Web of Science-Based Scientometric Assessment of the Importance of Filtered Water in Dentistry: Spatiotemporal Dynamics, Emerging Patterns, and Collaboration.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the characteristics of scientific production related to the use of filtered water in the field of dentistry. Material and Methods. A quantitative and descriptive observational study was carried out with a scientometric approach. Data were collected from the Web of Science (WOS) database during the period January 1991 to December 2023. A search strategy incorporating a combination of MeSH terms, including terms and thesauri related to "filtered water" and "dentistry", was used. R Studio version 4.3.2 and CiteSpace 6.2.R7 were used for data analysis. Results: Over the 32-year study period, 227 scholarly papers from 134 different sources were reviewed. The literature in this field has shown an annual growth rate of 10.44%. During the year 2010, a steady movement in the number of publications and authors was observed, with considerable collaborative interaction. In the year 2020, a large interaction between publications and their citations was found. The "Citation Burst" graph identified three references that have experienced the largest "burst" of citations in an evaluated period. Lotka's law described the productivity of authors, finding that most authors have published only one paper, while a smaller number of authors have published two papers. Most authors contributed a small number of articles, while a few authors contributed a large amount of the existing literature. Conclusion: A comprehensive overview of the scientific production related to the use of filtered water in dentistry over a span of 32 years is provided. The results highlight the growing interdisciplinarity and international collaboration in this field. Finally, the importance of filtered water in dentistry and its growing relevance in the scientific literature are emphasized.

Dental robotics: a groundbreaking technology with disruptive potential - review article.

Dental Robotics represent a groundbreaking technological frontier with the potential to disrupt traditional paradigms in oral healthcare. This abstract explores the transformative impact of robotic applications in dentistry, focussing on precision, reproducibility, and reliability. A comprehensive search was conducted on the PubMed database, Dental and Oral Science, and CINAHL to identify pertinent studies exploring the implications of robotics in dentistry. Studies incorporated in this analysis highlighted the significance of broadening the research scope beyond implantology. This review underscores the importance of integrating robotic dentistry into educational frameworks and advancing technological preparedness. As we navigate these challenges, the abstract underscores the pivotal role of robotic dentistry in shaping the future of oral healthcare. Robotic dentistry promises transformative advancements in oral healthcare with precision and reliability. Challenges like limited system availability and expertise highlight the need for increased dentist-engineer collaboration. Diversifying research, emphasizing non-invasive technologies, and integrating robotic dentistry into education are crucial for wider acceptance. Public awareness and regulatory clarity are pivotal for seamless integration, unlocking the vast potential of robotic technologies in the future of dental care.

The application of virtual reality and augmented reality in dentistry - a literature review.

In recent times, dentistry has seen significant technological advancements that have transformed various specialized areas within the field. Developed into applications for mobile devices, augmented reality (AR) seamlessly merges digital components with the physical world, enhancing both realms while maintaining their individual separateness. On the other hand, virtual reality (VR) relies on advanced, tailored software to visualize a digital 3D environment stimulating the operator's senses through computer generated sensations and feedback. The current advances use the application of VR, haptic simulators, the use of an AI algorithm and many more that provides new opportunities for smart learning and enhance the teaching environment. As this technology continues to evolve, it is poised to become even more remarkable, enabling specialists to potentially visualize both soft and hard tissues within the patient's body for effective treatment planning. This literature aims to present the newest advancements and ongoing development of AR and VR in dentistry and medicine. It highlights their diverse applications while identifying areas needing further research for effective integration into clinical practice.

Understanding patient safety in dentistry: evaluating the present and envisioning the future-a narrative review.

BACKGROUND: Patient safety is crucial in dentistry, yet it has received delayed recognition compared with other healthcare fields. This literature review assesses the current state of patient safety in dentistry, investigates the reasons for the delay, and offers recommendations for enhancing patient safety in dental practices, dental schools, and hospitals. METHODS: The review incorporates a thorough analysis of existing literature on patient safety in dentistry. Various sources, including research articles, guidelines and reports, were reviewed to gather insights into patient safety definitions, challenges and best practices specific to dentistry. RESULTS: The review underscores the importance of prioritising patient safety in dentistry at all levels of healthcare. It identifies key definitions and factors contributing to the delayed focus on patient safety in the field. Additionally, it emphasises the significance of establishing a patient safety culture and discusses approaches such as safety plans, incident management systems, blame-free cultures and ethical frameworks to enhance patient safety. CONCLUSION: Patient safety is vital in dentistry to ensure high-quality care and patient well-being. The review emphasises the importance of prioritising patient safety in dental practices, dental schools and hospitals. Through the implementation of recommended strategies and best practices, dental organisations can cultivate a patient safety culture, enhance communication, mitigate risks and continually improve patient safety outcomes. The dissemination of knowledge and the active involvement of all stakeholders are crucial for promoting patient safety and establishing a safe dental healthcare system.

