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In the era of online accommodation reviews, understanding the consumer mind is essential for the hospitality industry. This study seeks to profile consumers based on their reservation decisions made after reviewing online feedback and to explore the complex relationship between consumer perceptions and their decision-making processes. To lay a solid foundation for this research, a thorough bibliometric analysis was conducted to map the existing literature and identify key trends in the field. Data were collected using a non-probability convenience sampling method through an online survey targeting Romanian residents. Performing a hierarchical cluster analysis, followed by a K-means cluster analysis, distinct consumer segments with varying levels of trust and responsiveness were identified. The four primary clusters are Young Risk-Averse Planners, Trust-Oriented Quality Seekers, Skeptical Detail Seekers and Independent Value Seekers. Each segment displayed unique preferences regarding the types of reviews they value and their influence on booking decisions. These findings highlight the need for hotel managers and marketers to develop tailored strategies that cater to the diverse needs of consumers, enhancing service delivery and promoting sustainable tourism practices. This research provides valuable insights into the dynamics of online reviews and stresses the importance of understanding consumer perceptions in navigating the complexities of today's hospitality industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, Generation Z has had a pivotal influence across global industries, with tourism being significantly impacted. As the first generation fully immersed in digital technology, Generation Z members have travel preferences, behaviours, and values which differ markedly from previous generations, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the tourism sector. This study explores studies on Generation Z in the context of the tourism industry through key research questions, including the primary trends and thematic clusters in the existing literature, the most influential journals and authors, and the temporal evolution of research in this area. To address these questions, this article presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 217 publications on Generation Z and tourism, spanning from 2018 to 2024, sourced from the Web of Science. Using VOSviewer, the analysis maps the main trends, the most influential publications, and the emerging themes, providing insights into how Generation Z is reshaping the tourism landscape. The bibliometric analysis and VOSviewer mapping add a rigorous methodological approach, offering a structured overview of existing research while identifying gaps for further exploration, especially in this emerging field. The study highlights the most published and cited journals, providing a broad contextual view, followed by an in-depth exploration of thematic clusters within Generation Z tourism research. The results indicate that although research on this topic gained attention in 2018, it is still in its early stages, with significant room for expansion. Current studies primarily focus on social media marketing communications for Generation Z, as well as Generation Z tourism experiences and their attitudes and preferences towards tourism, suggesting areas for future exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Assessment of the denture plaque can provide a valuable report regarding the oral health of geriatric patients and the oral hygiene habits in this population group. Focusing on the current research gap on this topic in Romania, our research aims to highlight the microbial plaque on the different surfaces and types of removable poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) prostheses to qualitatively evaluate the microbial species, and to assess the combined effect of mechanical and chemical cleaning of dentures on the prosthetic microbiome. Methods The prosthetic plaque from four denture wearers was identified with a UV activated fluorescent revealer and digitally photographed. Swab samples according to a certain hygiene protocol were cultured on three different growth media such as blood agar (BA), bromothymol blue lactose agar (AABTL) and Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA). Results Denture plaque was variably distributed on the surface of the prostheses. Regardless of the denture type (conventional complete denture, tooth or implant supported overdenture, removable partial denture) the microbial plaque was identified at the retentive areas, especially at interdental spaces. The main plaque deposition areas were the vestibular incline of the labial flange of the maxillary denture and the lingual incline of the posterior lingual flange of the mandibular denture. The prosthetic microbiome consisted of pathogenic Gram-positive aerobes (Streptococcus spp. and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp.), Gram-positive anaerobes (Actinomyces spp. and Klebsiella spp.) as well as subspecies of fungi of the genus Candida. Conclusions Despite its poor variety, the denture microbiome in the investigated cases hosts colonies with high pathogenic potential. Some areas of the prostheses are more likely to accumulate dental plaque. Dentists should insist through more regular checks of the patients and their caregivers on ensuring the biocontrol of the dentures, especially in frail geriatric patients exposed to greater risks related