Aplicações dos óleos essenciais na odontologia: uma revisão de literatura / Applications of essential oils in dentistry: a literature review

Objetivo: Analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre o uso tópico de óleos essenciais como potencial agentes para a atividade de clínica odontológica. Métodos: Foram utilizadas as bases de dados BVS e PubMed. Selecionando artigos-chave que abordavam a aplicação de óleos essenciais em odontologia, utilizando como palavras-chave o nome científico e popular associado a "dentistry", nos idiomas português e inglês, publicados no período de 2018 a 2022. Resultados: Obteve-se uma tabela contendo os principais óleos essenciais de utilização comum ­ 54 óleos ­, sendo 34 excluídos por não possuírem ligação com a odontologia, e 20 óleos fazendo referência a utilização na prática clínica, dessa maneira analisados as suas principais propriedades, notou-se eficácia em diversas áreas como em: periodontia; endodontia; odontopediatria; cicatrização de lesões na cavidade oral; analgésicos, anti-inflamatórios e anestésicos. Conclusão: Dessa forma, pode-se observar que há aplicação de óleos essenciais na odontologia, e que possui diversos benefícios quando utilizada de maneira correta e adequada, manifestando efeitos que abordam o paciente em sua universalidade. Nesse sentido, é necessário maiores estudos nessa área, pois apresentou um número considerável de resultados positivos na utilização de óleos essenciais na atividade odontológica para poder tirar proveito dos benefícios oferecidos através dos óleos.

Objective: To analyze the available evidence in the literature regarding the topical use of essential oils as potential agents for dental clinic activities. Methods: BVS and PubMed databases were utilized. Key articles addressing the application of essential oils in dentistry were selected, using scientific and common names associated with "dentistry" as keywords in Portuguese and English, published between 2018 and 2022. Results: A table was compiled containing the main essential oils commonly used­54 oils in total. Thirty-four oils were excluded as they had no connection to dentistry, leaving 20 oils associated with clinical practice. The analysis of these oils revealed their primary properties, showing efficacy in various areas such as periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, healing of oral cavity lesions, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anesthetic effects. Conclusion: Thus, it can be observed that there is an application of essential oils in dentistry, and they offer various benefits when used correctly and appropriately, manifesting effects that address the patient universally. In this regard, further studies in this area are necessary as it presented a considerable number of positive results in the use of essential oils in dental practice to fully take advantage of the benefits offered by these oils.

O emprego da ozonioterapia na odontologia / The use of ozone therapy in dentistry

A ozonioterapia engloba o emprego do gás no setor saúde, advindo de suas características analgésicas, imunomoduladoras, antimicrobianas e imunoestimulantes, o que possibilita que ele atue no enfrentamento de inúmeras patologias. O uso do ozônio tem ocorrido nas áreas de Medicina e de Odontologia, advindo do fato de que esse gás é empregado sob concentrações baixas, o que caracteriza esse tipo de terapia como sendo um recurso seguro, que deve proceder por intermédio da aplicação efetuada por um profissional de saúde apto e capacitado para tal. O objetivo do presente artigo foi evidenciar como a ozonioterapia pode ser aplicada em âmbito odontológico. Em Odontologia, pode-se efetuar terapia com esse gás nas áreas de Periodontia, Dentística, Cirurgia e Endodontia. Sua aplicabilidade odontológica advém de suas propriedades antimicrobianas, curativas e imunometabólicas. A ozonioterapia corretamente aplicada e selecionada para uso odontológico pode possibilitar condições de obter-se um melhor desfecho no tratamento preconizado aos pacientes.

