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Advancing oral medicine

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Alessandro Antonelli, DDS, PhDs, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Italy
Manish Devendra Mair, MS, MCh, University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust, UK

BMC Oral Health has published our Collection, Advancing oral medicine, which showcases the latest innovations in the field. We invited submissions covering various aspects of oral medicine, including, but not limited to, the diagnosis and treatment of oral mucosal disorders, oral cavity infections, oral lesions, salivary gland disorders, and temporomandibular disorders. We encouraged submissions that demonstrate the impact of oral medicine research in promoting overall health and well-being. 


New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Alessandro Antonelli, DDS, PhDs, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Italy

Dr Alessandro Antonelli graduated in 2018 from the Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro with a degree in dentistry. In 2021, he obtained the Master of Science in oral medicine at the University of Naples "Federico II.” Since 2022, he has been a PhD candidate in the PhD course in Life Sciences and Technologies at the Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro. In 2024, he qualified as an Oral Surgery Specialist, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Italy. He is currently affiliated with the School of Dentistry in the Department of Health Sciences at Magna Græcia University.
 

Manish Devendra Mair, MS, MCh, University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust, UK

Mr Manish Devendra completed his training in Otolaryngology before delving into the intricacies of Head and Neck surgery at a cancer center in India. Pursuing global exposure, he relocated to the United Kingdom with a Fellowship in International Surgical Training from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, and refined his skills at the University of Hospitals of Leicester. Following this, he served as a postgraduate fellow in reconstruction and skull base surgery at John Hunter Hospital in Australia. 

His passion for research has led him to present numerous papers and posters at national and international conferences, spanning countries like India, Dubai, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. He has been honored with awards and nominations for innovative projects, including recognition from the BMJ South Asian awards. With around 80 publications in esteemed journals and contributions to multiple textbooks, he strives to advance medical knowledge. As a member of the editorial review board for international journals, he is committed to fostering the dissemination of cutting-edge research. Driven by a relentless dedication to excellence, he continues to push the boundaries of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, leaving a lasting impact on the field.
 

About the Collection

BMC Oral Health has published our Collection, Advancing oral medicine.

This Collection highlights the latest advancements and innovations in oral medicine, covering basic, clinical, and epidemiological research in a wide range of topics crucial to the field, alongside health services and health policy research which aim to enhance the delivery of oral medicine to patients and communities. 

We invited submissions that explored the various aspects of oral medicine, including but not limited to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of:

  • Oral mucosal disorders 
  • Infections of the oral cavity
  • Potentially malignant and malignant oral conditions and lesions
  • Salivary gland disorders
  • Temporomandibular disorders
  • Oral manifestations of systemic disease, including patients who are being treated for systemic disease 
  • Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

This Collection aims to advance our understanding of oral medicine and its importance in promoting overall health and well-being. This Collection aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.


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  2. The potential of the robotic system for transalveolar sinus floor elevation (TSFE) with simultaneous implant placement has not been verified. This study aimed to assess implant placement accuracy and membrane ...

    Authors: Tao Yang, Wenjing Yi, Wenan Xu, Xiaojian Xing and Buling Wu
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2025 25:474
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  3. Ozone therapy has emerged as a promising treatment modality in dentistry due to its antimicrobial and healing properties. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the recent clinical trials on ozone therapy in...

    Authors: Maryam Rezaeianjam, Aynaz Khabazian, Tanaz Khabazian, Fatemeh Ghorbani, Tayebeh Abbasi, Shima Asghari, Fatemeh Heidari, Aida Shiri and Maziar Naderi
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2025 25:433
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  4. Mast cell infiltration in oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) has been drawn in to play a definitive role in initiation, progression, and symptom like burning sensation. Degranulation products of mast cells like tr...

    Authors: Harshkant Gharote, Arati Panchbhai and Dipali Joshi
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2025 25:394
    Content type: Research Published on:

  5. External root resorption (ERR) during orthodontic treatment is a common concern, and accurate quantification is crucial for assessing outcomes and minimizing long-term complications. This study aims to quantif...

