• Adhesion of Candida Albicans to digital versus conventional acrylic resins: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Halboub, Esam; Yacob, Norlela; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Ahmad, Siti Fauzza; ... more authors ( BMC , 2024 , Article)
      Background: The present systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the available evidence about the adherence of Candida Albicans to the digitally-fabricated acrylic resins (both milled and 3D-printed) compared to ...
    • Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy of N-acetyl cysteine in endodontic treatment: a scoping review 

      Abdulrab, Saleem; Mostafa, Nawras; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Abada, Hisham; Halboub, Esam; ... more authors ( BMC , 2022 , Article)
      BACKGROUND: This scoping review systematically summarized the available evidence about the efficacy of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) as an intracanal antibacterial and/or anti-inflammatory. METHODS: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ...
    • Antibiotic Prescription During Endodontic Treatment: Knowledge and Practices of Dental Interns in Saudi Arabia 

      Abuhassna, Mohammed Abdulhai; Aldajani, Hadeel Abdullah; Alqahtani, Khalil Wassam; Alzahrani, Arwa Khader; Alawwad, Deena Abdullah; ... more authors ( Dove Press Ltd , 2022 , Article)
      Background: Antibiotics are widely used in dental practice, especially for endodontic infections. The present survey aimed to investigate the knowledge and practices of dental interns in Saudi Arabia regarding antibiotic ...
    • Antifungal Agents 

      Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Ali, Kamran ( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the antifungal medications used in the management of fungal infections of the orofacial region with a focus on oral candidiasis and its different forms. The risk factors for oral candidiasis are ...
    • Antiviral Medications 

      Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Ali, Kamran ( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the antiviral medications used in the management of viral infections of the orofacial region with a focus on human herpes group of viruses. The principles of management of orofacial viral infections ...
    • The association between the oral microbiome and hypertension: a systematic review 

      Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Al-Mashraqi, Abeer A.; Al-Qadhi, Gamilah; Al-Hebshi, Nezar; Ba-Hattab, Raidan ( Taylor & Francis , 2025 , Article)
      Background: This study systematically reviewed the available evidence regarding the potential association between oral microbiota and hypertension. Methods: A comprehensive search of online databases was conducted by two ...
    • Awareness and practice of dentists in gulf cooperation council countries regarding medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw – A web-based survey 

      Mohammad Zakaria, Nassani; Tarakji, Bassel; Alqahtani, Abdulaziz Maree; Alali, Faisal Mehsen; Noushad, Mohammed; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      Background/purposeMedication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication among dental patients undergoing treatment with antiresorptive medications such as bisphosphonate and denosumab. The present ...
    • Bibliometric analysis and evaluation of the Journal of Prosthodontic Research from 2009 to 2021. 

      Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Halboub, Esam; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Alkheraif, Abdulaziz A; Smran, Ahlam; ... more authors ( Japan Prosthodontic Society , 2022 , Article)
      The Journal of Prosthodontic Research (JPR), the official Journal of Japan Prosthodontic Society, is a leading prosthodontic journal worldwide, ranking in the first quartile (Q1) with an impact factor of 4.642 according ...
    • Bridging Classrooms and Communities: The Transformative Impact of Community-Based Dental Education on the Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Students. 

      Ali, Kamran; Sunil, Sruthi; Gupta, Nidhi; Glanville, Rebecca; Vanishree, T; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2025 , Article)
      This study aimed to evaluate the impact of community-based dental education (CBDE) on the learning experiences of undergraduate dental students and recent dental graduates from two diverse geographical regions. The study ...
    • Child dental neglect and legal protections: a compendium of briefs from policy reviews in 26 countries and a special administrative region of China 

      Foláyan, Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn; Ramos-Gomez, Francisco; Fatusi, Olawunmi Adedoyin; Nabil, Nouran; Lyimo, Germana V.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Child neglect is a public health, human rights, and social problem, with potentially devastating and costly consequences. The aim of this study was to: (1) summarize the oral health profile of children across ...
    • Correction: Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy of N-acetyl cysteine in endodontic treatment: a scoping review (BMC Oral Health, (2022), 22, 1, (398), 10.1186/s12903-022-02433-6) 