Ozone therapy encompasses the use of gas in the health sector, arising from its analgesic, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial and immunostimulant characteristics, which allows it to act in the fight against numerous pathologies. The use of ozone has occurred in the areas of Medicine and Dentistry, arising from the fact that this gas is used at low concentrations, which characterizes this type of therapy as a safe resource, which must proceed through the application carried out by a qualified and qualified health professional. The objective of this article was to show how ozone therapy can be applied in the dental field. In Dentistry, therapy with this gas can be carried out in the areas of Periodontics, Dentistry, Surgery and Endodontics. Its dental applicability comes from its antimicrobial, curative and immunometabolic properties. Ozone therapy correctly applied and selected for dental use can enable conditions to obtain a better outcome in the treatment recommended for patients.

Odontologia e osteoporose: uma revisão narrativa / Dentistry and osteoporosis: a narrative review

A osteoporose é caracterizada pela perda óssea e pelo comprometimento da resistência do osso. Essa patologia afeta, também, os ossos da face e consequentemente interfere na atuação dos profissionais da odontologia. Assim sendo, o presente trabalho revisou a literatura acerca da relação entre osteoporose e odontologia. O levantamento dos dados se deu por consulta a livros e nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed e Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO) e como Descritores em Ciência da Saúde (Decs) foram adotados os termos: "Odontologia", "Osteoporose" e "Saúde bucal". A osteoporose diminui a massa e aumenta a porosidade óssea na maxila e na mandíbula, podendo provocar até quatro vezes mais perda dentária. Os bifosfonatos, principal classe medicamentosa utilizada para o tratamento de osteoporose, estão associados à ocorrência de osteonecrose dos maxilares e ao aumento de tempo de tratamento ortodôntico. Assim, pode-se concluir que é imprescindível o conhecimento do cirurgião-dentista acerca da osteoporose para uma segura abordagem e execução de tratamento.

Osteoporosis is characterized by bone loss and compromised bone strength. This pathology also affects the bones of the face and consequently interferes with the work of dentists. Therefore, the present study reviewed the literature about the relationship between osteoporosis and dentistry. Data collection was carried out by consulting books and the databases Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and as Medical Subjects Headings (MeSH) the terms adopted were: "Dentistry", "Osteoporosis" and "Oral health". Osteoporosis reduces bone mass and increases bone porosity in the maxilla and jaw, which can cause up to four times more tooth loss. Bisphosphonates, the main class of medications used to treat osteoporosis, are associated with the occurrence of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and increase the time of orthodontic treatment. Thus, it can be concluded that the dentist's knowledge of osteoporosis is necessary for a safe approach and execution of treatment.

O emprego da moldagem digital na prática odontológica - relato de caso / The use of digital molding in dental practice ­ case report

O avanço da tecnologia de digitalização de imagens e desenvolvimento de dispositivos de fresagem possibilitaram a otimização de diversos processos na Odontologia. O emprego do escaneamento intraoral e do sistema CAD-CAM (CAD - Computer Aided Design; CAM - Computer Aided Manufacturing) aprimorou a realização de reabilitações protéticas, permitindo a obtenção de peças de alta qualidade em tempo reduzido. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso de reabilitação de um incisivo central inferior a partir de escaneamento intraoral, com scanner Omnicam (DentsplySirona Charlotte, NC, EUA) e aplicação do sistema CAD-CAM.

The advancement of image digitization technology and the development of milling devices have made it possible to optimize various processes in Dentistry. The use of intraoral scanning and the CAD-CAM system (CAD - Computer Aided Design; CAM - Computer Aided Manufacturing) has improved the performance of prosthetic rehabilitations, allowing the obtaining of high quality parts in a reduced time. The objective of this work is to report a case of rehabilitation of a lower central incisor using intraoral scanning, with an Omnicam scanner (Dentsply Sirona) and application of the CAD-CAM system.

