The purpose of the study is to use a community-based participatory research strategy to refine and test the usability of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone app, Sugar Smart, to be used by children's parents/caregivers for the maintenance of dietary records and oral hygiene habits of children in Maharashtra, India, through a single-arm parallel randomized control trial. The app, developed based on validated research on local dietary habits, was utilized by 100 children. To evaluate the app, two validated questionnaires and a 7-day diet diary format were employed. The first questionnaire assessed ease of use and compliance using a Chi-squared test, while the second examined improvements in dietary awareness before and after app usage through a paired t-test. The findings indicate that a significant majority of users positively perceived the mobile app. The first questionnaire showed high ease of use and positive feedback (87% found it easy to use, 99% reported it helped regulate sugar intake). The Chi-squared test confirmed the statistical significance (p < 0.05). The second questionnaire revealed significant improvements in oral health awareness and diet (correct brushing: 64-98%, reduced sugar usage: 28-91%). The paired t-test confirmed these improvements (p < 0.05), validating the app's effectiveness in enhancing dietary habits and oral health awareness. The study provides strong evidence for the effectiveness of the digital app in improving parental awareness and management of children's sugar intake. The significant improvements observed underscore the app's potential as a valuable tool in pediatric dentistry and public health. This app demonstrates the potential to revolutionize dietary monitoring and behavior change in pediatric populations, promoting healthier dietary behaviors and thus being an effective digital tool in the reduction of caries burden. Agrawal PV, Rathi N, Sinnarkar SE, et al. Assessment of Compliance and Validity of Digital Application-based Diet Diary with Suggestive Local Food Habits for Prevention of Dental Caries in Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(2):191-197.

Preserving primary teeth with crowns is vital in pediatric dentistry, especially for those compromised by dental caries, previous treatments, or malformations. To address the limitations of traditional esthetic crowns, Bioflx crowns have been available as a new, durable, esthetic, and self-adaptable preformed option for usage in pediatric dentistry. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the shear bond strengths of Bioflx crowns luted on primary teeth using different luting agents. Bioflx blocks measuring 4 × 4 mm were luted on 45 extracted primary teeth using three different luting agents, based on which the 45 samples were divided into three groups: group I, glass ionomer cement (GIC) (GC Corp., Japan); group II, RelyX U200 (3M ESPE, Germany); and group III, ACTIVA™ (PulpDent, USA). A universal testing machine was used to measure the shear bond strength following the specimen thermocycling. We found notable differences in the groups' shear bond strengths, with RelyX U200 and ACTIVA™ exhibiting much higher mean values (1.41 and 1.31 MPa, respectively) compared with GIC (0.32 MPa). Post hoc analysis revealed that group I (GIC) was significantly different from both groups II (RelyX U200) and III (ACTIVA™), whereas no significant difference was observed between resinous luting agent groups. Resin-based luting agents were found to be superior to non-resinous agents in the luting of Bioflx polymer to primary teeth. This study highlights the significance of bond strength when using various resin-based and non-resin-based luting agents on an advanced polymer crown designed specifically for pediatric dentistry. The bonding of Bioflx crowns with primary dentition remains a largely unexplored area, and this study offers valuable insights that pediatric dentists can effectively apply in clinical practice. Tasgaonkar A, Rathi N, Agrawal PV, et al. Comparative Evaluation of Bond Strength of Bioflx Crowns with Resinous and Nonresinous Luting Agents on Primary Teeth: An In Vitro Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):419–424.

Amidst the rapid proliferation of mHealth applications, questions persist regarding their efficacy, usability, and integration into oral health practice. This review aims to inform practitioners and stakeholders in the field of oral health about the potential of digital technologies to transform healthcare delivery and promote healthy behaviors. Key terms included “dental”, “dentistry”, “oral health”, “dental treatment”, and “tooth care”. The Google Play Store search identified 130 applications, out of which 18 met our study objectives. Most apps (n = 13) focused on providing dental appointments, oral health education, and promotion. The Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) quality rating revealed that only 50% of these apps were of high quality. Engagement and information were the lowest scored subscales. This review highlights the many benefits that these digital tools provide, including online appointments, teleconsultations, and access to oral health educational resources. Nevertheless, despite their potential, the current state of dental health applications left substantial room for development, especially in the areas of user involvement and information quality. The lack of reliable and accurate information in many apps may be harmful to users’ health. To fully realize the potential of these digital technologies and to enhance oral health outcomes on a larger scale, coordinated actions involving stakeholders from the technology and dentistry sectors are imperative.

INTRODUCTION. Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) are of interest in regenerative endodontics due to their multipotency. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is highly sought after due to its biocompatibility, but the limitations of long setting time and poor handling have created interest in newer products such as Baghdadite. To evaluate the biocompatibility and osteogenic potential of Baghdadite, MTA, and their combination on DPSCs using MTT and Alizarin Red assay. MATERIALS AND METHODS. DPSCs were cultured and characterized by flow cytometry and CFU assays. Experimental groups (MTA, Baghdadite, MTA+Baghdadite) were exposed to cytotoxicity test (MTT assay) and mineralization test (Alizarin Red staining). RESULTS. Cell viability of all the groups was higher than control. Combination group showed maximum viability (mean OD: 0.4066) than Baghdadite (0.3975) and MTA (0.3563). Alizarin Red staining showed the maximum mineralization in combination group (mean OD: 1.7069) than MTA (0.5788) and Baghdadite (0.4020). CONCLUSIONS. The association of MTA and Baghdadite showed improved biocompatibility and osteogenic ability, which is promising for application as a pulp-capping agent in regenerative endodontics.