Interplay between leadership and patient safety in dentistry: a dental hospital-based cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to study the association of leadership practices and patient safety culture in a dental hospital. DESIGN: Hospital-based, cross-sectional study SETTING: Riphah Dental Hospital (RDH), Islamabad, Pakistan. PARTICIPANTS: All dentists working at RDH were invited to participate. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A questionnaire comprised of the Transformational Leadership Scale (TLS) and the Dental adapted version of the Medical Office Survey of Patient Safety Culture (DMOSOPS) was distributed among the participants. The response rates for each dimension were calculated. The positive responses were added to calculate scores for each of the patient safety and leadership dimensions and the Total Leadership Score (TLS) and total patient safety score (TPSS). Correlational analysis is performed to assess any associations. RESULTS: A total of 104 dentists participated in the study. A high positive response was observed on three of the leadership dimensions: inspirational communication (85.25%), intellectual stimulation (86%), and supportive leadership (75.17%). A low positive response was found on the following items: 'acknowledges improvement in my quality of work' (19%) and 'has a clear sense of where he/she wants our unit to be in 5 years' (35.64%). The reported positive responses in the patient safety dimensions were high on three of the patient safety dimensions: organisational learning (78.41%), teamwork (82.91%), and patient care tracking/follow-up (77.05%); and low on work pressure and pace (32.02%). A moderately positive correlation was found between TLS and TPSS (r=0.455, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Leadership was found to be associated with patient safety culture in a dental hospital. Leadership training programmes should be incorporated during dental training to prepare future leaders who can inspire a positive patient safety culture.

Lessons learnt on patient safety in dentistry through a 5-year nationwide database study on iatrogenic harm.

Safe delivery of care is a priority in dentistry, while basic epidemiological knowledge of patient safety incidents is still lacking. The objectives of this study were to (1) classify patient safety incidents related to primary dental care in Denmark in the period 2016-2020 and study the distribution of different types of dental treatment categories where harm occurred, (2) clarify treatment categories leading to "nerve injury" and "tooth loss" and (3) assess the financial cost of patient-harm claims. Data from the Danish Dental Compensation Act (DDCA) database was retrieved from all filed cases from 1st January 2016 until 31st December 2020 pertaining to: (1) The reason why the patient applied for treatment-related harm compensation, (2) the event that led to the alleged harm (treatment category), (3) the type of patient-harm, and (4) the financial cost of all harm compensations. A total of 9069 claims were retrieved, of which 5079 (56%) were found eligible for compensation. The three most frequent categories leading to compensation were "Root canal treatment and post preparation"(n = 2461, 48% of all approved claims), "lack of timely diagnosis and initiation of treatment" (n = 905, 18%) and "surgery" (n = 878, 17%). Damage to the root of the tooth accounted for more than half of all approved claims (54.36%), which was most frequently a result of either parietal perforation during endodontic treatment (18.54%) or instrument fracture (18.89%). Nerve injury accounted for 16.81% of the approved claims. Total cost of all compensation payments was €16,309,310, 41.1% of which was related to surgery (€6,707,430) and 20.4% (€3,322,927) to endodontic treatment. This comprehensive analysis documents that harm permeates all aspects of dentistry, especially in endodontics and surgery. Neglect or diagnostic delays contribute to 18% of claims, indicating that harm does not solely result from direct treatment. Treatment harm inflicts considerable societal costs.

Research interest on dental sealant in dentistry based on the 100 most cited articles: bibliometric analysis.

The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the characteristics of the 100 most cited articles about dental sealants (DS) in dentistry. In September 2023, a search was performed in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS-CC) database. The following information was extracted from each article: number and density of citations, year of publication, authorship, journal, impact factor, keywords, study design, theme, continent, country, and institution. The citations of the WoS-CC were compared with those of the Scopus and Google Scholar databases. The VOSviewer software was used to generate collaborative networks. The number of citations ranged from 33 to 205. The articles were published between 1961 and 2016. Buonocore MG (7%) was the most prominent author among the most cited. The Journal of the American Dental Association was the most frequent journal (25%) and Journal of Dental Research (7.6) had the highest impact factor. Most studies had interventional (41%) and laboratory (31%) designs, mainly addressing DS effectiveness in the prevention and control of dental caries (86%). There was a predominance of publications from North America (46%) and the USA was the country with the highest number of articles (44%). The most frequent institutions were the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA) and the University of Rochester (USA) (6% each). "Retention" was the most frequent keyword. In conclusion, the 100 most cited articles were mostly interventional and laboratory studies, addressing the retention and efficacy of DS. Most of the articles were concentrated in North America and Europe, demonstrating a little collaboration from other continents.

