Browsing by Subject "Dentistry"

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    Application of machine learning for data analysis in paediatric dentistry: a systematic review
    (SIOI, Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry, 2025-05) Gómez Ríos, Inmaculada; Saura López, Virginia; Pérez Silva, Amparo; Serna Muñoz, Clara; Ortiz Ruiz, Antonio José; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física; Facultad de Medicina
    Aim: The study aims to assess whether the application of machine learning (ML) for database analysis enhances the approach to oral diseases in the paediatric population. Materials: Dental caries affects 514 million children worldwide. Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ML, has seen increased utilisation in medicine and dentistry, handling data beyond human capacity to discern patterns and make predictions. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Lilacs databases were searched. Topics covered include the impact of oral health on adolescents' quality of life, predictors of early childhood caries and of the need of second treatment under deep sedation, and the effectiveness of preventive dental services. Methods: Twenty articles meeting eligibility criteria were analyzed for quality using the QUADAS-2 scale. The systematic review adhered to the PRISMA statement, yielding 20 articles out of 1945 initially screened. Fourteen articles focused on caries prediction, highlighting socio-demographic, behavioural, and biological predictors. ML analysis revealed that children with early caries lesions incur higher costs for insurers, with those receiving sealants and fluoride demonstrating greater cost savings. Conclusion: ML algorithms can identify patterns in large datasets, enhancing approaches to paediatric oral diseases. Their integration into research and educational programs is recommended. Methodological guidelines and quality scales specific to such studies are necessary for improved scientific evidence.
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    La coordinación de los equipos docentes para la adquisiciónde la competencia transversal de la comunicación: laexperiencia en el grado en odontología de la Universidaddel País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
    (Centro de Estudios en Educación Médica de la Universidad de Murcia (CeuEM) y Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de publicaciones, 2021) Palomares, Teodoro; García de la Fuente, Ana M.; Ruíz de Azúa, Sonia; Herrero de la Parte, Borja; Arteagoitia, Iciar
    En la atención asistencial, las habilidades de comunicación resultan fundamentalesen el quehacer de los profesionales de la salud. La adquisición adecuada de dichashabilidades por parte del alumnado ha de ser uno de los objetivos de los equipos docentes.Conscientes de esta necesidad, en el grado en odontología de la UPV/EHU, se está llevando acabo un proyecto de innovación educativa impulsando la labor y coordinación horizontal yvertical de los equipos docentes, dando lugar a las siguientes acciones: i) definición de unaguía de habilidades comunicacionales; ii) diseño de actividades complejas basadas enescenarios realistas, implementadas mediante metodologías activas; iii) evaluación continuacon la pertinente retroalimentación; y iv) seguimiento de todo el proceso con registro deevidencias. Tras un periodo de dos años, dicha evaluación está permitiendo tomar concienciade los avances y dificultades presentes, tanto en el proceso como en la adquisición de algunosde los resultados de aprendizaje. La discusión, reflexión y consenso de los equipos docentes,intra e interasignatura, ha dado lugar a la mejora de las guías docentes, al rediseño de algunasde las actividades académicas, a un mayor grado de colaboración para la mejora dedocumentos de comunicación (ej.: consentimiento informado, elaboración de informesmédicos) y para unificar criterios de evaluación, e incluso, al diseño de talleres formativossobre comunicación dirigidos al profesorado. Todo ello traerá consigo un impacto educativo,fruto del esfuerzo de los componentes de dichos equipos docentes que, sin duda, redundaráen beneficio de la atención de los pacientes.
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    Recommendations by the Spanish Society of Epidemiology and Oral Public Health (SESPO) for the healthcare adaptation of public health dental clinics in Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic
    (Medicina Oral S. L., 2020-12-01) Trullols-Casas, María del Carmen; Ausina Márquez, Verónica; Martínez Beneyto, Yolanda; Martínez Sanz, Elena; Llamas-Ortuño, María-Eulalia; Expósito-Delgado, Antonio; Almerich Torres, Teresa; Mateos-Moreno, María Victoria; Blanco-González, José-María; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
    Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 pandemic and, a few days later, the Spanish Government declared a State of Emergency and the population lockdown. This crisis situation crisis forced deep changes in health care. At dental care level, it became necessary for both public health services and private consultations to plan changes to enable them to face this healthcare challenge. Material and Methods: SESPO and the General Council of Dentists of Spain (CGDE) appointed a Working Group to prepare a protocol for dental clinics after the lockdown stage. Continuing with this teamwork task, a series of recommendations addressed to public health managers and the dental workforce were agreed, according to the COVID-19 protection protocols, with the evidence available at the time of their preparation. Results: The SESPO Working Group prepared a schedule with recommendations to be taken. The CGDE presented this document to the Ministry of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare, and SESPO emailed it to all the Health Councils of the autonomous regions. The document was also uploaded to the CGDE and SESPO websites and was emailed to all SESPO associated members. Conclusions: Keeping in mind the existing territorial variation, both at the organization level of dental public health services, and at the care level (especially in child preventive programs and care for pregnant women), this health crisis has highlighted the importance of teamwork. It is necessary to unify the standards for all dental health care units in the national territory in challenging times.
