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OAJDS Research Article Feb 21, 2022
Simulated Nighttime Grinding of 3D Printed Night Guards vs Lab Manufactured Night Guards
Cornwell C*, Remmes J, Dunn K, Tran D and Kugel G

Objective: To compare the wear of two different 3D printed resins and a lab manufactured night guard. Methods: Three different materials were tested for their ability to stand up …

3D printing Nightguards and wear
OAJDS Research Article Oct 7, 2021
Wear Comparison of a Plain Toothbrush versus Eleven Commercial Toothbrushes
Fansiwala N*, Phan B, Tran D, Dunn K, Kang, Y, Cimmino J, Bairos T and Kugel G

Objective: To compare the wear of the Sound Feelings SOFT Plain Toothbrush 47 tuft (flat bristles) versus eleven manual toothbrushes. Methods: Twelve brand-new manual toothbrushe…

Toothbrush Wear Index Wear Rating
OAJDS Research Article Oct 7, 2021
Use of 9.3μm CO2 Laser for Removal of Zirconia Restorations
Call G*, Kugel G, Jain S, Tran D, Dunn K and Papathanasiou A

Objective: The primary aim of this study was to test if a 9.3µm Carbon Dioxide (CO2 ) laser could be used to effectively separate a cemented zirconia restoration from dentin. The…

Zirconia Laser Shear Bond Strength
OAJDS Research Article Oct 14, 2020
Determination of Excess Removability of Self-Adhesive Resin Cements
Tran D*, Afutu R, Dunn K and Kugel G

Objective: This study aimed to determine the force required to remove a defined amount of self-adhesive resin cements excess from a (pretreated) dentin surface after tack curing. …

Adhesive resin cements Excess cement Peri-implant diseases
OAJDS Research Article Jul 20, 2020
Hydroxyapatite Formation of Dental Restorative Materials
Tran D*, Kang Y, Dunn K and Kugel G

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the formation of hydroxyapatite (HA) of dental restorative materials. Materials and Methods: The bioactivity of four materials were studied …

Hydroxyapatite Restorative material Bioactivity
OAJDS Research Article Jun 12, 2020
Effect of 9.3μm CO2 Laser and Fluoride on Shear Bond Strength, Microleakage, Acid Resistance and Microhardness of Sealants
Tran D*, Afutu R, Heitmiller S, Dunn K and Kugel G

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 9.3 µm microsecond short-pulsed CO2 laser and acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) 1.23% gel on enamel acid resistance, mi…

Acidulated phosphate fluoride 9.3μm CO2 laser Microhardness
OAJDS Research Article Apr 9, 2020
Enamel Resistance to Demineralization and Bracket Debonding with ACTIVATMBioACTIVE-Cement
Silvestrini M, Tran D*, Kang Y, Dunn K and Kugel G

Introduction: This study aimed to compare ACTIVATM BioACTIVE-Cement and two conventional orthodontic bracket cements regarding the demineralization resistance and shear bond stren…

ACTIVATM BioACTIVE-Cement Orthodontic bracket cements White Spot Lesions
OAJDS Research Article Apr 1, 2020
Shade-Matching Capacity of Omnichroma in Anterior Restorations
Mohamed MA, Afutu R, Tran D, Dunn K*, Ghanem J, Perry R and Kugel G

Objective: To evaluate if there is evidence of shade matching and color change over a month, with OMNICHROMA (Tokuyama) composite restorations, after bleaching with Opalescence™ B…

Dental Composite Shade Matching OMNICHROMA
OAJDS Research Article Aug 1, 2019
Shear Bond Strength of Several Dental Cements
Afutu R*, Daddona J, Dunn K, Finkelman M, Tran A and Kugel G

Purpose: To compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of various cements when bonded to zirconia, e.max crowns, titanium, stainless steel, and dentin using a universal testing machine…

Conventional glass ionomer cements Resin modified glass ionomer cements Shear bond strength
JIDTM Case Report Aug 30, 2024
Atraumatic Splenic Rupture Secondary to the Use of Anticonvulsants: A Case Report from Libya
Abdunnabi Ahmed Rayes*

Atraumatic/spontaneous splenic rupture (ASR/SSR), is defined as its rupture without an obvious cause. In addition to trauma, splenic rupture can be caused by medical conditions li…

Atraumatic Splenic Rupture Anticonvulsant
PSBJ Mini Review Apr 3, 2024
Application of Machine Learning Tools to Material Science: A Mini-Review
Orhadahwe TA*, Oladunni AA and Onadeko OO

Machine learning has become a global trend in artificial intelligence and computing. Its application cuts across different industrial verticals. The application of machine learnin…

Artificial Intelligence Supervised Learning Deep Learning
OAJDS Research Article Jan 23, 2023
Stereomicroscope Analysis of the Cleaning Capacity of an Abrasive-Expansive System in Oval Canals: A Laboratory Study
Naito JN, Coelho LAS*, Alcalde MP, Kato AS, Duarte MAH and Vivan RR

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate, by means of a stereomicroscope, the influence on the removal of smear layer obtained by the XP-endo Finisher and Tornado Disinfe…

Root Canal Preparation Bicuspid Smear Layer
EIJ Commentary Nov 8, 2021
Devolved Healthcare: Is Kenya’s Two-Tiered System of Government Hampering Response to COVID-19?
Ouma Atieno Sarah, Rick Wolthusen, Yasir Ahmed Mohammed Elhadi*, Rose Sharon Ng’wono, Marie Claire Wangari, Theogene Uwizeyimana, Amos Abimbola Oladunni, Salma Elmukashfi Eltahir Mohammed, Mashkur Abdulhamid Isa and Don Eliseo Lucero Prisno

In 2013, Kenya transitioned into a two-tiered devolved system of government, comprising the national government and 47 semiautonomous county governments. Under devolution, all heal…

Public Health Health Administration Kenya