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Objectives: Effective preventive measures are crucial for controlling dental caries, one of the most prevalent health problems in children. Polyacid-modified composite resin (PMCR) is commonly used in pediatric dentistry due to its aesthetic characteristics and ability to release fluoride. Surface roughness directly...

Objectives: This study assessed the awareness of dental students and practicing dentists in Turkey regarding forensic odontology and the recognition and reporting of child abuse. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study included 406 participants. The 31- item questionnaire covered forensic odontology, ch...

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate dentists’ self-reported use of rotary instrument systems and related selection criteria during non-surgical endodontic retreatment in Turkey, and to identify demographic and professional factors associated with these outcomes. Methods: A nationwide, cross-sectional, web...

Objectives: Smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of morbidity and mortality, representing a threat to public health, including oral health. Oral hygienists are in a privileged position to deliver brief and very brief interventions during consultations. This study aimed to identify the procedures oral hyg...