Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, influencing how individuals think, feel, and perform. among healthcare students has become major concern, drawing attention due to its profound impact on their welfare, academic performance, ability effectively interact with patients. This paper aimed explore the experiences undergraduate facing mental challenges at Qatar University. With focus understanding factors contributing issues exploring coping mechanisms, research also sought...

Utilization of Virtual Reality haptic simulation (VRHS) to aid in the training various pre-clinical skills is recent interest. The aim this study was evaluate impact VRHS restorative dentistry on learning experiences and perceptions dental students.An interventional design utilized recruit third year students. All participants provided informed consents were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1: Initially performed a Class I cavity preparation with VRHS, followed by same exercise using...

The quality of the learning environment significantly impacts student engagement and professional identity formation in health professions education. Despite global recognition its importance, research on perceptions environments across different education programs is scarce. This study aimed to explore how students perceive their influence development. An explanatory mixed-methods approach was employed. In quantitative phase, Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure [Minimum–Maximum...

Abstract Aims To explore the value of problem‐based learning in development self‐regulation amongst undergraduate dental students. Materials and Methods A qualitative approach using focus groups was used to perceptions experiences participants regarding role (PBL) promoting education. The study carried out at a newly established institution Qatar. Purposive sampling technique recruit participants. Invitations potential were sent by e‐mail through appropriate professional channels. All...

Abstract 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 explore dental students' readiness use AI, perceptions about education and healthcare, AI‐related educational needs. Material Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among at the College of Dental Medicine, Qatar University. The assessed using Medical Readiness...

Good knowledge and screening practices of dental professionals for oral cancer (OC) will inevitably improve its prognosis. The present study sought to evaluate OC among in Yemen. This was conducted Yemeni dentists. used tool a prevalidated online questionnaire composed items on the knowledge, practices, barriers early detection. data were managed analysed using SPSS Version 28.0. A total 506 completed questionnaire. participants showed moderate levels risk factors clinical signs OC. While...

In the realm of restorative dentistry, integration virtual reality haptic simulation (VRHS) for learning operative skills has garnered varied perceptions among dental students. Therefore, aim this study was to delve deep into undergraduates students' related impact VRHS in pre-clinical dentistry. A homogeneous purposive sampling method utilized gather data from third-year undergraduate students (n = 23) at College Dental Medicine, Qatar University, thoroughly investigate their views on...

Career choice is a complex, multifaceted process affecting all aspects of life. Motivational factors aspiring dentists are crucial to inform institutions and aid with the admission process. The aim this study was explore undergraduate dental students' perceived motivation for their career in first institution State Qatar bridge gap knowledge area.Homogeneous purposive sampling technique employed collect data from year 2 3 students gain deeper insight into choice. An explorative qualitative...

<ns3:p>Introduction Mental health issues among undergraduate health-care students are a growing concern. This research aims to explore the frequency of mental in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nutrition, biomedical sciences, nursing, and public at Qatar University. Methods Ethics approval was obtained from institutional review board. A total 1,378 were invited participate. Data collected online using two validated questionnaires including Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) assess symptoms...

Formal lectures have been a traditional part of medical and dental education, but there is debate as to their compulsory status. This study was designed explore students' views on the use Video-Recorded Lectures (VRL). A cross-sectional University Bristol students in Years 2 4 conducted using an online questionnaire. The majority both (76%) (66%) felt should be non-compulsory. most common learning resources used by were live lectures, lecture handouts VRL. (84%) (88%) Most attended all time...

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a new application method bulk-fill flowable composite resin material on bond-strength, nanoleakage, and mechanical properties dentine bonding agents. Sound extracted human molars were randomly divided into: manufacturer's instructions (MI), manual blend 2 mm (MB2), 4 (MB4). Occlusal enamel was removed flattened, dentin surfaces bonded by Prime & Bond universal (Dentsply Optibond FL, Kerr). For MI group, adhesives applied following then light-cured. MB...

Rubber dam application has become an essential part of restorative dentistry. In late 2019, dentistry faced a new challenge with the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore, implementation extra isolation methods became crucial. This article introduces classification dental floss ties used rubber dam, including "simple" that are subdivided into traditional ties, single-loop self-ligating double-loop state-of-the-art design. The "compound tie" design incorporates combination one or more subdivisions...

To determine whether video-technology oral hygiene advice (OHA) improved clinical plaque and bleeding on probing (BOP) scores in individuals diagnosed with gingivitis, compared to conventional OHA after 3-months. This parallel, randomised 2-arm treatment, single-centre study, assessed Turesky Plaque Index (TPI) BOP at baseline 3-months adult participants mild-moderate gingivitis. Eligible smartphones were intervention (tailored video OHA), or control (conventional OHA). Oral (OH)...

Mental health issues are being reported increasingly amongst healthcare staff and students globally. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency common mental dental faculty members at multiple institutions in Pakistan.

Graduating confident students who can flourish and develop in their future career is an important outcome of dental education. The aim the study was to gain insight into students' self-reported level confidence restorative crown bridge procedures, highlighting which stage process have highest lowest confidence, depending on supervision required.Fourth final year (n = 85) were invited complete a 71-item closed questionnaire specific based required stages procedures. Clinical activity for each...

<title>Abstract</title> <italic><bold>Introduction:</bold></italic><italic> </italic>Mental health issues are being reported increasingly amongst healthcare staff and students globally. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency common mental dental faculty members at multiple institutions in a developing country <italic><bold>Methods</bold></italic><bold>:</bold> Following approval from institutional ethics review board, 14 were invited participate an online survey based on...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being dental professionals and patients has been difficult to track quantify. X (previously known as Twitter) proved be a useful infoveillance tool for tracing impact worldwide. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> To investigate use infections deaths associated with practices. <title>METHODS</title> English Tweets reporting or practice were collected between January 1st 2020 until March 31st 2021. searched manually using...

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being dental professionals and patients has been difficult to track quantify. X (formerly known as Twitter) proved be a useful infoveillance tool for tracing impact worldwide. This study aims investigate use infections deaths associated with practices. English Tweets reporting or practice were collected from January 1, 2020, March 31, 2021. searched manually using Pro search engine (previously TweetDeck [X Corp], Twitter Inc, Ltd) automatically...