Capacidade terapêutica da fitoterapia na odontologia: uma análise abrangente das proteínas antimicrobianas, anti-inflamatórias e reparadoras / Therapeutic capacity of phytotherapy in dentistry: a comprehensive analysis of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and reparative properties

Introdução: A fitoterapia se baseia na utilização de plantas medicinais, através de diferentes formulações farmacêuticas com fins terapêuticos. Na Odontologia, os fitoterápicos têm sido alvo de estudos, devido suas propriedades benéficas, além de apresentarem biocompatibilidade, baixo custo e fácil acesso. Objetivo: Realizar um levantamento na literatura científica sobre a utilização da fitoterapia na Odontologia, com vistas aos efeitos antimicrobiano, anti-inflamatório e reparador. Material e Métodos: A busca ocorreu entre fevereiro a julho/2023, nas bases PubMed e LILACS, além de livre busca, cruzando-se os descritores "Phytotherapy", "Dentistry", "Anti-inflamatory Agents", "Anti-Infective Agents", "Wound Healing", "Fitoterapia", "Odontologia", "Anti-inflamatório", "Antimicrobiano" e "Cicatrização". Após leitura inicial, seguida da análise crítica com aplicação dos critérios estabelecidos, foram selecionadas 50 referências. Desenvolvimento: Diversas plantas são empregadas sob a forma de fitoterapia, como Aloe vera (babosa), Matricaria recutita (camomila), Copaifera (copaíba), Punica granatum (romã), Uncaria tomentosa (unha-de-gato), Malva sylvestris (malva), Althaea officinalis (malvaísco), Myracrodruon urundeuva (Aroeira), Lippia sidoides (Alecrim pimenta) e Glycyrrhiza glabra (Alcaçuz). Na Odontologia, pesquisas evidenciaram resultados satisfatórios para o tratamento de afecções da cavidade oral, especialmente com caráter inflamatório e infeccioso, além de aclerar a cicatrização. Esses achados apontam que a fitoterapia é um tratamento eficaz, acessível e com mínimos efeitos colaterais. Considerações finais: Com base na literatura revisada, a fitoterapia parece ser uma alternativa promissora no tratamento de afecções orais, devido aos seus notáveis efeitos cicatrizantes, antimicrobianos e anti-inflamatórios. Contudo, mais pesquisas com metodologias adequadas são necessárias para que se estabeleçam protocolos clínicos seguros e eficazes.

Introduction: Phytotherapy is based on the use of medicinal plants through different pharmaceutical formulations for therapeutic purposes. In Dentistry, phytotherapeutics have been the subject of studies due to their beneficial properties, as well as their biocompatibility, low cost, and easy accessibility. Objective: To conduct a literature review on the use of phytotherapy in Dentistry, focusing on antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and reparative effects. Materials and Methods: The search took place between February and July 2023, using PubMed and LILACS databases, in addition to a free search, crossing the descriptors "Phytotherapy," "Dentistry," "Anti-inflammatory Agents," "Anti-Infective Agents," "Wound Healing," "Fitoterapia," "Odontologia," "Anti-inflammatory," "Antimicrobial," and "Cicatrização." After an initial reading, followed by critical analysis with the application of established criteria, 50 references were selected. Development: Various plants are employed in phytotherapy, such as Aloe vera (aloe), Matricaria recutita (chamomile), Copaifera (copaiba), Punica granatum (pomegranate), Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw), Malva sylvestris (mallow), Althaea officinalis (marshmallow), Myracrodruon urundeuva (Brazilian copaiba), Lippia sidoides (rosemary pepper), and Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice). In Dentistry, research has shown satisfactory results for the treatment of oral cavity conditions, especially those with inflammatory and infectious characteristics, as well as accelerating healing. These findings suggest that phytotherapy is an effective, accessible treatment with minimal side effects. Final considerations: Based on the reviewed literature, phytotherapy appears to be a promising alternative in the treatment of oral conditions due to its notable healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, more research with appropriate methodologies is necessary to establish safe and effective clinical protocols.

Altmetric and impact analysis of randomized clinical trials in dentistry.

