İsmail Cihangir

Educational quality of YouTube cartoon videos on children’s tooth brushing: a cross-sectional content analysis

Background YouTube is one of the most widely accessed digital platforms for health-related information, particularly among children exposed to animated content. However, the educational quality of cartoon-based videos on children’s tooth brushing remains uncertain. This study eva...

Comparative antimicrobial efficacy of chitosan and a high-potency papain gel (Brix 3000) as endodontic irrigants in deciduous teeth: an in vitro analysis

In cases of irreversible pulpitis, root canal treatment is preferred over extraction. The success of endodontic therapy depends on chemical irrigation in addition to mechanical preparation. Sodium hypochlorite, although widely used, has disadvantages, including unpleasant taste a...

Sustainability and green dentistry among dental students in Türkiye: assessment of knowledge, attitudes, practices and educational needs

The healthcare sector contributes substantially to environmental degradation, and dentistry—characterised by high resource consumption and waste generation—plays a notable role. International bodies increasingly advocate integrating sustainability and green dentistry principles i...