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Validation of 3D intraoral scanner use for detecting caries lesions around dental restorations: A diagnostic accuracy study

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to validate the use of a 3D intraoral scanner (IOS) for detecting secondary caries lesions around restorations using image-based CARS-derived severity categories, compared with visual-tactile clinical examination. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A diagnostic v...

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Untreated Dental Caries in Adulthood: Exploring Mediation by Educational Level, Depression Symptoms, and Oral Health-Related Behaviors

Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are relevant predictors for poor oral health in adulthood; however, the relationship with untreated dental caries remains unclear, as well as the underlying pathways. Therefore, the aim was to assess whether educational level, de...