to general health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Registration of the denture bearing area is an essential step for a successful rehabilitation of complete edentulism. Traditionally, it is performed using different materials and techniques, for the moment methods based on muscles functional molding being preferred. As a consequence of the development of digital techniques, a new possibility for the registration of supporting structures emerged. The digital impression uses intraoral camera and offers precise details of the denture bearing area, but without the possibility of the functional registration of the marginal area. For the moment, the association between the traditional and digital techniques seems to be the ideal solution for a perfect registration of the denture bearing area in edentulous patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Since ancient times, the missing teeth were manufactured from several materials, in order to satisfy aesthetic or restorative requirements. In the Antiquity and Middle Age, the first dental prosthetic techniques were using stones, seashells, wood, bone, natural animal or human teeth, metal teeth (bronze, iron), attached with silk threads or gold and silver wires. The Modern Age made the most significant breakthrough, by introducing new materials and denture fabrication techniques and inaugurating a new era of aesthetic dentistry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. A good salivary function is an important factor for the success of complete denture restoration, as a frequent prosthetic rehabilitation option for elderly individuals. Aim. To assess the imbalances of salivary parameters frequently attributed to this category, and to determine to what extent the elevated temperature developed by the denture-bearing mucosa in cases of denture stomatitis (DS) may have effects on salivary flow and pH values. Materials and methods. Across-sectional study was conducted on 53 elderly maxillary denture wearers divided into 2 groups, according to the presence of DS in the maxillary mucosa. Salivary parameters were investigated using the Saliva-Check Buffer (GC), while the temperature of the denture-bearing mucosa was evaluated by infrared thermography with ThermaCam PM350 (FUR). Results and discussion. In patients with DS, a significantly lower salivary pH was registered (6.54 vs 7.11), as well as lower salivary flow rates (0.80 ml/ sec vs 1.48 ml/ sec), compared to patients with unaffected mucosa. Both salivary parameters exhibited a significant inversely proportional correlation with the temperature of the maxillary mucosa. Conclusions. Salivary deficiencies in elderly denture wearers should not always be attributed to the normal process of aging. Increase in the temperature of the denture-bearing mucosa, due to an infectious-inflammatory process, such as that present in DS, may impact the mentioned salivary parameters, by decreasing their values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this mini-review was to describe the CAD/CAM systems, their principles and their equipment, to highlight the major historical milestones in the development stages of dedicated dental CAD/CAM systems, and to identify the advantages/ disadvantages of using optical impressions compared to conventional impressions. This technique provides benefits in both directions of the designing and manufacturing process of a prosthetic restoration, i.e. in clinical and technological sectors. The main clinical benefits are strength, aesthetics, comfort, while the technical ones assure an easier, faster and more accurate fabrication process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The films and the developing solutions used with radiological films contain a number of harmful substances that are very toxic to the environment, as well as to the living organisms, particularly aquatic organisms. Therefore, this type of toxic waste requires simple, but adequate collection and treatment measures, in order to be transformed into environmentally friendly products. This paper reviews the existent knowledge and the methods for the management of this special waste in dentistry-related units of dental radiology in Cluj-Napoca and Cluj County. An analysis of the answers reveals that many dentists do not know enough or do not use appropriate methods in radiological waste management, which can result in environmental pollution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The study was conducted to highlight the percentual correlation between certain facial and dental parameters with a determinant role in the aesthetic aspect of complete dentures. Materials and methods: A retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to analize some dentofacial parameters, such as: facial morphology, shape of the maxillary frontal teeth, direction of incisal edge of the superior frontal teeth, placement of the zenith point with respect to the ideal position. Results and discussion: Most of the total number of 175 completely edentulous patients had a rectangular/square facial shape. The correspondence between the shape of the upper incisor and that of the face recorded a low percentage (39.4%). Placement of the zenith point at the maxillary incisor was made in the ideal position only in 38.5% of the cases. Conclusions: The objective to achieve is to obtain a personalized prosthesis in harmony with patient's facial morphology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On 1 October 1919, the "Superior Dacia University", including