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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 Aug 19, 2021
18-Month Clinical Comparison of Giomer Based and Nano Technology Based Materials in Non-Carious Cervical Lesion Class V Restorations
Kang YH*, Magnuson BE, Singh ML, Tran DL, Pagni SE, Perry RD and Kugel G

The 18-month randomized, controlled, split mouth, clinical trial have been completed. Visits include: screening, restoration placement, 6 month follow-up and 18-month follow-up. C…

Giomer Nanohybrid Nanofil composite
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 24, 2020
Tooth Preparation with a 9.3 µm CO2 Laser Reduces Demineralization around Dental Restorations
Kotin A*, Afutu R, Tran D and Kugel G

Objective: To determine if cavity preparation using a 9.3 µm CO2 -laser can prevent demineralization around a traditional composite, bioactive composite, flowable composite, or g…

CO2 Dental Laser Demineralization Microhardness
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
ARTOA Book Review Oct 30, 2026
Grandma, Don’t Forget How Much I Love You: A Teaching and Learning Resource Embedded in the Rich Jamaican Culture
Gerdner LA and Witter JA

Culture affects the personal meaning underlying the experience of chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Health care providers must strive to accommodate the variat…

Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia Jamaica
AEOAJ Research Article Oct 29, 2026
Universities as Contested Spaces: Student Political Action under Authoritarian Repression and Wartime Securitization in Iran after the 2025–2026 Uprisings
Sabet Sarvestany R*

Universities occupy a paradoxical position within authoritarian systems as sites of both ideological reproduction and political contestation. This article examines how Iranian uni…

Authoritarianism Higher Education Securitization
OAJCIJ Commentary Oct 28, 2026
Professionalism and Performance? A Critical Analysis of Police Leadership in England and Wales Following the 2026 Police Leadership Commission Report
Rudkin P*

The publication of Professionalism and Performance: Police Leadership for the Future by the Police Leadership Commission represents the most comprehensive review of police leaders…

Police Leadership UK Policing Professionalism
OOAJ Research Article Oct 21, 2026
How Far Do Our Opportunities for Intervention Extend?
Avramov T*

Introduction: Microorganisms are the predominant part of the planet's biological diversity. They have colonized and colonize the human body, transiently and permanently, act…

Holobiont Pathogens Microbiota
VIJ Mini Review Oct 19, 2026
Recent Advances in Host–Pathogen Interactions and Innate Immune Responses in Mosquitoes: Emerging Molecular Mechanisms and Novel Vector Control Strategies
Jeyasankar A*

Mosquitoes are the principal vectors of malaria parasites, arboviruses, and filarial nematodes, causing significant morbidityand mortality. Recent advances in molecular immunology …

Vectors Immune Microbiome
JIDTM Review Article Oct 15, 2026
A Review Article Detailing the Clinical Features, Epidemiology and Management of Buruli Ulcer Infection
Antony SJ*

Background: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans and characterized by progressive destruction of skin and soft tissue. Although the …

Buruli Ulcer Epidemiology Clinical Features and Treatment
IJSST Review Article Oct 9, 2026
A Comprehensive Survey of Deep Learning Applications for Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Swapna M* and Sujatha B

Liver illness represents a critical health issue worldwide, impacting countless individuals and leading to significant health complications and deaths. Timely and precise identif…

Liver Disease Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning
JONAM Review Article Oct 7, 2026
The Ayurvedic Model of Perception and Its Neuroanatomical Correlates: A Conceptual Review
Gaurav S1*, Vimalodayya SH2 and Kunj BS3

According to Ayurveda, there is a sequence and a programme in the perception of knowledge (Jnana) in the form of structured model. The sense organs (Indriya), the objects (Artha) …

Ayurveda Perception Indriya
JIDTM Case Report Oct 5, 2026
Illness Outcomes of in-and-out Patients Co-infected with SARS CoV-2 and Malaria, 2020-2022
Ayugi JO*

There is limited of data on the impact of co-infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and malaria on clinical outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa wher…

