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    • 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 ...
    • Artificial intelligence and smile design: An e-Delphi consensus statement of ethical challenges 

      Rokhshad, Rata; Karteva, Teodora; Chaurasia, Akhilanand; Richert, Raphaël; Mörch, Carl-Maria; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)
      Purpose: Smile design software increasingly relies on artificial intelligence (AI). However, using AI for smile design raises numerous technical and ethical concerns. This study aimed to evaluate these ethical issues. ...
    • Chronic melatonin treatment improves obesity by inducing uncoupling of skeletal muscle SERCA-SLN mediated by CaMKII/AMPK/PGC1α pathway and mitochondrial biogenesis in female and male Zücker diabetic fatty rats 

      Salagre, D.; Navarro-Alarcón, M.; Villalón-Mir, M.; Alcázar-Navarrete, B.; Gómez-Moreno, G.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Melatonin acute treatment limits obesity of young Zücker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats by non-shivering thermogenesis (NST). We recently showed melatonin chronically increases the oxidative status of vastus lateralis (VL) in ...
    • From prescription to protection: combating antimicrobial resistance in dental practice. 

      Ali, Kamran ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Since the discovery of Penicillin in 1928, antimicrobials became an integral part of medicine and saved millions of lives over the years. However, after decades of reliance on antibiotics, we now face a growing public ...
    • Correction: Evaluation of maxillary sinus dimensions and volume using cone beam computed tomography in patients with unilaterally displaced palatal and buccal maxillary canines (Oral Radiology, (2023), 39, 3, (504-516), 10.1007/s11282-022-00663-6) 

      Abu Alhaija, Elham S.; AlWahadni, Ahed M.; Al-Tawachi, Akram; Daher, Saba O.; Daher, Hasan O. ( Springer , 2023 , Article)
      In the original publication of the article, the university name was missed in "Material and methods, CBCT images, and Declaration sections". The university name is given in this Correction This study was reviewed and ...
    • Un "boxing" the reality: Knowledge, attitude, and perception of orthodontists, dental practitioners, and orthodontic patients toward mouthguards' wear during contact sports-A cross-sectional study 

      Raghavan, Shailaja; Abu Alhaija, Elham S.; Nasrawi, Yousef; Al- Khateeb, Susan; Sunna, Samer ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction Mouthguards (MGs) have the potential to prevent contact sport-related dental injuries. However, varying perceptions of their effectiveness persist, influencing recommendations by dental professionals. Aim To ...
    • Case-based learning in undergraduate orthodontic education: A cross sectional study. 

      Shafique, Asma; Ur Rehman, Asad; Ibnerasa, Shazia; Glanville, Rebecca; Ali, Kamran ( F1000 Research Limited , 2024 , Report)
      Student centric learning approaches have been reported to be effective in introducing higher order cognitive skills required by the health professionals. However, learners' perceptions must be constructively aligned with ...
    • Comparable antibody levels in heterologous and homologous mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, with superior neutralizing and IgA antibody responses in mRNA homologous boosting 

      Salma, Younes; Nicolai, Eleonora; Younes, Nadin; Pieri, Massimo; Bernardini, Sergio; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundPriming with two doses of AZD1222 (Oxford-AstraZeneca; ChAd) followed by a third mRNA vaccine boosting is considered in several countries, yet comparisons between heterologous and homologous booster efficacy ...
    • Artificial Intelligence Readiness, Perceptions, and Educational Needs Among Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study 

      Hammoudi Halat, Dalal; Shami, Rula; Daud, Alaa; Sami, Waqas; Soltani, Abderrezzaq; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2024 , Article)
      Objectives: With Artificial Intelligence (AI) profoundly affecting education, ensuring that students in health disciplines are ready to embrace AI is essential for their future workforce integration. This study aims to ...
    • Strategic approaches in oral squamous cell carcinoma diagnostics using liquid biopsy 

      Kinane, Denis F.; Gabert, Joerg; Xynopoulos, George; Guzeldemir-Akcakanat, Esra ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article Review)
      Liquid biopsy is a noninvasive diagnostic technique used for monitoring cancer utilizing specific genetic biomarkers present in bodily fluids, such as blood, saliva, or urine. These analyses employ multiple biomolecular ...
    • Taxonomic discordance of immersive realities in dentistry: A systematic scoping review 

      Al Hamad, Khaled Q.; Said, Khalid N.; Engelschalk, Marcus; Matoug-Elwerfelli, Manal; Gupta, Nidhi; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)
      Objectives: This review aimed to map taxonomy frameworks, descriptions, and applications of immersive technologies in the dental literature. Data: The Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses ...
    • Readiness for clinical practice: Self-perceived confidence of final year dental students in Turkey - A multi-institutional study. 

      Altan, Halenur; Gönder, Hakan Yasin; Demirel, Elif; Altan, Ahmet; Tunçdemir, Ali Rıza; ... more authors ( Taylor and Francis Group , 2024 , Article)
      The primary aim of undergraduate dental education is to prepare dental students for independent dental practice and to enable them to provide safe and effective dental care. This study aimed to investigate the self-perceived ...
    • Hydrocolloids from Marine Macroalgae: Isolation and Applications 

      Yashaswini, Devi G. V.; Venkatesan, Jayachandran; Anil, Sukumaran ( CRC Press , 2021 , Book chapter)
      Hydrocolloids are natural polymeric substances which are commonly isolated from marine macroalgae. From the last four decades, hydrocolloids have played a significant role in food, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and ...