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Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are growing in dental implant procedures. For example, various AI models have been developed to recognize implant types using periapical and panoramic radiographs. Similarly, AI applications have been developed to predict osteointegration success or implant prognosis using client risk…

Approximately two billion adults and 520 million children globally experience dental caries. The prevalence of dental caries continues to increase in most low- and middle-income countries, disproportionately affecting marginalized and underserved groups. Additionally, oral healthcare facilities and providers are often unevenly geographically…

Oral health is associated with general health, morbidity, and mortality in older adults and is crucial for healthy aging. Dental caries induces pain and infection and is a predominant reason for tooth loss, which negatively affects aesthetics, chewing efficiency, speech, and social…

Mechanical plaque removal aims to disrupt and remove bacterial plaque on tooth surfaces. The toothbrush is the most common mechanical plaque control device used. Ideally, it should be used with fluoridated toothpaste. Nonetheless, the selection of oral hygiene devices can be associated with…