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 target students at two schools: Qatar and Turkey. After endodontic access cavity preparation upper anterior teeth using acrylic mannequins virtual reality haptic simulator, a questionnaire based combination open- closed-ended items distributed participants. The sample included 60 participants reported...

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...

Congenital absence of teeth affects 2–6 per cent the population, but its impact on quality life (QoL) is not fully understood. The symptoms hypodontia can vary and therefore also treatment management this condition. Determining understanding possible patients could inform improve such patients. A purposive sample 10 participants aged 16–25 years (five males five females) with mild, moderate, or severe at various stages was recruited. had previously completed a 49-item Oral Health Impact...

Abstract There is limited understanding of the subjective impact congenital absence teeth in patients with hypodontia. This study aimed to investigate mild, moderate and severe hypodontia on oral health‐related quality life ( OHRQ oL) its relationship age, gender extent prior treatment. 82 (43 females 39 males, age range from 16 34 years) a confirmed diagnosis non‐syndromic were recruited for this Demographic details recorded clinical examination documented number location missing teeth....

In achieving pleasing dental aesthetics, the maxillary anterior teeth are essential. Numerous methods used to measure their dimensions, including golden proportion between perceived widths and width-to-height ratios, referred as is considered a gold standard for esthetic evaluation.The objective of this study was evaluate existence width Saudi males females.This clinical observational included total 61 participants that met inclusion criteria having 36 females 25 males, all nationals,...

Abstract Purpose The study explored dental students’ perception of their professional identity (PI) development at a newly established college with problem‐based learning (PBL) curriculum. Methods Qualitative methods based on focus groups were used for data collection. conceptual framework the was informed by subject‐centered sociocultural approach to PI development. Purposive sampling collect from five undergraduate students gain deeper understanding in PBL environment. Results Out total 38...

Bioceramic coatings have been shown to promote bone repair, which aids in the early integration of implants. This study aimed evaluate influence air abrasion with a bioceramic abrasive on surface characteristics different implant materials and surfaces. The dissolution applied treatment from surfaces over 3 weeks was also assessed.

Abstract Objectives Aragonite from animal origin such as cuttlefish bone powder is an abrasive with hardness properties ideal for calculus removal. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to test the efficacy a cuttlebone‐derived aragonite toothpaste in removing dental calculus. Materials and Methods Eighty‐one patients who fulfilled inclusion criteria were blindly randomly assigned into two study groups. intervention treatment group ( n = 40) received cuttlebone (Dr. D‐Tart)...

Oral health self-efficacy is a fundamental determinant of behavioral changes among elderly patients. Objective: To assess the oral Saudi population aged 65 years old and above in Riyadh, Arabia. Methodology: This was cross-sectional survey conducted on individuals Riyadh. An Arabic version Geriatric Self-Efficacy Scale for Health (GSEOH) administered to all participants. The dependent variables included function, hygiene habits, dental visits. For statistical analysis, two independent sample...

Abstract Objective Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are commonly used for managing psychological diseases such as depression. These disorders also directly associated with periodontal and peri-implant diseases, namely periodontitis peri-implantitis, respectively. It is hypothesized that there no difference in clinicoradiographic status unstimulated whole salivary interleukin (IL)-1β levels participants using selective controls (individuals not SSRI). The aim of the present...

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...

The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyse the clinical performance hybrid bridges and their effect on periodontal health. All in were delivered by undergraduate dental students at University Dental School Hospital Cork. recall protocol took form a questionnaire full examination abutments, retainers contra lateral control teeth. In all, 22 patients with 25 examined. response generally favourable soft tissue alteration minimal. outcome is not encouraging, as 32% (8) failed 68% (17)...

Resin bonded bridges (RBBs) are considered a conservative option in the management of hypodontia. This study targeted to analyze survival resin provided patients with Hypodontia by staff and students at Department Restorative Dentistry, University Dental School Hospital Cork, Ireland. It was also determine factors that may influence RBBs hypodontia.Forty hypodontia who received 65 from 2001 2007 were identified contacted be recruited for this study. Of these, nine not contactable, five...

A significant factor in the development of hypertension may be excessive vasoconstriction within renal medulla. This study therefore investigated role superoxide dismutase (SOD) regulation medullary and cortical blood perfusion (MBP CBP, respectively) both stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRSP) normotensive Wistar rats. CBP MBP were measured before after intra-renal infusion SOD inhibitor, diethyldithio-carbamic acid (DETC). Under basal conditions, mean arterial pressure was...

Dehydration is linked to worse cognitive functions and preference for beverages that are obesity other health conditions. Saudi Arabia’s hot climate can exacerbate these effects it important ensure children in the region understand benefits of adequate water intake. To evaluate secondary school student perceptions practices regarding intake, investigate how intake related BMI performance, compare international schools national schools. This cross-sectional study surveyed understanding...

The objective of the study was to assess in vitro fracture resistance endodontically treated teeth restored using different post-and-core materials.Extracted human mandibular premolars (n = 36) were extracted and equally distributed into four (4) treatment groups: cast metal post-and-core, milled zirconia pre-fabricated post with composite resin core control group. These samples then each subjected load test a universal testing machine. Fracture data compared among groups by analysis...