Visão atual da Revista Odontológica de Araçatuba: divulgação nacional e a caminho da internacionalização com seus artigos publicados / Current view of the Dental Journal of Araçatuba: national dissemination and on the way to internationalization with its published articles

A Revista Odontológica de Araçatuba é um periódico online, de acesso gratuito cujo as publicações são indexadas em importantes bases de dados, divulgando deste modo trabalhos científicos produzidos por instituições do estado de São Paulo e de outros centros de pesquisa de todo o país. O intuito deste trabalho é analisar de modo quantitativo as publicações realizadas no período de 2018 a 2023, as classificando de acordo com a sua natureza (Pesquisa cientifica, Revisão de literatura ou relato de caso) e de acordo com a sua origem (UNESP ­ FOA, misto ou outro centro de ensino) e comparar os resultados obtidos aos dados presentes nos estudos referentes ao período de 2001 a 2011 e ao estudo referente ao período de 2012 a 2017. Foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica que compreendeu as publicações dos anos de 2018 a 2023, abrangendo 18 periódicos e um suplementar, totalizando 167 artigos. Neste intervalo de tempo, houve uma predominância de relatos de casos (55,08%) em comparação as revisões de literatura (22,15%) e as pesquisas cientificas (22,75%). Os artigos oriundos de outros centros de pesquisa foram a maioria (82,03%) e 8 dos artigos presentes foram em língua inglesa. Podemos concluir que a Rev. Odontol. Araçatuba se tornou um periódico de relevância nacional com predominância de compromisso clinico e que está em processo de internacionalização(AU)

The Dental Journal of Araçatuba is an online journal, with free access, whose publications are indexed in important databases, publishing scientific works produced by institutions in the state of São Paulo and other research centers across the country. The purpose of this work is to analyze, in a quantitative way, the publications carried out in the period from 2018 to 2023, classifying them according to their nature (Scientific research, Literature review or case report) and according to their origin (UNESP ­ FOA , mixed or other teaching center) and compare the results obtained with the datas presents in the studies referring to the period from 2001 to 2011 and the study referring to the period from 2012 to 2017. A bibliographical research was carried out that included publications from the years 2018 to 2023, covering 18 periodicals and one supplementary, totaling 167 articles published. In this time period, case report articles predominated (55,08%) compared to literature reviews (22.15%) and scientific research (22,75%). The majority of articles came from other research centers (82.03%) and 8 of the published articles were in English. We can conclude that Journal Dental of Araçatuba became a periodical of national relevance with a predominance of clinical commitment and which is in process of internationalization(AU)

Células tronco e endodontia regenerativa / Stem cells and regenerative endodontics

Desde o incremento das pesquisas das células-tronco em 1961, por cientistas canadenses, os avanços em estudos, pesquisas e o desenvolvimento de novos tratamentos com esse tipo de recurso se mostram promissores. O uso de células-tronco é uma grande aposta tanto para a medicina quanto para a odontologia regenerativa. Os tratamentos com essa terapia podem oferecer mais qualidade de vida para as pessoas. O potencial dessas células tão especiais se encontra em duas características peculiares: elas são capazes de se multiplicarem e de se diferenciarem em outros tipos de células, como de tecidos, cartilagens e neurônios. É dessa maneira que elas têm um papel fundamental para estudos e tratamentos relacionados à regeneração. O uso de células-tronco na Odontologia torna possível diferentes processos odontológicos que oferecem mais qualidade de vida ao paciente. Isso porque fatores como defeitos genéticos, hábitos nocivos, cáries dentárias e perdas precoces dos dentes contribuem com a perda de dentes ao longo da vida. No início do século XXI, por volta dos anos de 2005, 2006, pesquisadores começaram a publicar em revistas internacionais da área uma nova técnica baseada no uso de célulastronco existentes no osso de sustentação dos dentes e na articulação dento alveolar. Esta técnica, chamada de Revascularização, promove o aparecimento de um novo tecido pulpar sadio, devolvendo ao dente sua vitalidade e higidez(AU)

