UNASSIGNED: Occupational burnout has been introduced as one of the most critical social problems. The present study aimed to evaluate occupational burnout among a group of Iranian endodontists.
UNASSIGNED: Seventy-two Iranian endodontists participated in this cross-sectional study by completing the abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory (aMBI), consisting of one questionnaire in three domains. The data were analyzed with SPSS 21, using the chi-squared test, correlation test, and linear regression.
UNASSIGNED: Concerning occupational burnout, 2.9% of the participants had severe emotional exhaustion, 4.2% exhibited an intense feeling of decreased accomplishment, 67.2% exhibited moderate occupational burnout, and 78.9% of the participants were satisfied with their job. Of all the variables, only the years elapsed since graduation had an inverse and significant correlation with occupational burnout among endodontists.
UNASSIGNED: The overall mean scores of endodontists showed a moderate rate of occupational burnout compared to the standard mean scores in this field. Recent graduates exhibited higher scores.

UNASSIGNED: Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue (PFPT) are infrequently encountered and inadequately documented pigmented lesions that pose challenges in diagnosis and subsequent treatment planning. The study was aimed at analyzing dentists\' knowledge and attitudes regarding PFPT morphologies, to determine diagnosis and subsequent treatment planning.
UNASSIGNED: A cross-sectional study was conducted among dentists in East Java through an online questionnaire. Four clinical photographs of PFPT were presented, accompanied by seven questions assessing dentists\' knowledge of PFPT, including lesion types, tongue structure involvement, Holzwanger classification, lesion patterns, suspected diagnoses and the nature of the lesion (benign or malignant). Additional questions to evaluate attitudes included prior experience with PFPT in practice, potential malignant transformation, diagnostic investigation and required treatment. Knowledge-associated attitude differences were statistically analyzed with the Mann-Whitney test with a threshold of p < 0.05.
UNASSIGNED: A total of 117 dentists participated, most of whom were women (69.23%) and were 26-30 years of age (44.44%). Dentists 41-50 years of age had superior knowledge to those 20-30 years of age (p = 0.005). Practitioners with 1-5 years of experience showed significant differences in knowledge regarding PFPT (p < 0.05). No significant differences in knowledge level and attitudes were observed, particularly regarding PFPT treatment and supporting investigation (p > 0.05). However, prior encounters with PFPT cases were significantly associated with treatment decisions and supporting investigations for diagnosis (p < 0.05).
UNASSIGNED: Most participating dentists had substantial knowledge of PFPT cases. Dentists\' understanding, as reflected in their attitudes toward investigating and treating PFPT, was notably influenced by prior encounters with PFPT cases.
UNASSIGNED: تمثل الحليمات الكمئية الملونة في اللسان آفة مصبوغة نادرة التواجد وغير موثقة بشكل كاف في الدراسات المنشورة، مما يشكل تحديات في التشخيص وخطط العلاج اللاحقة. تهدف الدراسة إلى تحليل معرفة وفهم وموقف أطباء الأسنان تجاه أشكال الحليمات الكمئية الملونة في اللسان لتحديد التشخيص وخطط العلاج اللاحقة.
UNASSIGNED: أجريت دراسة مقطعية بين أطباء الأسنان في جاوة الشرقية باستخدام استبانة عبر الإنترنت. تم تقديم أربع صور سريرية للحليمات الكمئية الملونة في اللسان، مع سبعة أسئلة لتقييم معرفة أطباء الأسنان بها، بما في ذلك نوع الآفة، وهياكل اللسان المتضمنة، وتصنيف هولزوانقر، ونمط الآفة، والتشخيص المشتبه به، وطبيعة الآفة (حميدة أو خبيثة). تضمنت أسئلة إضافية تجارب مع الآفة في الممارسة، والتحول المحتمل إلى الورم الخبيث، والتحقيقات التشخيصية، والعلاج المطلوب لتقييم المواقف. تم تحليل الفروقات في المواقف المرتبطة بالمعرفة إحصائيا باستخدام اختبار مان-ويتني.
UNASSIGNED: شارك ما مجموعه 117 طبيب أسنان، وكانت الغالبية من الإناث (69.23%) ومن الفئة العمرية 26-30 سنة (44.44%). أظهر أطباء الأسنان الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 41-50 عاما معرفة متفوقة مقارنة بأولئك الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 20-30 عاما. أظهر الممارسون الذين لديهم 1-5 سنوات من الخبرة فروقات كبيرة في المعرفة حول هذه الحالة. لم يلاحظ تباين كبير بين مستوى المعرفة والموقف، خاصة فيما يتعلق بالعلاج والتحقيق الداعم. ومع ذلك، كان لمواجهة حالات الحليمات الكمئية الملونة تأثير كبير على قرارات العلاج والتحقيقات الداعمة.
UNASSIGNED: يمتلك معظم أطباء الأسنان المشاركين مستوى جيد من المعرفة حول حالات الحليمات الكمئية الملونة. تتأثر معرفة أطباء الأسنان، كما يتضح من مواقفهم تجاه التحقيق والعلاج، بشكل ملحوظ بتجاربهم مع هذه الحالات.

