when they are acidified.One hundred twelve caries-free teeth were used to prepare enamel specimens, specimens divided into 16 groups (n = 7). Baseline surface Vickers microhardness was measured for all tested subjected pH-cycling regime involved five demineralization challenges each day 10 days, then measured. Once daily, exposed 30 min...

Dental trauma among children is a common problem, and everyone who works with them needs to possess appropriate knowledge skills provide proper care at the site of accident. The aim was evaluate emergency management dental students should be capable managing such injuries in their future career.A cross-sectional survey regarding conducted on 679 from five different studies using questionnaire. obtained data were analyzed by Student t-test or one - way ANOVAusing Tukey's post-hoc test...