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Dental and Medical Problems

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Dental and Medical Problems

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Dental and Medical Problems is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal covering aspects of oral sciences and general medicine, published bimonthly by Wroclaw Medical University.

09/06/2026

🧬 Type 2 Diabetes, Inflammation and Salivary Gland Dysfunction

Hyposalivation and xerostomia are frequent oral complications of type 2 diabetes, yet the mechanisms underlying salivary gland dysfunction remain incompletely defined. This study in a male Wistar rat model of type 2 diabetes showed reduced salivary flow and α-amylase activity together with increased salivary inflammatory biomarkers, disturbed extracellular matrix remodeling, and higher apoptotic activity, with the parotid glands appearing particularly affected. These findings support inflammation-driven salivary gland hypofunction as a biologically plausible pathway in diabetes and may inform future translational studies, biomarker research and preventive oral care strategies for patients with metabolic disease.

Specific implications and practical applications:

🔸The study strengthens the rationale for considering salivary gland dysfunction as part of the oral complication profile of type 2 diabetes.

🔸The parotid gland may be a particularly relevant target for future mechanistic studies on diabetic salivary hypofunction.

🔸Increased levels of cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, pro-inflammatory enzymes, MMPs, and lysosomal exoglycosidases suggest that inflammation and extracellular matrix remodeling may act together in glandular impairment.

🔸The findings support further investigation of salivary biomarkers as non-invasive indicators of diabetes-related oral tissue dysfunction.

🔸Although based on an animal model, the results may help guide future clinical research on xerostomia, hyposalivation, caries risk, periodontal vulnerability, and oral quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes.

🔗 Read more: https://dmp.umw.edu.pl/en/article/2026/63/1/145/

05/06/2026

Great news for Dental and Medical Problems

📈 Dental and Medical Problems continues to grow. According to the latest Scopus evaluation results released on June 3, 2026, the journal has improved its key scientific indicators and strengthened its position among international journals in dentistry and medicine. This confirms the increasing visibility and impact of the research published in our journal.

📊 Key results

🔹 CiteScore increased from 5.0 to 5.8
🔹 SJR increased from 0.798 to 1.032
🔹 SNIP increased from 1.194 to 1.692

🏆 International rankings

🦷 General Dentistry: #20 out of 140 journals, Q1
⚕️ General Medicine: #75 out of 669 journals, Q1

We sincerely thank our Editorial Team, Editorial Board Members, Section Editors, Authors, Reviewers and Readers. Your work, trust and commitment help Dental and Medical Problems continue to develop and share high-quality scientific knowledge with the international academic community.

Together, we make an impact.

See more: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/20500195141 =0

02/06/2026

🔍 Salivary VOCs as Potential Biomarkers for Oral Cancer Detection

Early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains a major clinical challenge, particularly because early lesions and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) may be difficult to identify by visual examination alone. In this study, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis of unstimulated saliva identified 128 volatile organic compounds, with 25 metabolites significantly differentiating OSCC patients, OPMD patients and healthy controls. These findings suggest that salivary VOC profiling may contribute to future non-invasive screening strategies, risk stratification and biomarker-driven research in oral oncology.

The findings may have several clinically relevant implications:

🔸Saliva-based VOC analysis could support the development of non-invasive adjunctive tools for oral cancer screening.

🔸Distinct VOC profiles in OSCC and OPMDs may help identify metabolic alterations associated with malignant transformation.

🔸VOC signatures could be particularly relevant for monitoring high-risk populations, including to***co users and patients with OPMDs.

🔸GC–MS-based metabolomic profiling may provide a research platform for identifying candidate tumor-specific biomarkers.

🔸Larger multicenter studies are required before these markers can be translated into routine clinical decision-making.

🔗 Read more: https://dmp.umw.edu.pl/en/article/2025/62/6/1109/

26/05/2026

📰 The latest issue of Dental and Medical Problems (2/2026) presents new research across periodontology, endodontics, oral medicine, prosthodontics, and digital dentistry.

The issue opens with an editorial by Gustavo Vicentis de Oliveira Fernandes and Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes discussing diagnostic challenges in periodontal and peri-implant diseases, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and radiographic assessment when multiple pathologies coexist.

📣 Highlights from this issue include:

• Endodontics and pain management – randomized controlled trial on postoperative pain following bioceramic sealer application with different obturation techniques

• Periodontology and systemic health – studies on periodontitis, diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, and salivary biomarkers

• Digital dentistry and biomaterials – research on 3D-printing, resin cements, and digitally reinforced dentures

• Evidence-based therapies – systematic reviews on oral lichen planus laser therapy, temporomandibular disorders, orthodontic root resorption, and bruxism treatment

📖 The entire issue is available in Open Access: https://dmp.umw.edu.pl/en/issue/2026/63/2/

19/05/2026

🦷 Prosthetic Care for Older Adults: Progress and Persistent Inequalities

Tooth loss in older adults remains a major clinical and public health challenge, affecting mastication, nutrition, appearance, social participation, and quality of life. A comparative analysis of the PolSenior (2009) and PolSenior2 (2019) surveys found that unmet denture needs among Polish seniors with partial or complete edentulism decreased from 19.4% to 12.3% over 1 decade. These findings indicate improved access to prosthetic care, but also show that targeted public health strategies are still needed to reduce inequalities related to s*x, place of residence, education, and financial status.

The results have several clinically relevant and policy-oriented implications:

🔸Prosthetic rehabilitation remains essential in geriatric dentistry, as denture use among individuals who owned dentures stayed consistently high, exceeding 94% in both survey periods.

🔸The reduction in unmet denture needs suggests measurable progress in access to oral rehabilitation among older adults in Poland.

🔸Persistent disparities among men, rural residents, individuals with lower educational attainment, and those with financial difficulties indicate that access to prosthetic care remains uneven.