BACKGROUND: Tooth extraction procedures often lead to bone resorption, which can have adverse effects on the dimensions of the alveolar ridge. Research has shown that socket preservation techniques using bone graft substitutes can effectively minimize early bone loss in such cases. α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α-CSH) has garnered significant attention as a potential bone graft material due to its favorable properties, including osteoconductivity, angiogenic potential, and biocompatibility. Considering these facts, we developed a preliminary protocol for applying α-CSH in addressing alveolar bone loss following tooth extraction.
OBJECTIVE: This research\'s general objective is to evaluate the feasibility and initial effectiveness of α-CSH as bone-inducing graft material for socket preservation after tooth extraction.
METHODS: This preliminary clinical trial will involve 30 fresh extraction sockets from individuals aged 18-35 years. The participants will be divided into 2 groups: one group will receive α-CSH graft material after tooth extraction for socket preservation, while the other group will not receive any graft material. Throughout the study, the participants will be closely monitored for safety measures, which will include clinical examinations, radiographic imaging, and blood tests. Radiographic imaging will be used extensively to assist the progress of bone formation.
RESULTS: The study commenced enrollment in August 2022 and is scheduled to conclude post assessments and analyses by the end of 2023. The results of the study are anticipated to be accessible in late 2024.
CONCLUSIONS: This clinical study represents the initial investigation in humans to assess the feasibility and efficacy of α-CSH in alveolar bone regeneration. We hypothesize that the inclusion of α-CSH can greatly expedite the process of bone formation within fresh sockets, resulting in a swift restoration of bone height without the disadvantages associated with harvesting autogenous bone graft.
BACKGROUND: Indonesia Registry Center INA-D02FAHP; https://tinyurl.com/2jnf6n3s.
UNASSIGNED: DERR1-10.2196/49922.

