College of Dental Medicine: Recent submissions

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    • Pulp Therapy for Primary Teeth 

      Duggal, M.S.; Philip, N.; Nazzal, H.; Robertson, A.J. ( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)
      In spite of the decline in the prevalence of dental caries in children in the Western world, there is still a large population where caries is still rampant (Figure 4.1). It is therefore important for all dental practitioners ...

    • Clinical Dental Pharmacology 

      Ali, Kamran ( wiley , 2024 , Book)
      Clinical Dental Pharmacology delivers an essential reference for dental practitioners seeking quick, easy access to current and accurate information about drugs used by dentists in clinical practice. The book covers common ...

    • A New Scale for Rating Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Denture Wearers 

      Jovanović, Milica; Janković, Slobodan; Milojević Samanović, Anđela; Gojak, Refet; Raičević, Branislava; ... more authors ( Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc. , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose: When carrying out prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous and partially edentulous patients, great attention is paid to the personal attitude of the patients, their satisfaction with oral health and psychosocial ...

    • Antimicrobial Resistance 

      Zughaier, Susu M.; Ali, Kamran ( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the importance of growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major public health hazard on a global scale. It underscores the role of dental professionals in controlling AMR through judicious use ...

    • Basal and dentoalveolar transverse parameters in different sagittal and vertical malocclusions in adults: a comparative study 

      Abdulghani, Ehab A.; Al-Sosowa, Abeer A.; Alhashimi, Najah; Cao, BaoCheng; Zheng, Wei; ... more authors ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)
      Objective: This study sought to three-dimensionally (3D) evaluate the maxillomandibular basal bone and dentoalveolar widths using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans in adult Chinese populations with different ...

    • Oral Hygiene Agents: Mouthwashes 

      Matoug-Elwerfelli, Manal; Douglas, Gail V.A. ( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the common types of mouthwashes used in the maintenance of oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. The principles underlying the use of mouthwashes are summarised followed by the composition ...

    • Antifungal Agents 

      Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Ali, Kamran ( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the antifungal medications used in the management of fungal infections of the orofacial region with a focus on oral candidiasis and its different forms. The risk factors for oral candidiasis are ...

    • Use of Antibiotics in Dentoalveolar Infections 

      Ali, Kamran ( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the role of antibiotics in the management of dentoalveolar infections in the light of contemporary professional guidelines. The principles of antibiotic therapy in the management of dentoalveolar ...

    • Oral Hygiene Agents: Toothpastes 

      Matoug-Elwerfelli, Manal; Douglas, Gail V.A. ( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the common types of toothpastes used in the maintenance of oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. The composition of over-the-counter and prescription toothpastes are outlined. Fluoride ...

    • Dental Management of Patients on Blood Thinners 

      Ali, Kamran ( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the dental and oral surgical management of patients taking common types of oral antiplatelet and anticoagulants medications. The mechanism of action, dosage, commercial preparations, drug interactions ...

    • Analgesics 

      Ali, Kamran ( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the common types of oral and topical analgesics used in clinical dentistry, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug s (NSAID s) as well as narcotic analgesics. The principles of prescribing ...

    • Bridging the gap: harnessing clinical evidence for smarter primary care dentistry. 

      Ali, Kamran; Kay, Elizabeth J ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Other)
      Key points Emphasises the importance of evidence-based clinical care in general dental practice. Highlights the barriers to effective implementation of evidence-based dentistry in primary care. Provides recommendations ...

    • Temporal patterns of cancer burden in Asia, 1990–2019: a systematic examination for the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study 

      Rajesh, Sharma; Abbastabar, Hedayat; Abdulah, Deldar Morad; Abidi, Hassan; Abolhassani, Hassan; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundCancers represent a challenging public health threat in Asia. This study examines the temporal patterns of incidence, mortality, disability and risk factors of 29 cancers in Asia in the last three decades. ...

    • CBCT based investigation of frequency of Middle Mesial Canal in Mandibular First Molars of Saudi Sub-population 

      Abulhamael, Ayman M.; Javed, Muhammad Qasim; Hassan, Sobia; Atique, Sundus; Habib, Syed Rashid (2024 , Article)
      Objective: One key factor in determining endodontic treatment outcome is the clinicians’ comprehension of tooth anatomy, as missed canals may harbor bacteria ultimately leading to apical periodontitis. The study aimed to ...

    • Evaluation of mental health of students in healthcare education programs at Qatar University. 

      Hayk, Ola; Mansoor, Abdulla; Al-Najdi, Shahd; Daud, Alaa; Chami, Rula; ... more authors ( Taylor and Francis Group , 2024 , Article)
      Mental health issues among undergraduate health-care students are a growing concern. This research aims to explore the frequency of mental health issues among health-care students in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nutrition, ...

    • Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Dana, Bryazka; Reitsma, Marissa B; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abd Al Magied, Abdallah H A; Abdelkader, Atef; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundSmoking is the leading behavioural risk factor for mortality globally, accounting for more than 175 million deaths and nearly 4·30 billion years of life lost (YLLs) from 1990 to 2021. The pace of decline in smoking ...

    • Prevalence of Zygomatic Air Cell defects in a sample of 6-18-year-old patients in Saudi Arabia and Yemen: a retrospective study 

      Aldhelai, Thiyezen Abdullah; Altawili, Zainab M.; Alsughier, Zeyad; Almashraqi, Abeer A. ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Objectives: This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the prevalence and influencing factors of Zygomatic Air Cell Defects (ZACD) among pediatric and adolescent populations in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Materials and methods: ...

    • Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy versus pulpectomy in vital primary molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: protocol for a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial 

      Philip, Nebu; Cherian, Joe Mathew; Mathew, Mebin George; Thomas, Abi M.; Jodhka, Sunaina; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Pulpectomy continues to be the standard treatment recommendation for management of vital primary molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. The recent decade has seen a paradigm shift in the ...

    • Designing Entrustable Professional Activities for Treatment Planning of Oral Cancer by Maxillofacial Surgery Residents: A Modified Delphi Study. 

      Hanif, Maidah; Khan, Yawar Hayat; Ali, Kamran ( Wiley , 2024 , Article)
      The aim of this study was to develop a competency framework based on entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in oral cancer management by postgraduate trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery through expert consensus. ...

    • Translation and psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the ageism scale for dental students (ASDS-Ar): A multi-institutional validation 

      Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Omar, Ridwaan; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Alsoghier, Abdullah M.; El Tantawi, Maha; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)
      Background and Objective Ageism represents an important barrier to high-quality healthcare for older adults. The present study sought to translate and validate the Arabic version of the Ageism Scale for Dental Students ...