Browsing Faculty Publications (HBMCDM) by Title
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Patient and Dentist Burnout – A Two-Way Relationship
(2018)Abstract: Although professional Burnout is widely acknowledged, this paper proposes the concept that, in dentistry, there is a seldom identified phenomenon of Patient Burnout in some patients undergoing complex treatment, ... -
Performance of clear vacuum-formed thermoplastic retainers depending on retention protocol: a systematic review
(2017)Abstract: We aimed at comparing the performance of vacuum-formed thermoplastic retainers (VFR) worn either full-time or part-time, in maintaining orthodontic treatment results in terms of tooth alignment, arch form and ... -
Performance of Hawley-type retainers: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
(2018)Background: Although post-treatment changes are almost inevitable, and retention has long been recognized as one of the most critical and routine problems faced by orthodontists, there remains a lack of certainty regarding ... -
Precision of a Reflectance Spectrophotometer in Measuring Anterior Tooth Color
(2018)Background: Intraorally, a common instrumental approach for measuring tooth color is reflectance spectrophotometry. Objective: To evaluate the precision of a reflectance spectrophotometer in accurately measuring ... -
Precision of a Reflectance Spectrophotometer in Measuring Anterior Tooth Color
(2018)Background: Intraorally, a common instrumental approach for measuring tooth color is reflectance spectrophotometry. Objective: To evaluate the precision of a reflectance spectrophotometer in accurately measuring ... -
Precision of the virtual occlusal record
(2019)Objectives: To evaluate the precision of the virtual occlusal record using the Carestream CS3600 Intraoral Scanner (Carestream Dental, Atlanta, Ga). Materials and Methods: A total of 20 participants were recruited ... -
Predictors of orthodontic residency performance: An assessment of scholastic and demographic selection parameters
(2019)Objective: To evaluate the association between resident selection criteria, including Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and student performance in an orthodontic residency program. Materials and Methods: This ... -
Preliminary Performance of the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT): Association Between ADAT Scores and Other Variables for Applicants to Residency Programs at a U.S. Dental School
(2018)Abstract: Historically, dental residency programs have used numerical assessment criteria to evaluate and identify qualified candidates for admission. Recent elimination of such assessment tools has undermined many ... -
Preparation Prerequisites for Effective Irrigation of Apical Root Canal: A Critical Review
(2017)Background: It is well recognized that disinfection of the complex root canal system at the apical root canal remains the most critical therapeutic measure to treat apical periodontitis. Materials and Methods: ... -
The Prevalence and Severity of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and Molar Hypomineralization in Dubai, UAE
(2018-04-02)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) among schoolchildren in Dubai, UAE. Methods: A randomized cluster sample of 342 eight to 12-year-old ... -
Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on Body Mass Index
(2020)Objective: The purpose of this study was to detect the prevalence of dyslipidemia among polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women with different BMIs. Study design: We conducted a cross-sectional study whereby one ... -
Prevalence of periodontitis in obese patients in Bahrain: a cross-sectional study
(2021)Background: Adult obesity has been associated with various systemic diseases and is an increasing problem in Bahrain. Recent evidence indicates a correlation between adult obesity and periodontitis. Hence the aim of this ... -
Prevalence of schistosomiasis and its association with anemia among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)Background: Schistosomiasis is a highly prevalent parasitic disease that can lead to adverse maternal and perina tal outcomes. To our knowledge, there has been no systematic review and meta-analysis of schistosomiasis ... -
Prevalence of Tooth Wear in Primary Dentition in School Children of Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2016)Abstract: Background: Tooth wear or tooth surface loss is a common finding that has been recently increasingly associated with the pediatric population. Many factors can contribute to this condition. Aim of the Study: ... -
Prolonged corrected QT interval in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: a single-center, retrospective study.
(2021)Objective: To evaluate the association of a prolonged corrected QT (QTc) interval in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and its association with in-patient mortality. Methods: A ... -
Proportional Changes in Cognitive Subdomains During Normal Brain Aging
(2021)Background: Neuroscience lacks a reliable method of screening the early stages of dementia. Objective: To improve the diagnostics of age-related cognitive functions by developing insight into the proportionality of ... -
Protocol for a Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Exposure to Occupational Solar UltraViolet Radiation (UVR) Among Outdoor Workers
(2021)Background: Solar UltraViolet Radiation (UVR) is considered the most relevant occupational carcinogenic exposure in terms of the number of workers exposed (i.e., outdoor workers) and UVR-induced skin cancers are among ... -
Pseudoaneurysm in the inferior alveolar artery following a bad split in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy
(2020)Abstract: Pseudoaneurysms in the external carotid artery system are rare, mostly reported in the superficial temporal and facial arteries. The bilateral sagittal split osteotomy has a low incidence of complications requiring ... -
Public Awareness of Knowledge, Belief, and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation and Organ Transplantation: A National Survey from the United Arab Emirates
(2018-12)Background: Organ donation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was restricted until recently to living donation. This survey was conducted to explore the public knowledge, belief, and attitude regarding donation during life ... -
Pulpal and Periodontal Tissues Changes Associated with Le Fort I and Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomies: A review
(2018)Introduction: Le Fort I and sagittal split ramus osteotomies are the most commonly performed orthognathic surgery procedures on the maxilla and mandible, respectively. Techniques: Despite progress in the techniques, ...