College of Dental Medicine: Recent submissions
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Dexamethasone chronotherapy of COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care unit: an exploratory study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Dexamethasone has been demonstrated to be a potential treatment approach preventing COVID-19 related fatalities by managing the cytokine release storm (CRS). The expression of the inflammatory mediators involved ... -
Antibiotic prescribing patterns in general dental practice- a scoping review
(2025 , Article)Introduction Antibiotic prescribing in general dental practice is common and may contribute to antimicrobial resistance. A scoping review was undertaken to map the existing literature on patterns of antibiotics prescriptions ... -
Immersive learning in dentistry — evaluating dental students’ perceptions of virtual reality for crown preparation skill development: a multi-institution study
( De Gruyter , 2025 , Article)Objectives: To explore and compare student perceptions of virtual reality dental simulation (VRDS) with haptic feedback in preclinical prosthodontics at two dental institutions. Methods: A cross-sectional exploratory ... -
Phytonanoparticles as novel drug carriers for enhanced osteogenesis and osseointegration
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Phytonanoparticles have emerged as a promising class of biomaterials for enhancing bone regeneration and osseointegration, offering unique advantages in biocompatibility, multifunctionality, and sustainability. This ... -
Global policy approaches to combat early childhood caries: a scoping review with evidence map
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Background: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a major global public health concern disproportionately affecting young children, particularly in low-resource settings. Although several clinical and community-based interventions ... -
Non-neuronal cholinergic stimulation favors bone mass accrual
( Frontiers , 2025 , Article)Introduction: Non-neuronal cholinergic receptors are expressed in immune cells and their stimulation has been shown to regulate the secretion of several cytokines. Some of these cytokines, such as interleukin-17 (IL-17), ... -
Prevalence and morphometric analysis of retromolar canals and foramina: a cone-beam computed tomography study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Background: The retromolar region of the mandible is an anatomically complex area that harbors important neurovascular structures, including the retromolar canal (RMC) and retromolar foramen (RMF). Understanding the ... -
Children's drinking water sources in the state of Qatar: parental preferences and knowledge of its fluoride content
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Purpose: Dental caries remains a major public health concern for children in the State of Qatar. Drinking optimally fluoridated water could be one of the most promising evidence-based approaches to lower caries experience ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of aMMP-8 levels in oral biofluids for monitoring periodontitis in patients with metabolic syndrome
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Objectives The increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and periodontitis, both marked by chronic inflammation that disrupts immune function, underscores the need for tailored healthcare approaches that account ... -
The role of tranexamic acid in orthognathic surgery: an umbrella review
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)Background: Tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent, is emerging as a promising intervention in orthognathic surgery. Recent studies have explored its potential to minimize intraoperative and postoperative ... -
Three-dimensional evaluation of pulp chamber volume and dimensions across skeletal and dental malocclusions using CBCT: a retrospective cross-sectional study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)Aim To evaluate and compare pulp chamber volume(PCV) and dimensions of maxillary and mandibular first molars, and maxillary central incisors, among subjects with varying vertical and anteroposterior dental and skeletal ... -
Conventional versus Hall technique for preformed metal crown restorations of carious primary molars-a randomised controlled trial comparing treatment duration and child and parental perceptions
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)Purpose The preformed metal crown (PMC) is an extremely durable restoration for cavitated carious primary molars. Clinically, the PMC is delivered either by the conventional technique (CT) or the more conservative Hall ... -
Virtual reality in restorative dentistry: a bibliometric analysis of research trends
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: Virtual reality (VR) technologies are increasingly being adopted in dental education, particularly in restorative dentistry, due to their capacity to simulate realistic clinical scenarios and enhance student ... -
Carving the Future: Career Aspirations of Senior Dental Students in Saudi Arabia
( Georg Thieme Verlag , 2025 , Article)Objectives This study investigates the future career plans of senior dental students in Saudi Arabia and the factors influencing these plans. Materials and Methods An online questionnaire-based survey, designed following ... -
Exploring confidence in recognizing oral cancer among dentists and dental students.
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)To explore correlation between ability of dentists and dental students to recognise the clinical presentation of oral cancer and their self-rated confidence. A cross-sectional, analytical design was used for this study. A ... -
Periodontal precision: diagnostic skills and confidence of dentists in Asian countries in applying the 2017 EFP/AAP periodontal disease classification- a cross-sectional pilot study.
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background: The classification of periodontal disease published in 2017 by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), provides a framework for diagnosis and treatment. The ... -
Temporomandibular joint osseous characteristics in skeletal short and long facial types with and without temporomandibular disorders: A three-dimensional comparative study
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)This study sought to compare the three-dimensional osseous characteristics of the temporomandibular joint in patients with skeletal short and long facial patterns with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) presenting clinically ... -
Mental Health Matters: A Multi-Institution Study on the Mental Health of Undergraduate Dental Students.
( Wiley , 2025 , Article)This study aims to explore the prevalence of mental health issues among dental students in the Arabic-speaking countries and identify the contributing factors. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among dental students ... -
Multiclass classification of oral mucosal lesions by deep learning from clinical images without performing any restrictions
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)Oral cancer is a frequently malignant tumor that can be detected during an oral examination. Unfortunately, it is often diagnosed in advanced stages, which leads to low survival rates of about 50% at five years. Due to the ... -
Comparative evaluation of supplementary techniques for filling material removal in oval root canals: a micro-CT analysis.
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different supplementary instrumentation protocols in removing residual gutta-percha and calcium silicate-based sealer from oval-shaped root canals following endodontic ...
