Browsing Faculty Publications (HBMCDM) by Title
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The Relationship Between Hard Tissue and Soft Tissue Dimensions of the Nose in Children: A 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study
(2018)Abstract: This study using three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of children determined relationships between nasal skeletal and soft tissue measurements and assessed the association with sex, age, ... -
The Relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea hypopnoea Syndrome and the Cranio-Cervical Morphology in Adults: Angular Measurements
(2015-06)Objective: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS) is a potentially life-threatening breathing disorder, caused by repeated upper airway occlusion during sleep. The gold standard for diagnosis is the polysomnography ... -
A report on the oral health status of children with cerebral palsy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2017)Abstract: We suggest investigating and improving the healthcare system provided for CP children, including general anesthesia facilities, dental appointments, dental follow-ups, and waiting lists. Parental/caregiver oral ... -
Reporting characteristics of meta-analyses in orthodontics: methodological assessment and statistical recommendations
(2014)Abstract: Ideally meta-analyses (MAs) should consolidate the characteristics of orthodontic research in order to produce an evidence-based answer. However severe flaws are frequently observed in most of them. The aim of ... -
Repurposing drugs targeting metabolic diseases for cancer therapeutics
(2023)Introduction: Hurdles in the identification of new drugs for cancer treatment have made drug repurposing an increasingly appealing alternative. The approach involves the use of old drugs for new therapeutic purposes. It ... -
Response to letter to the editor: Re: Stability of tapered and parallel-walled dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023)Introduction: The primary aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the implant stability of tapered dental implants compared to standard parallel-walled dental implants.1 The peri-implant marginal bone ... -
The Restoration of Severe Generalized Dental Erosive Wear using Direct Composite: A Case Report
(2021)Introduction: This case report describes a conservative restorative approach in the management of severe generalized tooth wear. Case report: The male, aged 57 years, was mainly concerned with the poor appearance of ... -
A Retrospective Analysis of Biological Complications of Dental Implants
(2022-08)Background and Objective: Several risk factors have been implicated in onset and development of peri-implant diseases. e impact of these factors, however, remains controversial across the di¬erent clinical settings and ... -
Retrospective CBCT analysis of airway volume changes after bone-borne vs tooth-borne rapid maxillary expansion
(2019)Objectives: To compare changes in upper airway volume after maxillary expansion with bone and tooth-borne appliances in adolescents and to evaluate the dentoskeletal effects of each expansion modality. Materials and ... -
The Rieger Syndrome: a Case Report with Unusual Dental Findings
(2018)Background/Aim: The Rieger syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant and phenotypically variable disorder, characterized by abnormalities of the anterior chamber of the eye, coincident with missing or misshapen teeth. Case ... -
Risk and predictors of severity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19 in Dubai
(2023)Background: Globally, patients with diabetes suffer from increased disease severity and mortality due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Old age, high body mass index (BMI), comorbidities, and complications of diabetes ... -
The Role of General Pediatrician in Children’s Oral Health: A Review
(2016-08-29)Abstract: Oral health is an essential part of overall health and, thus, pediatricians have a responsibility to factor in oral health as part of providing holistic general health services for children. Coordination of care ... -
Selected Skill Sets as Building Blocks for High School-to-Medical School Bridge: Longitudinal Study Among Undergraduate Medical Students
(2023)Background: The high school–to–medical school education transition is a significant milestone in the students’ academic journey, which is characterized by multiple stressors. Although this crucial transition has been ... -
Self-reported adaptability among postgraduate dental learners and their instructors: Accelerated change induced by COVID-19
(2022-07)Abstract: It is forecasted that the skills and competencies necessary for post-pandemic success in higher education need to be founded upon adaptability, coping, and Self- Regulated Learning (SRL). It is worth investigating ... -
Serum levels of folate and vitamin B12 in oral epithelial dysplasia
(2015)Abstract: Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a histopathologic diagnosis associated with an increased risk of cancer. Deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate is associated with causation of certain precancerous and cancerous ... -
Severity of Depression among Elderly Women Attending Holy Quran Memorization Centers in Saudi Arabia
(2014-09-28)Background: Depression is the most common mental health problem among the elderly, causing considerable morbidity worldwide, as well as increased healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to determine the severity ... -
Severity of early childhood caries in preschool children attending Al-Ain Dental Centre, United Arab Emirates
(2014)Aim: To investigate the severity of and contributing factors of early childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children presented to a paediatric dentistry department in Al-Ain Dental Centre, United Arab Emirates; to study the ... -
Short-term and long-term effectiveness of powered toothbrushes in promoting periodontal health during orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta- analysis
(2017)Introduction: Although powered toothbrushes have been reported to reduce gingivitis more than manual toothbrushes in the general population, the evidence regarding orthodontic patients has been inconclusive. Thus, we aimed ... -
The Shortened Dental Arch Concept: Awareness, Knowledge, and Practice of Dentists in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates
(2022)Background and objectives: The shortened dental arch (SDA) is a dentition of no more than twenty teeth with an intact anterior region but a reduced number of occluding pairs of posterior teeth. The SDA concept is a valid ... -
Simulation-based education for selected communication skills: exploring the perception of post-graduate dental students
(2021)Purpose: The role of simulation-based education (SBE) in enhancing communication has been established in the literature. To ensure achieving desired outcomes from SBE initiative, the individual learners, their experiences, ...