Faculty Publications (HBMCDM): Recent submissions
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Abrasion: A Common Dental Problem Revisited
(2017-02-28)Abstract: Dental abrasion is most commonly seen at the cervical necks of teeth, but can occur in any area, even inter-dentally from vigorous and incorrect use of dental floss. Acid erosion has been implicated in the ... -
Convergence angles of all-ceramic full crown preparations performed in Dubai private practice
(2018-12-01)Background: This study aimed to determine the degree of taper and total occlusal convergence angles (TOC) for all-ceramic bonded crown preparations carried out by private practitioners in Dubai, UAE. Material and ... -
Haematological parameters, haemozoin-containing leukocytes in Sudanese children with severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria
(2018-04-30)Introduction: Haemozoin –containing leucocytes (HCL) can be used to predict severe malaria. Methodology: A case –control study was conducted in Singa, Sudan, to investigate the haematological values and HCL in children ... -
Public Awareness of Knowledge, Belief, and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation and Organ Transplantation: A National Survey from the United Arab Emirates
(2018-12)Background: Organ donation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was restricted until recently to living donation. This survey was conducted to explore the public knowledge, belief, and attitude regarding donation during life ... -
Thyroid Function and 25 (OH) Vitamin D Level among Sudanese Women in Early Pregnancy
(2018-03-15)Aim: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Saad Abualila Hospital (Khartoum, Sudan) to evaluate the vitamin D levels and thyroid function among pregnant Sudanese women (132) in early pregnancy. Methods: A ... -
The Prevalence and Severity of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization and Molar Hypomineralization in Dubai, UAE
(2018-04-02)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) among schoolchildren in Dubai, UAE. Methods: A randomized cluster sample of 342 eight to 12-year-old ... -
Hybrid child friendly biological primary molar restorative alternatives to general anaesthesia
(2018-09)Abstract: Management of early childhood caries, especially in high caries prevalence regions, is challenging, with multiple extractions under general anaesthesia (GA) becoming frequently unavoidable. This paper describes ... -
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 ... -
Dentists knowledge of the guidelines of traumatic dental injuries in the United Arab Emirates
(2018-12)Aim: This study aimed to assess general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) knowledge within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), and to compare their level of knowledge ... -
A qualitative study of trainer and trainee perceptions and experiences of clinical assessment in post-graduate dental training
(2020)Background: The implementation of workplace-based assessment (WBA) needs to ensure the achievement of pre-set competences but may look different across varying contexts, such as in post-graduate dental education. The ... -
Does the rate of orthodontic tooth movement change during pregnancy and lactation? A systematic review of the evidence from animal studies
(2020)Background: The changes in bone homeostasis observed during pregnancy and lactation could result in alterations in the rate of orthodontic tooth movement, but research in human subjects presents significant ethical and ... -
The association of the prothrombin G20210A single-nucleotide polymorphism and the risk of preeclampsia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
(2020)Objective: We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between the risk of preeclampsia and the prothrombin G20210A single-nucleotide polymorphism. Study design: We followed the ... -
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 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 ... -
Considerations Regarding Dental Implant Site Preparation using Osseo densification Osteotomy. A Critical Review
(2020)Abstract: Conventional osteotomies for implant placement are typically prepared with implant drills originally designed for non-dental procedures. Such drill designs have proven efficacy for implant placement, resulting ... -
Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based on Body Mass Index
(2020)Objective: The purpose of this study was to detect the prevalence of dyslipidemia among polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women with different BMIs. Study design: We conducted a cross-sectional study whereby one ... -
Overview of transnational recommendations for COVID-19 transmission control in dental care settings
(2020)Abstract: On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) as a pandemic. Until an effective treatment ... -
Awareness, attitude, and practice of regenerative endodontic procedures among clinicians from different dental specialties
(2020)Introduction: This study assessed the opinions on and practice of regenerative endodontic procedures(REPs) among clinicians from different dental specialties. Materials and Methods: After the Institutional Review ... -
Outcomes and Complication Rates of the Tooth-Implant–Supported Fixed Prosthesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2020)Purpose: To evaluate the implant and prosthetic outcomes and biologic and technical complications of tooth-implant– supported fixed dental prostheses (TISFDPs) in comparison with implant-supported fixed dental prostheses ... -
Do probiotics promote oral health during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances? A systematic review
(2020)Background: Treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances has been associated with significant biofilm accumulation, thus putting patients at a higher risk of oral health deterioration. The use of probiotics has been ...