• Enhancing the notification system for surveillance of infectious diseases in Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2022: project overview 

      Ibrahim, Wafa; Himatt, Sayed; Heikal, Sara; Al Shamali, Maha; Jabbar, Raihana; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      In 2022, the Surveillance Department of the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar adopted an integrated project called the Notification Enhancement Project (NEP) to enhance the infectious disease notification system. Efficient ...
    • Ethical Aspects concerning Instrument Separation and Perforations during Endodontic Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study 

      Ba-Hattab, Raidan; Rahman, Ishrat; Elsayed, Lubna K.; Alasmari, Wejdan F.; Abidia, Randa; ... more authors ( Hindawi Limited , 2020 , Article)
      Aim. During endodontic treatment, dentists may face various unwanted procedural accidents, at any stage of the treatment that might compromise endodontic treatment outcome and bring obstacles to dentists as well. This study ...
    • Evaluation of an objective staging system for assessment of cervical vertebral maturation 

      Alhamady, Ahlam M.; Ishaq, Ramy Abdul Rahman; Alhammadi, Maged S.; Almashraqi, Abeer A.; Alhashimi, Najah ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate an objective method for Cervical Vertebral Maturation (CVM) staging. Methods: An initial sample of 647 Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs (LCR) were staged according to the ...
    • Evaluation of maxillary canine root and maxillary bone thickness and density in patients with displaced maxillary canines: A cone-beam tomography study 

      Akram, Al-Tawachi; Abu Alhaija, Elham S.; Al-Jamal, Ghaida A. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)
      IntroductionThis study investigated lateral incisor and canine morphology and dimensions, maxillary bone density, and volume in subjects with displaced maxillary canines. MethodsCone-beam computed tomography images for 134 ...
    • Evaluation of maxillary sinus dimensions and volume using cone beam computed tomography in patients with unilaterally displaced palatal and buccal maxillary canines 

      Alhaija, Elham S.Abu; AlWahadni, Ahed M.; Al-Tawachi, Akram; Daher, Saba O.; Daher, Hasan O. ( Springer , 2022 , Article)
      Objectives: To evaluate and compare the maxillary sinus (MS) dimensions and volume in unilaterally displaced palatal and buccal maxillary canines. Methods: CBCT images for 133 patients were included in the study. Maxillary ...
    • Evaluation of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine as pulpotomy agents in immature first permanent molars with carious pulp exposure: A randomised clinical trial 

      Abuelniel, G. M.; Duggal, M. S.; Duggal, S.; Kabel, N. R. ( Ariesdue Srl , 2021 , Article)
      Aim There is insufficient evidence on the outcome of pulpotomies in carious exposed young permanent molars with newer biomaterials. This study aimed to compare Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine as pulpotomy ...
    • Evaluation of nasal septal deviation and maxillary bone and nasal airway dimensions and volumes using cone-beam computed tomography in patients with unilateral palatal canine displacement: a retrospective study 

      Osman, Safa A. Azim; Abu Alhaija, Elham; AlWahadni, Ahed M.; Al Maaitah, Emad F.; Daher, Saba O; ... more authors ( The EH Angle Education and Research Foundation Inc , 2024 , Article)
      Objectives To detect any association between palatally displaced canine (PDC) and nasal septal deviation (NSD), palatal bone thickness and volume, and nasal airway dimensions and volume. Materials and Methods A total ...
    • Evaluation of Spheno-occipital Synchondrosis Fusion in Chinese Population Using CBCT: A Cross-sectional Study 

      Al-Gumaei, Waseem S.; Al-Attab, Reem; Alhammadi, Maged S.; Al-Rokhami, Remsh K.; Almashraqi, Abeer A.; ... more authors ( Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers , 2022 , Article)
      Aim: This study sought to assess the fusion of spheno-occipital synchondrosis (SOS) in Chinese population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which data ...
    • Evaluation of the design-driven prediction of removable partial denture retention 

      Alageel O.; Ashraf N.; Bessadet M.; Nicolas E.; Tamimi F. ( Mosby Inc. , 2020 , Article)
      Statement of problem: Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are a cost-effective treatment designed to replace missing teeth for partially edentulous patients. However, RPDs often have insufficient retention, which results in ...
    • Follow up and comparative assessment of IgG, IgA, and neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 between mRNA-vaccinated naïve and unvaccinated naturally infected individuals over 10 months 

