Background and Objectives: This study aimed to identify the occupational and personal factors influencing burnout syndrome (BS) and depression among dentists in academic faculties, oral and dental health centres (ODHCs), and private clinics. Materials and Methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study was carried out on dentists working in different regions of Turkey. Data were gathered through an online questionnaire hosted on Google Forms. The questionnaire consisted of demographic data and Maslach BS Inventory (MBI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) sections. The demographic data collected included age, height, weight, marital status, blood type, gender, monthly income, income satisfaction, and whether the participant had enough free time. The dentists were divided into three groups, namely, faculty setting, private clinic, and ODHC, according to the institutions at which they worked. Results: The study was composed of 290 dentists, including 172 males and 118 females, with an average age of 36.98 ± 5.56 years. In total, 128 of the dentists worked in faculties, 72 worked in private clinics, and 90 worked in ODHCs. The study found that women exhibited higher EE scores than men (p < 0.05). The comparison of BS and depression scores showed no statistically significant differences between groups based on marital status or blood type (p > 0.05). There was no significant relationship between emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalisation (DP), personal accomplishment (PA), and depression scores according to age, BMI, and work experience (p < 0.05). It was found that the EE scores of the dentists working in faculties and private clinics were lower than those of the dentists working in ODHCs (p < 0.05). Monthly income was associated with depression (r = −0.35). Conclusions: The findings reveal that dentists employed in ODHCs reported greater levels of EE. These results suggest a pressing need for enhancements in the work environments of dentists, especially in ODHCs.

Temporomandibular joint disorders are significant health issues characterized by dysfunctions in the masticatory muscles and the temporomandibular joint. These disorders are often associated with stress, oral parafunctions, and habits such as bruxism. Treating bruxism and other parafunctional habits can reduce symptoms of myofascial pain. While the etiology of bruxism remains unclear, psychological factors like stress and anxiety, along with central nervous system, are thought that it will provoke. Additionally, a significant relationship has been reported between low serum vitamin D levels and bruxism. The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug treatment and vitamin D supplementation on symptoms in individuals with myofascial pain and vitamin D deficiency. This study included patients aged 18–40, diagnosed with myofascial pain (MP) according to DC/TMD criteria, and individuals with vitamin D deficiency. Two different treatment methods were applied to the patients. One group received medical treatment with diclofenac sodium and an occlusal splint. The other group received vitamin D supplementation and an occlusal splint. The patients’ mouth opening and pain scores were evaluated at four stages; before treatment, and 1 week, 4 weeks, 12 weeks after the initiation of treatment. The study ultimately included 40 participants, with 20 patients per group. Of the participants, 3 (7.5%) were male and 37 (92.5%) were female. At the end of the study, the changes in mouth opening and VAS scores were homogeneous in both groups. Vitamin D may serve as an alternative with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects compared to NSAIDs. This randomised trial was approved by the Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine Clinical Research Ethics Committee (May 18, 2022, decision no: 05). The trial was registered with the Clinical Trial Registry ( Number and date: NCT06111573, 10/31/2023).

Background: Alveolar bone resorption may complicate dental implantation of the edentulous area. The quantity of residual bone depends on the region, and it is uncertain which region may present more difficulties before implantation. In this study, the alveolar bones of patients who had cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) before dental implantation were examined, and residual bone was evaluated based on age, gender, and the location of the missing tooth. Methods: In this observational study, the patients with CBCT were divided into two age groups: 18 to 35 and 36 and older. Also, the edentulous regions were divided into incisor, premolar, and molar regions. Radiographic measurements were performed with a cross-sectional aspect in the single-tooth deficiency regions of the patients; bone height and width measurements were made. Results: This study included 164 CBCT scans from individuals (99 females and 65 males). There was no statistically significant difference between the bone heights and between bone widths at the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th mm according to age or gender (P>0.05). Bone height in the incisor tooth region (ITR) and bone width at the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th mm in the molar tooth region (MTR) were significantly larger (P<0.01). Conclusion: This study revealed that the bone width at the 1st mm of the ITR was insufficient for dental implant placement and that horizontal bone augmentation was needed.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the residual alveolar bone height and bone width at different depths from the central tooth region to the second molar tooth region in maxillary totally edentulous individuals. Methods: This retrospective observational radiographic study was performed on cone beam computed tomography images of patients who presented to the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery for dental implant evaluation between January 2010 and March 2023. Horizontal measurements were taken on sagittal cross-sectional images at vertical depths of 1 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm and 7 mm from the alveolar crest. Vertical measurements were made by measuring the distance between the crest of the alveolar ridge and the base of the nose or the base of the maxillary sinus. The results were evaluated with 95% confidence interval and significance at p

Background: Lavender has calming and anxiolytic properties. The present study investigated the impact of lavender aromatherapy on dental anxiety in patients undergoing bilateral impacted mandibular third molar surgery. Methods: Twenty-five patients requiring bilateral impacted mandibular third molar extraction were included. One side was operated on under lavender oil aromatherapy (lavender condition), and the contralateral side served as the placebo condition. Aromatherapy was administered 15 minutes before surgery using a diffuser with lavender oil. Baseline anxiety levels were assessed using the modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS), while vital signs were used as objective indicators of perioperative stress. Vital signs (pulse rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation) were recorded before and after surgery. Postoperative pain intensity was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS), and trismus was recorded. Results: The study sample consisted of 25 patients evaluated under both crossover conditions. MDAS scores ranged between 5 and 22, with a mean of 10.46 ± 4.05. Statistically significant differences were observed between the lavender and placebo conditions for postoperative oxygen saturation (P = .033) and post-operative systolic blood pressure (P = .023). No statistically significant differences were found between the conditions for MDAS, VAS, pulse rate, or diastolic blood pressure (P > .05). However, within the lavender condition, a statistically significant reduction in oxygen saturation was observed from preoperative to post-operative periods (P = .018). Conclusions: Lavender oil aromatherapy may influence selected post-operative physiological parameters, particularly systolic blood pressure and oxygen saturation. However, these findings should be interpreted cautiously, and further studies are needed to establish standardized protocols. While it serves as a nonpharmacological adjunct to standard treatments, further studies are needed to establish standardized protocols.

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the job-related and individual features that influence BS and depression levels among dentists working in faculties, oral and dental health centres (ODHC) and private clinics. Materials and Methods: This prospective, cross sectional study was carried out on dentists working in different regions of Turkey. Data were collected using an on-line questionnaire created using Google Forms. The questionnaire consisted of demographic data, Maslach BS Inventory (MBI) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) sections. Demographics were age, height, weight, marital status, blood type, gender, monthly income, income satisfaction and having enough free time. The dentists were divided into 3 groups as faculty, private clinic and ODHC according to the institutions in which they worked. Results: Of the total 290 dentists enrolled in the study, there were 172 males and 118 females with a mean age of 36.98±5.6 years. 128 of the dentists worked in faculties, 72 in private clinics and 90 in ODHCs. It was observed that women's EE scores were higher than men's (P0.05). There was no significant relationship between emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalisation (DP), personal accomplishment (PA) and depression scores according to age, BMI and work experience, age, work experience and BMI (P<0.05). It was found that the EE scores of the dentists working in the faculty and private clinic were lower than those of the dentists working in the ODHC (P<0.05). Monthly income was associated with depression (r = -0.35). Conclusions: This study showed that dentists working in ODHCs had more EE. These findings suggest that there is a need for improvement in the working conditions of dentists, particularly in ODHCs.