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Treatment Outcomes of Pre-Surgical Infant Orthopedicsin Patients with Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and/Or Palate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
(2016)Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of pre-surgical infant orthopedics in patients with non-syndromic cleft lip and/or palate and evaluate the quality of the available evidence. Materials and methods: An electronic ... -
Overall and Anterior Tooth Size Ratios In A Group of Emiratis
(2016)Aims: 1- To study overall and anterior tooth size ratios in a group of Emiratis with Class I normal occlusion. 2- To estimate overall and anterior tooth size ratios in different malocclusion groups of Emiratis. 3- To ... -
Occlusal Outcome Assessment of Orthodontic Treatments Performed at An Educational Institute in Dubai
(2016)Aim: To assess occlusal outcome of comprehensive orthodontic treatments performed by postgraduate students at an educational institute in Dubai. Materials and Methods: Consecutive patients’ files, including dental ... -
Oral Manifestations and Dentofacial Anomalies in Beta Thalassaemia Major Children in Dubai (UAE): A Case Control Study 2015
(2016-08)Aims: The purpose of this study was to identify special oral and dentofacial manifestations peculiar to beta thalassaemia major children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: A total of 38 ... -
Oral Health Challenges Facing the Autistic Child in Dubai: A Survey
(2016-08)Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by the autistic children and their families in Dubai from three different perspectives of dental care: oral care at home, oral care at the dentist and ... -
Assessment of the Knowledge of United Arab Emirates Dentists of Child Maltreatment, Protection and Safeguarding
(2016-08)Background: Child safeguarding, governed by international, national and local laws, is the responsibility of all members of society. Members of the dental team are in a unique position to recognize Child Abuse and Neglect ... -
Dental Caries Experience and Oral Health in Down Syndrome Children In Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Case Control Study
(2016-08)Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status in Down syndrome (DS) children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: A total of 106 DS children (mean age = 9.3 ± 2.8)and 125 ... -
Oral Health Status among Children with Cerebral Palsy in Dubai United Arab Emirates: A Case Control Study
(2016-08)Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: 84 CP children (mean age =9.33 ±3.89) and 125 healthy ... -
Dentists’ Knowledge and Application of the Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in the United Arab Emirates
(2016-08)Purpose/Aim: The aim of this study was to assess and to compare the level of general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) knowledge within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the ways to manage traumatic dental injuries, and ... -
Oral Health Problems in Leukaemic Paediatric Patients in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Study
(2016-08)Aims: 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 ... -
The Prevalence and Severity of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation In Dubai, UAE, A Cross Sectional Study
(2016-08)Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of Molar Incisor Hypominerlisation (MIH) among school children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Materials and Methods: A randomised cluster ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Mothers toward their Pre-School Children’s Oral Health: A Questionnaire Survey among a Subpopulation in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
(2016-08)Background: Parental knowledge and beliefs may have a possibly detrimental effect on young children’s oral health. Oral hygiene and healthy eating habits in children is significantly affected by their parent’s knowledge ... -
Tooth-Implant Combination Vs. Implant-Implant in Fixed Dental Prostheses; A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of the Long Term Complications
(2016-08)Abstract: The connection of teeth to dental implants within an FDP (fixed dental prosthesis) has broadened treatment-planning possibilities in implant dentistry worldwide. Nevertheless, concerns have arisen regarding ... -
Cytotoxicity and estrogenicity of Vivera® retainers
(2016-12)Aims: The aim of the present study is to investigate the cytotoxicity and estrogenicity of Vivera® retainers by assessing their biological behavioral effects: as-received from the manufacturers, and after retrieval from ... -
Attitude of Ajman University Dental Undergraduate Students and Residents to Vital and Non-Vital Bleaching
(2017)The management of tooth discoloration has become a challenge, especially as people are keeping their teeth for longer. Discoloration can affect both primary and secondary teeth alike. The causes of tooth discoloration are ... -
Impact of Cone Beam Computed Tomography on Treatment Planning in Endodontics
(2017-01)Introduction The use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is rapidly increasing in all areas of dentistry, as it provides valuable 3D information of the area under investigation in a matter of minutes. However, the ... -
Performance of Hawley-type appliances: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
(2017-01)BACKGROUND: Although post-treatment changes are almost inevitable, and retention has long been recognized as one of the most critical and routine problems faced by orthodontists, there remains a lack of certainty regarding ... -
Effectiveness of extraction of the primary canines for the interceptive management of palatally displaced permanent canines - a meta-analysis
(2017-01)AIM: Although extraction of primary canines in the mixed dentition has been suggested as a measure to prevent impaction of palatally displaced permanent canines (PDC), the relevant evidence has been inconclusive. The aim ... -
The quality of dental X-ray images that are referred to oral surgeons A multinational study in the Middle East and United Kingdom
(2017-02)Background: The dental profession is committed to delivering the highest quality of care to each of its individual patient and applying advancements in technology and science to continually improve the oral health status ... -
Extraction of the Broken Down First Permanent Molar in Children: Practice and Knowledge of United Arab Emirates Dentists
(2017-08)Introduction: Treatment of broken down first permanent molars (BDFPMs) varies from simple restorations to enforced extractions. In 2014, the guidelines for “Enforced Extractions of First Permanent Molars (EExFPMs)” were ...