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Pediatric Dentist–Parent Interactions: Converting the Thinking of Practitioners Into Learning Outcomes for Predoctoral Students

BACKGROUND: Effective interaction with parents is indispensable for dentists, yet little literature exists on skillsets or application. PURPOSES: (1) Identify core practices of pediatric dentists when interacting with parents; (2) summarize core practices for use in a skillset fo...

Xylose phosphatase activity of dystroglycan self-regulates its receptor function

Dystroglycan (DG), a transmembrane receptor crucial for tissue development and pathogen entry, harbors a glycan composed of xylose and glucuronic acid called matriglycan. Loss of matriglycan or reduction in its length affects DG function, causing dystroglycanopathies. However, th...