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Are asthma and airway allergy associated with increased root resorption following orthodontic treatment? A systematic review
(2020)Aim: Asthma and airway allergy have been implicated with root resorption development following orthodontic treatment. The objective of this study was to investigate systematically the relevant literature. Materials ... -
An arthroscopic evaluation of the anatomical “critical zone”
(2017)Background: The “critical zone”, a region of speculated vascularity, is situated approximately 10 mm proximal to the insertion of the supraspinatus tendon. De-spite its obvious role as an anatomical landmark demarcator, ... -
Artificial intelligence for precision medicine in neurodevelopmental disorders
(2019)Abstract: The ambition of precision medicine is to design and optimize the pathway for diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and prognosis by using large multidimensional biological datasets that capture individual variability ... -
Assessment Of Anxiety Levels Among Patients Attending Oral Surgery Department At Hamdan Bin Mohammed College Of Dental Medicine In United Arab Emirates
(2019)Objectives: To assess the dental anxiety levels among patients attending Oral Surgery department at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Dental Clinics (HBMCDM) and to identify factors influencing dental anxiety level among the patients ... -
Assessment of the Knowledge of United Arab Emirates Dentists of Child Maltreatment, Protection and Safeguarding
(2016-08)Background: Child safeguarding, governed by international, national and local laws, is the responsibility of all members of society. Members of the dental team are in a unique position to recognize Child Abuse and Neglect ... -
Assessment of The Quality Of Endodontic Retreatment On A Postgraduate Endodontic Clinic In Hbmcdm (2008-2015)
(2017-08)INTRODUCTION The main objective of endodontic therapy is to prevent or cure apical periodontitis by shaping and cleaning the endodontic pulp space and provide three dimensional obturation. However, shaping and cleaning ... -
Association between type II diabetes and apical periodontitis: a critical review and before/after study on the outcome of endodontic treatment in an emirati adult population
(2020)The work presented here consists of two distinct parts. Part 1: A Critical Review of the literature Background: Diabetes has been found to be associated with increased risk of infections, impaired immune response ... -
Attitude and Use of Rubber Dam During Endodontic Procedures in the United Arab Emirates
(2017-08)Introduction: Rubber dam is an essential adjunct in endodontic treatment that was introduced as early as 1864. It prevents swallowing of medicament, instruments and irrigating solutions, debris and retracts soft tissue. ... -
Attitude of Ajman University Dental Undergraduate Students and Residents to Vital and Non-Vital Bleaching
(2017)The management of tooth discoloration has become a challenge, especially as people are keeping their teeth for longer. Discoloration can affect both primary and secondary teeth alike. The causes of tooth discoloration are ... -
Between-ward disparities in colorectal cancer incidence and screening in Washington DC
(2015-09-04)Abstract This study aims to investigate the incidence and determinants of colorectal cancer (CRC) and its screening in District of Columbia (DC), and identify modifiable risk factors. Data (2000–2009) from the DC Cancer ... -
Changes In Children’s Oral-Health-Related Quality Of Life Following Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia In The United Arab Emirates
(2019)Background: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is one of the most common childhood diseases in preschool children. Many young pediatric patients with ECC receive Dental treatment under Dental General Anesthesia (DGA). Changes ... -
Characterisation of a novel SCCmec VI element harbouring fusC in an emerging Staphylococcus aureus strain from the Arabian Gulf region
(2019)Fusidic acid is a steroid antibiotic known since the 1960s. It is frequently used in topical preparations, i.e., ointments, for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus. There is an ... -
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Diabetes Admitted for COVID-19 Treatment in Dubai: Single-Centre Cross- Sectional Study
(2020-12-07)Background Recent studies have shown that diabetes is a major risk factor that contributes to the severity of COVID-19 and resulting mortality. Poor glycemic control is also associated with poor patient outcomes (eg, ... -
Clinical Crown Length Changes and Gingival Recessioa Development in Anterior Teeth Associated with Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2018)AIM: To retrospectively investigate the clinical crown length changes and the development of gingival recession in the labial aspect of the maxillary and mandibular incisors associated with orthodontic treatment and ... -
Clinical Crown Length Changes and Gingival Recessioa Development in Anterior Teeth Associated with Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2018)AIM: To systematically investigate and appraise the quality of the available evidence regarding clinical crown length changes and gingival recession development following orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHOD: ... -
Clinical Outcomes of Single Implant Supported Versus Implant Supported-Fixed Prostheses in Dubai Health Authority Clinic
(2019-08)Background: Whether implant-supported fixed prostheses have worse clinical outcomes than single implant-supported prosthesesis controversial. Aim: This study aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of single implant-supported ... -
Clostridioides difficile infection: Incidence and risk factors in a tertiary care facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(2019)Background: Significant increase in rates of Clostridioides difficile associated diarrhea (CDI) has been reported globally but there remains a paucity of data from Saudi Arabia. Methodology: Prospective hospital-based ... -
Combination of obesity and co-morbidities leads to unfavorable outcomes in COVID-19 patients.
(2020-11-29)Objective: Obesity has been described as a significant independent risk factors of COVID-19. We aimed to study the association between obesity, co-morbidities and clinical outcomes of COVID-19. Methods: Clinical ... -
A Comparison of Artificial Crown Dimensions To Natural Teeth
(2019-08)Background: Crown dimensions can have a significant effect on the health of adjacent gingivae and on occlusal harmony. This study aimed to determine crown dimensions on artificial crowns and their contralateral natural ... -
Confounding Patient Factors Affecting the Proper Interpretation of the Periostin Level as a Biomarker in Asthma Development
(2020)Introduction: The proper use of serum periostin (POSTN) as a biomarker for asthma is hindered by inconsistent performance in different clinical settings. Objective: To explore patient’s factors that may affect POSTN ...