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The oral health implications of changes in the diabetic oral microbiome
Gonzva, Jessica; Loibl, Beatriz; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Lopes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Silveira, Augusta; Magalhães, RicardoBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) significantly impacts oral health by modulating periodontal microbiota, impairing salivary defense mechanisms, and altering gingival fluid dynamics [1] . Evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between DM and periodontitis, characterized by dysbiosis and exacerbated inflammatory responses [2], underscoring the need for precision-targeted therapeutic strategies. Objectiv...
Alcohol consumption, depression, stress and anxiety in post-pandemic university...
Guedes, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Loibl, Beatriz; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferraz, Hugo; Lima, Andreia; Guimarães, Maria InêsBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted students' lives, impacting mental health and behaviors [1,3]. Increased anxiety, depression, and alcohol use were reported, influenced by social isolation and academic stress [1,2]. This study explores these effects on Portuguese university students in the post-pandemic period. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of the post-COVID-19 pandemic period ...
Assessing awareness of human identification techniques among professionals and ...
Guimarães, Maria Inês; Ferraz, Hugo; Guedes, Beatriz; Loibl, Beatriz; Pereira, Vitor; Castro, Inês; Soares Monteiro, Pedro; Lopes Cardoso, InêsBackground: The identification of cadavers is one of the main areas of Forensic Medicine (FM), particularly in cases of advanced decomposition or mass disasters [1]. The use of radiographs can also be useful, as it allows us to observe changes that would otherwise not be visible [2]. Primary identification methods include DNA, fingerprint analysis, and dental examination. In the case of Forensic Dentistry (FD),...
Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about child abuse among dental students
Guedes, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Loibl, Beatriz; Abreu, Isabel; Ferraz, Hugo; Pereira, Ana Sofia; Cardoso e Silva, Cristina; Guimarães, Maria InêsBackground: Dentists are in a privileged position to detect child maltreatment, abuse, and neglect [1,2], and it is important to sensitize and train professionals for this task [3], which is so relevant from a social and public health point of view. Detection, signaling, and reporting are crucial steps for the protection and treatment of these children [1]. Objective: Evaluate a population of students of the In...
Evaluating Mediterranean diet adherence, physical activity and weight perceptio...
Moreira, Maria Teresa; Loibl, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Lopes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, AndreiaBackground: A balanced diet and regular exercise are essential components of good health, with the potential to reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses. Portugal is facing a high prevalence of childhood obesity, and a growing concern regarding sedentary lifestyles, reflecting a wider European trend in which approximately 340 million young people are overweight or obese [1]...
Biosafety and perioral botulinum toxin application: research study
Silveira, Augusta; Castro, Inês; Machado, Emanuel; Pallazo, Francesco; Sequeira, Maria Teresa; Ferraz, Hugo; Guimarães, Maria InêsBackground: Orofacial harmonization encompasses techniques, procedures, and products used for therapeutic, rehabilitative, or preventive purposes. Orofacial Harmonization involves the use of injectable products such as botulinum toxin type A and/or hyaluronic acid with different molecular weights and degrees of cross-linking, as well as a variety of bio-stimulators. Objective: To analyze the application of botu...
Behavior of teeth and restorative materials when exposed to different temperatu...
Guimarães, Maria Inês; Rybinski, Alma; Lopes, Beatriz; Veiga, Francisco; Ferraz, Hugo; Castro, Inês; Silveira, AugustaBackground: Teeth are recognized as the most indestructible elements of the human body, being considered one of the most resistant tissues, providing morphological, macroscopic or radiological analysis, allowing human identification, and presenting good resistance to environmental action. When exposed to different temperatures, restorative materials generally retain their original properties and respond in a pr...