September 2025

This study tested mangosteen peel extract mouthwash (2%, 4%, 6%) for dental plaque control in 32 patients. All concentrations reduced plaque, with the 2% mouthwash showing the most effective inhibition. Mangosteen’s antibacterial compounds support its use as an adjunctive therapy for preventing plaque formation. Read full paper : https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1791502 #FKGUnpad#SDGs#BetterOralHealth#GlobalSustainability#SustainableDevelopmentGoals#SmartGreenDentistry#SustainableDentistry#SDG3#SDG12

This study tested the antibacterial effect of pepper elder leaf (Peperomia pellucida) extract against Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a key bacterium in periodontitis. Using a laboratory disk diffusion method, all concentrations of the extract showed inhibitory effects. The antibacterial activity is linked to its alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins. The study concludes that pepper elder leaf extract is

This systematic review examined the anticancer effects of eugenol on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) using in vitro studies. Thirteen high-quality articles showed that eugenol can induce cell death, inhibit cell proliferation, and affect oxidative stress in oral cancer cell lines. The findings suggest that eugenol has strong potential as an anticancer agent for OSCC.

This study tested the effect of virtual reality dental hypnosis (VRDH) on dental anxiety in Indonesian military members by measuring salivary cortisol levels. In a randomized controlled trial with 22 participants, most showed decreased cortisol after intervention, with greater changes seen in the VRDH group compared to controls. The results suggest VRDH may help reduce

This rapid review analyzed 9 studies on antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in chronic periodontitis. Results showed that aPDT improved clinical parameters, with reductions in probing depth, better clinical attachment levels, and less bleeding on probing compared to scaling and root planing alone. Read full paper : http://www.jidmr.com/journal/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/67-Rev-D24_3266_Agus_Susanto_Indonesia.pdf

This systematic review analyzed 15 studies on the use of virtual reality (VR) for pain control in adult dental patients. Results showed that VR is effective in reducing acute pain during procedures like anesthesia, extraction, scaling, and root planing. The review supports integrating VR into dental practice as a tool to ease both physical and

This review highlights the role of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) in evaluating bone microstructure for dental implant success. Micro-CT provides detailed 3D visualization to assess bone volume, trabecular structure, and osseointegration, though it faces challenges in artifacts and in vivo use. Advances in resolution and AI integration may improve its clinical applications, with future research needed