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Background/Objectives: The ongoing prevalence of dental issues within the school-age population continues to present significant public health challenges. This study aims to thoroughly evaluate the oral health conditions of schoolchildren aged 7–10 years, with a particular focus on identifying the prevalence and severity of dental caries, as well as their relationship with dental hygiene and dietary habits. Methods: A cross-sectional approach was employed involving 700 children aged from 7 to 10 years, recruited from nine urban and rural educational institutions across two Romanian counties, namely Mureș and Bistrița-Năsăud. Data were collected regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of participants, including parental educational background and occupational status. Furthermore, information on dental hygiene routines was gathered, encompassing tooth brushing habits, flossing usage, frequency of brushing, along with dietary details such as daily meal count, snacking frequency, and sugar intake levels. An oral examination was performed by a trained specialist to assess the condition of the children’s teeth, documenting the number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth. The presence of plaque was evaluated using a plaque index, and the dental caries status was quantified using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. Results: The findings revealed that the average plaque score was marginally higher in boys (mean = 0.69 ± 0.36) compared to girls (mean = 0.65 ± 0.40). Additionally, children from urban environments demonstrated a mean plaque score of 0.61 ± 0.32, whereas their rural counterparts exhibited a higher score of 0.73 ± 0.38. In multivariable models, irregular brushing, higher daily sugar consumption, and ≥3 snacks/day were independently associated with both caries prevalence (DMFT > 0) and greater DMFT counts (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The evidence denotes a concerning association between poor oral hygiene practices and higher rates of tooth decay among children, particularly among those with elevated sugar intake and frequent snacking behaviors. Dental public health professionals are encouraged to incorporate considerations of oral hygiene habits when developing future health promotion strategies aimed at improving the oral health status of children.

Background/Objectives: Phytotherapy, the use of plant-derived bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes, has gained increasing attention in dentistry as a natural, well-tolerated, and culturally acceptable adjunct to conventional treatments. In pediatric dentistry, its potential relevance lies in its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, which may support oral health, caries prevention, pulp vitality, and gingival health. This narrative review aimed to summarize the current clinical evidence regarding the application of phytotherapeutic agents in pediatric oral care. Methods: A narrative review was conducted according to SANRA guidelines, including clinical studies on plant-based products used for preventive or therapeutic purposes in children and adolescents. Results: Forty-three clinical studies met the inclusion criteria. The most commonly investigated agents included licorice, green tea, cocoa husk, cranberry, pomegranate, Aloe vera, and miswak. These agents demonstrated antimicrobial activity against cariogenic bacteria, reduction in plaque and gingival indices, and favorable healing in pulp therapies. In endodontics, Aloe vera-derived acemannan and Ankaferd Blood Stopper® showed outcomes comparable to conventional materials, while pomegranate and apple cider vinegar exhibited partial antibacterial effects as irrigants. Conclusions: Phytotherapy shows promise as a complementary approach in pediatric dentistry, contributing to caries prevention, gingivitis control, and pulp healing. However, current evidence remains limited by small sample sizes, short-term follow-ups, and heterogeneity in formulations. Further trials are required to confirm efficacy, ensure safety, and standardize phytotherapeutic applications in pediatric oral care.

Dental alloys based on Co or Ni are commonly used in dentistry to fabricate dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, and partial dentures, but even though both alloys are highly biocompatible, some patients may experience allergic reactions to nickel. This comparative study investigated the behavior of two dental alloys in the oral cavity, analyzing their microstructure, corrosion behavior, elastic modulus, hardness, and tensile strength for ingot and cast crowns. The microstructures of commercial Ni-Cr and Co-Cr samples were analyzed using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD); elastic modulus and corrosion behavior were determined after immersing the samples in artificial saliva. Ni-Cr alloy has a corrosion potential more negative than Co-Cr alloy; this means that the first alloy is more likely to undergo corrosion than the second alloy. Ni-Cr sample with a higher elastic modulus is generally more rigid and less flexible than Co-Cr sample with a lower elastic modulus. The analyzed Co-Cr alloy has a higher resistance to corrosion, resulting in a more esthetically pleasing and longer-lasting restoration. The Co-Cr alloy also has a lower density than the Ni-Cr alloy, which, combined with its strength-to-weight ratio, makes them ideal for partial dentures where the prosthesis needs to be lightweight. The Co-Cr alloy is more flexible than the Ni-Cr alloy, making it stronger and more durable. This makes them an ideal choice for dental prostheses that need to withstand high stresses and loads.

In the middle of AIDS explosion during the 80's, Hervé Guibert is one of the victims of this unexpected and unknown illness even for the medecine. He is not an ordinary sick person but he is the writer revealing himself completely and considering writing the only way for struggling against AIDS, against himself in order to reborn as a new spirit thanks to the power of words.

