Elwalid Fadul Nasir
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View article: Prevalence Of Temporomandibular Disorders Among Saudi Adolescents In Al-Ahsa
Prevalence Of Temporomandibular Disorders Among Saudi Adolescents In Al-Ahsa Open
Aim or purpose: This study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among adolescents in the Al-Ahsa region, Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional school-based stu…
View article: Evaluation of the Malaria Surveillance System and Trends in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2024: A Mixed-Method Study
Evaluation of the Malaria Surveillance System and Trends in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2024: A Mixed-Method Study Open
Background: Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Ethiopia, with severe outbreaks occurring in Southwest Ethiopia. Over time, different interventions have been implemented to combat malaria. Despite these efforts, the country …
View article: EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES ON ORAL HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE BY USING ORAL HEALTH IMPACT PROFILE (OHIP)
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES ON ORAL HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE BY USING ORAL HEALTH IMPACT PROFILE (OHIP) Open
Background: Periodontal diseases are chronic inflammatory conditions that remain highly prevalent worldwide and represent a significant public health challenge. Their effects extend beyond tooth loss, influencing physical, psychological, a…
View article: HIV-/AIDS-Related Knowledge and Attitudes among Saudi Health Professionals and Students: A Review Article
HIV-/AIDS-Related Knowledge and Attitudes among Saudi Health Professionals and Students: A Review Article Open
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the immune system of the body, while acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of the disease. It has been reported that 9 out of every 10 cases in …
View article: Dentist Knowledge Attitudes, and Practices regarding the Use of Antibiotics and their Resistance in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Dentist Knowledge Attitudes, and Practices regarding the Use of Antibiotics and their Resistance in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Antibiotics are thus considered essential tools in the therapeutic armamentarium of the dental practice, and their proper use is fundamental in ensuring an effective use in the clinical setting. However, if not used appropriate…
View article: In silico analysis of point mutation (c.687dupC; p. Met230Hisfs∗6) in PGAM2 gene that causes Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) Type X
In silico analysis of point mutation (c.687dupC; p. Met230Hisfs∗6) in PGAM2 gene that causes Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) Type X Open
Glycogen storage disease (GSD) type X is an autosomal recessive disorder that affects skeletal muscles and is caused by PGAM-2 (Phosphoglycerate Mutase-2) enzyme deficiency. This deficiency is due to a mutation in the PGAM-2 gene at chromo…
View article: Immigrant Parents' Knowledge and Attitudes: Sociodemographic Variation Related to Restriction of Children's Sugar Intake.
Immigrant Parents' Knowledge and Attitudes: Sociodemographic Variation Related to Restriction of Children's Sugar Intake. Open
Parents from sociodemographically disadvantaged backgrounds were less inclined to express positive attitudes and demonstrate sufficient knowledge regarding the limitation of their children's sugar snacking. Culturally adapted oral health i…
View article: Artificial intelligence in orthopedics: A qualitative exploration of the surgeon perspective
Artificial intelligence in orthopedics: A qualitative exploration of the surgeon perspective Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently integrated into many medical services. AI is utilized in many aspects of orthopedic surgery. The scope ranges from diagnosis to complex surgery. To evaluate the perceptions, attitudes, and interest…
View article: Linking the demographic, socio-economic and oral health status to oral health-related quality of life of the sudanese older adults: a cross sectional study
Linking the demographic, socio-economic and oral health status to oral health-related quality of life of the sudanese older adults: a cross sectional study Open
View article: Dental caries level among patients attending dental clinics complex at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study
Dental caries level among patients attending dental clinics complex at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study Open
Introduction: Dental caries or tooth decay is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in adults and children worldwide, as it affects 60–90% of school-aged children and the vast majority of adults, and it is the primary cause of pain an…
View article: Distal Radius Extra-Articular Fractures: The Impact of Anatomical Alignment on Patient’s Perceived Outcome (A Single Center Experience)
Distal Radius Extra-Articular Fractures: The Impact of Anatomical Alignment on Patient’s Perceived Outcome (A Single Center Experience) Open
View article: Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding—Efficacy and Biomechanics in Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Review of the Literature
Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding—Efficacy and Biomechanics in Management of Cleft Lip and Palate: A Review of the Literature Open
Presurgical infant orthopaedics (PSIO) appliances are used in the management of cleft lip and palate. Frequently, among all PSIO appliances utilized is presurgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) appliance. In this review, we looked for the app…
View article: Oral Hygiene Practice among 18-year-old Norwegian Adolescents Using Health Belief Model: A Cross-Sectional Study
Oral Hygiene Practice among 18-year-old Norwegian Adolescents Using Health Belief Model: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Objectives The aim was to compare oral hygiene practice (brushing/flossing) among 18 years old from two regions, Hordaland County, Norway, and possible perceptional correlates using the Health Belief Model. Materials and Methods The partic…
View article: COVID-19 Perceptions: Applying the Health Belief Model
COVID-19 Perceptions: Applying the Health Belief Model Open
This study aimed to explore the Sudanese COVID-19-related perceptions on preventive measures using the Health Belief Model, a psychosocial frame that explains and predicts health-related behaviours. A cross-sectional using an online-questi…
View article: Regional variations in caries experience, predictors, and follow-up among children and adolescents in Western Norway
Regional variations in caries experience, predictors, and follow-up among children and adolescents in Western Norway Open
The observed regional gradients in caries experience mirrored regional differences in dental routines and procedures. Caries-related risk behaviours did not explain the observed differences in caries experience.
