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Abstract Objectives To analyze spatiotemporal clustering patterns of severe hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in children aged ≤ 5 years, quantify the associations between meteorological factors and severe HFMD in...

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of gradually increasing orthodontic force magnitude compared with a constant force magnitude on the rate of tooth movement during maxillary canine retraction. Methods This split-...

Abstract Background Pregnancy loss represents a significant public health concern within the realm of female reproductive health. In the current landscape of research, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and ...

Abstract Background Oral frailty is a key determinant of older adults’ health, functional independence, and quality of life. However, its core elements and interrelationships lack clear systematic conceptualization, an...

Abstract Background Postoperative hemorrhage is one of the major complications of oral surgery. Conventional hemostatic methods, such as chair-side preparation of tranexamic acid (TXA)-soaked gauze or TXA mouthwash, ofte...

Abstract Background Sjögren’s disease is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by dysfunction of the salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to xerostomia and xerophthalmia. Case presentation A 55-year-old Hispani...

Abstract Introduction Kinesio taping (KT) is used after mandibular third-molar surgery, yet its benefits and time course remain uncertain. We evaluated whether KT reduces pain, swelling, and trismus versus no tape. Metho...

Abstract Background The menopausal period is associated with hormonal changes that may influence salivary gland function, leading to xerostomia. This study aims to comparatively examine the VAS Questionnaire, Modified Sc...

Abstract Background Oral frailty is a significant risk factor for systemic frailty and poor health outcomes in older adults. While oral health care interventions may mitigate this decline, the evidence remains fragmented...