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated altmetrics, citations, and field-normalized impact of dental articles reporting randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published within a one-year period. METHODS: Data were collected in 2024 from PubMed-indexed RCTs published in 2019. Dependent variables included Altmetric Attention Scores (AAS), PlumX citations, and Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI). Independent variables encompassed article-, author-, and journal-related variables. Adjusted quasi-Poisson regression models were used to assess associations. Point-biserial correlation evaluated the relationship between Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and selected reporting variables. RESULTS: A total of 653 RCTs were included, with periodontology, implantology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery comprising 50.4 % of the sample. Only 28.6 % of the articles reported CONSORT use, 49.6 % pre-registered their protocol, and 68.8 % reported a sample size calculation. Most articles (63.6 %) reported no conflicts of interest, with unclear sponsorship being the most frequent (34.6 %). Regression analyses revealed significant associations for AAS, PlumX citations, and FWCI with various factors. JIF increased AAS by 17 % per unit, PlumX citations by 13 %, and FWCI by 6 %. Protocol pre-registration boosted AAS by 132 %, while mixed or no sponsorship increased PlumX citations by up to 47 %. First author H-index increased PlumX citations and FWCI by 1 % per unit, while first author continent impacted AAS, citations, and FWCI. Weak positive correlations between JIF and both protocol pre-registration and CONSORT use were observed. No significant differences were observed across different dental fields for any metric. CONCLUSION: An interplay among article-, author-, and journal-related variables collectively influenced the online attention, citations, and impact of dental RCT articles. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding the factors that influence the visibility and impact of dental RCTs can guide researchers in improving the design, reporting, and dissemination of their studies, ultimately enhancing the quality and reach of dental research.

Variabilidad en la medición del ángulo ANB de Steiner entre estudiantes de odontología y ortodoncia. Medición del Angulo ANB de Steiner / Variability in Steiners ANB angle measurement between undergraduate dental students and postgraduate students in orthodontics

Introducción: El ángulo ANB de Steiner entrega la relación entre el maxilar y la mandíbula en sentido anteroposterior y es una de las medidas cefalométricas más aplicadas en ortodoncia. Su identificación precisa podría presentar dificultades, influyendo directamente en el posterior estudio cefalométrico, diagnóstico y plan de tratamiento. El objetivo de esta investigación fue comparar la medición del ángulo ANB de Steiner entre estudiantes de pregrado de odontología y postítulo de ortodoncia de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Chile 2020. Materiales y Métodos: Por medio del programa Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Adobe System ®), se solicitó a los estudiantes la identificación de los puntos Nasion, A y B en 5 telerradiografías laterales de cráneo. Al aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión se reclutaron 15 estudiantes de cada grupo. Luego se unieron los puntos mediante trazados, se midió el ángulo ANB de Steiner y se utilizó el coeficiente de correlación intraclase (ICC) para determinar el grado de acuerdo. Resultados: Se encontró un coeficiente de correlación intraclase ICC promedio de 0.97 entre ambos grupos de estudiantes. Conclusión: No hay diferencia estadística en la determinación del ángulo ANB de Steiner entre estudiantes de pregrado de odontología y postítulo de ortodoncia.

Background: The Steiner ANB angle measures the relationship between the maxilla and mandible in the anteroposterior direction and is one of the most applied cephalometric measurements in orthodontics. Its precise identification could pose difficulties, directly influencing the subsequent cephalometric study, diagnosis and treatment plan. The aim of this research was to compare the measurement of the Steiner ANB angle between dental student and postgraduate students in orthodontics from the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Chile 2020. Materials and Methods: Using the Adobe Photoshop CS6 program (Adobe System ®), the students were asked to identify the Nasion, A and B points in 5 lateral cephalogram of the skull. By applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 15 students were recruited from each group. The points were then joined by tracing, the Steiner ANB angle was measured, and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to determine the degree of agreement. Results: An average ICC intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.97 was found between both groups of students. Conclusion: T here is no statistical difference in the determination of the Steiner ANB angle between undergraduate students of dentistry and postgraduate students of orthodontics.

Assessing transparency practices in dental randomized controlled trials.

