Dentistry

Why rTMS implementation for depression varies across nations

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for major depressive disorder shows varied real-world implementation between Sweden and Japan.

Periodontitis and heart disease: What's really driving the link?

Periodontitis affects nearly 3.5 billion people globally. Periodontal treatment is not yet proven to prevent or manage cardiovascular disease.

Why do prediction models for prolonged air leak keep failing?

Existing prediction models for prolonged air leak after pulmonary surgery lack clinical utility and translation potential, a systematic review found.

Antibiotics for endodontic infection: when they add nothing but resistance

Antibiotic prescribing for endodontic infections often provides no additional clinical benefit over local treatment, contributing to antimicrobial resistance.

Root Canal Treatment: Does One Visit Really Compare to Two?

Single-visit root canal therapy delivers comparable postoperative pain and complication rates to multiple-visit protocols in mandibular molars.

Powered versus manual brushing: The real-world effect on oral health

Powered toothbrushes consistently outperform manual brushing in plaque removal and gingivitis reduction, with evidence suggesting superior long-term oral health outcomes.

Reversing gingivitis: What actually changes patient behaviour?

Gingivitis, if left untreated, progresses to periodontitis, a leading cause of tooth loss. Effective reversal hinges on sustained patient adherence to oral hygiene, a challenge often underestimated.

Chlorhexidine vs. essential oils: Which rinse actually cleans up gingivitis?

Chlorhexidine remains the gold standard for plaque and gingivitis reduction, outperforming essential oils and cetylpyridinium chloride in head-to-head comparisons.

Periodontitis and Heart Disease: What the Evidence Actually Supports

Periodontitis associates with cardiovascular disease through shared inflammatory pathways, but direct causality and intervention benefits remain unproven.