DENTAL RESEARCH

Systematic Review Assesses the Association between Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Dental Development

Conditions affecting orofacial development can significantly impact the quality of life. Identifying and understanding potential causes is critical for proper patient education and early intervention strategies for parents and affected infants.1 Environmental and maternal exposures to noxious agents, in addition...

Researchers Investigate the Impact of Periodontitis and Systemic Inflammation with Mortality Risk

Cardiovascular disease has been one of the leading causes of death worldwide for many years. Genetic factors play a role in disease onset and progression, but in addition to specific genetic components, a large body of evidence indicates systemic...

Systematic Review Evaluates Initial Carious Lesion Rates Associated with Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

The development of carious lesions around brackets and bands used in fixed orthodontics is a common side effect of orthodontic treatment. This is likely due to the increased biofilm accumulation around the fixed appliances. Initial carious lesions can become...

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