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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): August, 2026
This volume consists of 6 articles with 10 authors from 2 institutions in Indonesia, namely Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Jakarta II and Poltekkes Kemenkes Padang. This collection highlights current research developments in dental and oral health, covering a range of contemporary topics including salivary biomarkers for the early detection of type 2 diabetes mellitus, augmented reality as an educational tool in fixed orthodontic treatment, artificial intelligence-based screening for plaque and dental caries, IoT-based oral exercises for the elderly, CBCT-based assessment of implant osseointegration, and nano-hydroxyapatite for tooth enamel remineralization. These studies reflect diverse and innovative approaches to dental and oral healthcare, contributing to the development of evidence-based practices and the application of emerging technologies in dentistry.
Articles
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Salivary Biomarkers for Early Detection of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in General Dentistry Practices
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains substantially underdiagnosed, and general dental practices represent an underused opportunistic screening setting. This cross-sectional study evaluated non-invasive salivary biomarkers for identifying undiagnosed...50 views 40 downloads -
Augmented Reality (AR) as an Educational Tool for Fixed Orthodontic Treatment to Improve Adolescent Patient Compliance
Adolescent compliance during fixed orthodontic treatment encompassing oral hygiene behavior, appointment attendance, and adherence to instructions is often poor, contributing to prolonged treatment, white spot lesions, and bracket bond failure. This...41 views 16 downloads -
Design and Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Early Screening Tool for Plaque and Caries Identification in Self-Serving Intraoral Photos "DentAware+"
Dental caries and plaque remain among the most prevalent yet preventable oral health problems worldwide, and early self-screening could reduce the delay between disease onset and professional care, particularly where dentist-to-population ratios are...53 views 24 downloads -
IoT-Based Oral Exercise for the Elderly: Effects on Tongue Pressure, Chewing Function, and Quality of Life
Age-related decline in tongue strength and chewing function, collectively described as oral frailty, is associated with malnutrition, dysphagia, and reduced oral health-related quality of life among older adults, yet adherence to conventional unsupervised...56 views 33 downloads -
Relationship between Mandibular Alveolar Bone Density on CBCT Images and the Success of Implant Osseointegration: A Prospective Clinical Study
Primary and secondary implant stability are critical determinants of successful osseointegration, and preoperative assessment of alveolar bone density using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has been proposed as a non-invasive predictor of implant...29 views 25 downloads -
Tiger Snail Shell-Based Nano-Hydroxyapatite Gel with Antibacterial Activity of Propolis and Ajwa Dates for Tooth Enamel Remineralization
Dental caries remains among the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, driven by enamel demineralization under acidogenic biofilm activity, principally by Streptococcus mutans. Nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HAp) derived from mollusk shell waste has emerged...34 views 26 downloads
