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Dental Implications of Down Syndrome (DS): Review of the Oral and Dental Characteristics
(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 ...
Medical and Dental Implications of Patients with Beta Thalassaemia Major. Part 2: Orofacial and Dental Characteristics: A Review
(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 Cerebral Palsy: Part 1 General and Medical Characteristics: A Review
(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 Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
(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 Patients with Beta Thalassaemia Major. Part1: General and Medical Characteristics: A Review
(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 ...
Medical and Dental Implications of Cerebral Palsy: Part 2: Oral and Dental Characteristics: A Review
(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 ...
Oral health of children with special health care needs (SHCN)
(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 ...
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 ...
Early childhood caries and associated risk factors among preschool children in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
(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 ...
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of School Children's Caries Studies in Gulf Cooperation Council States
(2017-09-18)
Objectives:
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dental caries school children in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area, to help the development of systematic approaches for ...