iosr-JDMS   Volume-25 ~ Issue-10 ~ Oct. 2026

Abstract: Background: Zirconomer is a zirconia-reinforced glass ionomer restorative material with improved mechanical properties; however, its performance under occlusal loading may be influenced by the presence of surface defects and moisture-related degradation. Protective resin coatings have been reported to improve the surface integrity and mechanical properties of glass-ionomer-based restorative materials. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of Zirconomer restorations coated with G-Coat Plus and Fusion Nano Coat following thermocycling....

Keywords: Zirconomer; fracture resistance; G-Coat Plus; Fusion Nano Coat; protective coating; glass ionomer cement; thermocycling.

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[2]. Rajaraman G, Senthil Eagappan AR, Bhavani S, Vijayaraghavan R, Harishma S, Jeyapreetha P. Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance of fiber-reinforced composite and alkasite restoration in Class I cavity. Contemp Clin Dent. 2022;13(1):56-60.
[3]. Tam LE, Dev S, Pilliar RM. Fracture toughness of conventional or photopolymerized glass ionomer/dentin interfaces. Oper Dent. 1995;20(4):144-50.
[4]. Jagadish S, Yogesh BG. Fracture resistance of teeth with Class 2 silver amalgam, posterior composite, and glass cermet restorations. Oper Dent. 1990;15(2):42-7.
[5]. Kamath UB, Salam AR. Fracture resistance of maxillary premolars with MOD cavities restored with Zirconomer: an in vitro comparative study. Int J Appl Dent Sci. 2016;2(2):77-80

Abstract: Cervical cancer remains an important public-health problem in Nigeria, although much of its burden can be reduced through human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and appropriate screening. Despite the availability of HPV vaccination, awareness and uptake remain limited in some communities. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of women of childbearing age regarding cervical cancer vaccination in Gesse Phase 1, Birnin Kebbi......

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[4] Isak L., Agida, R., Offiong, R., & Oluwole, P. O. (2016). Cervical Cytology among HIV Positive and HIV Negative Women in a Tertiary Hospital in North Central Nigeria: A Comparative Study. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 6(6).
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Abstract: Background: Osseointegration failure and chronic peri-implant and periodontal inflammation remain major sources of long-term complications in restorative and implant dentistry. Failure of inflammation resolution, rather than initiation alone, has emerged as a central mechanism, with efferocytosis, the phagocytic clearance of apoptotic cells by macrophages, recognized as pivotal to this process. Objective: To synthesize current evidence on the role of efferocytosis in periodontal, periapical, and peri-implant disease, and to examine its causal contribution to osseointegration failure. Methods: A narrative review of PubMed-indexed studies covering the basic biology of efferocytosis....

Key Word: efferocytosis; periodontitis; peri-implantitis; osseointegration; macrophages; apoptosis; diabetic periodontitis; specialized pro-resolving mediators

[1]. Huang Z, Zhao Q, Jiang X, Li Z. The Mechanism Of Efferocytosis In The Pathogenesis Of Periodontitis And Its Possible Therapeutic Strategies. J Leukoc Biol. 2023;113(4):365-375. Doi:10.1093/Jleuko/Qiad016
[2]. Mo K, Wang Y, Lu C, Li Z. Insight Into The Role Of Macrophages In Periodontitis Restoration And Development. Virulence. 2024;15(1):2427234. Doi:10.1080/21505594.2024.2427234[3]. Aubeux D, Peters OA, Hosseinpour S, Tessier S, Geoffroy V, Pérez F, Gaudin A. Specialized Pro-Resolving Lipid Mediators In Endodontics: A Narrative Review. BMC Oral Health. 2021;21(1):276. Doi:10.1186/S12903-021-01619-8
[4]. Babar MU, Nassar AF, Nie X, Zhang T, He J, Yeung J, Norris P, Ogura H, Muldoon A, Chen L, Libreros S. Is Lipid Metabolism Of Value In Cancer Research And Treatment? Part II: Role Of Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators In Inflammation, Infections, And Cancer. Metabolites. 2024;14(6):314. Doi:10.3390/Metabo14060314
[5]. Yamamoto Y, Yamaguchi T, Egashira K, Saiki S, Kimura M, Chikazawa T, Yamamoto Y, Kurita K. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate And Hinokitiol Enhance Macrophage Efferocytosis By Regulating Recognition, Uptake, And Metabolism Of Apoptotic Cells In Vitro. J Periodontal Res. 2023;59(3):542-551. Doi:10.1111/Jre.13228

Abstract: Background: Whether root canal treatment should be completed in one or more visits has been debated for decades. Since 2018, higher-quality evidence and new technologies (the dental operating microscope, cone-beam computed tomography and laser-activated irrigation) have changed the terms of that debate. Materials and Methods: Narrative review updating a 2018 specialization monograph. PubMed/MEDLINE was searched to September.....