Since the increase in stem cell research in 1961 by Canadian scientists, advances in studies, research and the development of new treatments with this type of resource have shown promise. The use of stem cells is a big bet for both medicine and regenerative dentistry. Treatments with this therapy can offer more quality of life for people. The potential of these very special cells lies in two peculiar characteristics: they are able to multiply and differentiate into other types of cells, such as tissues, cartilage and neurons. It is in this way that they play a key role for studies and treatments related to regeneration. The use of stem cells in dentistry makes possible different dental processes that offer more quality of life to the patient. That's because factors such as genetic defects, harmful habits, tooth decay, and early tooth loss all contribute to lifelong tooth loss. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, around the years 2005, 2006, researchers began to publish in international journals of the area a new technique based on the use of existing stem cells in the supporting bone of the teeth and in the alveolar tooth joint. This technique, called Revascularization, promotes the appearance of a new healthy pulp tissue, returning to the tooth its vitality and hygiene(AU)

Could retaining the dental recall interval save NHS dentistry?

The World Health Assembly in May 2021 was a watershed moment in oral health, with the landmark resolution that designated oral diseases as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This was strongly supported by a host of other NCDs in recognition of the common risk factor principle and acknowledgement of the fact that oral diseases do not occur in isolation from other NCDs, but are commonly associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes/obesity, respiratory diseases, metabolic syndrome, a range of other inflammatory disorders and cancers. Regular monitoring and early detection would potentially intercept these NCDs and this could form a central plank of a revamped holistic 'health'- as opposed to 'disease'-oriented health care system.Consultation with patients and dentists reveals strong support for maintaining regular recall intervals, which maintains trust and optimises motivation and compliance. In-person visits could be minimised by using technology, such as remote consultations and longitudinal monitoring systems, making it adaptable to different health care settings and equitable, affordable, cost-effective and sustainable.A new paradigm with dentists as oral health professionals, and the mainstreaming of oral health and population-level prevention, means the future of health care can be guided by integration and workforce modification producing a surveillance-based, early interceptive, preventive model of care.

What is occlusion? Part 2.

Some dentists choose to ignore the subject of occlusion, while others propose a set of doctrinal rules. It is of little wonder therefore that it can become a source of confusion and even controversy. This series of two papers aims, firstly, to answer the very simple question of 'what is occlusion?'. It will put occlusion into the context of the articulatory system because that is the bio-mechanical environment where the majority of dentists do their work. The concept of jaw relation will also be discussed but within the context of this locomotive system. Ideal occlusion will be described but only after answering the question: for whom or what might an occlusion be considered ideal? Although, in the book of which this is the first chapter, he presents what has worked for him during many years as a general dental practitioner, university lecturer and specialist in restorative dentistry, he has tried not to be didactic because he feels that, in a profession, there are no right answers, only the right questions.

Bernard Geoffrey Norman Smith (1938-2016).

Bernard Smith was one of the most significant specialists in restorative dentistry of his generation. He was an inspiring undergraduate and postgraduate teacher, a noted international lecturer and a house-builder. Bernard was president of the British Society for Restorative Dentistry and first chairman of the Association of Consultants and Specialists in Restorative Dentistry.

Automotive Technology Revolutionized Restorative Dentistry Discovery of Alpha-diketone/Amine Catalyst: Part II -Reflections on Photopolymerization from Conception to Development of Composite Resin and Activator Light.

A full account of the preceded early research tribulation that led to the development of the first visible light activated composite resin and the first visible light activator source is documented. The events took place over four years since early 1974 when a raw industrial composite resin that was radiolucent, stiff paste, universal optically opaque white color, polymerized by exposure to a prototype visible light for 120 seconds was given to developed. Four years later, the developed restorative composite resin ended up as a radiopaque, optically translucent, universal color with an additional three shades that possessed the biologic, esthetic, mechanical and physical characteristics with proven efficacy be used for esthetic zone. This conservative account of early development of a technology that must count as one of a small number of inventions during the seventies, over the years has revolutionized restorative dental practice. We were privileged and very lucky to be associated with developmental stages, stumbling blocks, and final success of the first LC Composite resin that ignited the thought process worldwide and laid the foundation for modern esthetic restoratives practiced today.

Automotive Technology Revolutionized Restorative Dentistry Discovery of Alpha-diketone/Amine Catalyst: Part I.

A full account of early research that led to the discovery of the Alpha-diketone and Amine systems by two Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) researchers. UK Chemists in the mid-sixties marked the beginning in the early development of a composite resin cured with visible light spectrum into a solid mass. Its incorporation into the newly developed Urethane based resin, led to conceiving the idea of developing the first light-activated restorative composite resin, which formed the prototype of modern composite restorative materials. How all that came about, and the ideas that were conceived and pursued in the development of these systems are discussed in detail.