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    • Smile microesthetics as perceived by dental professionals and laypersons 

      Alomari, Sawsan A.; Abu Alhaija, Elham S.; AlWahadni, Ahed M.; Al-Tawachi, Akram K. ( the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (EHASO) , 2022 , Article)
      Objectives: To evaluate and compare the perception of different dental professionals and laypersons toward altered gingival characteristics (microesthetics) and to identify those characteristics that are most negatively ...
    • The COVID-19 experience of orthodontists in the UK. 

      Sabbagh, Yana; Lewis, Benjamin Rk; Chadwick, Stephen M; Abu Alhaija, Elham S ( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2022 , Article)
      To understand and compare the perceived impact and ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthodontic clinical services in the UK. Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Online electronic questionnaire. Members of the ...
    • Pulpal blood flow changes and pain scores related to using superelastic 0.018-inch nickel titanium as the first orthodontic alignment archwire: A prospective clinical trial 

      Alhaija, Elham S.Abu; Shahin, Ahmad Y.; Badran, Serene A.; Daher, Saba O.; Daher, Hasan O. ( SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online , 2021 , Article)
      Background: Optimal orthodontic force results in maximum rate of tooth movement without tissue damage. Even though starting orthodontic treatment with a thicker archwire may shorten treatment duration, the evidence on the ...
    • The effect of intraoral aging of the working stainless steel archwire on the rate of premolar extraction space closure: a randomized clinical trial 

      Al Shayeb, Rami A.; Alhaija, Elham S.Abu; Al-Khateeb, Susan; Rashaid, Ayat H.Bani ( Springer , 2021 , Article)
      Objectives: The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of the working archwire intra-aging on the rate of upper first premolar space closure and to measure frictional resistance during space closure. Methods: A ...
    • 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) ...
    • Maxillary and mandibular dental arch forms in a Jordanian population with normal occlusion 

      Aljayousi, M.; Al-Khateeb, S.; Badran, S.; Alhaija, E. S.Abu ( BMC , 2021 , Article)
      Background: Ethnic background has been claimed to affect arch form. The purpose of this study was to describe and elucidate the maxillary and mandibular arch forms in Jordanian population and to develop a classification ...
    • Quality, effectiveness and outcome of blended learning in dental education during the COVID pandemic: Prospects of a post-pandemic implementation 

      Al-Fodeh, Rami S.; Alwahadni, Ahed M.S.; Abu Alhaija, Elham S.; Bani-Hani, Thikrayat; Ali, Kamran; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)
      Abstract: BackgroundBlended learning is growing in popularity particularly following the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic. One of the fields that the pandemic has substantially affected is dental education. Purpose: The aim ...
    • Efficacy of Laser therapy for alveolar osteitis: A systematic review of the available evidence 

      Hashem Mothair, Al-Shamiri; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; AlAhmary, Ahmed Wallan; Aljunayh, Muhannad Saleh; Aldosari, Abdulrahman Omar; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)
      Objective: Alveolar osteitis (commonly known as dry socket) is a very common painful complication of dental extraction with no definitive cure. This systematic review assessed the efficacy of laser therapy in the management ...
    • Oral health practices and self-reported adverse effects of E-cigarette use among dental students in 11 countries: an online survey 

      Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Folayan, Morenike O.; Halboub, Esam; Khader, Yousef; ... more authors ( BMC , 2022 , Article)
      Objectives: E-cigarette use has become popular, particularly among the youth. Its use is associated with harmful general and oral health consequences. This survey aimed to assess self-reported oral hygiene practices, oral ...
    • The effect of pre-emptive ibuprofen on post-operative pain after removal of lower third molar teeth: a systematic review 

      Gately, Fleur; Ali, Kamran; Burns, Lorna ( 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, ...
    • Dentistry in a multicultural society: the impact of animal-based products on person-centred care 

      Kamran, Ali; Gupta, Pooja; Turay, Emma; Turay, Emma; Brookes, Zoe; ... more authors ( British Dental Association , 2022 , Article)
      Cultural competence of healthcare professionals requires a combination of awareness, knowledge and skills to provide healthcare services to culturally and lingually diverse populations. The aim of this paper is to raise ...
    • Oral surgery: top tips for primary care. 

      McColl, Ewen; Ali, Kamran ( British Dental Association , 2022 , Article)
      As extractions will make up the majority of oral surgery procedures in primary care, this article focuses on top tips for performing extractions in a safe and predictable manner, with minimal trauma to the hard and soft ...
    • Oral Candida Colonization and Risk Factors Among Type-II Diabetic Individuals IADR Abstract Archives 

      Alkhabuli, Jumma ( College off Dental Sciences, UAE , 2021 , Presentation)
      Oral Candida Colonization and Risk Factors Among Type-II DiabeticIndividuals Objectives : The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to ascertain and compare theprevalence of diff erent Candida species isolated from ...
    • Efficacy of topical hyaluronic acid for symptomatic oral lichen planus: A systematic Review 

      Al-Maweri, Sadeq A.; Alanazi, Rawan; Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Daer, Ammar; Hunaish, Abdulrahman Ahmed; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2021 , Article)
      Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflam-matory disorder with a potential of malignant transformation. Despite the extensive research on the topic, the management of OLP is still quite challenging, with no ...
    • 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. ...
    • 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. ...
    • Drug induced erythema multiforme-oral variant: A case report 

      A., Nazir; Ali, K. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Report)
      Erythema multiforme (EM) is a muco-cutaneous disorders characterized by blisters and subsequent ulcerations with varying degrees of severity. Although the exact etio-pathogenesis of erythema multiforme is not known, it is ...
    • Patient-Reported Outcomes of Metal and Acrylic Resin Removable Partial Dentures : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

      Almufleh, Balqees; Emami, Elham; Alesawy, Aminah; Rodan, Rania; Morris, Martin; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2020 , Article)
      Metal removable partial dentures (RPDs) are often considered long-term treatment options for partially edentulous patients, while acrylic resin RPDs are considered interim treatments. The aim of this review was to compare ...
    • Pathological fracture of mandible associated with an asymptomatic cholesterol granuloma 

      N., Usman; Akhtar, M.U.; Ali, K. ( Elsevier , 2021 , Report)
      Cholesterol granuloma is a rare lesion in the maxillofacial and is often associated with benign cysts or tumors. It is caused by reaction to the foreign body and inadequate drainage of cholesterol crystals. We report here ...
    • Xerostomia, salivary flow, and oral health status among saudi diabetic patients: A comparative cross-sectional study 

      Al-Maweri, Sadeq A.; Altayyar, Manar Omar; Alqahtani, Khalil Wassam; Bamasud, Maryam Saleh; Alghamdi, Ohud Yanalah; ... more authors ( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)
      Purpose: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with numerous oral complications, including frequent oral infections, periodontal diseases, hyposalivation, and xerostomia. The present study aimed to investigate salivary flow ...