College of Dental Medicine: Recent submissions
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How Well Prepared Are Dental Students and New Graduates in Pakistan-A Cross-Sectional National Study.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The transition of an undergraduate dental student to an actual practicing dentist is a crucial phase and ensuring the preparedness of graduates for the complexity and demands of contemporary dental practice is a challenging ... -
Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation in Endodontics on the Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Dental Students
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Abstract: We aimed to evaluate the impact of Virtual Reality Dental Simulators (VRDS) on preclinical training in endodontics for undergraduate dental students. Purposive sampling technique was used to target undergraduate ... -
Minimally invasive endodontics: a new era for pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)Emerging clinical and histologic evidence is challenging the long-established dogma that root canal treatment (RCTx) is the only therapeutic option for preservation of vital mature permanent teeth diagnosed with irreversible ... -
Effect of EDDY and manual dynamic activation techniques on postoperative pain in non-surgical retreatment: a randomized controlled trial
( BMC , 2023 , Article)BACKGROUND: During non-surgical retreatment process, the products such as dentin debris, root canal fillings, irrigation solutions, microorganisms and remaining pulp tissues can extrude to the apical area and can cause the ... -
Does prophylactic application of doxycycline at the implant-abutment interface improve clinical outcomes of dental implants?
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article Review)Design Randomised controlled clinical trial. Data sources Not applicable. Study aims This split-mouth randomised controlled clinical trial assessed the effects of placing doxycycline hyclate (Atridox) at the implant-abutment ... -
Prevalence, classification and dental treatment requirements of dens invaginatus by cone-beam computed tomography
( PeerJ , 2022 , Article)Background. This study aimed the evaluation of the prevalence, characteristics, types of dens invaginatus (DI) and co-observed dental anomalies to understand dental treatment requirements in anterior teeth that are susceptible ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Artifacts Originated by Four Different Post Materials Using Different CBCT Settings.
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The aim of this study was to evaluate whether cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images in the presence of four different post materials, obtained from different kVps with varying resolutions and varying metal artifact ... -
Validation of a Novel Fluorescent Lateral Flow Assay for Rapid Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Total Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD Binding Antibody Units (BAU) from Plasma or Fingerstick Whole-Blood of COVID-19 Vaccinees
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Background: Limited commercial LFA assays are available to provide a reliable quantitative measurement of the total binding antibody units (BAU/mL) against the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S-RBD). ... -
Qualitative and quantitative three-dimensional evaluation of maxillary basal and dentoalveolar dimensions in patients with and without maxillary impacted canines
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Background: This study aimed to three-dimensionally evaluate the qualitative and quantitative maxillary basal, dentoalveolar, and dental dimensions in patients with unilateral or bilateral maxillary impacted canines relative ... -
Does Problem-based Learning Facilitate Enactment of Learner Agency in Undergraduate Dental Curricula? A Q Study.
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2022 , Article)Addressing a literature gap on leaner agency in health profession education, this study explores students' perceptions on which aspects of a problem-based learning (PBL) environment cradle their leaner agency enactment. ... -
Does the addition of cone-beam CT to panoral imaging reduce inferior dental nerve injuries resulting from third molar surgery? A systematic review.
( BMC , 2022 , Article)This systematic review aims to examine whether cone-beam CT (CBCT) assessment influences the incidence of nerve injury following high-risk mandibular third molar (MTM) surgery. Randomised controlled trials comparing two ... -
Guidelines for Patients with Bleeding Disorders Undergoing Dentalveolar Surgeries
( Scientific Research Publishing , 2022 , Article)Dental practitioners must be well informed about the pathology, complications and treatment options associated with bleeding disorders patients. Prolongation of bleeding time can seriously complicate the patient’s condition ... -
InstaPower Opportunities for dental students to connect with patients without borders.
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2022 , Article)Social media offers tremendous opportunities for professional communities and connecting with public. We would like to share our experience in the use of social media to boost the learning of dental students by connecting ... -
Learning needs assessments in continuing professional development: A scoping review
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2022 , Article)Background: A rigorous learning needs assessment (LNA) is a crucial initial step in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) process. This scoping review aimed to collate, summarize, and categorize the reported LNA ... -
Dental floss ties for rubber dam isolation: A proposed classification and a new technique.
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Rubber dam (RD) application has become an essential part of restorative dentistry. In late 2019, dentistry faced a new challenge with the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore, the implementation of extra isolation methods became ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge, beliefs, attitude, and practices of E-cigarette use among dental students: A multinational survey
( Public Library of Science (PLOS) , 2022 , Article)E-cigarette use is a trend worldwide nowadays with mounting evidence on associated morbidities and mortality. Dentists can modify the smoking behaviors of their patients. This study aimed to explore the knowledge, beliefs, ... -
Effects of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament on push-out bond strength of endodontic sealers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Wiley , 2022 , Article Review)Objective: To investigate the effect of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament on the push-out bond strength of resin-based and calcium silicate-based endodontic sealers. Methods: A comprehensive search of was conducted ... -
Effect of dental trauma management resources on dental practitioners' confidence and knowledge: A pilot cross-sectional study
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2022 , Article)Background/Aim: The knowledge of standardized care guidelines is critical to the confidence of practitioners in managing dental trauma. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the awareness, use and impact of the ... -
Radiographic assessment of endodontic mishaps in an undergraduate student clinic: a 2-year retrospective study
( PeerJ , 2022 , Article)Objectives. The aim of this study was to compare the occurrence of instrumentation and obturation related endodontic procedural mishaps following the use of either, stainless steel hand or engine-driven rotary instrumentation ...
