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Adhesion of Candida Albicans to digital versus conventional acrylic resins: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( 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 ... -
Admission criteria and academic performance in medical school.
( BMC Medical Education , 2023 , Article)Different variables have been used to predict the academic performance of students in medical schools. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of demographics, admission system, and high-school background on the ... -
Alternatives to root canal treatment: Tooth autotransplantation
( Wiley online library , 2022 , Article)Although endodontic treatment is successful in most instances, some severely compromised teeth cannot be maintained in the long term. In children and adolescents, dental trauma can sometimes result in such severe damage ... -
Alveolar bone changes following bi-maxillary vertical molars' movements using clear aligners
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Objective This study aimed to assess the alveolar bone changes following maxillary and mandibular molars’ intrusion and extrusion movements using Clear Aligners using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Materials and ... -
Analytical model of I-bar clasps for removable partial dentures
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article)Objective: Clasps of removable partial dentures (RPDs) often suffer from fatigue stress that leads to plastic deformation, loss of retention, and RPD failure. Recently, computer-based technologies were proposed to optimize ... -
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy of N-acetyl cysteine in endodontic treatment: a scoping review
( 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
( 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 ... -
Applications and multidisciplinary perspective on 3D printing techniques: Recent developments and future trends
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace, medical, energy, construction, electronics, and food, the engineering technology known as 3D printing or additive manufacturing facilitates the fabrication of rapid ... -
Aragonite toothpaste for management of dental calculus: A double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Objectives: Aragonite from animal origin such as cuttlefish bone powder is an abrasive with hardness properties ideal for calculus removal. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to test the efficacy of a ... -
Artificial intelligence - can it be used to outsmart oral cancer?
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)Data Sources Electronic search on PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, Saudi Digital Library and Web of Science, and hand searching carried out for studies published January 2000-March 2021. Language was ... -
Artificial Intelligence and Ethics in Dentistry: A Scoping Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article)Dentistry increasingly integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to help improve the current state of clinical dental practice. However, this revolutionary technological field raises various complex ethical challenges. The ... -
Artificial Intelligence Readiness, Perceptions, and Educational Needs Among Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Objectives: With Artificial Intelligence (AI) profoundly affecting education, ensuring that students in health disciplines are ready to embrace AI is essential for their future workforce integration. This study aims to ... -
Artificial intelligence: is it more accurate than endodontists in root canal therapy?
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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
( 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.
( 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 ...