BACKGROUND: To evaluate transparency practices in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in dentistry. METHODS: This meta-research study included RCTs in dentistry regardless of topic, methods, or level of detail reported. Only studies in English were considered. We searched PubMed for RCTs in dentistry published in English from December 31, 2016, to December 31, 2021. The screening was performed in duplicate, and data extracted included journal and author details, dental specialty, protocol registration, data and code sharing, conflict of interest declaration, and funding information. A descriptive analysis of the data was performed. We generated maps illustrating the reporting of transparency items by country of the corresponding author and a heat table reflecting reporting levels by dental specialty. RESULTS: A total of 844 RCTs were included. Only 12.86% of studies reported any information about data and code sharing. Protocol registration was reported for 50.36% of RCTs. Conflict of interest (83.41%) and funding (71.68%) declarations were present in most studies. Conflicts of interest and funding were consistently reported regardless of country or specialty, while data and code sharing had a low level of reporting across specialties, as well as low dissemination across the world. Protocol registration exhibited considerable variability. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the importance of RCTs for evidence-based dentistry, it is crucial that everyone who participates in the scientific production and dissemination process actively and consistently promotes adherence to transparent scientific standards, particularly registration of protocols, and sharing of data and code.

Top 100 most-cited papers on diabetes mellitus in Dentistry: a bibliometric study.

This study assessed the features of the 100 most-cited papers on diabetes mellitus (DM) in dentistry using bibliometric measures. A search of the most cited papers on DM using journals included in the category "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Medicine" in the Web of Science database up to January 2023 was performed. The complete bibliographic records of the selected papers were exported in plain text or Research Information Systems (RIS) file format. The following bibliometric indicators were collected: title, year, authors, number of citations, mean number of citations, institution, country, continent, study design, journal, impact factor, and keywords. Graphical bibliometric networks were created using the VOSviewer software. The number of citations for the 100 most-cited papers in DM research ranged from 111 to 566. Six papers each had more than 400 citations. Most were observational studies (n = 50) from the United States (USA) (n = 23) and were published in the Journal of Periodontology (30%; n=30). Robert Genco was the most cited author and contributed the most to the top 100 articles (3,653 citations; n = 13). The VOSviewer map of co-authorship showed the existence of clusters in research collaboration. The most prolific institutions were the Universities of Buffalo and Michigan (n = 6 each). "Diabetes mellitus" was the most frequent keyword, with 31 occurrences. In conclusion, the most cited studies that investigated the relationship between dentistry and DM were in periodontology. Observational studies, primarily from the USA, have been the most cited thus far.

Spin in dental publications: a scoping review.

The aim of this review was to map the practice of spin in scientific publications in the dental field. After registering the review protocol (osf.io/kw5qv/), a search was conducted in MEDLINE via PubMed, CENTRAL, Embase, Scopus, LILACS, ClinicalTrials.gov, and OpenGrey databases in June 2023. Any study that evaluated the presence of spin in dentistry was eligible. Data were independently extracted in duplicate by two reviewers. After removing duplicates, 4888 records were screened and 38 were selected for full-text review. Thirteen studies met the eligibility criteria, all of which detected the presence of spin in the primary studies, with the prevalence of spin ranging from 30% to 86%. The most common types of spin assessed in systematic reviews were failure to mention adverse effects of interventions and to report the number of studies/patients contributing to the meta-analysis of main outcomes. In randomized controlled trials, there was a focus on statistically significant within-group and between-group comparisons for primary or secondary outcomes (in abstract results) and claiming equivalence/noninferiority/similarity for statistically nonsignificant results (in abstract conclusions). The practice of spin is widespread in dental scientific literature among different specialties, journals, and countries. Its impact, however, remains poorly investigated.

