This cross-sectional study aimed to compare highly trained athletes and non-athlete individuals in terms of endodontic status and oral health parameters, considering nutritional and psychological factors. Highly trained athletes (n = 50) and non-athlete individuals (n = 50) aged 18–30 years were included. Clinical examination evaluated the endodontic and periapical status, decay experience (DMF-T), non-carious tooth wear and periodontal indexes. The Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14), Perceived Stress Scale and Mental Well-Being Scale were administered. In addition, daily nutrient elements and potential renal acid load (PRAL) were calculated using a one-year food frequency questionnaire. Comparisons between the groups used the independent t-test/Mann-Whitney U test, Fisher’s exact test and ANCOVA (α = 0.05). Athletes showed higher numbers of teeth requiring endodontic treatment, periapical index scores, decayed teeth, and periodontal index scores compared to non-athletes (p < 0.05). PRAL, organic acid, vitamin D, B vitamins, meal frequency, and mental well-being were also higher in athletes (p < 0.05). Sucrose, carbohydrate, and vitamin C intake had significant effects on endodontic status (p < 0.05). The results revealed that athletes had higher numbers of teeth requiring endodontic treatment, decayed teeth, and periodontal symptoms. Education and prevention programs on oral care and nutrition may help improve their oral health.

Background: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of electronic apex locators (EALs) during the retreatment procedure using organic gutta‐percha solvents. Methods: The actual working length (AWL) was determined with a stereomicroscope on 72 single‐rooted teeth selected for the study. After the obturation, the teeth were embedded in an alginate mold and divided into 3 groups ( n = 24) based on the gutta‐percha solvent used: eucalyptol, turpentine, and orange oil. Once the solvents were applied, the WL was measured using the Root ZX Mini and Woodpex III. Two‐way ANOVA and Fisher’s exact test were performed using SPSS with a 5% significance threshold. Results: There was no significant difference in the accuracy of the EALs among the solvent groups ( p > 0.05). Root ZX Mini showed accuracies of 40%, 41.7%, and 80% within ±0.5 mm for eucalyptol, turpentine, and orange oil, respectively, while the corresponding values for Woodpex III were 30%, 41.7%, and 70%. No overestimation (deviation from AWL > 0.5 mm) was observed with either device when orange oil was used. Conclusion: Different types of EALs demonstrated acceptable determination of WL when using different gutta‐percha solvents. The absence of overestimation in the orange oil group may affect clinical preferences.

Kök Kanallarının Lazerle Dezenfeksiyonunda Güncel Yöntemler- Bircan KULOĞLU, Tülin DOĞAN ÇANKAYA Endodontik Tedavide Komplikasyonlar Gizem YÜKSEL, Oğuz TAVŞAN Endodontik Postoperatif Ağrı Yönetiminde Sistemik Kortikosteroidlerin Kullanımı Özge BAŞAR, Ahter ŞANAL ÇIKMAN Dental Operasyon Mikroskobu ve Güncel Yaklaşımlar Ayşe İBİLOĞLU, Gülsen KİRAZ Lazerlerin Endodontide Kullanımı Buse Cansu TOKER, Arzu KAYA MUMCU Kök Rezorpsiyonlarına Genel Bir Bakış, Dış Servikal Kök Rezorpsiyonunun İncelenmesi Merve ÇOBAN ÖKSÜZER, Ahter ŞANAL ÇIKMAN Geçmişten Günümüze Kök Kanallarının Sınıflandırılmasında Kullanılan Yöntemler Sena KAŞIKÇI

Apikal rezeksiyon yaygın olarak uygulanan bir endodontik cerrahi tekniğidir. Periapikal cerrahinin uygulanmasındaki asıl amaç ortograd yolla ulaşılamayan veya ulaşılsa da tedavisi başarılı olmayan periapikal lezyonların direkt lezyon alanına müdahale edilerek kontrol altına alınmasıdır. Başarılı bir apikal rezeksiyon, uygun cerrahi prosedür ve doğru materyal tercihi ile mümkün olmaktadır. Endodontik cerrahi, günümüze kadar dişlerin çekim kararından önceki seçeneklerden biri olarak görülmektedir. Yeni enstrümanlar ve magnifikasyon araçlarının kullanılması, yumuşak ve sert doku tedavisine yönelik geliştirilmiş prensipler, doku rejenerasyon teknikleri ve materyallerinin kullanımı ile birlikte endodontik cerrahi, deneyimli hekimler tarafından uygulandığında sonuçları oldukça öngörülebilir bir işlem haline gelmiş olup çeşitli klinik çalışmalarda %90 ve daha yüksek başarı oranları belgelenmiştir. Tedavinin prognozunu etkileyen birçok etken bulunmaktadır. Bunlar hastayla ilgili, dişle ilgili ve tedaviyle ilgili faktörler olarak gruplanabilir. Endodontik cerrahide vaka seçimi ve tedavi için prognostik faktörler dikkate alınmalıdır. Bu faktörlerin göz önünde bulundurulması, tedavi sonucunun öngörülebilmesine ve apikal cerrahinin alternatif tedavilere karşı değerlendirilebilmesine olanak sağlar.