This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general practitioner (GP), specialist, and dentist visits among 40 million Iranians covered by the Social Security Organization (SSO). A monthly interrupted time series analysis was conducted over a period of 72 months, including-47 months before the pandemic and 25 months after its onset. The outcomes variables were monthly number of GP, specialist, and dentist visits per 1000 SSO-insured individuals. The analysis was performed by total visits, visits to the SSO direct sector, and visits to the indirect sectors. The study found that in the first month of the pandemic, the number of visits per 1000 insured individuals significantly decreased for visits to GPs (by 51.12, 95% CI -64.42 to -37.88), visits to specialists (by 39.11, 95% CI -51.61 to -26.62), and visits to dentists (by 6.67, 95% CI -8.55 to -4.78). However, during the subsequent months of the pandemic, there was a significant increase in the number of monthly visits for all three categories, with GPs experiencing the highest increase (1.78 visits per 1000 insured), followed by specialists (1.32 visits per 1000 insured), and dentists (0.05 visits per 1000 insured). Furthermore, prior to the pandemic, the number of monthly GP visits per 1000 insured individuals was statistically significantly lower in the indirect sector compared to the direct sector (45.79, 95% CI -52.69 to -38.89). Conversely, the direct sector exhibited lower rates of specialist visits (25.84 visits per 1000 insured individuals, 95% CI 22.87 to 28.82) and dentist visits (0.75 visits per 1000 insured individuals, 95% CI 0.12 to 1.36) compared to the indirect sector. Additionally, the study found that in the first month of the pandemic, the monthly number of GP visits in the indirect sector significantly increased by 34.44 times (95% CI 24.81 to 44.08) compared to the direct sector. For specialist visits and dentist visits, the increase was 3.41 (95% CI -5.87 to 12.69) and 5.01 (95% CI 3.48 to 6.53) per 1000 insured individuals, respectively. Overall, the findings of this study demonstrate statistically significant disruptions in GP, specialist, and dentist visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, although some recovery was observed. Both the direct and indirect sectors experienced decreased visits.

UNASSIGNED: Fear and anxiety related to dental and healthcare procedures are common among young adults and can negatively impact dental and healthcare consumership, resulting in poor health outcomes.
UNASSIGNED: This cross-sectional study aimed to examine young adults\' experiences of fear related to dental and healthcare procedures and the potential relationships between the two forms of fear experiences and demographic factors.
UNASSIGNED: Young adults (252) were recruited from a large public university and completed a survey about their dental and healthcare fear/anxiety as well as their confidence in healthcare professionals. Descriptive and correlational analyses were completed to describe the experiences of young adults and the relationships between variables.
UNASSIGNED: Ten types of fear/anxiety were identified related to healthcare procedures, with the most common being needles and pain. Nine fears/anxieties were identified for dental visits, of which pain and sensory experiences other than pain were most common. Female participants were significantly more likely to report fear/anxiety related to dental procedures, and there was a statistically significant relationship between fear/anxiety related to healthcare procedures and that related to dental procedures. There was also a significant negative relationship found between confidence in healthcare providers and fear/anxiety related to healthcare procedures.
UNASSIGNED: Young adults experience fear/anxiety related to healthcare and dentist visits, and this fear/anxiety can impact their confidence in healthcare providers, such as primary physicians. The findings of the current study suggest primary care providers should be aware of potential fears/anxieties and offer patients appropriate supports.

UNASSIGNED: Information about the range of Hounsfield values for healthy teeth tissues could become an additional tool in assessing dental health and could be used, among other data, for subsequent machine learning.
UNASSIGNED: The purpose of our study was to determine dental tissue densities in Hounsfield units (HU).
UNASSIGNED: The total sample included 36 healthy children (n=21, 58% girls and n=15, 42% boys) aged 10-11 years at the time of the study. The densities of 320 teeth tissues were analyzed. Data were expressed as means and SDs. The significance was determined using the Student (1-tailed) t test. The statistical significance was set at P<.05.
UNASSIGNED: The densities of 320 teeth tissues were analyzed: 72 (22.5%) first permanent molars, 72 (22.5%) permanent central incisors, 27 (8.4%) second primary molars, 40 (12.5%) tooth germs of second premolars, 37 (11.6%) second premolars, 9 (2.8%) second permanent molars, and 63 (19.7%) tooth germs of second permanent molars. The analysis of the data showed that tissues of healthy teeth in children have different density ranges: enamel, from mean 2954.69 (SD 223.77) HU to mean 2071.00 (SD 222.86) HU; dentin, from mean 1899.23 (SD 145.94) HU to mean 1323.10 (SD 201.67) HU; and pulp, from mean 420.29 (SD 196.47) HU to mean 183.63 (SD 97.59) HU. The tissues (enamel and dentin) of permanent central incisors in the mandible and maxilla had the highest mean densities. No gender differences concerning the density of dental tissues were reliably identified.
UNASSIGNED: The evaluation of Hounsfield values for dental tissues can be used as an objective method for assessing their densities. If the determined densities of the enamel, dentin, and pulp of the tooth do not correspond to the range of values for healthy tooth tissues, then it may indicate a pathology.