Key Word: Root canal therapy; Single-visit endodontics; Dental operating microscope; Laser-activated irrigation; Cone-beam computed tomography; Postoperative pain

[1] Mergoni G, Ganim M, Lodi G, Figini L, Gagliani M, Manfredi M. Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022;12(12):CD005296. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005296.pub4
[2] Gupta R, Abraham D, Ahmad L, Puri A. Single-visit versus multiple-visit root canal therapy: post-endodontic pain outcomes from an umbrella review. J Dent. 2026;169:106637. doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2026.106637
[3] Sabeti M, Kim H, Abbaker S, Karimpourtalebi N, Azarpazhooh A. Healing outcomes of single-visit and two-visit endodontic treatment for necrotic teeth with apical periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial. J Endod. 2026 [online ahead of print]. doi:10.1016/j.joen.2026.07.018
[4] León-López M, Montero-Miralles P, Cabanillas-Balsera D, Saúco-Márquez JJ, Martín-González J, Segura-Egea JJ. Association between the presence of missed canals, detected using CBCT, and post-treatment apical periodontitis in root-filled teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Med. 2025;14(16):5781. doi:10.3390/jcm14165781
[5] Sabeti M, Harouni A, Gabbay J. Comparing ultrasonically activated irrigation and laser-activated irrigation for postoperative pain reduction in endodontics: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Endod. 2026;52(1):37-46. doi:10.1016/j.joen.2025.08.002

Abstract: Background: Nutritional problems among tribal communities may occur in the form of both undernutrition and excess body weight. However, information on the nutritional status of adult Oraons in Odisha is limited. The present study was undertaken to assess BMI and the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED) among adult Oraons of Sambalpur district, Odisha.
Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 783 Oraon subjects aged 20 years and above from selected settlements of Dhankauda and Rengali areas of Sambalpur district. The study included....

Keywords: Body mass index, chronic energy deficiency, nutritional status, Oraon, Odisha

[1]. Sahoo SP, Kuiti BK, Patra PK. Anthropometric Characteristics and Nutritional Status Based on Body Mass Index of Adult Paudi Bhuyan: A PVTG Population in Odisha, India. Man in India. 2025;105(3–4):235–251. The study included 521 adults from Banspal block of Keonjhar and Barkot block of Deogarh, Odisha. ARF Journals
[2]. Kanrar, P., Goswami, M. (2020). Sociodemographic profile, reproductive health and nutritional status among the Juangs—a particularly vulnerable tribal group of Odisha, India. The Oriental Anthropologist 20(1): 135-149.
[3]. Dash, N. C., Baral, S., Mahanta, T. (2017). Healthcare management and nutritional status of the lodha tribe of Odisha. Adivasi 58(12): 1-8.
[4]. Dehury, B. (2015) Health and Nutritional Status among the Munda of Mayurbhanj District, Odisha. Master’s Dissertation [Unpublished]. Utkal University, Odisha.
[5]. Kshatriya, G. K., Acharya, S. K. (2016). Triple burden of obesity, undernutrition, and cardiovascular disease risk among Indian tribes. PloS one 11(1): p.e0147934

Abstract: Background: MassHealth covers comprehensive orthodontic treatment only for members under 21 with a severe and handicapping malocclusion, operationalised through Appendix D of the Dental Manual as a Handicapping Labio-Lingual Deviation (HLD) index score of 22 or an autoqualifying condition. Below that threshold the sole remaining route is a medical-necessity narrative, three of whose five enumerated grounds require the mental, nutritional or speech condition to be "caused by the patient's malocclusion." Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) —....

Key Word: MassHealth; autism spectrum disorder; orthodontic coverage; unmet dental need; HLD index; developmental disability; EPSDT

[1]. Levine M, Assistant Secretary for MassHealth. MassHealth dental coverage report, fiscal year 2025. Letter to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means; 27 June 2025; available at malegislature.gov
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[3]. Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dental care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations, as of 31 December 2025; state-level data as compiled by KFF State Health Facts; available at kff.org
[4]. Shaw KA, Williams S, Patrick ME, Valencia-Prado M, Durkin MS, Howerton EM, et al. Prevalence and early identification of autism spectrum disorder among children aged 4 and 8 years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 16 sites, United States, 2022. MMWR Surveill Summ. 2025;74(2):1–22. doi:10.15585/mmwr.ss7402a1
[5]. Bastos PVO, Farias MC, Gomes CMLC, Picoli AH, Pereira LCC, Quindos DS, Pierre AGS, Gomes LCC. Autism spectrum disorder and dental care in the United States: a narrative review. South Florida J Environ Anim Sci. 2026;6(2):1–14. doi:10.53499/sfjeasv6n2-007