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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 ...
Oral Health Status among Children with Down Syndrome in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2019)
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status in Down syndrome (DS) children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 106 DS children (mean age = 9.3 ± 2.8) and ...
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 ...
An Educational Initiative for Dubai School Nurses and Physical Education Teachers on the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
(2019)
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of school nurses and physical education teachers (SN and PE teachers) about the emergency management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in schools and to measure ...
United Arab Emirates dentists perceptions about the management of broken down first permanent molars and their enforced extraction in children: a questionnaire survey
(2019)
Purpose:
The broken down first permanent molar (BDFPM) is common in children. Enforced extractions of first permanent molars (EExFPMs) guidelines were published in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014. We aimed to assess the ...
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) ...
A single-centre investigator-blinded randomised parallel group clinical trial to investigate the effect of probiotic strains Streptococcus salivarius M18 and Lactobacillus acidophilus on gingival health of paediatric patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances: study protocol
(2019)
Background:
There is limited data on the beneficial effects of probiotics on the gingival health of patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances. This study aims to compare the effect of probiotic ...
Enamel defects and caries prevalence in preterm children aged 5-10 years in Dubai
(2019)
Background:
Enamel defects (EDs) are commonly reported dental findings in preterm/low birthweight children. EDs potentially increase caries susceptibility.
Aim:
To assess the prevalence of EDs and dental caries in ...