🔸Public health planning should prioritize underserved groups through better referral pathways, patient education and improved availability of dental prosthetic services.

🔸Future research should include clinical examinations and longitudinal designs to better assess denture need, denture quality and barriers to continued use.

🔗 Read more: https://dmp.umw.edu.pl/en/article/2026/63/1/15/

12/05/2026

🦷 Advancing Periodontal Care with Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles

A newly published clinical study explored the impact of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CNPs) on oxidative stress in young patients with obesity and generalized gingivitis. The randomized clinical trial demonstrated that both local and combined local/systemic CNP therapies achieved complete resolution of gingivitis within 1 week, while systemic administration provided additional antioxidant and microbiome-related benefits. The findings suggest that nanozyme-based therapies may become a promising adjunctive strategy in personalized periodontal care for patients predisposed to oxidative and nitrosative stress.

Key clinical implications:

🔸Combined local/systemic CNP therapy restored oral colonization resistance more effectively than local treatment alone.

🔸Systemic CNP administration significantly reduced oxidative and nitrosative stress biomarkers while increasing salivary antioxidant activity.

🔸Both treatment approaches reduced inflammatory salivary markers associated with gingival and oral mucosal inflammation.

🔸No adverse effects were observed during the study period, highlighting the safety potential of CNP-based interventions.

🔸The study supports the integration of antioxidant-targeted therapies into preventive and personalized periodontal medicine.

🔗 Read more: https://dmp.umw.edu.pl/en/article/2025/62/6/1043/

05/05/2026

🔍 MRONJ risk factors in patients treated with bisphosphonates

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) remains a clinically significant complication in patients receiving antiresorptive therapy, particularly when systemic treatment intersects with invasive dental procedures.

A retrospective study of 43 patients treated for MRONJ found that intravenous bisphosphonate administration, previous intraoral surgery, female s*x, and older age were associated with an increased risk of disease development. These findings reinforce the need for closer cooperation between physicians, dentists and maxillofacial surgeons, especially before initiating bisphosphonate therapy and before performing dental extractions or other invasive procedures.

The clinical implications are clear:

🔸 Pre-treatment dental assessment should be considered an essential part of care before bisphosphonate therapy, particularly in oncological patients.

🔸 Potential oral infection foci should be identified and managed before antiresorptive treatment begins.

🔸 Tooth extraction remains a key local trigger and should be approached with structured risk assessment in patients exposed to bisphosphonates.

🔸 Patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonates require particular attention due to their higher-risk profile.

🔸 Education of both patients and dental professionals may reduce preventable cases of MRONJ and improve early recognition.

🔗 Read more: https://dmp.umw.edu.pl/en/article/2025/62/6/1053/

28/04/2026

🎉 Dental and Medical Problems advances in the SCImago Journal & Country Rank

We are pleased to inform you that Dental and Medical Problems has achieved another important milestone in the SCImago Journal & Country Rank. With a 2025 SJR score of 1.032, the journal has advanced to 16th place worldwide in the Dentistry (miscellaneous) category, moving up from 30th position.

This achievement also places DMP 5th worldwide among open access journals in this category and 1st among Eastern European dental journals. In the Medicine (miscellaneous) category, the journal has advanced from Q2 to Q1, securing 2nd place among Eastern European open access journals.

This progress reflects a consistent upward trajectory since 2020, supported by growing citation impact, expanding international collaboration, and the dedicated work of our Editorial Board members, Section Editors, Reviewers, Authors, and the entire editorial team.

We sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to the continued development, visibility and international recognition of Dental and Medical Problems.

🔗 Link to the ranking: https://www.scimagojr.com/journalrank.php?category=3501&area=3500&type=j

21/04/2026

Influence of digital acquisition systems on the fit of CAD/CAM monolithic crowns 🦷

Accurate marginal adaptation and internal fit are essential determinants of the longevity and biological performance of indirect restorations, yet the relative impact of intraoral and extraoral scanning systems remains insufficiently defined.

This in vitro study demonstrated that intraoral scanning (Primescan) yields significantly lower marginal gaps and improved internal fit compared with an extraoral laboratory scanner (inEos X5), while both approaches remain within clinically acceptable thresholds.

These findings indicate that the choice of digital acquisition method may influence the precision of CAD/CAM restorations and should be considered in evidence-based prosthodontic workflows.

The study provides several clinically relevant implications:
🔸preference for intraoral scanning in cases requiring maximal marginal precision
🔸both scanning modalities achieving clinically acceptable fit parameters
🔸scanner-related factors exerting greater influence than the material type on the internal fit
🔸incorporation of the intraoral scanner facilitating efficient digital workflows without compromising accuracy

🔗 Read more: https://dmp.umw.edu.pl/en/article/2025/62/6/1131/

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The British University in Egypt

14/04/2026

🦷 Invisible Pain, Real Impact

A large meta-analysis by researchers from Wroclaw Medical University and Medical University of Lublin shows that pain in the oral cavity and face is far more common than we tend to assume — even when it remains invisible in everyday functioning.

Across 155 studies and over 1.7 million people, nearly one in five individuals worldwide experiences this type of pain. Surprisingly, the highest prevalence is observed among younger populations rather than older ones.

🔬 Why it matters

▫️Orofacial pain often goes unnoticed, yet it affects eating, speaking, sleep, and concentration.
▫️It has multiple causes — from dental issues to muscular and neurological disorders.
▫️Its “invisibility” means many people adapt to it instead of seeking help.
▫️This is the first meta-analysis to estimate the global prevalence of oral and facial pain — turning scattered data into a clearer picture of how widespread this hidden burden really is.

📖 Read the full article: https://dmp.umw.edu.pl/en/article/2026/63/1/219/

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