Estratificação de risco com participação popular e acolhimento humanizado à demanda espontânea em saúde bucal / Risk stratification with popular participation and humanized reception of same-day appointments in Oral Health

O acolhimento humanizado propicia resolutividade e integralidade no cuidado com a população. O acesso aos serviços pela população é um grande desafio na Estratégia da Saúde da Família, especialmente em razão das medidas restritivas aos processos de trabalho em Saúde Bucal, necessárias devido à pandemia de COVID-19. A estratificação de risco pode garantir o atendimento resolutivo aos usuários. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar a experiência da estratificação de risco da demanda espontânea com acolhimento humanizado na Atenção Primária à Saúde em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde em Contagem, Minas Gerais. Para o acolhimento e organização da demanda espontânea foram propostas a escuta qualificada e humanizada e a estratificação do risco, utilizando uma planilha para organização da demanda e um quadro simplificado com os principais agravos cotidianos de saúde bucal. A equipe de Saúde Bucal organiza diariamente a demanda espontânea e a estratificação aplicada é discutida e pactuada com os usuários, trazendo horizontalidade, autonomia, coletividade, valorização dos usuários e comprometimento com o cuidado. A estratificação de risco, associada ao acolhimento humanizado da demanda espontânea, valoriza o cuidado por meio desta porta de entrada no serviço. Esta estratégia empodera o usuário, tornando-o parte efetiva na ação desenvolvida. Essa iniciativa favorece a integração da equipe de Saúde Bucal com a comunidade e com os demais membros da equipe de saúde.

Humanized reception provides resolutive and comprehensive care for population. Access is a major challenge in the Family Health Strategy, especially due to the restrictive measures on oral health work processes made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. Risk stratification can guarantee resolutive care for users. The objective of this study is to report on the experience of risk stratification of same-day appointments with humanized reception in Primary Health Care in a Primary Care Unity in Contagem, Minas Gerais. We proposed qualified and humanized listening and risk stratification for the reception and same-day appointments organization using a spreadsheet for the organization of demand and a simplified table with the main daily oral health problems. The Oral Health team organizes daily the demand and the stratification applied is discussed and covenanted with the users at the end of the organization of the demand, bringing horizontality, autonomy, collectivity, user valorization and commitment to care. Risk stratification associated with the humanized reception of same-day appointments values care through this entrance door to the service, empowers the user in the sense of being heard and being an effective part of the action taken, as well as allowing the Oral Health team greater integration with the community and other members of the health team.

Juvenile language disorders and their interaction with dentistry: a bibliometric analysis.

Language disorders may interfere with social integration and affectpersonal development. Beca-use the balance of the stomatognathic system can interfere with language, it is important for speech therapy and dentistry to work together, providing multidisciplinar y Healthcare. AIM: To analyze the 100 most frequently cited articles on language disorders in children and adolescents and assess the interplay with dentistry by means of a bibliometric analysis. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A search of the 100 most frequently cited articles up to December 2021 on language disorders was performed in the Web of Science Core Collection database. Four researchers extracted the data on number of citations, title, authors, country, year of publication, journals, study design, prevalent clinical conditions, and area of expertise. The analyses were performed using VOSviewer and Excel. RESULTS: The total number of citations ranged from 251 to 1,431. Four articles were cited more than 1,000 times. Bishop DVM (10 articles; 3,653 citations) and Tomblin JD (10 articles; 4,261 citations) were the most frequently cited authors. The institutions with the largest number of publications were the University of Oxford/England (11%) and the University of Kansas/USA (8%). Observational study design was the most frequent (77%). Autism spectrum disorder (18%) and dyslexia (14%) were the most broadly investigated clinical conditions. Speech-language pathology (32%) was the area of expertise with the largest number of articles, and none of the top 100 studies showed interplay with dentistry. CONCLUSION: The 100 most widely cited articles on language disorders are mostly observational, mainly address autism spectrum disorder, and are in the field of speech-language pathology No study reported interplay with dentistry.