View article: Norwegian Orthodontists’ Experience and Challenges With Treatment of Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate
Norwegian Orthodontists’ Experience and Challenges With Treatment of Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate Open
Background: Patients born with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) have orthodontic treatment challenges due to maxilla deficiency, malocclusions, and dental abnormalities. In Norway, orthodontic treatment is done by centralized CL/P teams. Due…
View article: A comparative assessment of oral health-related quality of life of children born with orofacial clefts in Sudan and their caregivers'
A comparative assessment of oral health-related quality of life of children born with orofacial clefts in Sudan and their caregivers' Open
View article: Oral Health Status among Older Adults Attending Public Clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan: a cross-sectional study
Oral Health Status among Older Adults Attending Public Clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan: a cross-sectional study Open
Background As the number of older adults is growing worldwide, understanding the extension of the oral health problems of the older population is important for the determination of treatment needs and for future planning of dental services…
View article: Dental Erosion Among Secondary Schoolchildren: Sudan
Dental Erosion Among Secondary Schoolchildren: Sudan Open
Dental erosion is a type of dental wear defined as loss of hard dental tissue caused by acids not produced by bacteria. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dental erosion and its correlates among secondary schoolchildren in Omd…
View article: COVID-19 Perceptional Disparity Among Dental Healthcare Personnel at King Faisal University: Applying Health Belief Model
COVID-19 Perceptional Disparity Among Dental Healthcare Personnel at King Faisal University: Applying Health Belief Model Open
Objectives In Saudi Arabia, more than 100, 000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported, and more than 4,000 in Al Hofuf to date. Dental healthcare personnel are at a higher risk of COVID-19 due to their exposure to saliva, blood, and aerosol/…
View article: Attitudes toward brushing children's teeth—A study among parents with immigrant status in Norway
Attitudes toward brushing children's teeth—A study among parents with immigrant status in Norway Open
Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common chronic childhood disease with multifactorial etiology including poor parental dietary and hygiene behaviors. Aim This study aimed to assess toothbrushing‐related perceptions among parent…
View article: Study of the Sudanese perceptions of COVID-19: Applying the Health Belief Model
Study of the Sudanese perceptions of COVID-19: Applying the Health Belief Model Open
Background COVID-19 a pandemic declared by WHO, is the first in recent history pose challenges on public health. Health Belief Model is a psychosocial model explains and predicts health-related behaviours. This study aimed to explore the p…
View article: Exposure to the advertisement of toombak at the point-ofsaleamong adolescents in Khartoum State, Sudan: A crosssectionalstudy
Exposure to the advertisement of toombak at the point-ofsaleamong adolescents in Khartoum State, Sudan: A crosssectionalstudy Open
Exposure to toombak advertisements at PoS was found to be high and associated with increased toombak use in Khartoum State, Sudan, in addition to increasing social acceptability to its use and perceived easy accessibility. The current law,…
View article: Perception of health professions students of their role model status in Toombak cessation: A cross-sectional study from Sudan
Perception of health professions students of their role model status in Toombak cessation: A cross-sectional study from Sudan Open
Imposing Toombak control policies within colleges combined with formal training in cessation methods, would reinforce the positive perception of health professions students as a role model, particularly the students themselves seem to be r…
View article: School workers’ knowledge, attitude and behaviour related to use of Toombak: a cross sectional study from Khartoum state, Sudan
School workers’ knowledge, attitude and behaviour related to use of Toombak: a cross sectional study from Khartoum state, Sudan Open
View article: Socio-cognitive correlates of intention to use Toombak: a cross-sectional study among students (13–16 years) in Khartoum State, Sudan
Socio-cognitive correlates of intention to use Toombak: a cross-sectional study among students (13–16 years) in Khartoum State, Sudan Open
View article: Pattern of clefts and dental anomalies in six-year-old children: a retrospective observational study in western Norway
Pattern of clefts and dental anomalies in six-year-old children: a retrospective observational study in western Norway Open
The findings supported the hypothesis that the distribution of dental anomalies and occlusal disorders varied among patients with CL, CP and CLP. In patients with cleft, there is a twofold chance to get Class III malocclusion in the presen…
View article: Oral-health-related background factors and dental service utilisation among Sudanese children with and without a congenital heart defects
Oral-health-related background factors and dental service utilisation among Sudanese children with and without a congenital heart defects Open
View article: Presence of plaque, gingivitis and caries in Sudanese children with congenital heart defects
Presence of plaque, gingivitis and caries in Sudanese children with congenital heart defects Open
These findings provide important baseline data for planning appropriate dental preventive strategies for Sudanese children with CHDs.
View article: Erratum to: Change in Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) with increasing age: testing the evaluative properties of the OIDP frequency inventory using prospective data from Norway and Sweden
Erratum to: Change in Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) with increasing age: testing the evaluative properties of the OIDP frequency inventory using prospective data from Norway and Sweden Open