Sars-Cov-2 Covid-19 Oropharyngeal
JQHE Research Article Oct 5, 2026
Foundation Model-Guided Discovery of an IL21R-S100A8 Immune Axis Associated with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Metastasis
Zhaozheng Hou and Wei Dai*

RNAGAN (version 2.0, https://github.com/ZhaozhengHou-HKU/RNAGAN-2.0.git) is a published foundation model that analyzes single-cell and bulk-level RNA sequencing samples and enable…

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma RNAGAN Foundation Model
PhIJ Conceptual Paper Sep 30, 2026
When Generation Becomes Creation: Distinguishing Human Creativity from AI Derivation
Choi B*

Generative AI has unsettled a basic distinction in artistic evaluation: the difference between generating an image and creating a work. Existing approaches usually locate that dis…

Generative AI AI art Creativity
PPEJ Research Article Sep 29, 2026
Rheological Evaluation of Bio-Based Synthetic Fluids as Sustainable Alternatives to Diesel: A Case Study of Soybean Oil Methyl Ester (SOME) and Melon Seed Oil Methyl Ester (MOME)
Lanlehin H* and Akintola S

To address the environmental and toxic liabilities of diesel-based drilling fluids, this study investigates the technical suitability of transesterified soybean oil methyl ester (…

Synthetic-Based Mud (SBM) Biodegradable Drilling Fluid SOME
APhOT Editorial Sep 25, 2026
Biomechanical Factors Influencing the Elderly Ability to Sit-To- Stand Manoeuvre
Bernelee DD* and Terry JE

The sit-to-stand manoeuvre (STSM) is one of the most challenging biomechanical tasks an individual performs on daily, which dramatically increases with advanced age [1]. The suc…

NNOA Research Article Sep 25, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Enabled Intelligent Nanoparticle for Precision Therapeutics in Persistent Post-Covid Syndrome: A Next Generation Translational Medicine Perspective
Sheeba S*, Genesis MGP and Gopukumar

Persistent Post-COVID Syndrome (PPCS), commonly known as Long COVID, has emerged as a major global health challenge affecting millions of individuals after severe acute respirato…

Artificial Intelligence Persistent Post-COVID Syndrome Nanotechnology
JENR Review Article Sep 23, 2026
Recent Evolution of Sediment Management for Marine Dredging in Italy: Comparison of National Laws, inside the International Frameworks
Russo A*

Marine dredging activities are essential for port operation, navigation safety, coastal resilience and infrastructure development. However, dredging generates significant volumes o…

Dredged Sediments Ecotoxicology London Protocol
JMCS Editorial Sep 22, 2026
Cancer in the Era of Precision Medicine: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
Helen V*, Grace A and Victoria S

Cancer remains one of the most significant global health challenges despite remarkable advances in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The increasing incidence of cancer worldwid…

Cancer Precision Medicine Toxicity
VIJ Mini Review Sep 18, 2026
Why Genomic Surveillance Must Remain a Global Health Priority
Algermissen JA*

Genomic surveillance has emerged as one of the most transformative developments in modern infectious disease research. Advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS), bioinformatics,…

Genomic surveillance viral genomics next-generation sequencing
VIJ Commentary Sep 18, 2026
Vaccine Equity: A Cornerstone of Global Pandemic Preparedness
Wing J*

The rapid development of vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the extraordinary capabilities of modern biomedical science. However, it also revealed profound inequali…

Vaccine equity Pandemic preparedness Global health
VIJ Opinion Sep 18, 2026
Next-Generation Vaccines: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic?
Pyle AD*

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed vaccine research from a steadily advancing scientific discipline into a global priority, demonstrating that effective vaccines can be developed, e…

Next-generation vaccines Pandemic preparedness mRNA vaccines
VIJ Opinion Sep 18, 2026
Viral Genomics: Transforming the Future of Infectious Disease Surveillance
Doty KA*

The rapid evolution of genomic technologies has transformed the field of virology, providing unprecedented opportunities to detect, characterize, and monitor viral pathogens. Over …

Viral genomics genomic surveillance next-generation sequencing

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