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View article: Comment on “Predatory Publishing Awareness Among Dental Interns in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study” [Response to Letter]
Comment on “Predatory Publishing Awareness Among Dental Interns in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study” [Response to Letter] Open
Lubna Alkadi,1,2 Adhwaa Aldghim,2 Fathima Fazrina Farook,2,3 Abdulmohsen Alfadley,1,2 Ahmed Jamleh4 1Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyad…
View article: Predatory Publishing Awareness Among Dental Interns in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Predatory Publishing Awareness Among Dental Interns in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
The findings reveal moderate yet inconsistent awareness of predatory publishing practices among dental interns in Riyadh. While many exhibit strong research interest, gaps remain in ethical journal evaluation and identification. Targeted e…
View article: Efficacy and Feasibility of OptraDam® Plus Versus Conventional Rubber Dams in Preclinical Simulation Training: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Efficacy and Feasibility of OptraDam® Plus Versus Conventional Rubber Dams in Preclinical Simulation Training: A Randomized Crossover Trial Open
Background/Objectives: Despite clear benefits, conventional rubber dam use remains low due to barriers that often originate during undergraduate training. To examine a potential approach to mitigating these barriers, this study evaluated t…
View article: Periodontal Health Knowledge of Schoolteachers: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Periodontal Health Knowledge of Schoolteachers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Open
Background/Objectives: Schoolteachers play a central role in shaping their students' beliefs and attitudes towards oral health. Our aim was to investigate the oral and periodontal health knowledge of schoolteachers in Riyadh and factors af…
View article: Risk Factors for Nonsyndromic Orofacial Clefts Among Saudi Children
Risk Factors for Nonsyndromic Orofacial Clefts Among Saudi Children Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with nonsyndromic orofacial clefts (NSOFCs) among Saudi children. Materials and Methods A case–control study was carried out at the Ministry of National Guard Hea…
View article: ENT specialists' knowledge and their skills in detecting maxillary sinusitis of odontogenic origin, a cross-sectional study
ENT specialists' knowledge and their skills in detecting maxillary sinusitis of odontogenic origin, a cross-sectional study Open
ENT physicians underestimated the odontogenic etiology for unilateral OMS significantly. This study highlights the importance of targeted education to improve OMS detection and treatment and, ultimately, patient outcomes.
View article: Knowledge and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Prosthodontic Procedures Among Dental Students and Professionals
Knowledge and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Prosthodontic Procedures Among Dental Students and Professionals Open
Background/Objectives: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is essential to ensure the safety of dental personnel and patients. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and compliance of dental undergraduate students, interns, and postgr…
View article: Emergency Department Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge and Attitudes regarding Appropriate Indications for Indwelling Urinary Catheter Use
Emergency Department Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge and Attitudes regarding Appropriate Indications for Indwelling Urinary Catheter Use Open
Introduction: Indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs) are frequently used in emergency departments (EDs), but many insertions lack clear indications, leading to potential overuse. This overuse contributes to catheter-associated urinary tract i…
View article: COVID-19 and Gender Effects on Dental Students' Preclinical Performance
COVID-19 and Gender Effects on Dental Students' Preclinical Performance Open
Introduction/Objective Gender differences in academic performance exhibit global variations, with females often outperforming males at school levels, though university results are mixed. In dentistry, these trends are shaped by cognitive, …
View article: The application of zebrafish model in the study of cleft lip and palate development: A systematic review
The application of zebrafish model in the study of cleft lip and palate development: A systematic review Open
this review provides a productive avenue for understanding the powerful and conserved zebrafish model for investigating the pathogenesis of human cleft lip and palate.
