Browsing by Author "Ali, Kamran"
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Agents Used in the Management of Oral Ulceration
( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the topical agents used in the management of oral ulcers in general dental practice settings. The common causes of oral ulcers including drug-associated oral ulcers are enlisted. The principles of ... -
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis in Dentistry
( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the risks bacterial endocarditis following dental procedures in susceptible patients. Risk assessment of patients, indications, and antibiotic regimens for prophylaxis are described in the light of ... -
Antiviral Medications
( 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 ... -
Beyond smoke and mirrors: unravelling the complexities of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Tobacco is a major cause of mortality worldwide and the World Health Organization (WHO) attributes over 8 million deaths annually to tobacco use including 1.3 million deaths amongst non-smokers exposed to second hand smoke1. ... -
Beyond the Bite: Exploring Mental Health of Dental Faculty in Pakistan– a multi-institutional study
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Mental health issues are being reported increasingly amongst healthcare staff and students globally. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of common mental health issues amongst dental faculty ... -
Beyond the Drill: Understanding Empathy Among Undergraduate Dental Students.
( John Wiley & Sons , 2024 , Article)Compassionate care and empathy are fundamental components of health care which contribute to the social construction of physician-patient relationship to meet the expectations of the patients. The aim of this study was to ... -
Beyond the Smile: Exploring the Mental Well-Being of Dental Students Across Institutions.
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2025 , Article)A high frequency of mental issues has been reported amongst dental students in recent years. The aim of this study was to explore the frequency of depression, stress, and anxiety amongst undergraduate dental students in a ... -
Blended learning in undergraduate dental education: a global pilot study.
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2023 , Article)To explore the global trends in blended learning in undergraduate dental education during the COVID pandemic and during the recovery phase by engaging with the students and faculty and evaluate the implications for dental ... -
Bridging Classrooms and Communities: The Transformative Impact of Community-Based Dental Education on the Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Students.
( 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 ... -
Bridging the gap: harnessing clinical evidence for smarter primary care dentistry.
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Other)Key points Emphasises the importance of evidence-based clinical care in general dental practice. Highlights the barriers to effective implementation of evidence-based dentistry in primary care. Provides recommendations ... -
Case-based learning in undergraduate orthodontic education: A cross sectional study.
( F1000 Research Limited , 2024 , Report)Student centric learning approaches have been reported to be effective in introducing higher order cognitive skills required by the health professionals. However, learners' perceptions must be constructively aligned with ... -
ChatGPT-A double-edged sword for healthcare education? Implications for assessments of dental students
( Wiley , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Open-source generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications are fast-transforming access to information and allow students to prepare assignments and offer quite accurate responses to a wide range of ... -
Designing Entrustable Professional Activities for Treatment Planning of Oral Cancer by Maxillofacial Surgery Residents: A Modified Delphi Study.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)The aim of this study was to develop a competency framework based on entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in oral cancer management by postgraduate trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery through expert consensus. ... -
Development of professional identity among dental students - A qualitative study
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)The study explored dental students' perception of their professional identity (PI) development at a newly established dental college with a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. Qualitative methods based on focus groups ... -
Does prophylactic application of doxycycline at the implant-abutment interface improve clinical outcomes of dental implants?
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article Review)Design Randomised controlled clinical trial. Data sources Not applicable. Study aims This split-mouth randomised controlled clinical trial assessed the effects of placing doxycycline hyclate (Atridox) at the implant-abutment ... -
Does the addition of cone-beam CT to panoral imaging reduce inferior dental nerve injuries resulting from third molar surgery? A systematic review.
( BMC , 2022 , Article)This systematic review aims to examine whether cone-beam CT (CBCT) assessment influences the incidence of nerve injury following high-risk mandibular third molar (MTM) surgery. Randomised controlled trials comparing two ... -
E-cigarette side effects in otolaryngology: unveiling the vape mirage
( nature , 2023 , Article)The following databases were searched for publications up to May 2020: Web of Science, EMBASE, CENTRAL, Medline and CINAHL. Additionally, previously published reviews were hand searched. Clinical studies conducted in English ... -
The effect of pre-emptive ibuprofen on post-operative pain after removal of lower third molar teeth: a systematic review
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article Review)Objective To investigate the effect of pre-emptive ibuprofen on post-operative pain after lower third molar surgery. Methods A search for randomised controlled trials was undertaken across the databases Medline, Embase, ... -
Effect of Prosthetic Material and Support Type on Stress Distribution of Fixed Partial Dentures: A Finite Element Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Choosing an appropriate prosthetic material for the superstructure of an implant-supported or tooth-implant supported fixed partial denture (FPD) is crucial for the success of the prostheses. The objective of this study ... -
Effectiveness and Student Perceptions of Haptic Virtual Reality Simulation Training as an Instructional Tool in Pre-Clinical Paediatric Dentistry: A Pilot Pedagogical Study
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Simulation training for invasive dental procedures is a core component of the pre-clinical dental curriculum. Besides conventional mannequin-based simulators, dental schools are now incorporating haptic virtual reality ...
