Medicine in Evolution is a recognized, peer-reviewed, open access publication dedicated to the dissemination of original theoretical research across the interdisciplinary spectrum of medicine and healthcare, encompassing a wide array of topics within the realms of human life science, medical community, dental medicine and pharmacology. Original research papers, communications, letters, short notes, case reports, and reviews are all warmly welcomed for submission. Its commitment lies in conducting thorough peer reviews, facilitating swift publication of groundbreaking research. We strongly encourage authors to present their experimental and theoretical findings with meticulous detail. The submission of theoretical papers should include comprehensive proofs to facilitate verification, while experimental papers should provide thorough experimental procedures to ensure reproducibility. Authors are also encouraged to deposit supplementary materials such as electronic files or software containing detailed calculations and experimental procedures alongside their publications.

The objectives of the journal are aligned with the vision of the World Health Organization, the International Dental Federation, fitting seamlessly into the research strategy of Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara and the Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health.

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Vol. 31 No. 2 (2025): Volume XXXI, No. 2, 2025

Department of Preventive, Community Dental Medicine and Oral Health
TRANSLATIONAL AND EXPERIMENTAL CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTRE IN ORAL HEALTH

Published: 15-06-2025

The Role of Preparation Geometry in Ceramic Veneers: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Serban Talpos, Florina Titihazan, Ioana Veja, Maria Dobos, Mihai Rominu, Meda Lavinia Negrutiu, Cosmin Sinescu, Stoia Adelina, Daniela Maria Pop, Cristian Zaharia, Vanessa Bolchis, Tareq Hajaj (Author)

120-134

Anxiety as a Determining Factor in Medical Specialty Choice: A Literature Review

Vanesa Cristina Baciu, Dora Mihaela Cimpian, Andreea Salcudean (Author)

135-143

Facial Asymmetry Assessment in Orthodontic Patients with Posteroanterior Cephalometric Analysis

Antonia Ilin, Ruxandra Sava Rosianu, Atena Galuscan, Octavia Balean, Daniela Jumanca, Delia Abrudan Luca, Alexandru Simerea, Vlad Tiberiu Alexa (Author)

144-152

Mechanical Evaluations of Devitalized Teeth Reconstructed Using Direct and Indirect Techniques

Răzvan Lăcătușu, Pop Daniela-Maria, Negru Radu Marcel, Caplar Borislav -Dusan, Olari Alexandru Ionut, Ilincar Nadina, Dumitrescu Ramona, Oancea Roxana (Author)

153-165

Plant-Derived Essential Oils −An Alternative Option for Oral Health Management

Stefania Dinu, Serban Talpos-Niculescu, Andreea Smeu, Daniela Sasco, Andreea Alexandrescu-Bauer4, Mălina Popa (Author)

166-176

Assessing Knowledge and Intentions Related to HPV Vaccination in Romanian Dental Students

Octavia Balean, Ramona Dumitrescu, Atena Galuscan, Vanessa Bolchis, Vlad Tiberiu Alexa, Delia Abrudan Luca, Lucian Floare, Doina Chioran (Author)

187-200

Lifestyle Risk Factors That Increase Chances of Developing Oral Cancer: Up to Date Review

Adela Ramona Boroghina, Ramona Amina Popovici, Stefania Dinu, Malina Popa, Andreea Mihaela Kis, Matin Asad Salehi , Alsayed Ahmad Mhd Kher , Diana Sarbu , Serban Talpoș (Author)

201-211

Use of Electronic Imaging Programs in Dental Practice

Dragos Bucur, Ramona Amina Popovici, Malina Popa, Stefania Dinu, Andreea Mihaela Kis, Corneliu Zeicu, Mohamed Joma, Adrian Moldoveanu, Serban Talpoș (Author)

212-222

In Vitro Assessment of Eugenol’s Impact on Human Keratinocyte (Hacat) Cell Line

Ștefania Dinu, Stefania-Irina Dumitrel, Adrian Moldoveanu, Doina Chioran, Mălina Popa, Raluca Milutinovici (Author)

223-232

Complementary Autofluorescence Imaging in the Diagnostic Evaluation of Oral Potentially Malignant Lesions: A Comparative Clinical Study

Doina Chioran, Octavia Balean, Ramona Dumitrescu, Vlad Tiberiu Alexa, Adrian Moldoveanu, Antonis Perdiou, Tareq Hajaj (Author)

233-242

The Impact of Smoking on the Progression and Management of Periodontal Disease

Alexandru Simerea, Delia Abrudan Luca, Lucian Floare, Octavia Balean, Ramona Dumitrescu, Vanessa Bolchis, Antonia Ilin, Atena Galuscan (Author)

243-250

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