    Authors: Jing Huang, Mengjie Wang, Xuan Tang, Leilei Zheng and Chongshi Yang
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2025 25:348
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  6. Probiotics are live microorganisms consisting of many bacterial species that have immunoregulatory functions. The effectiveness of probiotic administration in conjunction with topical corticosteroid applicatio...

    Authors: Yasmine Kamal, Amira Abdelwhab, Sherifa Tarek Salem and Mariam Fakhr
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2025 25:344
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  7. Periodontal diseases could cause halitosis and may impair taste and smell. While non-surgical periodontal therapy is known to reduce halitosis, its effects on taste and smell are less studied. This study aims ...

    Authors: Zeynep Tastan Eroglu, Muhammed Emin Kalender, Fatma Ucan Yarkac, Osman Babayigit and Dilek Ozkan Sen
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2025 25:321
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  8. Tooth extraction, a common dental procedure, is often accompanied by pain, trismus, and swelling due to alveolitis caused by oral bacteria. Doxycycline is prescribed to alleviate infection and improve socket h...

    Authors: Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla, Chandra Sri Durga, Vikas Sahu, Neema Kumari, Jayachandran Venkatesan, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Pratibha Ramani, Kiran Kumar Bokara and Karthikeyan Ramalingam
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2025 25:177
    Content type: Research Published on:

  9. Alveolar osteitis is a type of small-scale osteomyelitis of the alveolar bone that occurs after tooth extraction, the etiology of which remains unknown, and alternative methods are being investigated for its t...

    Authors: Alper Yuzbasioglu and Cennet Neslihan Eroglu
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1559
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  10. A preliminary clinical evaluation of the efficacy, comfort, and adverse reactions of two mandibular advancement devices (MADs) in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

    Authors: Liang Yu, Ruohui Mao, Chaoyuan Zhang, Jing Zhao, Nengjie Lin, Zhe Sun and Yuanna Zheng
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1492
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  11. We aimed to develop an AI-based model that uses a portable electronic oral endoscope to capture intraoral images of patients for the detection of oral cancer.

    Authors: Liangbo Li, Cheng Pu, Jingqiao Tao, Liang Zhu, Suixin Hu, Bo Qiao, Lejun Xing, Bo Wei, Chuyan Shi, Peng Chen and Haizhong Zhang
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1468
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  12. There is an increasing occurrence of periodontitis and metabolic syndrome (MetS), which is resulting in a decline in the overall quality of life. Both disorders can occur together since they are both linked to...

    Authors: Reyhan Senkal, Hatice Yemenoglu, Oguz Kose, Sibel Mataraci Karakas, Adnan Yilmaz, Kerimali Akyildiz, Melek Beder and Semih Alperen Bostan
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1423
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  13. This study aims to explore the regulatory mechanisms of Wnt signaling in the invasion and recurrence of ameloblastoma (AM) to provide a new theoretical basis for its treatment.

    Authors: Yemei Qian, Hongrong Zhang, Jingyi Li, Liangchong Huang, Yunfa Qin, Jian Zhang and Weihong Wang
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1421
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  14. The root canal systems of maxillary first molar (MFM) and maxillary second molar (MSM) variations represent a clinical challenge for endodontists, especially the prevalence of fused C-shaped roots. Having a th...

    Authors: Ming Liu, Yanling Huang, Yixuan Wu, Yi Zhang, Zhisheng Zhang and Qianju Wu
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1401
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  15. The etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is multifactorial, involving a complex interplay of psychological and physiological factors. While salivary biomarkers, particularly cortisol, play an importan...

    Authors: Lujain AlSahman, Hamad AlBagieh, Roba AlSahman, Noshir R. Mehta and Leopoldo P. Correa
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1364
    Content type: Research Published on:

  16. Pulp canal occlusion (PCO) increases the difficulty of root canal treatment as well as tooth preservation and restoration. This is the first case report of successful localization of a calcified root canal und...

    Authors: Peng Xue, Qiang Luo, Yang Huang, Meng Xu, Lele Qiu, Jiazhu Wang, Huixia He and Fei Chen
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1358
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  17. Distraction osteogenesis is a primary treatment for severe mandibular hypoplasia. Achieving the ideal mandible movement direction through precise distraction vector control is still a challenge in this surgery...

