Browsing Faculty Publications (HBMCDM) by Title
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Analgesics Misuse: a Problem among Saudi Female Students
(2018)Background: The research aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of female high school students towards analgesics use. The research is a result of concerns raised by high school advisors in regards to the analgesics ... -
Anterior teeth root inclination prediction derived from digital models: A comparative study of plaster study casts and CBCT images
(2018)Background: To assess the accuracy of digital models generated using commercially available software to predict anterior teeth root inclination characteristics and compare the results to relevant data obtained from CBCT ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Phytic Acid: An Emerging Agent in Endodontics
(2021)Background: Phytic acid (IP6) is a promising and emerging agent, and because of its unique structure and distinctive properties, it lends itself to several applications in dentistry. Recently, IP6 was proposed as a potential ... -
Apical root resorption of deciduous teeth: a review
(2016)Abstract: The resorption of deciduous teeth is considered a necessary process leading to their exfoliation. In most cases it begins in the apical root region and proceeds coronally, yet some local or systemic factors can ... -
Application of microneedle patches for drug delivery; doorstep to novel therapies
(2022-03)Abstract: In the past decade, microneedle-based drug delivery systems showed promising approaches to become suitable and alternative for hypodermic injections and can control agent delivery without side effects compared ... -
Are asthma and allergy associated with increased root resorption following orthodontic treatment? A meta-analysis
(2023)Objective: The aim of this study is to systematically investigate the available evidence from human studies regarding the association of asthma and/or allergy with EARR. Materials and methods: Unrestricted searches ... -
Are orthodontic landmarks and variables in digital cephalometric radiography taken in fixed and natural head positions reliable?
(2020)Objective: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the reliability of the most common landmarks and variables in digital lateral cephalometric radiographies in fixed and natural head positions. Materials and methods: ... -
Assessing small study effects and publication bias in orthodontic meta-analyses: a meta-epidemiological study
(2014-05)Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the presence and extent of small study effects and publication bias in meta-analyses (MAs) based on orthodontic studies. Materials and methods: Following an extensive ... -
Assessing Treatment Outcomes of a Graduate Orthodontic Program
(2018)Objectives: To assess treatment outcomes of a graduate orthodontic program during two different periods. Materials and Methods: Consecutive orthodontic patients’ files were selected from the archives of the Graduate ... -
Assessment of paediatric dental guidelines and caries management alternatives in the post COVID‑19 period. A critical review and clinical recommendations
(2020)Purpose: The first aim of this paper is to provide dental professionals caring for children and adolescents during and after the COVID-19 pandemic with a reference to international dental guidelines. The second aim is ... -
Assessment of Paediatricians Oral Health Knowledge, Behaviour, and Attitude in the United Arab Emirates
(2020)Aim: Paediatricians’ oral health knowledge is essential for early detection of disease, appropriate advice, and proper referral. (erefore, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, behaviour, and attitude of paediatricians ... -
Assessment of the knowledge of United Arab Emirates dentists of Child Maltreatment, protection and safeguarding
(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 ... -
Assessment of the quality of endodontic re-treatment and changes in periapical status on a postgraduate endodontic clinic
(2020)Objective: The aim of this study was to assess endodontic retreatment outcomes based on quality of obturation and healing. Materials and Methods: A total number of 223 radiographs of patients who had received ... -
Association of obesity indices with in-hospital and 1-year mortality following acute coronary syndrome
(2020)Background/objectives: According to the “obesity paradox”, adults with obesity have a survival advantage following acute coronary syndrome, compared with those without obesity. Previous studies focused on peripheral ... -
The association of the prothrombin G20210A single-nucleotide polymorphism and the risk of preeclampsia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
(2020)Objective: We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between the risk of preeclampsia and the prothrombin G20210A single-nucleotide polymorphism. Study design: We followed the ... -
An Audit on the Quality of Intra-Oral Digital Radiographs Taken in a Postgraduate Paediatric Dentistry Setting
(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 ... -
Authorship characteristics of orthodontic randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses in non orthodontic journals with impact factor
(2018)Background/Objective: This study was conducted to explore authorship characteristics and publication trends of all orthodontic randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews (SRs), and meta-analyses (MAs) published ... -
Awareness of Forensic Odontology among Dental Students and Faculty in Cyprus: A Survey-Based Study
(2023)Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the awareness, comprehension, and practices concerning forensic odontology among dental students and faculty at a Dental School in Cyprus. An online, cross-sectional, descriptive ... -
Awareness of Periodontal Health among Pregnant Females in Government Setting in United Arab Emirates
(2023)Objective: Periodontal disease is one of the most common infectious diseases. Several factors are associated with increased susceptibility of periodontal disease such as hormonal changes during pregnancy. Although pregnancy ... -
Awareness, attitude, and practice of regenerative endodontic procedures among clinicians from different dental specialties
(2020)Introduction: This study assessed the opinions on and practice of regenerative endodontic procedures(REPs) among clinicians from different dental specialties. Materials and Methods: After the Institutional Review ...