• 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 ...
    • 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 , Other)
      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 ...
    • 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 , Other)
      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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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. ...
    • Knowledge, beliefs, attitude, and practices of E-cigarette use among dental students: A multinational survey 

      Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Folayan, Morenike O; Halboub, Esam; Khader, Yousef; ... more authors ( Public Library of Science (PLOS) , 2022 , Article)
      E-cigarette use is a trend worldwide nowadays with mounting evidence on associated morbidities and mortality. Dentists can modify the smoking behaviors of their patients. This study aimed to explore the knowledge, beliefs, ...
    • Oral health practices and self-reported adverse effects of E-cigarette use among dental students in 11 countries: an online survey 

      Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Folayan, Morenike O.; Halboub, Esam; Khader, Yousef; ... more authors ( BMC , 2022 , Article)
      Objectives: E-cigarette use has become popular, particularly among the youth. Its use is associated with harmful general and oral health consequences. This survey aimed to assess self-reported oral hygiene practices, oral ...