View article: The effect of oral chronic graft-versus-host disease on bodyweight: A cohort study
The effect of oral chronic graft-versus-host disease on bodyweight: A cohort study Open
Aim This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the association between body weight and oral cGVHD (chronic graft versus host disease). Methods Patients with oral cGVHD were compared with an age and gender-matched non-GVHD cohort in …
View article: Factors associated with psychological distress in emergency medicine residents: findings from a single-center study
Factors associated with psychological distress in emergency medicine residents: findings from a single-center study Open
Emergency medicine (EM) residents face significant levels of psychological stress from work and non-work-related factors which can impact their well-being. The objective of this study was to determine the factors that may worsen or mitigat…
View article: The efficacy of manual toothbrushes in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances: a randomized clinical trial
The efficacy of manual toothbrushes in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances: a randomized clinical trial Open
Objective This study aims to evaluate three types of manual toothbrushes [Cross action (CA), Flat trim (FT), and orthodontic type (OT)] in terms of efficacy in plaque removal in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Background M…
View article: The Knowledge and Practices of the Absolute and Relative Dental Implant Contraindications of General Dental Practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Knowledge and Practices of the Absolute and Relative Dental Implant Contraindications of General Dental Practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open
Objectives General dental practitioners (GDPs) are faced with increasing numbers of patients requesting dental implants (DI) to replace missing teeth. Being the first dental professional consulting with the patient, being knowledgeable abo…
View article: A Morphometric Analysis of Palatal Rugae Patterns in a Saudi Arabian Population
A Morphometric Analysis of Palatal Rugae Patterns in a Saudi Arabian Population Open
Background Palatal rugae patterns are useful in the field of forensic dentistry. Ethnicity has a significant effect on the development and final morphological pattern of palatal rugae. This study focused on a morphological analysis of the …
View article: The Posterior Extension of the Palatal Rugae as an Anatomical Constraint for Soft Tissue Grafts in a Saudi Arabian Population
The Posterior Extension of the Palatal Rugae as an Anatomical Constraint for Soft Tissue Grafts in a Saudi Arabian Population Open
Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the distal extension of the palatal rugae area as an anatomical constraint on the harvesting of palatal soft tissue grafts in a Saudi Arabian population. Additionally, factors that co…
View article: Effect of social media advertisements on the treatment decisions of patients for veneers and lumineers, patient perspectives: A cross-sectional study
Effect of social media advertisements on the treatment decisions of patients for veneers and lumineers, patient perspectives: A cross-sectional study Open
Aims:The study objective was to assess the association between social media advertisements related to veneers and lumineers and the treatment decision made by the patients.Methods: This study was carried out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Ja…
View article: The Association Between Periodontitis and Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Association Between Periodontitis and Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
The objective of this study is to investigate the association between periodontitis (PD) and erectile dysfunction (ED). A systematic review and meta-analysis on data was extracted and conducted according to PRISMA. Relevant articles were s…
View article: COVID-19 Pandemic: Oral Health Challenges and Recommendations
COVID-19 Pandemic: Oral Health Challenges and Recommendations Open
The aim of this article is to shed light on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its oral effects and risk of nosocomial transmission to update the knowledge of dental health care workers. A thorough literature search of the PubMed/Emba…
View article: Reliability assessment between clinical attachment loss and alveolar bone level in dental radiographs
Reliability assessment between clinical attachment loss and alveolar bone level in dental radiographs Open
Background The clinical attachment level (CAL) and radiographically assessed bone levels are used to assess the loss of periodontal tissue support in periodontitis, a chronic, multifactorial inflammatory disease of the periodontium. Howeve…
View article: Reliability Assessment of the Clinical and Radiographic Diagnosis of Furcation Involvement
Reliability Assessment of the Clinical and Radiographic Diagnosis of Furcation Involvement Open
Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare and assess the relationship and agreement between the clinical and radiographic detection of Furcation Involvement (FI) in the mandibular molars of patients with periodontitis. Materials and…
View article: Anatomic factors influencing dimensions of soft tissue graft from the hard palate. A clinical study
Anatomic factors influencing dimensions of soft tissue graft from the hard palate. A clinical study Open
Objectives The aim of the present study was to measure the thickness of the palatal mucosa in a Jordanian (Middle Eastern) population as well as identify possible factors that may influence the thickness of palatal mucosa. Material and Met…
View article: Association of Periodontal Disease and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis
Association of Periodontal Disease and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis Open
Introduction: Several articles have suggested a potential synergistic relationship between periodontal disease and systemic inflammatory diseases, such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes mellitus. However, the associations …
View article: An Update on the Mechanisms of Phenytoin Induced Gingival Overgrowth
An Update on the Mechanisms of Phenytoin Induced Gingival Overgrowth Open
Background: Phenytoin induced gingival overgrowth, a side effect with multifactorial aetiology, is characterized by an increase in the volume of extracellular tissues, particularly collagenous components, with varying degrees of inflammati…