September 2025

This case report describes a 22-year-old patient with discolored and infected anterior teeth after childhood trauma and root canal treatment. Endodontic retreatment, periapical microsurgery, bleaching, and direct composite veneers were performed. After one year, bone regeneration and good esthetic results were achieved, showing this approach as effective for managing periapical lesions and tooth discoloration. Read […]

This study examined salivary pH, buffer capacity, and oral hygiene in 20 orthodontic patients with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate. Most had normal pH but very low buffer capacity and moderate oral hygiene. Salivary pH showed no significant correlation with oral hygiene, but buffer capacity was significantly related to calculus formation. Read full paper :

This in vitro study tested whether 5% sodium fluoride varnish improves enamel microhardness after demineralization. Forty premolar crowns were examined, and results showed a significant increase in enamel hardness in the fluoride varnish group compared to control. The study confirms fluoride varnish effectively enhances enamel remineralization and can help prevent caries. Read full paper :

This scoping review analyzed 10 studies comparing gingival blood vessels in smokers and nonsmokers. Findings showed smokers had altered vascularity—more small/medium vessels, fewer large ones, and narrower lumens—especially in gingivitis and periodontitis. These changes may explain why smokers show reduced clinical signs of inflammation despite severe periodontal disease. Read full paper : https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1809913 #FKGUnpad#SDGs#BetterOralHealth#GlobalSustainability#SustainableDevelopmentGoals#SmartGreenDentistry#SustainableDentistry#SDG3

This case report of a 39-year-old woman with recurrent HSV-1 oral lesions highlights stress, hormonal changes, and malnutrition as key triggers. Treatment with acyclovir, mouthwash, vitamins, stress management, and nutritional improvement led to ulcer healing. Comprehensive therapy combining antiviral drugs and lifestyle changes is essential to prevent recurrence. Read full paper : https://doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S536607 #FKGUnpad#SDGs#BetterOralHealth#GlobalSustainability#SustainableDevelopmentGoals#SmartGreenDentistry#SustainableDentistry#SDG3

This study on parents of children with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) found that parents generally had good oral health knowledge and perceived their children’s oral health-related quality of life positively across oral, functional, emotional, and social aspects. However, challenges remained in applying this knowledge to daily care. Read full paper : https://doi.org/10.20473/j.djmkg.v58.i3.p249-255 #FKGUnpad#SDGs#BetterOralHealth#GlobalSustainability#SustainableDevelopmentGoals#SmartGreenDentistry#SustainableDentistry#SDG3

This case report describes a 76-year-old cancer patient who developed severe oral mucositis after radiotherapy. Topical therapy with saline compresses, hyaluronic acid mouthwash, and petroleum jelly led to significant improvement within five days and complete healing by the third visit. The case highlights the value of topical management in reducing treatment disruption and oral frailty

This cross-sectional study of 297 Indonesian vape users found most were men aged 19–44, working, married, and living in major cities, with high school education and income above 5 million/month. Most had used vapes for over 3 years, preferred 6 mg nicotine, consumed 60 ml e-liquid in 2 weeks, and some still smoked conventional cigarettes.

This cross-sectional study compared early childhood caries (ECC) in 2–6-year-olds from highland (Bandung) and lowland (Pangandaran) areas of West Java. ECC prevalence was very high in both regions (91.8% vs. 96.1%) with high def-t index scores. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between the two areas. Read full paper : https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.2147/CCIDE.S467318?src=getftr&utm_source=scopus&getft_integrator=scopus #FKGUnpad#SDGs#BetterOralHealth#GlobalSustainability#SustainableDevelopmentGoals#SmartGreenDentistry#SustainableDentistry#SDG3#SDG4

This nationwide survey of Indonesian dental schools found that although deans highly value evidence-based practice (EBP), its teaching implementation is still limited. Most schools include EBP in their curriculum, mainly through lectures, but face challenges in meeting expectations. Training faculty is seen as a key priority, highlighting the need for stronger faculty development and collaborative