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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 ...
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 ...
Children’s dental anxiety (self and proxy reported) and its association with dental behaviour in a postgraduate dental hospital
(2020)
Purpose:
Child dental anxiety (CDA) and uncooperative dental behaviour are common. We aimed to assess the prevalence of CDA (self- and proxy- reported) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) children related to their dental ...
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 ...
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 ...
A 24‑month retrospective study of preformed metal crowns: the Hall technique versus the conventional preparation method
(2020)
Purpose:
Conventional and Hall Technique (HT) Preformed Metal Crowns (PMCs) are used for treatment of carious primary molars. The aim was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of conventional and HT PMCs in ...
Assessment of the knowledge of United Arab Emirates dentists of Child Maltreatment, protection and safeguarding
(2018-05)
Aim:
Child safeguarding is society’s responsibility. Dentists are uniquely positioned to recognise Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) in dental practice and the wider society. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced a child ...
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) ...
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 ...
How Do Schoolchildren View Other Children Who Have Discolored Teeth?
(2021)
Objectives:
Facial look and expression affect how people are viewed by others. This study aimed to evaluate how schoolchildren in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates view their peers who have discolored teeth. ...