Objectives: This research aims to characterize the antibiotic prescription patterns for adults with oral infections and their conditioning factors. Methods: An online questionnaire was administered to dentists and stomatologists registered at the Portuguese Society of Stomatology and Dental Medicine (SPEMD) in 2023,...
Objectives: A knowledge gap exists concerning how university students—a diverse and transitioning demographic—manage their oral health. This study aims to characterise the oral health practices of university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate oral health behaviors and percept...
Objectives: Understanding the prevalence of dental anomalies is crucial for improving diagnosis and treatment by dentists. Additionally, documenting these anomalies is vital in Legal Medicine, where dental records are instrumental in forensic investigations. Tooth number anomalies, such as agenesis and supernumerary...
This case report aims to highlight the importance of comparative analysis of surgically removed jaws, especially when expert human identification is required. In this study’s case, a charred body was discovered inside a burnt-out vehicle on the side of a highway. Initially, the vehicle was identified, and its ...
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of general anesthesia versus local anesthesia with or without conscious sedation for minor oral surgery procedures in pediatric patients. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of 192 pediatric patients who underwent 227 minor oral surgery procedures between 2017 ...