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  • CORRECTION

    Changes in the Expression of Myosins During Postnatal Development of Masseter Muscle in the Microphthalmic Mouse

    R. Katayama, A. Yamane and T. Fukui

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 1.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 8, 2010
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  • CORRECTION

    Rare Bilateral Nasopalatine Duct Cysts: A Case Report

    Marco Cicciù, Giovanni Battista Grossi, Andrea Borgonovo, Giacomo Santoro, Francesco Pallotti and Carlo Maiorana

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 8.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 11, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Effect of Age on the Gingival Crevicular Fluid Composition During Experimental Gingivitis. A Pilot Study

    Lazaros Tsalikis

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 13.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 1, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Corrective Primary Impression Technique

    Aquaviva Fernandes, Neha Dua and Manisha Herekar

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 27.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 14, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    A Case of Chronic Infectious Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint Associated with Osteomyelitis without Malocclusion

    Shinji Kito, Souichi Hirashima, Izumi Yoshioka, Manabu Habu, Masaaki Kodama, Shinya Kokuryo, Masafumi Oda, Tatsurou Tanaka, Nao Wakasugi-Sato, Shinobu Matsumoto-Takeda, Yuji Seta, Kazuhiro Tominaga and Yasuhiro Morimoto

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 29.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 29, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Incorporation of Radio Frequency Identification Tag in Dentures to Facilitate Recognition and Forensic Human Identification

    E Nuzzolese, V Marcario and G Di Vella

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 33.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 29, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Experimental Animal Models in Periodontology: A Review

    Xavier Struillou, Hervé Boutigny, Assem Soueidan and Pierre Layrolle

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 37.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 29, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Evaluation of Antimicrobial-Antibiofilm Activity of a Hydrogen Peroxide Decontaminating System Used in Dental Unit Water Lines

    Germano Orrù, Susanna Del Nero, Enrica Tuveri, Maria Laura Ciusa, Francesca Pilia, Matteo Erriu, Ginevra Orrù, Manuele Liciardi, Vincenzo Piras and Gloria Denotti

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 140.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 20, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Review of Matrix Metalloproteinases’ Effect on the Hybrid Dentin Bond Layer Stability and Chlorhexidine Clinical Use to Prevent Bond Failure

    Peter C Moon, Jared Weaver and Carol N Brooks

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 147.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 20, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Notch 1 Receptor, Delta 1 Ligand and HES 1 Transcription Factor are Expressed in the Lining Epithelium of Periapical Cysts (Preliminary Study)

    E Meliou, NP Kerezoudis, KI Tosios and H Kiaris

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 153.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 27, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Corticotomy-Assisted Orthodontic Treatment: Review

    Ali H Hassan, Ahmad A Al-Fraidi and Samar H Al-Saeed

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 159.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 13, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Full Mouth Rehabilitation with Implant-Supported Prostheses for Severe Periodontitis: A Case Report

    Sompop Bencharit, Debra Schardt-Sacco , Michael B Border and Colin P Barbaro

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 165.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 13, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Salivary Markers for Oral Cancer Detection

    Anastasios K. Markopoulos, Evangelia Z. Michailidou and Georgios Tzimagiorgis

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 172.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 27, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Analysis of Dentists’ Participation in Continuing Professional Development Courses from 2001-2006

    Paul Abbott, Kate Burgess, Eric Wang and Kang Kim

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 179.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 27, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Influence of Individual Saliva Secretion on Fluoride Bioavailability

    E.A Naumova, P Gaengler, S Zimmer and W.H Arnold

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 185.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 27, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Surface Roughness of Commercial Composites after Different Polishing Protocols: An Analysis with Atomic Force Microscopy

    Luca Giacomelli, Giacomo Derchi , Andrea Frustaci , Orlando Bruno , Ugo Covani , Antonio Barone , Daniele De Santis and Francesco Chiappelli

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 191.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 15, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Metastatic to the Mandible

    Po Hsien Huang, Yih Chuen Shyng, P Sloan, Keng-Liang Ou, Y. J. Hsia and H. Devlin

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 195.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 21, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Soft Drink, Software and Softening of Teeth – a Case Report of Tooth Wear in the Mixed Dentition Due to a Combination of Dental Erosion and Attrition

    D. L Gambon, H. S Brand and A.V Nieuw Amerongen

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 198.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 21, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    NOMA: A Preventable “Scourge” of African Children

    Kalu U.E Ogbureke and Ezinne I Ogbureke

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 201.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 21, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Effect of 10% Sodium Ascorbate on Bleached Bovine Enamel Surface Morphology and Microhardness

    Parnian Alizadeh Oskoee, Elmira Jafari Navimipour, Siavash Savadi Oskoee and Najmeh Moosavi

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 207.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 21, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Fibroblastic Variant of Osteosarcoma: A Challenge in Diagnosis & Management

    Dinkar Desai , Siddharth Pandith , Prabhakar A Jeergal , K Arathi and Rajan Saini

