Search strings are database-specific text used to retrieve a comprehensive set of search results on one topic, such as dental caries, from search engines.

The expert-developed search strings in this collection are a structured combination of keywords, controlled vocabulary terms (e.g. MeSH, Emtree), and Boolean operators. Several search strings may be combined to produce a full search strategy.

These search strings, among others, are used by the ADA Library & Archives staff to springboard searches for frequently requested topics.

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Submissions from 2026

 

Dental care for persons with disabilities, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Dental Clearance for Surgery, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Dentistry, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Elder Oral Health, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Occupational Pain - Dentistry, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Oral Diseases, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Oral Health Treatment During Pregnancy and Postpartum Period, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Oral Systemic Health, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Pediatric Topical Fluoride, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Polypharmacy, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Pregnancy and Oral Health, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Salivary Biomarkers for Oral Diseases, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Salivary Diagnostics, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ), Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Topical Fluoride, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

Vaping, Kelly K. O'Brien

 

AI in Dentistry, Kelly K. O'Brien and Ellen Thieme