Comment réussir à amener des étudiants en français langue étrangère qui se préparent à devenir enseignants à comprendre les techniques d'évaluation et à se les approprier quand ils sont habitués plutôt à être évalués par leurs enseignants ? Bien qu'ils soient déjà familiarisés avec les différents types d'évaluation en tant qu'élèves ou étudiants, il leur est assez difficile d'acquérir une certaine autonomie par rapport à leur futur rôle d'évaluateurs en FLE. C'est dans cette perspective que s'inscrit notre article ; faire le point sur les obstacles qu'il faut franchir quand l'objectif majeur de l'enseignant est d'aider ses élèves à co-construire les connaissances au lieu de les reproduire.

Le statut de la Roumanie en tant que pays francophone ayant de pleins droits au sein de la Francophonie institutionnelle depuis 1993 ne peut pas etre contesté. Une tradition qui s'étend sur plusieurs siecles déja lui a conféré ce titre et a laissé des traces profondes dans tous les domaines majeurs : diplomatie, culture, architecture, éducation des jeunes générations. C'est précisément le domaine de l'éducation en général, et de l'éducation universitaire, en particulier, qui fera le centre de nos intérets dans cet article qui n'a pas la prétention d'etre exhaustif. Le besoin de tout revisiter apres la chute du communisme quand la Roumanie sera ouverte a l'Europe nous fait considérer l'analyse des étapes qui ont marqué l'éducation et les études du français langue étrangere selon les deux régimes.

Mientras la enfermedad hace su aparición en los años 1980, Hervé Guibert aparece como una de las victimas de una afección muy extraña todavia por el mundo de la  medicina. Pero no es simplemente una persona infectada, Guibert es el escritor sincero del sida, abiendo escojido las palabras como su unico aliado por su proyecto de volver a nacer con un nuevo yo que no morirà nunca en la memoria de la gente. In the middle of AIDS explosion during the 80’s, Hervé Guibert is one of the victims of this unexpected and unknown illness even for the medecine. He is not an ordinary sick person but he is the writer revealing himself completely and considering writing the only way for struggling against AIDS, against himself in order to reborn as a new spirit thanks to the power of words. Au plein milieu de l'éclatement du sida dans les années 1980, Hervé Guibert se trouve parmi les victimes atteintes par une maladie encore inconnue à l'époque. Mais il n'est pas un malade ordinaire, il sera l'écrivain du sida qui se révèle entièrement, sans pudeur, et pour qui l'écriture reste l'unique arme à lutter contre la maladie, contre le moi malade, pour renaitre plus tard en tant qu'un moi nouveau, étrenel, qui survit grace aux mots.

Today, mechanical properties and fluid flow dynamic analysis are considered to be two of the most important steps in implant design for bone tissue engineering. The mechanical behavior is characterized by Young’s modulus, which must have a value close to that of the human bone, while from the fluid dynamics point of view, the implant permeability and wall shear stress are two parameters directly linked to cell growth, adhesion, and proliferation. In this study, we proposed two simple geometries with a three-dimensional pore network dedicated to a manufacturing route based on a titanium wire waving procedure used as an intermediary step for Mg-based implant fabrication. Implant deformation under different static loads, von Mises stresses, and safety factors were investigated using finite element analysis. The implant permeability was computed based on Darcy’s law following computational fluid dynamic simulations and, based on the pressure drop, was numerically estimated. It was concluded that both models exhibited a permeability close to the human trabecular bone and reduced wall shear stresses within the biological range. As a general finding, the proposed geometries could be useful in orthopedics for bone defect treatment based on numerical analyses because they mimic the trabecular bone properties.

Anodontia or dental agenesis in children is difficult to treat, as the child is smaller. The treatment of anodontia is a complex one, it is important to mention that the children’s body is upgrowing and, also, the psychological implications that could appear in children without teeth. The materials used in acrylic infantile overdenture must be non-toxic and shouldn’t have any negative influence in upgrowing children. The base of acrylic infantile overdenture is made of acrylic resin. The aim of the present study is to highlight the changing of regular acrylic infantile overdenture, at the age of 1 and a half, in order to allow the physiological growth of the children’s bones.

Ideal qualities of dental materials should include, in terms of biocompatibility, passivity towards oral tissues, so the material should not contain any leachable toxic and diffusible substances, neither release any harmful substance that can cause in time side effects, locally or generally. Even if amalgams are a group of dental materials with a long recorded history, many practitioners blame them, in contradiction with composite resins, especially for releasing free mercury into the body. On the other side, composite resins have reached great biocompatibility specifications, but also have many qualities that need more research, especially long term type.