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Mental health and alcohol consumption among university students in the post-pan...

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had significant effects on mental health and lifestyle behaviours, especially among university students who experienced academic disruptions, social isolation, and fewer social interactions. Alcohol consumption has long been part of student culture. Still, the influence of post-pandemic academic reintegration on drinking patterns and psychological distress remains relatively ...

Patient-reported outcomes in oral oncology: new approaches, contemporary visions

Background: Emerging trends in Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) are transforming healthcare by centering the patient experience and emphasizing Quality of Life (QoL) in clinical decision-making [1]. Objective: Analyze the benefits of using PROs in daily critical practice based on the experience of our research group and literature review. To explore new strategies to apply results more efficiently in clinical d...

Gamification in e-Health: strategies for oral health

Background: Gamification in healthcare is an innovative approach that uses game elements to motivate and engage patients in healthy behaviors. Gamification in oral health uses various game elements to create engaging and motivating experiences for patients [1-7]. Some of the most common elements include goals and challenges to achieve, rewards to obtain, competition, feedback, and the creation of an engaging na...

Assessing awareness of human identification techniques among professionals and ...

Background: 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),...

Antibiotic prescription in dentistry: Systematic and critical evaluation

Background: Antibiotics have been widely used to treat bacterial infections. In dentistry, their use has been generalized for the treatment of dental infections. This raises major concerns related to their overuse and to the resistance that develops(1). A critical evaluation of their efficacy in comparison with other therapeutic options is therefore necessary. Objective: Critically evaluate the effectiveness of...

Pré-Conferência WONCA 2025: um encontro que transforma

Biosafety and perioral botulinum toxin application: research study

Background: 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...

Background: 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...

Influência da intervenção osteopática na atividade do sistema imunitário: revis...

O sistema imunitário apresenta funções vitais de proteção do organismo através de vários órgãos, células e proteínas. Existem vários fatores que influenciam a imunidade, sendo que o papel da intervenção osteopática, potenciando e estimulando a sua resposta, tem sido mencionado como promissor coadjuvante não-farmacêutico de baixo custo que visa modular a secreção de citocinas. Realizar uma análise crítica da qua...

Influência da intervenção osteopática na atividade do sistema imunitário: revis...

Introdução: O sistema imunitário apresenta funções vitais de proteção do organismo através de vários órgãos, células e proteínas. Existem vários fatores que influenciam a imunidade, sendo que o papel da intervenção osteopática, potenciando e estimulando a sua resposta, tem sido mencionado como promissor coadjuvante não-farmacêutico de baixo custo que visa modular a secreção de citocinas. Objetivos: Realizar uma...