Dental Medicine Research: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
( American Medical Association , 2023 , Article)Importance: Lip, oral, and pharyngeal cancers are important contributors to cancer burden worldwide, and a comprehensive evaluation of their burden globally, regionally, and nationally is crucial for effective policy ... -
The Use of β-Blockers and the Risk of Undergoing a Knee Arthroplasty : A Nested Case-Control Study
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2023 , Article)Background: Research has indicated that β-blockers may downregulate various inflammatory mediators that are involved in osteoarthritis (OA). The objective of this study was to analyze the likelihood of total knee ... -
Barriers and enablers for oral health promotion programs amongst primary healthcare stakeholders in Qatar - a qualitative investigation
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Primary healthcare providers are in a vital position to support preventive oral care programmes. This study explored current practices, perception ... -
A Study of Anxiety Symptoms in Children and Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Background: There is clear evidence showing an increase in mental health symptoms along with an increased demand for mental health services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: This study aimed to determine ... -
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Prevalence of anxiety, sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders during COVID-19 in Qatari children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Purpose: Understanding the impact of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic social restrictions on the lives of children and adolescents is of utmost importance to enable timely diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, ... -
Evaluation of an objective staging system for assessment of cervical vertebral maturation
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate an objective method for Cervical Vertebral Maturation (CVM) staging. Methods: An initial sample of 647 Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs (LCR) were staged according to the ... -
Oral Health Statuses of Children and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Umbrella Review
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the oral health statuses of children and adults within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population through an umbrella review approach. The prevalence of dental caries, ... -
Efficacy of photodynamic therapy on candida colonization and clinical symptoms in denture stomatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been recently proposed as a promising alternative therapy for Denture Stomatitis (DS). The present systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the current available evidence ... -
Child dental neglect and legal protections: a compendium of briefs from policy reviews in 26 countries and a special administrative region of China
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Background: Child neglect is a public health, human rights, and social problem, with potentially devastating and costly consequences. The aim of this study was to: (1) summarize the oral health profile of children across ... -
Ten tips for effective use and quality assurance of multiple-choice questions in knowledge-based assessments.
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are the most popular type of items used in knowledge-based assessments in undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare education. MCQs allow assessment of candidates' knowledge on a broad range ... -
Parents’ knowledge of emergency management of avulsed permanent teeth in children and adolescents in the State of Qatar: a questionnaire cross-sectional study
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Purpose: To elucidate the level of parental knowledge in Qatar regarding the management of avulsed teeth. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 400 parents attending their children’s routine dental ... -
Integration of an evidence-based caries management approach in dental education: The perspectives of dental instructors
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2023 , Article)Purpose/objectives: Evidence-based caries management (EBCM) has developed into an internationally recognized tool for integration of comprehensive non-surgical caries treatment in dental education. However, uptake of the ... -
Health-related quality of life in children and adolescents in remission after antineoplastic treatment: a systematic review
( Springer Link , 2022 , Article)Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate available evidence on the effect of childhood cancer and its treatment on survivors' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, the ... -
Patient-reported outcomes and framework fit accuracy of removable partial dentures fabricated using digital techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article)Purpose: This review aimed to summarize the evidence on patient-reported outcomes and clinical performance of digitally fabricated removable partial dentures (RPDs) compared to traditionally fabricated dentures. Methods: ... -
High-sensitive detection and quantitation of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from capillary/fingerstick and venepuncture whole-blood using fluorescence-based rapid lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA)
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundIn the last decade, point of care testing (POCT) such as lateral flow immunoassays (LFIA) were developed for rapid TSH measurement. Most of these TSH-LFIAs are designed for qualitative measurements (i.e., if TSH ... -
Tachykinins and the potential causal factors for post-COVID-19 condition
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)The most prevalent symptoms of post-COVID-19 condition are pulmonary dysfunction, fatigue and muscle weakness, anxiety, anosmia, dysgeusia, headaches, difficulty in concentrating, sexual dysfunction, and digestive disturbances. ... -
Topical medications for the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: A network meta-analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article Review)Background: The present network meta-analysis aims to answer the question "what is the best topical intervention for the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis that can provide an acceptable pain relief and promote ... -
Beyond smoke and mirrors: unravelling the complexities of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Other)Tobacco is a major cause of mortality worldwide and the World Health Organization (WHO) attributes over 8 million deaths annually to tobacco use including 1.3 million deaths amongst non-smokers exposed to second hand smoke1. ...
