Sydney Dental Hospital

Beyond calcium homeostasis: Vitamin D signaling in salivary gland biology and disease: Current evidence and emerging perspectives

Background Vitamin D is a pleiotropic secosteroid hormone that regulates numerous biological processes beyond calcium and phosphate homeostasis, including epithelial differentiation, immune function, oxidative stress responses, and tissue repair. These effects are mediated primar...

AI ‐Driven Feedback on Bitewing Radiographic Technique: A Comparative Study of Large Language Models

ABSTRACT Introduction Large language models (LLMs) can enhance learning engagement and accessibility, though their performance in dentistry is inconsistent. Bitewing radiographs are critical for caries detection but prone to diagnostic errors from operator positioning. This study...

Association of Oral Health Assessment Tool Findings With Periodontal Screening Outcomes in Adults With Diabetes

ABSTRACT Background Periodontal disease is common among adults with diabetes, yet periodontal screening is rarely incorporated into routine outpatient diabetes care. The Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) is a structured observational tool designed for non‐dental healthcare profe...

Oral health education in cardiac rehabilitation: a randomised controlled trial of face-to-face and digital interventions

Despite the evidence supporting an association between oral disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD), oral health as a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular health is rarely addressed. This randomised clinical trial (1:1:1) evaluated whether oral health education improves ora...

Prevention and Management of Tooth Discolouration of Endodontic Origin ( DEO ): A State‐of‐the‐Art Review

ABSTRACT Background Tooth discolouration of endodontic origin (DEO) refers to an undesirable change in tooth colour arising from the pulp space as a result of reactive physiological processes, pathological processes or endodontic procedures and materials. As DEO frequently affect...