UNASSIGNED: The current study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the retention protocol followed by orthodontists in India.
UNASSIGNED: A cross-sectional web-based questionnaire survey was carried out to evaluate the retention protocol. To determine the sample size, a pilot study was carried out, and the final sample arrived was 250 subjects. The current study\'s inclusion criteria took into account those who had finished their BDS&MDS (Orthodontist).
UNASSIGNED: The data were statistically examined when the surveys were received and completed. The choice for fixed retainers was 67.4%. Retainer wear time preferences ranged widely, with 60% preferring 12-18 hours. The initial post-retention check appointment was planned by the majority of orthodontists (47.6%) within the next three months. Recall appointments for retention checks were only planned by the majority of orthodontists (56.3%) once every three months. Regular involvement by patients at their retention check appointments was (38%).
UNASSIGNED: The most commonly used and preferred type of retainer is fixed retainer, and dentist preferences range around 12-18 hours of wear time. Furthermore, the duration of the retainer wear preferred by most orthodontists/dentists is 10 months to 2 years.

UNASSIGNED: To determine the level of knowledge and skill of basic life support (BLS) among undergraduate, postgraduate students, and general practitioners with and without regular attendance of the BLS Healthcare Provider course.
UNASSIGNED: The study was carried out at two intervals with two groups. A random sample involving undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and dental professionals was selected for both study groups. Group 1 with 440 participants had not attended BLS for Healthcare Providers Course in the last two years. Group 2 with 410 participants had attended the BLS for Healthcare Providers course regularly once a year. First, participants in Group 1 were evaluated using an MCQ test with 30 questions about their knowledge and skills in BLS. Then, a well-trained BLS instructor team from Dental College & Hospital offered BLS healthcare provider courses to students and dentists. Subsequently, Group 2 participants who had completed a BLS course for healthcare providers last year were also assessed for their knowledge and skills in BLS using another MCQ test.
UNASSIGNED: The marks obtained in the tests were tabulated and analyzed. To determine the association between variables with respect to mean knowledge score, t-test was employed. Multiple group comparison was made using analysis of variance and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The group 1 participants score a mean of 5.7 marks against the Group 2 with a mean score of 27.4 marks out of 30 marks. Knowledge and skill in BLS skills among those in Group 1 without prior BLS training was mainly low. Dental practitioners performed marginally better than students in both groups.
UNASSIGNED: Based on the results, we make the following observations. With the introduction of BLS training into the academic curriculum and routine BLS hands-on workshops, all healthcare providers will be familiar with the BLS skills to effectively manage the life-threatening emergencies.

Dental ergonomics provides an overview of dentists\' work efficiency. The objective of this study was to obtain quantitative information and produce a visualization of the network of scientific publications on the topic of ergonomics and dentistry using bibliometric analysis. Data mining was conducted using the Scopus database and Boolean expressions (ergonom* AND dentist*) on 14 April 2023. Data extraction and analysis were performed using Open Refine version 3.5.2., VOSviewer version 1.6.17., VOSviewer thesaurus, Microsoft Excel, and Tableau Professional version 2020.1.2. A total of 682 documents were identified, with the United States having the largest number of documents and citations (89 documents, 1321 citations). Work, Dentistry Today, and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health were the top three sources. Ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are two of the very prominent keywords, with research topics covering prevalence, causes, factors related to causes, prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, evaluation, and intervention. There was no research on ergonomic interventions that collaborated with human factors and ergonomics (HFE). We conclude that the trending topic of dental ergonomics research topics around the world is centered on MSDs. The future research challenge is to apply HFE science to improve the health, safety, efficiency, and quality of dentists\' work.

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