      Salma, Younes; Nicolai, Eleonora; Al-Sadeq, Duaa W.; Younes, Nadin; Al-Dewik, Nader; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      BackgroundEvidence on the effectiveness of vaccination-induced immunity compared to SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity is warranted to inform vaccination recommendations. AimIn this study, we aimed to conduct a comparative ...
    • Follow-Up and Comparative Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 IgA, IgG, Neutralizing, and Total Antibody Responses After BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 Heterologous Booster Vaccination 

      Younes, Salma; Nicolai, Eleonora; Pieri, Massimo; Bernardini, Sergio; Daas, Hanin I; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Priming with ChAdOx1 followed by heterologous boosting is considered in several countries. Nevertheless, analyses comparing the immunogenicity of heterologous booster to homologous primary vaccination regimens ...
    • Gingival Depigmentation Using Diode 980 nm and Erbium-YAG 2940 nm Lasers: A Split-Mouth Clinical Comparative Study 

      Harb, Zaid Kamel Jnaid; El-Sayed, Walid; Alkhabuli, Jumma ( Hindawi , 2021 , Article)
      This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of diode laser (980 nm) and erbium-YAG laser (2940 nm) for gum depigmentation. Background. Gingival hyperpigmentation, “black gum,” refers to black discrete single or multiple ...
    • 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. ...
    • The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 

      Khanh Bao, Tran; Lang, Justin J; Compton, Kelly; Xu, Rixing; Acheson, Alistair R; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)
      BackgroundUnderstanding the magnitude of cancer burden attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors is crucial for development of effective prevention and mitigation strategies. We analysed results from the Global ...
    • A global science mapping analysis on odontogenic infections 

      Ricardo, Grillo; Balel, Yunus; Brozoski, Mariana Aparecida; Ali, Kamran; Adebayo, Ezekiel Taiwo; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)
      Objectives: Odontogenic infections are common and a topic of core interest for dentists, and maxillofacial surgeons. The aim of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the global literature on odontogenic ...
    • Guided tissue regeneration in peri-radicular surgery 

      Gabriele, Baniulyte; Burns, Lorna; Ali, Kamran ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)
      Guided tissue regeneration techniques have been available in dentistry for decades. Primarily used for periodontal surgery and implant placement, their usefulness in periapical surgery has been getting increased attention. ...
    • Guidelines for Patients with Bleeding Disorders Undergoing Dentalveolar Surgeries 

      Amirova, Mahira; Azim, Sabrin Ali; Foroughiasl, Parisa; Annamma, Lovely; Alkhabuli, Jumma; ... more authors ( Scientific Research Publishing , 2022 , Article)
      Dental practitioners must be well informed about the pathology, complications and treatment options associated with bleeding disorders patients. Prolongation of bleeding time can seriously complicate the patient’s condition ...
    • Health educators' professional agency in negotiating their Problem-Based Learning (PBL) facilitator roles: Q study. 

      Du, Xiangyun; Nomikos, Michail; Ali, Kamran; Lundberg, Adrian; Abu-Hijleh, Marwan ( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2022 , Article)
      University educators are expected to cope with emerging situations and complex issues in teaching and learning, and this requires them to be agentic and proactive. While professional agency of health educators has not been ...
    • Health-related quality of life in children and adolescents in remission after antineoplastic treatment: a systematic review 

      Seremidi, Kyriaki; Kloukos, Dimitrios; Duggal, Mandeep Singh; Gizani, Sotiria ( Springer Link , 2022 , Article)
      Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate available evidence on the effect of childhood cancer and its treatment on survivors' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, the ...
    • High toughness resorbable brushite-gypsum fiber-reinforced cements 

      Moussa H.; El Hadad A.; Sarrigiannidis S.; Saad A.; Wang M.; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)
      The ideal bone substitute material should be mechanically strong, biocompatible with a resorption rate matching the rate of new bone formation. Brushite (dicalcium phosphate dihydrate) cement is a promising bone substitute ...