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    Thermo-setting glass ionomer cements promote variable biological responses of human dental pulp stem cells
    (2018) Collado-González, Mar; Pecci Lloret, Miguel Ramón; Tomás Catalá, Christopher Joseph; García Bernal, David; Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías; Llena, Carmen; Forner, Leopoldo; Rosa, Vinicius; Rodríguez Lozano, Francisco Javier; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
    Objective: To evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity of Equia Forte (GC, Tokyo, Japan) and Ionostar Molar (Voco, Cuxhaven, Germany) on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Methods: hDPSCs isolated from third molars were exposed to several dilutions of Equia Forte and Ionostar Molar eluates (1/1, 1/2 and 1/4). These eluates were obtained by storing material samples in respective cell culture medium for 24 h (n = 40). hDPSCs in basal growth culture medium were the control. Cell viability and cell migration assays were performed using the MTT and wound-healing assays, respectively. Also, induction of apoptosis and changes in cell phenotype were evaluated by flow cytometry. Changes in cell morphology were analysed by immunocytofluorescence staining. To evaluate cell attachment to the different materials, hDPSCs were directly seeded onto the material surfaces and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The chemical composition of the materials was determined by energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and eluates were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Statistical analysis was performed with analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Student's t-test (α < 0.05). Results: Undiluted Equia Forte extracts led to a similar cell proliferation rates than the control group from 72 h onwards. There were no significance differences between Equia Forte and Ionostar Molar in terms of cell apoptosis and phenotype. However, in presence of Equia extracts the migration capacity of hDPSCs was higher than in presence of Ionostar Molar (p < 0.05). Also, SEM studies showed a higher degree of cell attachment when Equia Forte extracts were used. Finally, EDX analysis pointed to different weight percentages of C, O and Ca ions in glass ionomer cements, while other elements such as La, Al, Si, W, Mo and F were also detected. Significance: In summary, Equia Forte promoted better biological responses in hDPSCs than Ionostar Molar.
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    Tres semanas de docencia virtual en la Universidad de Murcia (I): Experiencias en Medicina y Odontología
    (Centro de Estudios en Educación Médica de la Universidad de Murcia (CeuEM) y Editum (Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia), 2020) Santonja Medina, Fernando; Salmerón Martínez, Diego; Osuna Carrillo-Albornoz, Eduardo Javier; García Alberola, Arcadio; Sánchez Pérez, Arturo; Martínez Beneyto, Yolanda
    Presentamos un resumen de las actividades que algunos de los profesores de la Facultad de Medicina de Murcia han llevado a cabo durante las 3 semanas previas a las vacaciones de primavera. Durante este tiempo, debido a la pandemia provocada por la COVID-19, la docencia presencial tuvo que ser sustituída por actividades en línea o virtuales, a causa de la implantación del estado de alarma en España que motivó el cierre completo de las Universidades desde el 13 de marzo de 2020. Las experiencias son de Traumatología, Matemáticas, Medicina Legal,Medicina del Sistema Cardiovascular, Periodoncia y Odontología Preventiva y Comunitaria.
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    Tres semanas de docencia virtual en la Universidad de Murcia (II): Fisioterapia, Odontología, Cirugía y Fisiología
    (Centro de Estudios en Educación Médica de la Universidad de Murcia (CeuEM) y Editum (Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia), 2020) Gómez Conesa, Antonia; Ortiz Ruiz, Antonio José; Cascales Campos, Pedro Antonio; García-Estañ López, Joaquín
    Presentamos un resumen de las actividades que algunos de los profesores de la Facultad de Medicina de Murcia han llevado a cabo durante las 3 semanas previas a las vacaciones de primavera. En éstas, la docencia presencial tuvo que ser sustituída por actividades en línea o virtuales, a causa de la implantación del estado de alarma en España, que motivó el cierre completo de las Universidades desde el 13 de marzo de 2020. Las experiencias son de Fisioterapia, Odontología Pediátrica,Fundamentos de Cirugía y Fisiología.
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    Use of antifungal agents for oral candidiasis: results of a national survey
    (Wiley, 2010-02-01) Martínez Beneyto, Yolanda; López-Jornet, Pia; Velandrino-Nicolás, A.; Jornet García, V.; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física
    Abstract: Background: Candida albicans is an opportunistic agent that colonizes the oral mucosa. Objectives: To determine the attitude of Spanish dentists toward the oral treatment of candidiasis. Method: Between May and November 2006, a questionnaire was circulated to a random selection of 1134 dentists obtained from the General Dental Council’s main list. The survey consisted of a block of socio-demographic items followed by another block related to the diagnosis and treatment of oral candidiasis. Replies to the questionnaire were received from 840 (74%) dentists. Results: 50.4% of respondents were men, and 48.1% were female with a mean age of 38 and 12.2 years of professional experience. Miconazole was the most popular choice of antifungal agent prescribed (59.3%), followed by nystatin (57.7%) for topical use. Systemic antifungal agents were used by 30.20% of dentists, with a strong association between their use and the number of years in practice, gender and professional qualifications (P < 0.005). Conclusion: Most Spanish dentists make clinical diagnosis and treat oral infections by C. albicans themselves with topical drugs (miconazole and nystatin) as a first choice. Systemic treatments are more commonly chosen by male dentists with long professional experience, especially by stomatologists.