Browsing by Author "Kowash, Mawlood B."
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Assessment of the knowledge of United Arab Emirates dentists of Child Maltreatment, protection and safeguarding
El-Halabi, Manal; Kowash, Mawlood B.; Hassan Khamis, Amar; Hussein, Iyad (2018-05)Aim: Child safeguarding is society’s responsibility. Dentists are uniquely positioned to recognise Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) in dental practice and the wider society. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced a child ... -
An Audit on the Quality of Intra-Oral Digital Radiographs Taken in a Postgraduate Paediatric Dentistry Setting
Salami, Anas A.; El-Halabi, Manal; Hussein, Iyad; Kowash, Mawlood B. (2017-02-01)Abstract: Background: Quality assurance (QA) for radiographs sustains accurate diagnostic information while maintaining radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). Aims: To audit the quality of digital ... -
Comparison of residual salivary fluoride retention using amine fluoride toothpastes in caries-free and caries-prone children
Kowash, Mawlood B. (2016-04-21)Aim: This was to compare the salivary fluoride levels following tooth brushing with amine fluoride toothpastes containing three different concentrations of F (250 ppm F, 500 ppm F and 1250 ppm F) and to evaluate the effect ... -
Contemporary dental caries management concepts in paediatric dentistry: A survey of awareness and practice of a group of gulf cooperation council dentists.
Hussein, Iyad; El-Halabi, Manal; Kowash, Mawlood B.; Hassan Khamis, Amar (2017-03-08)Introduction: Debatable clinically relevant child dental caries management concepts exist; restoring a carious primary molar (RCM), the choice of pulpotomy medicament (PM), the “Hall Technique” (HT), and sealing of dental ... -
Correction to: Children’s dental anxiety (self and proxy reported) and its association with dental behaviour in a postgraduate dental hospital
Algharebi, Safeya; Al Halabi, Manal; Kowash, Mawlood B.; Hassan Khamis, Amar; Hussein, Iyad (2020)Correction to: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry: https ://doi.org/10.1007/s4036 8-020-00517 -x In the original publication of the article the third author’s name “M. Kowash” was submitted as “K. Mawlood” which ... -
Dental Implications of Down Syndrome (DS): Review of the Oral and Dental Characteristics
Ghaith, Batool; El-Halabi, Manal; Kowash, Mawlood B. (2017-05-27)Abstract: A literature search was conducted to identify the key oral and dental manifestations of DS. These findings are discussed and used to suggest recommendations for treatment planning in DS patients for the practicing ... -
Dentists knowledge of the guidelines of traumatic dental injuries in the United Arab Emirates
El-Halabi, Manal; Hussein, Iyad; Hassan Khamis, Amar; Kowash, Mawlood B. (2018-12)Aim: This study aimed to assess general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) knowledge within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), and to compare their level of knowledge ... -
Early childhood caries and associated risk factors among preschool children in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Kowash, Mawlood B.; Hassan Khamis, Amar (2017-02-27)Aim: To investigate the prevalence and contributing factors of early childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children of Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates (UAE). Study design: Cross-sectional. Methods: The ... -
Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: Knowledge of Dubai School Nurses
El-Halabi, Manal; Kowash, Mawlood B.; Hussein, Iyad (2019-07-15)Objective: To assess the knowledge of school nurses in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about the emergency management of Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDIs) at schools. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Northern Emirates Dental Practitioners towards Antibiotic Prescription and its Resistance
Kowash, Mawlood B. (2016-02-05)Abstract: Emergence of bacterial strains resistant to antibiotics has been a major concern to medical and dental profession. Irrational antibiotic prescription by dental professionals is well documented. The aim of this ... -
Medical and Dental Implications of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
El-Halabi, Manal; Kowash, Mawlood B.; Mansoor, Dina (2017-05-26)Abstract: Globally 1 in every 68 child is diagnosed with Autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Autism is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting the normal development and functioning of the brain in three ... -
Medical and Dental Implications of Cerebral Palsy: Part 1 General and Medical Characteristics: A Review
Alhashmi, Haifa; Kowash, Mawlood B.; El-Halabi, Manal (2017-06-07)Abstract: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neuromuscular disorders that affects the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitations. CP is classified into three main groups: spastic, dyskinetic and ... -
Medical and Dental Implications of Cerebral Palsy: Part 2: Oral and Dental Characteristics: A Review
Alhashmi, Haifa; Kowash, Mawlood B.; El-Halabi, Manal (2017-06-07)Abstract: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neuromuscular disorders that affects the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitations. CP is classified into three main groups: spastic, dyskinetic and ... -
Medical and Dental Implications of Patients with Beta Thalassaemia Major. Part 2: Orofacial and Dental Characteristics: A Review
Al Raeesi, Shaikha; Kowash, Mawlood B.; El-Halabi, Manal (2017-06-20)Abstract: Thalassaemia, one of the most common genetic disorders, often causes serious medical, social, and psychological problems. Beta thalassaemia major is a life-threatening disorder that presents with a vast variability ... -
Medical and Dental Implications of Patients with Beta Thalassaemia Major. Part1: General and Medical Characteristics: A Review
Al Raeesi, Shaikha; Kowash, Mawlood B.; El-Halabi, Manal (2017-06-12)Abstract: Thalassemia is one of the most common inherited haemoglobinopathies characterized by either a partial or a complete suppression in the production of normal haemoglobin as a result of defective synthesis of one ... -
Oral and Dental Considerations in the Management of Leukemic Children
Alnuaimi, Eman H; El-Halabi, Manal; Kowash, Mawlood B. (2014-09)Abstract: An incidence of overall oral sequelae in leukemic children of 54% has been reported in the literature. Oral complications include mucositis, fungal and viral infections, salivary gland hypofunction, dental ... -
Oral health challenges facing Dubai children with Autism Spectrum Disorder at home and in accessing oral health care
El-Halabi, Manal; Hassan Khamis, Amar; Kowash, Mawlood B. (2018-06)Aims: To investigate the challenges faced by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children and their families in Dubai from three different perspectives of dental care: oral care at home, oral care at the dentist and access to ... -
Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Sharjah Mothers of Preschool Children, United Arab Emirates
Kowash, Mawlood B.; Hussein, Iyad; Hassan Khamis, Amar; El-Halabi, Manal (2017-12-17)Objective: The improvement of children’s oral health, a world global health target, is essential to general health and quality of life. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of ... -
Oral health of children with special health care needs (SHCN)
Kowash, Mawlood B. (2017)Abstract: The management of children with special health care needs (SHCN) creates hesitation and anxiety among health professionals including dentists because it re¬quires specialized knowledge acquired through special ... -
Oral Health Status among Children with Cerebral Palsy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Alhashmi, Haifa; Kowash, Mawlood B.; Hassan Khamis, Amar; El-Halabi, Manal (2017-11-17)Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: Eighty four CP and 125 healthy children ...