A5042448433- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Socioeconomic Development in MENA
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Bone and Dental Protein Studies
- Dental materials and restorations
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
Primary Health Care
2016-2025
Qatar University
2016-2025
Ministry of Public Health
2024-2025
The University of Melbourne
2012-2016
Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic disease in early childhood communities worldwide. Several studies conducted Gulf Cooperation Council countries have documented a high prevalence of (ECC). To date, no been Qatar to examine ECC and enamel developmental defects preschool children. The present study aimed determine children aged four five years attending kindergartens Qatar.A descriptive cross-sectional was performed among 250 randomly selected from 16 public kindergartens. Caries...
The oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Kindergarten and school nurses can improve by reducing the incidence Early Childhood Caries (ECC) among children. This study aimed to explore perceptions kindergarten about proposed promotion program be implemented in primary centres kindergartens. qualitative research used in-depth interviews 12 who were audio-recorded transcribed verbatim. Qualitative data analysis software was (NVivo9 MANUF). Four major themes emerged...
ABSTRACT Introduction Access to dental services is a core component of public healthcare. The aim this study was evaluate the perceptions and experiences regarding access, quality affordability in Pakistan. Methods It an analytical cross‐sectional based on online survey. data collection instrument eight items related participant private sectors. Pretesting survey questionnaire done, target participants were approached through social media, service providers. Results A total 1007 representing...
Poor oral health, especially dental caries in early childhood is a major public health concern. Parental knowledge, behavior, and perceptions are important elements determining the child's status. The aim of study was to investigate mothers preschool children Qatar towards their children's experiences with services provided children. based on qualitative methods using focus groups. Purposive sampling used recruit at two kindergartens city Doha, Qatar. group consisted series open-ended...
Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases affecting primary teeth children younger than 6 years age. The disease etiology complex and includes social, biological, dietary factors. This review aims to explore knowledge ECC prevalence globally locally within Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries during 2010-2021. Another aim oral health promotion programs with more focus on GCC region. A search was conducted in PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Collaboration...
Health-related behaviors are influenced by knowledge and awareness, with oral health being no exception. It is well-known that diseases social determinants. There an association between the of mothers status their children's health. In Qatar, practices in preschool children have not been previously reported. The aim this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, related about Qatar. A total 400 questionnaires were distributed principals kindergarten attending 16 government kindergartens...
Abstract Objective The aim of this laboratory study was to investigate the effect three commercial bleaching agents and T ooth M ousse ™ containing 10% w/w casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate on hardness tooth enamel. Methods Sixteen human enamel specimens were exposed one with or without subsequent exposure . Nanoindentation used measure reduced modulus before after treatments. Results When materials applied for a short period time following manufacturers' instructions, there...
Abstract Background The prevalance of dental caries in children Qatar is high, which necessitates preventive efforts. Aim To identify the sociodemographic and behavioural correlates primary dentition 4‐ to 8‐year‐olds Qatar. Design Weighted data from Child Oral Health Survey 2017 were analysed for prevalence (dmft>0) experience (dmft). Sociodemographic variables also drawn survey. Results Conclusion Among 1154 children, was 69.3% (95%CI [63.4, 74.5]) at 3.8 dmft [3.3, 4.2]). ratio (PR)...
Health care providers can effectively participate in oral health promotion for children primary setting. Currently, there are no programs that involve professionals Qatar. Hence, this study was undertaken to examine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of all who work Well baby Clinics centers.A 23-item questionnaire distributed across 20 centers. The sought information on demographic data professionals, their knowledge towards critical issues. Data were examined by Pearson Chi-squared...
Abstract Background Oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Primary healthcare providers are in vital position to support preventive oral care programmes. This study explored current practices, perception and barriers primary professionals towards promotion program Qatar. Methods The qualitative research used focus group discussions interviewed total 108 participants that were audio recorded transcribed verbatim. Four major themes emerged analysed explore contextual...
ABSTRACT Childhood primary dentition caries prevalence and experience is higher among Qatari than non‐Qatari nationality children in Qatar but only this bivariate association has been described. Objectives There were two objectives. First, to understand the variation of 4‐ 8‐year‐old across classified into four groups, second, explore whether persisted presence socio‐demographic behavioural indicators. Methods The study used data from Child Oral Health Survey 2017 (QCOHS 2017). Detailed...
The holistic dentistry is one of the oldest biological forms which highlights importance oral health and its impact on overall patient. It roots deeply in prevention causative factor diseases instead treating it using potentially toxic materials. Holistic approach helpful children with congenital developmental disorders as such patients have restrictions that are physical or mental leads to deterioration self-care, care state. Potocki Lupski syndrome where child presents feature infantile...