Aim: This study aimed to conduct a 25‐year bibliometric and thematic mapping analysis to explore how the scientific literature linking oral health and systemic diseases has evolved, focusing on major trends, diagnostic developments, and emerging interdisciplinary directions. Materials and Methods: Publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (2000–October 2025) under “Dentistry and Oral Medicine” were analyzed using the Biblioshiny R package and VOSviewer. Annual scientific output, citation trends, contributing countries, journals, and keyword‐based thematic structures were evaluated. Results: A total of 2650 articles met the inclusion criteria. Global research output showed a steady increase, with a marked surge after 2015. The United States, China, Brazil, and England were the most productive countries, while several European nations demonstrated the highest citation impact. Periodontology journals dominated publication volume; however, recent years revealed diversification toward endodontic, peri‐implant, and oral oncology topics. Thematic evolution maps indicated a transition from periodontal inflammation–oriented research themes to broader mechanistic perspectives. Conclusions: Oral–systemic health research has shifted from a periodontally centered field to a broader interdisciplinary domain integrating molecular, microbiological, and translational approaches. While significant progress has been achieved, future studies should focus on underexplored areas such as endodontic pathology, surgical interventions, and orthodontic influences to achieve a comprehensive understanding of oral contributions to systemic health.

Background: The prognosis of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) is highly time-dependent, and emergency departments are often the first point of care. Despite the availability of International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines and validated standardized documentation tools, emergency physicians’ knowledge of and awareness of these recommendations remain unclear. This multicenter study therefore aimed to assess emergency physicians’ knowledge, self-perceived competence, self-reported clinical approaches, and awareness of standardized documentation in the management of traumatic dental injuries. The study also sought to evaluate physicians’ self-reported approaches and to identify physicians’ preferred approaches for future training and education. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between November and December 2025 among physicians working in the emergency departments of 10 hospitals in İzmir, Türkiye (2 university hospitals, 3 training and research hospitals, and 5 state hospitals). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire developed in accordance with the IADT recommendations and the national clinical protocol of the Turkish Ministry of Health, covering demographic characteristics, self-perceived competence, eight items assessing TDI management knowledge and guideline-related awareness and preferred educational methods. Group comparisons were performed using the Kruskal–Wallis test, the Mann–Whitney U test, or one-way ANOVA, as appropriate. Multivariable linear regression was used to identify factors independently associated with the guideline-related knowledge and awareness score. Reporting followed the STROBE guidelines. Results: A total of 145 physicians participated (52.1% emergency medicine residents, 22.2% specialists, 25.7% general practitioners). Participants reported inadequate theoretical knowledge (66.2%), lack of practical skills (46.2%), and low awareness of validated standardized dental trauma documentation tools: 77.2% were unaware of any such system, and only 2.8% reported occasional use. Pronounced knowledge gaps were observed in avulsion management, intrusion injuries, and the use of structured documentation. Guideline-related knowledge and awareness scores differed significantly by professional status ( p = 0.009) and institution type ( p = 0.042), but not by years of experience. In multivariable analysis, specialist status remained an independent predictor of higher knowledge (adjusted β = 1.11; 95% CI, 0.36–1.85), whereas the association with institution type was attenuated. Hands-on workshops and emergency department decision-making protocols were the most preferred educational strategies. Conclusions: A persistent gap in guideline awareness and self-reported knowledge exists in the emergency management of TDIs, characterized by limited theoretical knowledge, low self-perceived competence, and minimal awareness of validated documentation tools, despite the international and national publication of evidence-based recommendations. Targeted implementation strategies including hands-on training, structured emergency department decision-making pathways, and the active integration of validated documentation systems into routine workflows may help support more consistent guideline-informed management of dental trauma.