the Faculty of Medicine, was founded in Cluj. This represented the beginning of higher medical education in Romanian language, which included among basic specialties a newly created specialty: dentistry. The teaching staff was formed of the most valuable doctors in the country and of some working abroad, such as doctor Gheorghe Bilaşcu - a Romanian born in Maramureş, trained and having a brilliant career as a dentist in the capital of Hungary - who did not hesitate to give up social position, money, connections and who, after returning to Romania, proved to be providential for the destiny of Romanian medical education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Dental materials used in dental practice interact with the humid environment of the oral cavity, causing adverse local reactions which depend on their pharmacological properties and also on the immunological status of the subject. The aim of the study is to update the data reported in the literature, related to the impact of dental materials upon oral mucosa and skin. Materials and methods. The main sources for selecting relevant articles were PubMed, Web of Science and Embase. Results and disscusion. According to data published in the literature, the incidence of adverse reactions is relatively low, the most commonly involved materials being the metals and residual monomers responsible for type IV allergic reactions identified by patch skin testing. Conclusions. The impact of dental materials on the cutaneous-mucosal structure is not fully elucidated, which is why further in-depth studies in the field are required, especially regarding the prophylactic etiopathogenetic mechanisms. The low prevalence of these types of reactions recommends the global implementation of a single standardized reporting and monitoring system, as model's efficiency has already been demonstrated in several countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Determination of the correct vertical dimension of occlusion (OVD) for an edentulous patient is generally viewed as one of the most important steps in making a complete denture. This study was conducted to identify the reliability of the vertical dimension of occlusion determination methods used more commonly in current clinical practice in prosthetic treatments of completely edentulous patients. Materials and methods. A prospective study was performed in the Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Three examiners with the same professional certification performed OVD measurements by three different methods for each patient (9 measurements / patient), namely the methods applied for measuring the vertical dimension of the rest (RVD), of the height of lower face in phonetics (VS), and the anthropometric method (AM), for establishing the OVD. Results and discussion. The RVD method provided results between 5 and 7.6 cm, with an average of 6.16 ± 0.65 cm. The VS method provided results between 5 and 7.5 cm, with an average of 6.18 ± 0.67 cm. The anthropometric method provided results between 5 and 7.4 cm, with an average of 6.17 ± 0.64 cm. Conclusions. A comparative analysis of the statistical results of the three OVD measurement methods applied in the study evidenced a small variability interval, in parallels with the absence of detectable changes in the facial appearance of the patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The corrosion effect of the bleaching gel based on hydrogen peroxide on two types of dental metallic alloys, frequently used as restorative, prosthetic and implants materials was investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The anti-corrosive behavior of Co-Cr and Cr-Ni alloys was found very different for the same experimental conditions. The best results were obtained with Co-Cr alloy, recommending the use of this material in dental treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper aims to determine the way in which the quality of the services provided by a private kindergarten from the city of Braşov impacts the satisfaction and loyalty of the parents as service beneficiaries. Thus, the objectives of the research have taken into account the analysis of the parents' expectations and perceptions regarding the services offered by the kindergarten, as well as the differences between them, using the Servqual model, the analysis of the correlation between perceptions and satisfaction, perception and loyalty variables, as well as the evaluation of the general quality of the service. The results of the research indicate that the kindergarten should identify the most efficient strategies for improving medical services, personnel training, daily menu, modernizing the safety systems, purchasing outdoors playground equipment and fixing the exterior aspect of the building. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main purpose of this research is to outline a profile of the environmentally friendly tourist in a Romanian mountain destination. Using quantitative research the paper investigates tourists' environmental awareness, their eco-friendly intentions and their demographic and travel characteristics. The analysis is based on 331 observations collected in the most important Romanian mountain resort, namely Poiana Brasov. The research findings have allowed us to create a profile of the environmentally friendly tourist. This information could be a useful tool for the environmentally responsible management and the sustainable development of mountain destinations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]