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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Gingival Biotype Assessement: Visual Inspection Relevance And Maxillary Versus Mandibular Comparison

    Madline Cuny-Houchmand , Stéphane Renaudin , Mustapha Leroul , Lucie Planche , Laurent Le Guehennec and Assem Soueidan

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 1.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 24, 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Salivary Alpha-Amylase Activity and Salivary Flow Rate in Young Adults

    Aristidis Arhakis, Vasilis Karagiannis and Sotirios Kalfas

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 7.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 22, 2013
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    Periodontal Bone Regeneration and the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser: A Case Report

    Douglas N. Dederich Cert Perio

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 16.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 22, 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Experimental Study on Strength Evaluation Applied for Teeth Extraction: An In Vivo Study

    Marco Cicciù , Ennio Bramanti , Fabrizio Signorino , Alessandra Cicciù and Francesco Sortino

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 20.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 08, 2013
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    The Endogenous Opioids Related with Antinociceptive Effects Induced by Electrical Stimulation into the Amygdala

    Takami Nakamura , Mihoko Tomida , Toshiharu Yamamoto , Hiroshi Ando , Tetsuya Takamata , Eiji Kondo , Ikufumi Kurasawa and Naokazu Asanuma

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 27.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 8, 2013
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    Dietary Strategies to Optimize Wound Healing after Periodontal and Dental Implant Surgery: An Evidence-Based Review

    Beatrice Y Lau, Bryan D Johnston, Peter C Fritz and Wendy E Ward

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 36.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 5 , 2013
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    Microstructural Observation with MicroCT and Histological Analysis of Human Alveolar Bone Biopsy from a Planned Implant Site: A Case Report

    Emi Yamashita-Mikami, Mikako Tanaka , Naoki Sakurai , Kazuho Yamada , Hayato Ohshima , Shuichi Nomura and Sadakazu Ejiri

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 47.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 17, 2013
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    Morphological and Functional Parameters in Patients with Tooth Wear before and after Treatment

    Teresa Sierpinska, Joanna Kuc and Maria Golebiewska

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 55.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 17, 2013
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    Effect of Food Stimulated Liquids and Thermocycling on the Monomer Elution from a Nanofilled Composite

    Masumeh Hasani Tabatabaei, Sima Sadrai, Seyed Hossein Bassir, Nadia Veisy and Somaye Dehghan

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 62.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 26 , 2013
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    Effect of Cementation Technique of Individually Formed Fiber-Reinforced Composite Post on Bond Strength and Microleakage

    Dominika Makarewicz, Anna-Maria B Le Bell-Rönnlöf, Lippo V.J. Lassila and Pekka K. Vallittu

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 68.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 26 , 2013
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    Dental Stem Cells and their Applications in Dental Tissue Engineering

    S Lymperi, C Ligoudistianou, V Taraslia, E Kontakiotis and E Anastasiadou

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 76.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 26 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Assessment of Knowledge of Dental Staff at a Saudi Arabian University Regarding the Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis

    Ahmed Bhayat, Fadi Jarab, Samir Mansuri, Mohammad Sami Ahmad and Mohamed Saad Mahrous

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 82.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 26 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    CRP and IL-1B Gene Polymorphisms and CRP in Blood in Periodontal Disease

    EI Auerkari, AW Suhartono, NZ Djamal, F Verisqa, DA Suryandari, LS Kusdhany, SLC Masulili and C Talbot

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 88.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 26 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Use of Ultrasonic Bone Surgery (Piezosurgery) to Surgically Treat Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (BRONJ). A Case Series Report with at Least 1 Year of Follow-Up

    Cornelio Blus, Serge Szmukler-Moncler, Giulio Giannelli, Gloria Denotti and Germano Orrù

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 94.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 23 , 2013
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    Retention Loss of Resin Based Fissure Sealants - a Valid Predictor for Clinical Outcome?

    Steffen Mickenautsch and Veerasamy Yengopal

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 102.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 23, 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Treatment of a Class II Division 2 Patient with Severe Skeletal Discrepancy by Using a Custom Made TPA Proclination Spring

    Sergio Paduano, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Giuseppe di Biase and Iacopo Cioffi

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 109.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 20, 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Clinical Performance of a New Biomimetic Double Network Material

    Christine Dirxen, Uwe Blunck and Saskia Preissner

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 118.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 6 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Long Term Water Storage Deteriorates Bonding of Composite Resin to Alumina and Zirconia Short Communication

    T.T. Heikkinen, J.P Matinlinna, P.K. Vallittu and L.V.J. Lassila

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 123.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Effect of Surface Roughness on Repair Bond Strength of Light-Curing Composite Resin to Polymer Composite Substrate

    Timo T. Kallio, Arzu Tezvergil-Mutluay, Lippo V.J. Lassila and Pekka K. Vallittu

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 126.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Effect of Toothpastes with Different Abrasives on Eroded Human Enamel: An in situ/ex vivo Study

    Meire Coelho Ferreira, Maria Letícia Ramos-Jorge, Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem and Ricardo de Sousa Vieirac

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 132.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30, 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    A 12-Year Retrospective Survey of Management of Patients with Malignant Neoplasms in the Orbital Cavity in a Brazilian Cancer Hospital

    Daniela Sirianni, Cláudio Rodrigues Leles and Elismauro Francisco Mendonça

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 140.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 31, 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Enamel Reduction Techniques in Orthodontics: A Literature Review

    Christos Livas, Albert Cornelis Jongsma and Yijin Ren

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 146.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 31, 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    A Keratocyst in the Buccal Mucosa with the Features of Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor

    Kazuhiko Yamamoto, Yumiko Matsusue, Miyako Kurihara, Yuka Takahashi and Tadaaki Kirita

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 152.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 13, 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Low Bone Mass Is a Risk Factor in Periodontal Disease-Related Tooth Loss in Patients with Intellectual Disability

    Yoko Numoto, Takayuki Mori, Shigeru Maeda, Yumiko Tomoyasu, Hitoshi Higuchi, Masahiko Egusa and Takuya Miyawaki

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 157.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 29 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Influence of Different Post-Core Systems on Impact Stress: a Pilot Study

    Yoshihiro Kondoh, Tomotaka Takeda, Takamitsu Ozawa, Keishiro Narimatsu, Michiyo Konno, Toshiki Fujii, Chieko Sekiguchi, Kazunori Nakajima, Keiichi Ishigami and Masahito Shomura

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 162.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 29 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Between-Lesion Discrepancies in Terms of Dysplasia, Cell Turnover and Diagnosis in Patients with Multiple Potentially Malignant Oral Lesions

    Montebugnoli Lucio, Gabusi Andrea, Gissi Davide Bartolomeo, Cervellati Fabio and Servidio Dora

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 169.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 29 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Fluoride Exposure, Caregiver Education, and Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth (dmft) in 2-5 year-old English or Spanish Speaking Children

    Paola R. Uceda, Lauren A. Sanzone, Ceib L. Phillips and Michael W. Roberts

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 175.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 13 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Short Fiber Reinforced Composite: a New Alternative for Direct Onlay Restorations

    Sufyan Garoushi, Enas Mangoush, Mangoush Vallittu and Lippo Lassila

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 181.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30 , 2013
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Use of Cantilever Mechanics for Impacted Teeth: Case Series

    Sergio Paduano, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Gerardo Franzese, Gioacchino Pellegrino, Rosa Valletta and Iacopo Cioffi

    The Open Dentistry Journal, 2013; 7: 186.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 30 , 2013
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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.

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        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.


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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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