Patient considerations for orthodontists: A comparative study of university students in Malaysia and Taiwan.

Background/purpose: Patients' considerations when choosing an orthodontist are influenced by many factors, including background, ethnicity, and location. Accordingly, this study aimed to identify factors influencing patients' considerations when selecting an orthodontist in both Malaysia and Taiwan.

Materials And Methods: In total, 248 dental students from Taipei Medical University and 110 dental students from Manipal University College Malaysia were selected for this study.

Traumatic Dental Injuries and their Association with Demographics and Other Predisposing Risk Factors in School Children Aged between 8-13 Years: A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Traumatic dental injuries are most commonly seen in school age children. This not only affects physical, but, also, the psychological and social well-being of a child. The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in school children aged between 8 and 13 years and their association with the demographics and other predisposing risk factors.

Efficacy of electronic apex locators in comparison with intraoral radiographs in working length determination- a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Successful endodontic treatment needs accurate determination of working length (WL). Electronic apex locators (EALs) were presented as an alternative to radiographic methods; and since then, they have evolved and gained popularity in the determination of WL. However, there is insufficient evidence on the post-operative pain, adequacy, and accuracy of EALs in determining WL.

Histologic and radiological observations of a human immature premolar with pulp necrosis treated with regenerative endodontic procedure - A case report of a four-year follow-up.

Background: Reports are found on long-term radiographic follow-up of teeth treated with regenerative endodontic techniques, but scarce literature is observed regarding the tissue formed in the root canal. A four-year radiographic follow-up with histologic findings in an immature mandibular premolar with dens evaginatus that underwent a regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) is presented here. After four years following REP, the tooth was extracted for orthodontic purposes thereby presenting an opportunity to report the histologic findings.

Evaluation of Root Dentin Damage during Retreatment Procedure using Various Engine-Driven Retreatment File Systems-A Micro-CT Study.

Aim: The aim of this research was to assess the damage to root dentin that arises from retreatment with different engine-driven NiTi retreatment files employing micro-computed tomography.

Materials And Methods: Sixty mandibular premolar teeth having a single root and root canal that were recently extracted were gathered and stored. The specimens were de-coronated at the cementoenamel junction under water irrigation to achieve a homogeneous root length of 16 millimeters.

Effect of Dental Varnishes in Prevention of Enamel Demineralization Adjacent to Orthodontic Brackets.

Aim: The aim of the current research was to assess the ability of different dental varnishes in averting enamel demineralization adjoining the orthodontic brackets.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-five premolars devoid of dental caries that were subjected to extraction for orthodontic purposes were employed in this research. The surface of enamel was etched with 37% phosphoric acid and subjected to primer application.

Academic procrastination and self-efficacy among a group of dental undergraduate students in Malaysia.

Background: Undergraduate dental students have to do multiple tasks as part of their extensive curriculum in order to achieve the proficiencies expected of them. During the course of their study, a tendency to procrastinate and question their self-efficacy is detrimental for the students. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of procrastination and self-efficacy and its related factors among dental undergraduate students.

Information Retrieval and Awareness about Evidence-Based Dentistry among Dental Undergraduate Students-A Comparative Study between Students from Malaysia and Finland.

Background: A fundamental skill in education includes the ability to search for, evaluate, and synthesize information, and this cannot be underestimated in dental education. The aim of this study was to assess how dental students from Malaysia and Finland acquire scientific information and to compare their information retrieval skills.

Methods: Fourth and fifth-year dental students from Malaysia and Finland were invited to participate.

Interventions for managing halitosis.

Background: Halitosis or bad breath is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odour is present due to an underlying oral or systemic disease. 50% to 60% of the world population has experienced this problem which can lead to social stigma and loss of self-confidence. Multiple interventions have been tried to control halitosis ranging from mouthwashes and toothpastes to lasers.

Comparison of Salivary pH Changes after Consumption of Two Sweetened Malaysian Local Drinks among Individuals with Low Caries Experience: A Pilot Study.

Background: Regular consumption of sweetened beverages has been associated with dental caries, which is mediated through salivary pH. The salivary pH changes among individuals with low caries experience after consumption of two local sweetened drinks is compared.

Methods: In this block randomised controlled parallel group, an open-label pilot study of 49 participants aged 21-25 were selected.

Evaluation of Bond Strength and Load Deflection Rate of Multi-stranded Fixed Retainer Wires: An Study.

Background: Fixed orthodontic retainers must be well retained on the tooth surfaces, allow physiologic movement of teeth and exert minimal forces on the teeth to be retained. Previous studies analyzed the bond strength and amount of deflection caused due to the debonding force but not the magnitude of force needed for unit deformation.

Aims: This study aims to evaluate and compare the bond strength and load deflection rate (LDR) of three different fixed retainer wires.

Knowledge of dental trauma among mothers in Mangalore.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of Mangalore mothers regarding dental trauma.

Methods: A questionnaire inquiring about mother's knowledge on dental trauma was distributed to 500 working and non-working mothers via their children attending two primary schools in the Mangalore city.

Results: Around 68.