A5044343106- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Disaster Response and Management
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
Queen Mary University of London
2010-2025
National Health Service
2024-2025
Barts Health NHS Trust
2024-2025
University of West London
2019
King's College London
2016-2017
Roland Hill (United Kingdom)
2017
The Royal Free Hospital
2017
University College London
2017
University of London
2011-2016
Damascus University
2010-2016
The purpose of this Consensus Statement is to provide a global, collaborative, representative and inclusive vision for educating an interprofessional healthcare workforce that can deliver sustainable promote planetary health. It intended inform national global accreditation standards, planning action at the institutional level as well highlight role individuals in transforming health professions education. Many countries have agreed 'rapid, far-reaching unprecedented changes' reduce...
Objective COVID-19 pandemic led to major life changes. We assessed the psychological impact of on dental academics globally and changes in their behaviors. Methods invited complete a cross-sectional, online survey from March May 2020. The was based Theory Planned Behavior (TPB). collected data participants' stress levels (using Impact Event Scale), attitude (fears, worries because extracted by Principal Component Analysis (PCA), perceived control (resulting training public health...
COVID-19 is a global pandemic affecting all aspects of life in countries. We assessed knowledge and associated factors among dental academics 26 countries.We invited to participate cross-sectional, multi-country, online survey from March April 2020. The collected data on regarding the mode transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, protection, treatment precautions as well participants' background variables. Multilevel linear models were used assess association between academics'...
Abstract Objectives Creating environmentally sustainable healthcare culture within the dental field requires embedding content in curriculum at undergraduate level. This study aimed to explore current awareness and drivers among students educators regarding dentistry (ESD) United Arab Emirates (UAE) identify barriers enablers embrace it. Methods A cross-sectional survey using online questionnaires was carried out six education institutes UAE. Data analysis included descriptive statistics....
To compare the effectiveness of a custom-made (MRDc) versus ready-made (MRDr) mandibular repositioning devices (MRD) in management obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).A randomized crossover trial design was adopted which patients with confirmed diagnosis OSA were randomly allocated to receive either 3-month period or MRD, an intervening washout 2 weeks, prior crossover. Treatment outcomes included both objective monitoring and patient-centered measures (daytime sleepiness, partner snoring quality...
Abstract Little is known about the burden and impact of orofacial pain in deprived areas, whether it mediates relationship between socioeconomic position impacts on daily life. We analysed data from a representative sample 2168 adults, aged 16 to 65 years, East London Oral Health Inequality study. Participants completed validated questionnaire demographics, (area deprivation), (by anatomical site) past month, related oral conditions Negative binomial regression models with robust variance...
Background Clustering mental, physical and oral conditions reduce drastically the life expectancy. These are precipitated perpetuated by adverse social, economic, environmental, political healthcare contextual factors, sustained through bidirectional interactions forming potentially a ‘syndemic’. No previous study has investigated such potential syndemic. Thus, present project aimed to (i) test for syndemic between social adversity (socioeconomic traumatic events) multimorbidity using...
The aim of this in vivo study was to test the diagnostic accuracy a pen-type laser fluorescence (LFpen) device detecting approximal caries lesions, posterior permanent teeth, at cavitation and non-cavitation thresholds, compare it with that digital bitewing radiography. Thirty patients (aged 18–37), who attended Faculty Dentistry Damascus University for dental examination, were consecutively screened. Ninety surfaces teeth without frank cavitations, enamel hypoplasia or restorations selected...
This article aims to provide evidence for an informed public health policy on free-sugar consumption in post-crisis countries.Iraq was selected as a case study. A systematic search published data the prevalence/incidence of type-2 diabetes, overweight/obesity, dental caries and levels Iraq conducted using MEDLINE, Iraqi Academic Scientific journals relevant international organisations' websites. Comparable before (1980-1990), during (1991-2002) after (2003-2015) United Nations sanctions...
On February 6, 2023, at 4:17 a.m., a catastrophic earthquake struck the regions of southern and central Turkey northern western Syria, leaving over 51.000 casualties, hundreds thousands lost their homes. In area affected by was already vulnerable due to protracted Syrian conflict. The aim this article present report from field where community engagement crowdsourcing were used support search rescue efforts during earthquake. process divided into 3 stages: 1- Emergency response, 2-...
Oral diseases are more prevalent in people with severe mental illness (SMI) compared to those without illnees. A greater focus on oral health is needed reverse unacceptable but often neglected inequality SMI. This provided the impetus for developing 'The Right Smile' consensus statement. We aimed develop and disseminate a statement address inequality, highlighting main areas concern recommending an evidence-based 5-year action plan improve
Many low- and middle-income countries do not yet have policies to implement effective oral health programs. A reason is lack of human financial resources. Gaps between resource needs available funding are widening. By building capacity, aim improve through actions by care personnel organizations their communities. Capacity involves achieving measurable sustainable results in training, research, provision care. Actions include advancement knowledge, attitudes skills, expansion support,...
Dental academic institutions are affected by COVID-19. We assessed the perceived COVID-19 preparedness of these and characteristics with greater preparedness. An international cross-sectional survey dental academics was conducted from March to August 2020 assess academics’ institutional attributes, preparedness, availability infection prevention control (IPC) equipment. Principal component analysis (PCA) identified components. Multilevel linear regression association between fixed effect...
Abstract Introduction This study aimed to describe the development and evaluation of an outreach dental public health ( DPH ) programme in Damascus University, terms developing undergraduates' required knowledge, skills attitudes KSA ), improving quality aspects training assessment (T&A), achieving satisfaction served children their social network. Methods The offered opportunities undergraduates carry out health‐promotion activities, conduct communicate results applied research, build...
The role of psychosocial factors in predicting orthodontic treatment outcome has not been investigated before. Thus, the current study aimed to test whether factors, namely ‘daily hassles’, resiliency, and family environment, can predict at end 1 year active treatment. A hospital-based, prospective, longitudinal design was adopted including 145 consecutively selected 12- 16-year-old male female adolescents. Baseline data were collected by a validated child self-completed questionnaire before...
Socio-economic position (SEP) has not been tested as a predictor of orthodontic treatment outcome. This study aimed to determine whether SEP can predict outcome at the end 1 year active treatment. A hospital-based, prospective longitudinal design was adopted including 145 consecutively selected 12- 16-year-old males and females. Patients were followed-up on monthly basis during their with fixed appliances. After treatment, assessed amount improvement in occlusion achieved. Logistic...
ABSTRACT Background There is wide variation in premature mortality rates adults with severe mental illness (SMI) across London, Tower Hamlets (a highly deprived and ethnically diverse area) scoring the highest. Objective To identify examples of best practice co‐design recommendations for improving physical health checks follow‐up care amongst people SMI Hamlets. Methods Data were collected through online questionnaires (using checklists), one‐on‐one interviews ( n = 7) focus groups 3)...
To investigate the impact of an integrated oral health promotion intervention, within Syrian national immunisation programme, which provided free preventive dental products, without workers' counselling, on one-year-old infants' tooth-brushing and bottle-feeding termination practices.a randomised controlled parallel-group trial.A maternal child centre in Sweida city, Syria.92 mothers infants, attending infant vaccination clinic, were allocated into three groups: Test, Control One Two.The...