      Abdulrab, Saleem; Mostafa, Nawras; Al‑Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Abada, Hisham; Halboub, Esam; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)
      In this article, the affiliations of all the authors were inadvertently swapped. The correct affiliations are listed below: Saleem Abdulrab1,2*, Nawras Mostafa1, Sadeq Ali Al‑Maweri3, Hisham Abada4, Esam Halboub5,6 and ...
    • Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Dental Professionals: A Multi-Country Survey 

      Nassani, Mohammad Zakaria; Noushad, Mohammed; Rastam, Samer; Hussain, Mudassir; Alsalhani, Anas B.; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)
      Purpose: This study sought to investigate the acceptance rate and associated factors of COVID-19 vaccines among dentists and dental students in seven countries. Material and Methods: A structured questionnaire prepared and ...
    • Drug-use disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a glance at GBD 2019 findings 

      Amirkafi, Ali; Mohammadi, Faezeh; Tehrani-Banihashemi, Arash; Abbasi-Kangevari, Mohsen; Abbasi-Kangevari, Zeinab; ... more authors ( Springer , 2023 , Article)
      Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate drug use disorders which are a major cause of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Methods: This article is a part of the global ...
    • Effect of partial ferrule on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth: A meta-analysis of in-vitro studies. 

      Al-Sanabani, Fuad Ateik; Al-Makramani, Bandar Mohammed; Alaajam, Wafa Hassan; Al-Ak'hali, Mohammed Sultan; Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; ... more authors ( J-STAGE , 2023 , Article Review)
      The present meta-analysis aimed to answer the following research question: In endodontically treated teeth (ETT), what is the effect of partial ferrule (PF) on fracture resistance compared to complete ferrule (CF) and/or ...
    • Effects of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament on push-out bond strength of endodontic sealers: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Daud, Fadhilah; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Johari, Yanti; Ab-Ghani, Zuryati; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2022 , Article Review)
      Objective: To investigate the effect of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament on the push-out bond strength of resin-based and calcium silicate-based endodontic sealers. Methods: A comprehensive search of was conducted ...
    • Effects of khat (Catha edulis) chewing on dry mouth and taste function: a comparative cross-sectional study 

      Ola Mohsen, Al-Akwa’a; AL-Hajri, Manal Mohammed; ALHowshabi, Asma’a Mansour; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Halboub, Esam ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate oral dryness and the taste sensation threshold (sweet, salt, sour, and bitter) among khat chewers. MethodsThis cross-sectional comparative study enrolled 140 healthy ...
    • Efficacy of hyaluronic acid for recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systematic review of clinical trials 

      Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Alaizari, Nader; Alanazi, Rawan Hejji; Ashraf, Sajna; Alanazi, Rania Hejji; ... more authors ( Springer , 2021 , Article)
      Objectives: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a very common oral mucosal disease, and its management is quite challenging with no definitive cure being available so far. Many studies have tried hyaluronic acid (HA) ...
    • Efficacy of Laser therapy for alveolar osteitis: A systematic review of the available evidence 

      Hashem Mothair, Al-Shamiri; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; AlAhmary, Ahmed Wallan; Aljunayh, Muhannad Saleh; Aldosari, Abdulrahman Omar; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)
      Objective: Alveolar osteitis (commonly known as dry socket) is a very common painful complication of dental extraction with no definitive cure. This systematic review assessed the efficacy of laser therapy in the management ...
    • Exploring confidence in recognizing oral cancer among dentists and dental students. 

      Ali, Kamran; Zahra, Daniel; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Raja, Mahwish ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
      To explore correlation between ability of dentists and dental students to recognise the clinical presentation of oral cancer and their self-rated confidence. A cross-sectional, analytical design was used for this study. A ...
    • The global burden of adolescent and young adult cancer in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 

      Elysia M, Alvarez; Force, Lisa M; Xu, Rixing; Compton, Kelly; Lu, Dan; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)
      BackgroundIn estimating the global burden of cancer, adolescents and young adults with cancer are often overlooked, despite being a distinct subgroup with unique epidemiology, clinical care needs, and societal impact. ...