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Comparison of residual salivary fluoride retention using amine fluoride toothpastes in caries-free and caries-prone children
(2016-04-21)
Aim:
This was to compare the salivary fluoride levels following tooth brushing with amine fluoride toothpastes containing three different concentrations of F (250 ppm F, 500 ppm F and 1250 ppm F) and to evaluate the effect ...
High diagnostic accuracy of automated rapid Strep A test reduces antibiotic prescriptions for children in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)
Background:
Diagnosis of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis in children is hindered by variable sensitivity of clinical criteria and rapid Strep A tests (SAT), resulting in reliance on throat cultures as the gold ...
Orthodontic Procedures, With or Without Extracting Primary Canines, for the Interceptive Management of Palatally Displaced Permanent Canines: A Systematic Review
(2020)
Purpose:
Although rapid maxillary expansion (RME), transpalatal arch (TPA) and cervical-pull headgear (HG) have been suggested for the interception of palatally displaced permanent canines (PDCs), existing knowledge ...
The use of behaviour management techniques amongst paediatric dentists working in the Arabian region: a cross sectional survey study
(2020)
Purpose:
The purposes of this study were to investigate paediatric dental practitioners’ training and confdence in using dental behaviour management techniques in the Arabian region and to assess the factors infuencing ...
Oral health problems in leukaemic paediatric patients in the United Arab Emirates: A retrospective study
(2018-09)
Aim:
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of oral health problems in leukaemic paediatric patients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and correlate it to the phase of chemotherapy.
Materials and ...
Hall technique crowns and children's masseter muscle activity: A surface electromyography pilot study
(2019)
Background:
Hall technique crowns (HTCs) alter the occlusion temporarily, potentially affecting jaw muscles, particularly the masseter – the primary jaw-closing muscle.
Aim:
To assess masseter muscle activity (MMA) ...
COVID‐19 under 19: A meta‐analysis
(2021)
Background:
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic continues to cause global havoc posing uncertainty to educational institutions worldwide. Understanding the clinical characteristics of COVID‐19 in children ...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of primary teeth caries studies in Gulf Cooperation Council States
(2018)
Objectives:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dental caries in pre-school children in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area.
Methods:
A search of literature was conducted to identify ...
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, ...