Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2025; 13(8): 100839
Published online Mar 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.100839
Application of nanotechnology to dentistry: Impact of graphene nanocomposites on clinical air quality
Ruth Rodríguez Montaño, Mario A Alarcón-Sánchez, Melissa Martínez Nieto, Juan J Varela Hernández, Sarah M Lomelí Martínez
Ruth Rodríguez Montaño, Department of Health and Illness as an Individual and Collective Process, University Center of Tlajomulco, University of Guadalajara, Tlajomulco de Zuñiga 45641, Jalisco, Mexico
Ruth Rodríguez Montaño, Institute of Research in Dentistry, Department of Integral Dental Clinics, University Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Jalisco, Mexico
Mario A Alarcón-Sánchez, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Chemical-Biological Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Guerrero 39090, Mexico
Mario A Alarcón-Sánchez, Instituto Odontológico del Pacífico Sur, Chilpancingo de los Bravo 39022, Mexico
Melissa Martínez Nieto, Independent Researcher, Tijuana 22116, Baja California, Mexico
Juan J Varela Hernández, Sarah M Lomelí Martínez, Department of Medical and Life Sciences, Centro Universitario de la Ciénega, Universidad de Guadalajara, Ocotlan 47810, Jalisco, Mexico
Sarah M Lomelí Martínez, Master of Public Health, Department of Well-being and Sustainable Development, Centro Universitario del Norte, Universidad de Guadalajara, Ocotlan 46200, Jalisco, Mexico
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the preparation of this manuscript; Lomelí Martínez SM, Rodríguez Montaño R and Martínez Nieto M contributed to the idea; Lomelí Martínez SM, Martínez Nieto M, Alarcón-Sánchez MA, Varela Hernández JJ did literature search; Rodríguez Montaño R, Lomelí Martínez SM, Varela Hernández JJ wrote the preliminary draft; Varela Hernández JJ, Rodríguez Montaño R, Alarcón-Sánchez MA and Lomelí Martínez SM critically reviewed and approved the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Sarah M Lomelí Martínez, PhD, Academic Research, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Medical and Life Sciences, Centro Universitario de la Ciénega, Universidad de Guadalajara, Av. Universidad 1115, Col. Lindavista, Ocotlan 47810, Mexico. sarah.lomeli@academicos.udg.mx
Received: August 27, 2024
Revised: November 2, 2024
Accepted: November 15, 2024
Published online: March 16, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This editorial highlights the potential of graphene nanocomposites as a transformative solution for improving air quality in dental clinics. By leveraging graphene’s unique properties, including its antimicrobial activity and high adsorption capacity, these materials offer significant advantages over traditional air purification systems. The study by Ju et al demonstrated the effectiveness of graphene-based air disinfection, paving the way for its broader adoption in clinical practice. However, challenges such as cost, material saturation, and long-term safety must be addressed through continued research to optimize its application in dental and other medical environments.