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 211.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 21, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    A Case Report of the Symptom-Relieving Action of an Anterior Flat Plane Bite Plate for Temporomandibular Disorder

    Kengo Torii and Ichiro Chiwata

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 218.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 21, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    A Method for Rapid Demineralization of Teeth and Bones

    Andrew Cho, Shigeki Suzuki, Junko Hatakeyama, Naoto Haruyama and Ashok B Kulkarni

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 223.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 15, 2010
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Economic Evaluation of a School-based Combined Program with a Targeted Pit and Fissure Sealant and Fluoride Mouth Rinse in Japan

    Shihoko Sakuma, Akihiro Yoshihara, Hideo Miyazaki and Seigo Kobayashi

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 230.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 31, 2010
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    • Evidence-Dentistry in the XXI Century: Toward Clinically Relevant Complex Systematic Reviews (CRCSRs)
      Edited by: Francesco Chiappelli, Jaclyn Avila, David Y. Chai, Christine Dimaano, Argina Kudaverdian, Seong H. Park, Sophia Peng, Sami Shahhal
      (July 16, 2010)
      • EDITORIAL

        Evidence-Dentistry in the XXI Century: Toward Clinically Relevant Complex Systematic Reviews (CRCSRs)

        Francesco Chiappelli, Jaclyn Avila, David Y. Chai, Christine Dimaano, Argina Kudaverdian, Seong H. Park, Sophia Peng and Sami Shahhal

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 48.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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        Evidence-Based Dentistry in a Developing Economy – the Nigerian Example

        Akadiri Oladimeji Adeniyi and Adeyemo Wasiu Lanre

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 51.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Dealing with Missing Outcomes: Lessons from a Randomized Trial of a Prenatal Intervention to Prevent Early Childhood Caries

        Kamila Plutzer, Gloria C Mejia, A. John Spencer and Marc J.N.C Keirse

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 55.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Probability-Utility Model for Managing Evidence-based Central Database

        Janet G Bauer

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 61.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Bioinformatics and Data Mining Studies in Oral Genomics and Proteomics: New Trends and Challenges

        Luca Giacomelli and Ugo Covani

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 67.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Using and Interpreting Adjusted NNT Measures in Biomedical Research

        Ralf Bender

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 72.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        “Evidence-Based Dentistry in Oral Surgery: Could We Do Better?”

        Pier Francesco Nocini, Giuseppe Verlato, Andrea Frustaci, Antonio de Gemmis, Giovanni Rigoni and Daniele De Santis

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 77.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        From Systematic Reviews to Clinical Recommendations for Evidence-Based Health Care: Validation of Revised Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (R-AMSTAR) for Grading of Clinical Relevance

        Jason Kung, Francesco Chiappelli, Olivia O Cajulis, Raisa Avezova, George Kossan, Laura Chew and Carl A Maida

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 84.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Meta-Analyses and Orthodontic Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in the 21st Century

        Moschos A. Papadopoulos

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 92.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Predictor Model of Root Caries in Older Adults: Reporting of Evidence to the Translational Evidence Mechanism

        Bauer JG, Spackman S, Dong J and Garrett N

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 124.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        The Translation Evidence Mechanism. The Compact between Researcher and Clinician

        Janet G Bauer and Francesco Chiappelli

        The Open Dentistry Journal, 2010; 4: 133.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 16, 2010
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    • About the Editor

      Ibtisam Al-Hashimi
      Department of Surgery
      University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
      Dallas, TX
      USA
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      Biography of Ibtisam Al-Hashimi

      Dr. Al-Hashimi graduated with B.D.S and Diploma in Oral Surgery from the University of Bagdad. She received a Master degree and Ph.D. from the State University of New York, Buffalo. Currently, Dr. Al-Hashimi is a Professor at the Department of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.

      Dr. Al-Hashimi has published over 160 scientific publications and she is a founding member of Salivary Dysfunction Clinic in Dallas. She is the recipient of 2009 Salivary Researcher of the year and she is the Editor-in-Chief of the Open Dentistry Journal.

      Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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      The Open Dentistry Journal

      ISSN: 1874-2106
      Volume: 15, 2021

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    • Press Release

      Bentham Open Welcomes Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) as Institutional Member

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      Bentham Open is pleased to welcome Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI), Malaysia as Institutional Member. The partnership allows the researchers from the university to publish their research under an Open Access license with specified fee discounts. Bentham Open welcomes institutions and organizations from world over to join as Institutional Member and avail a host of benefits for their researchers.

      Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) was established in 1922 and was known as the first Teacher Training College of Malaya. It is known as one of the oldest universities in Malaysia. UPSI was later upgraded to a full university institution on 1 May, 1997, an upgrade from their previous college status. Their aim to provide exceptional leadership in the field of education continues until today and has produced quality graduates to act as future educators to students in the primary and secondary level.

      Bentham Open publishes a number of peer-reviewed, open access journals. These free-to-view online journals cover all major disciplines of science, medicine, technology and social sciences. Bentham Open provides researchers a platform to rapidly publish their research in a good-quality peer-reviewed journal. All peer-reviewed accepted submissions meeting high research and ethical standards are published with free access to all.


