This systematic review investigates the effectiveness and safety of antidepressants for managing chronic temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), a significant source of orofacial pain. The authors analyzed seven randomized controlled trials that explored various antidepressants, such as amitript...

This pre-proof journal article, "Chew on This: Oral Health is associated with Cognitive function among Canadians enrolled in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging," investigates the connection between oral health and cognitive abilities in a large Canadian aging population. The study's finding...

This research paper investigates the accuracy and clinical applicability of zirconia dental crowns designed using artificial intelligence (AI) compared to those designed by human dental technicians using digital software. The study involved in vitro testing on dental models and in vivo evaluation...

The provided document from the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry serves as a guide for conducting and publishing high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses specifically within the field of dentistry. It emphasizes the importance of a structured methodology covering key steps su...

This paper reviews existing research on how gender impacts dental students in endodontics, specifically focusing on learning, stress, confidence, preparedness, and career choices. The analysis of multiple studies reveals that female students often underestimate their abilities and experience high...

This 2025 study in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine investigated royal jelly's effectiveness in treating and preventing medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in a rat model. Researchers compared groups receiving bisphosphonates (to induce MRONJ) with those given royal jelly ...

This research article explores the use of oral rinse samples to identify metabolic profiles that can distinguish between individuals with severe periodontitis and those without the condition. The study utilized LC–MS/MS analysis to detect a substantial number of metabolites in oral rinses, succes...

This 2025 article in Diagnostics investigates the effectiveness of a deep learning-based artificial intelligence system, Diagnocat (DC), in detecting periapical lesions (PL) on panoramic dental radiographs. The study compared DC's performance against a human-established ground truth, assessing it...

In this episode Alessandro discusses the ethical and practical challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) inspired by Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film, 2001 A Space Odyssey, with his friend Emma. The conversation touches on AI's integration into daily life, the ethical dilemmas it presents, and its em...

This original research article presents a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the correlation between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and general health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults. The authors synthesized findings from ten studies encompassing over 6,000 ...

This journal pre-proof article, "Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe in the Assessment of Dental Students?", reports on a mixed-methods study investigating dental educators' perceptions of AI in student assessment. The research, conducted via an online poll at a European dental educators' conf...

This research paper evaluated the performance of six different large language models (LLMs), including various versions of ChatGPT, Chatsonic, Copilot, and Gemini Advanced, in the field of restorative dentistry. The study assessed these AI chatbots for their accuracy in answering knowledge-based ...

This paper from the Journal of Dental Sciences evaluates the diagnostic capabilities of the large language model DeepSeek-R1 for oral lesions. Researchers compared DeepSeek-R1's accuracy on text-based case descriptions from the New England Journal of Medicine against ChatGPT-4o and the journal re...

Join us as we delve into Marcelo Calamita's 2023 book, 'Aesthetics in Function, Integrating Occlusal Principles into Smile Design.' This comprehensive, 648-page guide bridges the gap between aesthetics and function in dentistry. With 50% of the book dedicated to treatment planning, it offers prot...

A study reveals the critical role of cement film thickness in indirect restorations, showing that thinner layers ensure a better fit and reduce complications like open margins. Testing 21 resin composites, the research uncovers significant variations in film thickness, challenging previous assump...

This consensus statement, arising from a conference organized by the Giuseppe Cardaropoli Foundation, focuses on treatment options for managing post-extraction sockets in the aesthetic zone in conjunction with implant therapy. The report details a classification system for extraction sockets, con...

Standardized dental photography protocols are crucial for consistency and accuracy in diagnosis and treatment. These protocols enable detailed documentation, enhance communication among clinicians and patients, and serve as legal records. Digital photography and smartphone integration have advanc...

This document is a journal pre-proof article exploring the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the field of dentistry. The authors, a team of dental professionals primarily from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, review AI's applications across dental education, patient care, and p...

Standardized dental photography protocols are crucial for consistency and accuracy in diagnosis and treatment. These protocols enable detailed documentation, enhance communication among clinicians and patients, and serve as legal records. Digital photography and smartphone integration have advanc...

The research paper examines the potential cost savings within the Swiss healthcare system by analyzing the impact of professional periodontal care. Using a computer simulation, the study models the direct and indirect costs associated with preventing and treating gum disease and its related compl...

This research investigates the nature of vertical root fractures (VRFs) at their initial stages to determine if they originate from dentinal microcracks. The study collected teeth with early VRFs and analyzed them using in vitro observation and micro-CT scanning, focusing on fracture characterist...