Browsing Faculty Publications (HBMCDM) by Title
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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: ... -
Present status and future directions: Hydraulic materials for endodontic use
(2022)Background: Hydraulic materials are used in Endodontics due to their hydration characteristics namely the formation of calcium hydroxide when mixing with water and also because of their hydraulic properties. These materials ... -
Presurgical Infant Orthopedic Videos on YouTube™: A Thematic Analysis of Caregiver Narratives
(2024)Objective: Information regarding how caregivers cope when using presurgical infant orthopedic (PSIO) appliances is sparse. This study aimed to understand caregivers’ perspectives and experiences with contemporary PSIO ... -
Prevalence and associated risk factors of overweight and obesity among adult population in Dubai: a populationbased cross-sectional survey in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
(2023)Objective: To study the prevalence of overweight and obesity and determine the associated risk factors among adults in Dubai. Design and setting: A cross-sectional survey with a multistage, stratified random sampling ... -
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 and Socio-Demographic Correlates of Dental Anxiety among a Group of Adult Patients Attending Dental Outpatient Clinics: A Study from UAE
(2023)Objectives: The aims of this paper were twofold: first, to evaluate dental anxiety levels among patients undergoing oral surgery procedures; second, to assess how dental anxiety and fear are connected to age, gender, ... -
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 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome amongst Females Aged between 15 and 45 Years at a Major Women’s Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2023)Abstract: Objective criteria have been scarce in published data on the occurrence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is crucial that we enhance our comprehension of PCOS prevalence ... -
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: ... -
Prognostic factors for failed Pavlik harness treatment in infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip: a retrospective cohort study
(2023)Purpose: Pavlik harness treatment is the most common treatment in newborns diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The success rates and predictors for failure have been debated over the last decade. In ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Public Trust in COVID-19 Prevention and Responses Between January and May 2020 in Bangladesh
(2021)Background and Aims: Although the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) developed some policy initiatives during the first phase of COVID-19, their efforts were questioned due to indecision, late policy decisions and implementation, ... -
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, ... -
A qualitative study of trainer and trainee perceptions and experiences of clinical assessment in post-graduate dental training
(2020)Background: The implementation of workplace-based assessment (WBA) needs to ensure the achievement of pre-set competences but may look different across varying contexts, such as in post-graduate dental education. The ... -
Re-Visiting the Decay, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT) Index with a Mathematical Modeling Concept
(2016-02)Background: The well-established DMFT index has been used for over 75 years as a key for measuring dental caries in dentistry. DMFT is applied to permanent dentition and expressed as the total number of teeth decayed (D), ... -
Recrudescence of Scarlet Fever and Its Implications for Dental Professionals
(2023)Abstract: A significant increase in the incidence of scarlet fever, mainly in Europe, has been noted during the COVID-19 postpandemic period. Scarlet fever is caused by a pyrogenic exotoxinproducing streptococcus—Streptococcus ...