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UAE Children’s Dental Anxiety (Self and Proxy Reported) and their Dental Behavior
(2019-08)
Background:
Child dental anxiety and uncooperative behavior in dental practice are common and intertwined.
Aim:
To assessthe prevalence of dental anxiety (self and proxy reported) in a subgroup of 7–16-year-oldchildrenand ...
A Systematic Review of Population- Based Dental Caries Studies among Children in Gulf Cooperation Council States: A Meta-Analysis
(2017-08)
Aim:
The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dental caries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area in order to help the development of systematic approaches for preventive oral ...
Educational Initiative for School Nurses and Physical Education Teachers on the Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
(2017-08)
Introduction:
Emergency management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) is an urgent matter crucial for long term prognosis, especially in cases of tooth avulsion. School playgrounds and physical education (PE) classes are ...
Enamel Defects and Caries in Preterm Children Aged 5-10 Years in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2019-08)
Background:
Enamel defects are among the most commonly reported dental findings in preterm/low birth weight children. They potentially lead to an increase in caries susceptibility.
Aim:
To assess the prevalence of ...
The perception of dental esthetics assessed by Prosthodontic Residents and UAE recognized Specialists in Prosthodontics
(2017-08)
Smiles can be improved by veneering teeth using a relatively conservative technique. The appearance of veneers and smile design has not been previously investigated in the UAE. This study aimed to assess the aesthetic ...
A Comparison of Artificial Crown Dimensions To Natural Teeth
(2019-08)
Background:
Crown dimensions can have a significant effect on the health of adjacent gingivae and on occlusal harmony. This study aimed to determine crown dimensions on artificial crowns and their contralateral natural ...
The Prevalence of Periodontal Disease among Diabetic Patients in Local Health Centers in Bahrain
(2018-08)
Introduction:
The occurrence and progression of periodontal disease is associated with poor diabetic control. To date there have been no studies to assess the prevalence of periodontal disease in diabetic patients attending ...
Clinical Outcomes of Single Implant Supported Versus Implant Supported-Fixed Prostheses in Dubai Health Authority Clinic
(2019-08)
Background:
Whether implant-supported fixed prostheses have worse clinical outcomes than single implant-supported prosthesesis controversial.
Aim:
This study aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of single implant-supported ...
Study to Evaluate Gingival Crevicular Blood as a Screening Tool for Blood Glucose Concentration
(2018-08)
Introduction:
There is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in the UAE. Recent national guidelines advise screening for undiagnosed diabetes in all adults aged ≥ 30 years. This study assessed the feasibility ...
The Oral Health Status of Attendees and Residents in UAE Care Homes
(2019-08)
Background:
The oral health status of day stay attendees and residents in care homes in the UAE has not been previously investigated. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the oral health status of care home ...