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Use of the Hall technique by specialist paediatric dentists: a global perspective
(2020)
Background:
The Hall technique (HT) is popular with UK paediatric dentists (PDs). Global PDs perception/use of HT is unknown.
Aim:
To investigate global PDs opinions/use of HT.
Materials and methods:
A ...
Knowledge of dental faculty in gulf cooperation council states of multiplechoice questions’ item writing flaws
(2020)
Abstract:
Multiple-Choice Questions provide an objective cost/time effective assessment. Deviation from appropriate question writing structural guidelines will most probably result in commonly ignored multiple-choice ...
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 ...
Evaluating the Quality of Multiple Choice Question in Paediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Examinations
(2019)
Objectives:
This study aimed to evaluate the quality of multiple-choice question (MCQ) items in two postgraduate paediatric dentistry (PD) examinations by determining item writing flaws (IWFs), difficulty index (DI) and ...
Knowledge of Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries of Emergency Department Physicians and Residents in the United Arab Emirates
(2019)
Purpose:
To investigate knowledge of emergency department physicians and residents (ED-Drs) about management of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Methods:
A cross sectional study of ...
Sugar content in infant formula: Accuracy of labeling and conformity to guidelines.
(2022-07)
Background:
Infant formulae are a primary source of nutrition during the first years of life, to which sugars are frequently added. This may contribute to adverse dental health problems if consumed excessively when coupled ...
What is the effect of preterm birth on permanent tooth crown dimensions? A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
The permanent tooth formation process may be disrupted in preterm infants with potential discrepancies in size and subsequent occlusal disturbances.
Objective:
To systematically analyse and quantitively ...
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 ...
Fluoride concentration of commercially available infant formulae in the United Arab Emirates
(2019)
Purpose:
To assess fluoride concentration in infant formulae commercially available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and compare the measured levels of fluoride to the reported ones on the label.
Methods:
Twenty-four ...
Child maltreatment in Dubai and the Northern United Arab Emirates: dental hygienists and assistants’ knowledge
(2021)
Purpose:
Dental assistants (DAs) and hygienists (DHs) should play an active role in the detection and reporting of child abuse and neglect (CAN). We aimed to investigate CAN knowledge of DAs and DHs in the United Arab ...