Os disturbios de linguagem podem interferir na integrando social e afetar o desenvolvimento dos individuos. O trabalho multidisciplinar entre fonoaudiologia e odontologia é muito importante para a promogdo da saúde. O equilibrio do sistema estomatognático interfere na linguagem. OBJETIVO: Analisar os100 artigos mais citados sobre distúrbios de linguagem em criannas e adolescentes e verificar a interando com a odontologia por meio de análise bibliométrica. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Foi realizada uma busca pelos 100 artigos mais citados sobre distúrbios de linguagem na base de dados Web of Science Core Collection até dezembro de 2021. Quatro pesquisadores extrairam os dados referentes a número de citanoes, titulo, autores, país, ano de publicando, periódicos, desenho de estudo, condinoes clínicas prevalentes e área de especializando. As análises foram realizadas utilizando VOSviewer e Excel. RESULTADOS: O número total de citanoes variou de 251 a 1.431. Quatro artigos foram citados mais de 1.000 vezes. Bishop DVM (10 artigos; 3.653 citanoes) e Tomblin JD (10 artigos; 4.261 citanoes) foram os autores mais frequentemente citados. As instituinoes com maior número de publicanoes foram a Universidade de Oxford/Inglaterra (11%) e a Universidade de Kansas/EUA (8%). O desenho de estudo observacional foi o mais frequente (77%). O transtorno do espectro autista (18%) e a dislexia (14%) foram as condinoes clínicas mais amplamente investigadas. A Fonoaudiologia (32%) foi a área de atuando com maior número de artigos e nenhum estudo, entre os top100, mostrou interando com a Odontologia. CONCLUSÃO: Os 100 artigos mais citados sobre distúrbios de linguagem sdo em sua maioria observacionais, abordam principalmente transtornos do espectro do autismo e estdo na área de fonoaudiologia. Nenhum estudo apresentou interando com a odontologia.

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.

Persistent gender disparity in leading dental publications across 4 decades: an observational study.

OBJECTIVES: This observational study assessed the differences in the gender of the first and last authors in the most-cited dental articles over the last 4 decades. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Articles were obtained through an electronic search of the most-cited articles in dentistry by decade (total n = 400 articles). The 100 most-cited studies in each decade (1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, and 2010-2019), with any study design, with results in dentistry were eligible. The gender of the first and last authors was determined using the Genderize database. Comparative evaluation of gender distribution in general and across the 4 decades was performed with the Chi-square test, and the contribution of variables on the citation rate of articles was performed using linear regression. RESULTS: There were statistical differences between the gender distributions, with a predominance of men in the first (83.8%) and the last (86.8%) positions (P < .001). Over the decades, there was a tendency for an increase in the proportion of women as the last author (P = .002; Chi-square trend Test), with an increase of women from 6% to 22% across the last 4 decades. However, no statistically significant differences were observed between the genders for the first author in the last 4 decades (P = .163; Chi-square trend Test). CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that men lead a large percentage of the most-cited articles in dentistry and that this trend has not shown substantial modifications over the last years. Nonetheless, for the position of last authorship, an increase in women's representativity was observed over the last decades.

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.

Queilite angular em pacientes idosos: aspectos clínicos, microbiológicos, fatores etiológicos e manejo terapêutico / Angular cheilitis in elderly pacients: clinical and microbiological aspects, etiological factors and therapeutic management

Introdução: A queilite angular é uma lesão multifatorial de caráter essencialmente fúngico, que acomete as comissuras labiais e clinicamente se manifesta através de um padrão característico. Em idosos, em decorrência da idade avançada, o surgimento e a persistência da queilite angular ocorre em virtude da perda de dimensão vertical, edentulismo, imunossupressão, aumento da dobra cutânea, próteses mal adaptadas e redução da qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Realizar um levantamento na literatura científica acerca dos aspectos clínicos, microbiológicos, fatores etiológicos e tratamento da queilite angular em pacientes idosos. Métodos: Foram consultadas as bases de dados PubMed, SciELO e LILACS, utilizando os descritores DeCS/MeSH em português e inglês: "idosos", "queilite", "lesão", "elderly", "cheilitis" e "lesion". Após o cruzamento com o operador booleano AND, foi realizada apuração e análise, com a inclusão de 21 trabalhos. Para aprofundar a fundamentação teórica, 13 novas referências foram adicionadas, totalizando 34 estudos. Resultados: Clinicamente, a queilite angular se manifesta através de fissuras, eritemas, crostas uni/bilaterais, acompanhada de dor e prurido. A presença dos microrganismos Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus e Streptococcus pyogenes são comuns e dificultam no manejo terapêutico desta condição. Dentre as variadas formas de tratamento, destacam-se a Terapia Fotodinâmica antimicrobiana, uso de ácido hialurônico, além de antimicrobianos locais, especialmente os antifúngicos. Considerações finais: Por apresentar aspecto multifatorial e envolver diferentes tipos de microrganismos, seu manejo terapêutico é multimodal. Portanto, para um tratamento adequado, faz-se necessário que o cirurgião-dentista identifique as características clínicas e microbiológicas, além dos fatores etiológicos envolvidos no desenvolvimento da queilite angular.