    Authors: Shi-xi He, Cheng Ma, Zong-Yi Yuan, Tian-feng Xu, Qing-tiao Xie, Ya-xi Wang and Xuan-ping Huang
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1321
    Content type: Research Published on:

  18. The current review aims to explore the evidence regarding the effectiveness of mandibular advancement orthodontic appliances with maxillary expansion device in treating pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

    Authors: Yue Sun, Yifan Jia, Shaotai Wang, Chengjing Xu, Yue Qu, Min Hu and Huan Jiang
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1303
    Content type: Systematic Review Published on:

  19. Robotic computer-assisted implant surgery (r-CAIS) is a revolutionary innovation in oral implantation; however, the clinical feasibility of r-CAIS for immediate implant placement (IIP) in posterior teeth has n...

    Authors: Tao Yang, Wenan Xu, Xiaojian Xing, Fengzhou Li, Shuo Yang and Buling Wu
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1263
    Content type: Research Published on:

  20. Mandibular second molar (M2M) impaction is a clinically significant manifestation of eruption disturbance in dental development. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the three-dimensi...

    Authors: Selene Barone, Lucia Cevidanes, Tecla Bocchino, Ambra Michelotti, Massimo Borelli and Amerigo Giudice
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1209
    Content type: Research Published on:

  21. Oxidative damage and inflammatory cytokines in osteoarthritis (OA) exacerbate the disease course. Daidzein (DZ) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This study evaluated the early histopathological e...

    Authors: Gokce Elif Erdayandi, Onur Yilmaz, Gokcen Kerimoglu, Elif Sahin and Sedanur Yilmaz Dogan
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1193
    Content type: Research Published on:

  22. Decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) has been proposed as a useful source of biomimetic materials for regenerative medicine due to its biological properties that regulate cell behaviors. The present stud...

    Authors: Nunthawan Nowwarote, Zakaria Chahlaoui, Stephane Petit, Lucas T. Duong, Florent Dingli, Damarys Loew, Ajjima Chansaenroj, Chatvadee Kornsuthisopon, Thanaphum Osathanon, Francois Come Ferre and Benjamin P.J. Fournier
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1166
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  23. Given the limited treatment options available for oral lichen planus (OLP), a study was undertaken to obtain preliminary information on the therapeutic efficacy of tinidazole mouth rinse in patients with OLP.

    Authors: Ruru Shao, Zhenyuan Wang, Chenglong Yang, Lei Pan, Xu Chen and Guanhuan Du
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1145
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  24. Ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) are odontogenic tumors that develop from remnants of odontogenic epithelium. Both display locally invasive growth characteristics and high predilection for recurr...

    Authors: Prasath Jeyaraman, Arularasan Anbinselvam and Sunday O. Akintoye
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1084
    Content type: Research Published on:

  25. The aim of this study was to compare postoperative pain following total pulpotomy (TP) and root canal treatment (RCT) in mature molar teeth with irreversible pulpitis. To compare the traditional pulpitis class...

    Authors: Merve Sarı, Koray Yılmaz and Taha Özyürek
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1075
    Content type: Research Published on:

  26. Early childhood caries (ECC) is closely associated with poor oral hygiene and cariogenic diet. Untreated ECC results in recurrent odontogenic infections and local and systemic consequences. In this study, our ...

    Authors: Fatma Saraç, Sinem Öztürk, Taymour Abuawwad, Periş Çelikel, Fatmanur Erdem and Sera Şimşek Derelioğlu
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:1056
    Content type: Research Published on:

  27. Periodontal Disease (PD) associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic condition that affects the oral cavity of people living with T2DM. The mechanisms of the interaction between type 2 Diabete...

    Authors: José Carlos Alarcón-Moreno, Mónica Flores-Muñoz, María Sobeida L. Blázquez-Morales, Miguel Eric García-Rivera, Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Alba, Claudio Rafael Castro-López, Francisco Javier Nachón-García, Víctor Hugo Muñoz-Muñoz and María Gabriela. Nachón-García
    Citation: BMC Oral Health 2024 24:892
    Content type: Research Published on:

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select Advancing oral medicine from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.