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    • Artificial intelligence: is it more accurate than endodontists in root canal therapy? 

      Murad, Mohammed; Tamimi, Faleh ( Springer Nature , 2023 , Other)
      Data sources: The following databases were electronically searched (up to 20 March 2022): PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library. This was followed by hand-searching the reference lists of the included articles. ...
    • Assessing Decision-Making in Education of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry: A Pilot Study 

      Iozzino R.; Champin P.-A.; Richert R.; Bu R.; Palombi O.; ... more authors ( Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc. , 2021 , Article)
      Purpose: To evaluate whether a concordance assessment (CA) software application is able to assess decisionmaking in restorative and prosthetic dentistry. Materials and Methods: Vignettes representing 10 different clinical ...
    • Assessment of biomechanical behavior of immature non-vital incisors with various treatment modalities by means of three-dimensional quasi–static finite element analysis 

      Hassouneh, Layla; Matoug-Elwerfelli, Manal; Al-Omari, Taher; Setzer, Frank C.; Nagendrababu, Venkateshbabu ( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)
      The objectives of this study were to evaluate the stress distribution and risk of fracture of a non-vital immature maxillary central incisor subjected to various clinical procedures using finite element analysis (FEA). A ...
    • Assessment of the Neutralizing Antibody Response of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Naïve and Previously Infected Individuals: A Comparative Study 

      Shurrab, Farah M.; Al-Sadeq, Duaa W.; Abou-Saleh, Haissam; Al-Dewik, Nader; Elsharafi, Amira E.; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2022 , Report)
      The currently authorized mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer-BNT162b2 and Moderna-mRNA-1273, offer great promise for reducing the spread of the COVID-19 by generating protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2. Recently, it was ...
    • Association Between Periodontitis and COVID-19 

      Al-Hadeethi, Tayeb; Charde, Priti; Sunil, Sruthi; Marouf, Nadya; Tamimi, Faleh ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose of Review: Periodontitis has been linked to various systemic diseases and conditions. Given their shared comorbidities, extensive research has been carried out to explore the link between periodontitis and COVID-19. ...
    • Association between periodontitis and severity of COVID-19 infection: A case–control study 

      Marouf, Nadya; Cai, Wenji; Said, Khalid N.; Daas, Hanin; Diab, Hanan; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2021 , Article)
      Aim: COVID-19 is associated with an exacerbated inflammatory response that can result in fatal outcomes. Systemic inflammation is also a main characteristic of periodontitis. Therefore, we investigated the association of ...
    • Association of periodontal therapy, with inflammatory biomarkers and complications in COVID-19 patients: a case control study 

      Said, Khalid N.; Al-Momani, Ahmed M.; Almaseeh, Jassim A.; Marouf, Nadya; Shatta, Amer; ... more authors ( Springer , 2022 , Article)
      Background: In previous studies, COVID-19 complications were reported to be associated with periodontitis. Accordingly, this study was designed to test the hypothesis that a history of periodontal therapy could be associated ...
    • Attitudes and practices of tobacco cessation counseling among Saudi dental professionals: A nationwide cross-sectional survey. 

      Halboub, E; Jafer, M A; Khormi, H I; Kariri, A A; Atiah, S A; ... more authors ( Medknow Publications , 2022 , Article)
      Dental professionals can play a pivotal role in educating the public about the harmful effects of smoking and encouraging them to quit the habit. This study assesses the attitudes and practices of tobacco cessation counseling ...
    • 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 ...
    • The awareness of water intake and its correlation with BMI among students attending national and international secondary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 

      Ahmeda, Ahmad F.; Al-Ahmadi, Thamer F.; Alotaibi, Abdullah F.; Alshehri, Mohammed A.; Almousa, Abdulelah M.; ... more authors ( Taylor & Francis Open Access , 2021 , Article)
      Dehydration is linked to worse cognitive functions and preference for beverages that are linked to obesity and other health conditions. Saudi Arabia’s hot climate can exacerbate these effects and it is important to ensure ...
    • Barriers and enablers for oral health promotion programs amongst primary healthcare stakeholders in Qatar - a qualitative investigation 

      Alkhtib, Asmaa Othman; Ali, Kamran; Sajnani, Anand K.; Anweigi, Lamyia ( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Primary healthcare providers are in a vital position to support preventive oral care programmes. This study explored current practices, perception ...
    • Best clinical practice guidance for treating deep carious lesions in primary teeth: an EAPD policy document 

      Duggal, M.; Gizani, S.; Albadri, S.; Kramer, N.; Stratigaki, E.; ... more authors ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)
      Purpose: The European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) has developed this best clinical practice guidance to help clinicians manage deep carious lesions in primary teeth. Methods: Three expert groups conducted ...
    • Beyond smoke and mirrors: unravelling the complexities of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. 

      Ali, Kamran ( Springer Nature , 2023 , Other)
      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. ...
    • 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 ...
    • Bioactive Antimicrobial Peptides: A New Weapon to Counteract Zoonosis. 

      Zupin, Luisa; Santos-Silva, Carlos André Dos; Al Mughrbi, Aya R Hamad; Vilela, Livia Maria Batista; Benko-Iseppon, Ana Maria; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)
      Zoonoses have recently become the center of attention of the general population and scientific community. Notably, more than 30 new human pathogens have been identified in the last 30 years, 75% of which can be classified ...
    • Biomimetic Strategy to Enhance Epithelial Cell Viability and Spreading on PEEK Implants 

      Saad, Ahmed; Penaloza Arias, Carolina; Wang, Min; Elkashty, Osama; Brambilla, Davide; ... more authors ( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)
      Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a biocompatible material widely used in spinal and craniofacial implants, with potential use in percutaneous implants. However, its inertness prevents it from forming a tight seal with the ...
    • Biomimetic trace metals improve bone regenerative properties of calcium phosphate bioceramics 

      Mansour A.; Abu Nada L.; El-hadad A.A.; Mezour M.A.; Ersheidat A.; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)
      The bone regenerative capacity of synthetic calcium phosphates (CaPs) can be enhanced through the enrichment with selected metal trace ions. However, defining the optimal elemental composition required for bone formation ...
    • Bite force changes after surgical correction of mandibular prognathism in subjects with increased vertical dimension: A prospective clinical trial 

      Tamimi, Zaid Z.; Abu Alhaija, Elham S.; AlWahadni, Ahed M.; Al-Ajlouni, Yazeed ( Springer , 2021 , Article)
      Purpose: Occlusal bite force (OBF) is the most important parameter in assessing biting efficiency. The aim of this study was to record OBF changes after surgical correction of high angle maxillary/mandibular (Max/Mand) ...
    • Blended learning in undergraduate dental education: a global pilot study. 

      Ali, Kamran; Alhaija, E S A; Raja, Mahwish; Zahra, Daniel; Brookes, Zoe L; ... more authors ( 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 ...
    • Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for 29 Cancer Groups From 2010 to 2019: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. 

      Harvey, James D; Henrikson, Hannah Jacqueline; Lu, Dan; Pennini, Alyssa; Xu, Rixing; ... more authors ( American Medical Association , 2021 , Article)
      The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019 (GBD 2019) provided systematic estimates of incidence, morbidity, and mortality to inform local and international efforts toward reducing cancer burden. ...