      Ministry Of Health, Jordan joins Bentham Open as Institutional Member

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      Bentham Open is pleased to announce an Institutional Member partnership with the Ministry of Health, Jordan. The partnership provides the opportunity to the researchers, from the university, to publish their research under an Open Access license with specified fee concessions. Bentham Open welcomes institutions and organizations from the world over to join as Institutional Member and avail a host of benefits for their researchers.

      The first Ministry of Health in Jordan was established in 1950. The Ministry began its duties in 1951, the beginning of the health development boom in Jordan. The first accomplishment was the establishment of six departments in the districts headed by a physician and under the central administration of the Ministry. The Ministry of Health undertakes all health affairs in the Kingdom and its accredited hospitals include AL-Basheer Hospital, Zarqa Governmental Hospital, University of Jordan Hospital, Prince Hashem Military Hospital and Karak Governmental Hospital.

      Bentham Open publishes a number of peer-reviewed, open access journals. These free-to-view online journals cover all major disciplines of science, medicine, technology and social sciences. Bentham Open provides researchers a platform to rapidly publish their research in a good-quality peer-reviewed journal. All peer-reviewed, accepted submissions meeting high research and ethical standards are published with free access to all.


      Prof. Dileep Sharma joins the Editorial Board of The Open Dentistry Journal

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      Prof. Dileep Sharma recently joined the Editorial Board of The Open Dentistry Journal. We warmly welcome him and look forward to his valuable contributions for the journal.

      Dr. Dileep completed his Clinical Masters in Periodontology with high distinction and was awarded highly competitive and prestigious Commonwealth Funded scholarships to conduct his research project on Medication-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) that culminated in a PhD from Griffith University, Australia (2016). Subsequently, his career is highlighted by prestigious peer-reviewed publications, multiple awards for scientific and academic achievement(s) and competitive research grant successes. He reviews grants for various research funding bodies across Australia and New Zealand. Dileep leads a research team working on the development of novel Zirconia Implant material, deemed to be the future of metal-free Implant Dentistry.

      The Open Dentistry Journal is an Open Access online journal, which publishes research articles, reviews/mini-reviews, letters, case reports and guest edited single topic issues in all areas of dentistry and the oral cavity. The Open Dentistry Journal, a peer-reviewed journal, is an important and reliable source of current information on important recent developments in the field. The emphasis will be on publishing quality papers rapidly and freely available to researchers worldwide.

      View the Editorial Board of the journal here: https://benthamopen.com/TODENTJ/home/


      Porto University joins Bentham Open as Institutional Member

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      Bentham Open is pleased to announce an Institutional Member partnership with the Porto University, Faculty of Dental Medicine (FMDUP). The partnership provides the opportunity to the researchers, from the university, to publish their research under an Open Access license with specified fee concessions. Bentham Open welcomes institutions and organizations from world over to join as Institutional Member and avail a host of benefits for their researchers.

      The Porto University was founded in 1911. Porto University create scientific, cultural and artistic knowledge, higher education training strongly anchored in research, the social and economic valorization of knowledge and active participation in the progress of the communities in which it operates.

      Bentham Open publishes a number of peer-reviewed, open access journals. These free-to-view online journals cover all major disciplines of science, medicine, technology and social sciences. Bentham Open provides researchers a platform to rapidly publish their research in a good-quality peer-reviewed journal. All peer-reviewed accepted submissions meeting high research and ethical standards are published with free access to all.


      Join Our Editorial Board

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      The Open Dentistry Journal is an Open Access online journal, which publishes research articles, reviews, letters, case reports and guest-edited single topic issues in all areas of dentistry and oral cavity. Bentham Open ensures speedy peer review process and accepted papers are published within 2 weeks of final acceptance.

      The Open Dentistry Journal is committed to ensuring high quality of research published. We believe that a dedicated and committed team of editors and reviewers make it possible to ensure the quality of the research papers. The overall standing of a journal is in a way, reflective of the quality of its Editor(s) and Editorial Board and its members.

      The Open Dentistry Journal is seeking energetic and qualified researchers to join its editorial board team as Editorial Board Members or reviewers.

      The essential criteria to become Editorial Board Members of The Open Dentistry Journal are as follows:

      1. Experience in dentistry and oral cavity with an academic degree.
      2. At least 20 publication records of articles and /or books related to the field of dentistry and oral cavity or in a specific research field.
      3. Proficiency in English language.

      The Roles of Editorial Board Member are to:

      1. Offer advice on journals’ policy and scope.
      2. Submit or solicit at least one article for the journal annually.
      3. Contribute and/or solicit Guest Edited thematic issues to the journal in a hot area (at least one thematic issue every two years).
      4. Peer-review of articles for the journal, which are in the area of expertise (2 to 3 times per year).

      If you are interested in becoming our Editorial Board member, please submit the following information to info@benthamopen.net. We will respond to your inquiry shortly.

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      10. Complete list of publications and h-index
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