Introduction: Angular cheilitis is a multifactorial lesion of essentially fungal character, which affects the labial commissures and clinically manifests itself through a characteristic pattern. In the elderly due to advanced age, the onset and persistence of angular cheilitis occurs due to loss of vertical dimension, edentulism, immunosuppression, increased skinfold, poorly adapted prostheses and reduced quality of life. Objective: To conduct a survey in the scientific literature about the clinical and microbiological aspects, etiological factors and treatment of angular cheilitis in elderly patients. Materials and methods: The PubMed, SciELO and LILACS databases were consulted, using the DeCS/MeSH descriptors in Portuguese and English: "idosos", "queilite" and "lesão"; "elderly", "cheilitis" and "lesion". After crossing with the Boolean operator AND, a survey and analysis was performed, with the inclusion of 21 studies. To deepen the theoretical foundation, 13 new references were added, totaling 34 studies. Results: Clinically, angular cheilitis manifests itself through fissures, erythemas, unilateral or bilateral crusts, accompanied by pain and itching. The presence of the microorganisms Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are common and hinder the therapeutic management of this condition. Among the various forms of treatment, we highlight the antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy, use of hyaluronic acid, as well as local antimicrobials, especially antifungals. Final considerations: Because it presents a multifactorial aspect and involves different types of microorganisms, its therapeutic management is multimodal. Therefore, for an adequate treatment, it is necessary for the dentist to identify the clinical and microbiological characteristics, in addition to the etiological factors involved in the development of angular cheilitis.

Chapare virus infection and current perspectives on dentistry.

OBJECTIVES: This narrative review addresses relevant points about Chapare virus (CHAV) entry in oral cells, CHAV transmission, and preventive strategies in dental clinical settings. It is critical in dentistry due to the frequent presence of gingival hemorrhage occurred in CHAV-infected patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Studies related to CHAV were searched in MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web-of-Science databases without language restriction or year of publication. RESULTS: Recently, the PAHO/WHO and CDC indicate a presence of human-to-human transmission of CHAV associated with direct contact with saliva, blood, or urine, and also through droplets or aerosols created in healthcare procedures. CHAV was detected in human oropharyngeal saliva and gingival bleeding was confirmed in all cases of CHAV hemorrhagic fever, including evidence of nosocomial CHAV transmission in healthcare workers. We revisited the human transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) expression in oral, nasal, and salivary glands tissues, as well as, we firstly identified the critical residues in the pre-glycoprotein (GP) complex of CHAV that interacts with human TfR1 using cutting-edge in silico bioinformatics platforms associated with molecular dynamic analysis. CONCLUSIONS: In this multidisciplinary view, we also point out critical elements to provide perspectives on the preventive strategies for dentists and frontline healthcare workers against CHAV, and in the implementation of salivary diagnostic platforms for virus detection, which can be critical to an urgent plan to prevent human-to-human transmission based on current evidence. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The preventive strategies in dental clinical settings are pivotal due to the aerosol-generating procedures in dentistry with infected patients or suspected cases of CHAV infection.

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)