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Optimizing Chronic Insomnia Care Through Pharmacist Intervention, Laboratory Evaluation, and Administrative Coordination Open

Ali Nasser Shammakhi, Mohammed Alhazmi, Ahmed Mohammad Mrair, Yahya Mohammed Dahhas, Adel Hamad Khardli , et al. · 2025

Background: Chronic insomnia is a highly prevalent sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, leading to significant daytime impairment. It is a major public health concern with strong links to p…

Perceptions of artificial intelligence among computed tomography technologists in Saudi Arabia: Influence of demographics and training on AI adoption Open

Sami A. Alghamdi, Yazeed Alashban, Ali Alhailiy, Fahad A. Al‐Harbi, Assma E. Al-Nahrawi · 2025

The importance of continuing education in dentistry Open

Khulood M. Alhejji, Fahad A. Al‐Harbi, Mohammad A. Faqeeh, Abdulltif O. Alanazi · 2024

Continuing education is vital for maintaining excellence in dentistry, enabling practitioners to refine clinical skills, integrate emerging technologies, and enhance patient outcomes. In an ever-evolving field, staying updated with advance…

Digital Dentistry: Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment Planning through CAD/CAM and 3D Printing Open

Abdullah Saleh Alaoffey, Mohammed Ahmed Asiri, Tamador Abdullah Ahmed Alhazmi, Adeeb Ahmad Alshetaiwi, Abdurahman Mohammad Almobarak , et al. · 2024

A comparative study of strength and surface properties of permanent 3D‐printed resins with CAD‐CAM milled fixed dental prostheses Open

Mohammed M. Gad, Hoor A. Al Mahfoudh, Fatimah A. Al Mahfuth, Khalid Hashim, Soban Q. Khan , et al. · 2024

Purpose To compare the strength, surface roughness, and hardness of newly introduced permanent three‐dimensional (3D)‐printed resin in comparison with computer‐aided design and computer‐aided manufacturing (CAD‐CAM) milled materials. Mater…

Integrating Artificial Intelligence Across Medical Clinics: Strengthening Collaborative Efforts for Improved Patient Outcomes Open

Mohsen Alyami, Mohsen Alyami, Hamad Ali Muhammad Al Khuraim, AWADH MOHAMMAD SALEM AL SALEM, Hadi Ali Mohammed Al , et al. · 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across medical clinics holds transformative potential for enhancing patient outcomes through improved collaboration. This review examines the applications of AI in fostering inter-clinic conn…

<i>Artemisia</i>: A Comprehensive Review of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Properties, and Biological Activities Open

Noorah Saleh Al‐Sowayan, Fahad A. Al‐Harbi, Shouaa Abdulaziz Alrobaish · 2024

In Vitro Evaluation of Candida albicans Adhesion and Related Surface Properties of CAD/CAM Denture Base Resins Open

Shaimaa M. Fouda, Mohammed M. Gad, Reem Abualsaud, Passent Ellakany, Hamad S. AlRumaih , et al. · 2023

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the surface roughness, contact angle, and adhesion of Candida albicans to computer-aided designing/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and heat-polymerized (HP) denture base materials. Mat…

EPH47 Active Surveillance for Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccines in Saudi Arabia Open

Saja M alhabardi, L. Alhusayni, MohammadA Aljebreen, Abdulrahman Alzamil, M. AlSwead , et al. · 2023

A comparison between the knowledge and attitude of private and public universities dental student regarding HIV, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open

Sultan Alotaibi, Saleem Al hamwi, Hamad Albahli, Fahad A. Al‐Harbi, Abdulaziz Aldahyan , et al. · 2023

Purpose: This study was conduct with an objective to compare between the knowledge and attitude of private and public universities’ dental students regarding HIV, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: An online questionnaire was used to coll…

Influences of Different CAD/CAM Ceramic Compositions and Thicknesses on the Mechanical Properties of Ceramic Restorations: An In Vitro Study Open

Passent Ellakany, Marwa Madi, Nourhan M. Aly, Turki Alshehri, Shahad T. Alameer , et al. · 2023

The aim of this study was to assess the influences of different CAD/CAM ceramic compositions and thicknesses on the surface roughness and hardness of ceramic restorations. Four different ceramics were used in the current study: lithium dis…

The Effect of Salivary pH on the Flexural Strength and Surface Properties of CAD/CAM Denture Base Materials Open

Maryam Alzaid, Fatemah AlToraibily, Faisal D. al‐Qarni, Ahmad M. Al‐Thobity, Sultan Akhtar , et al. · 2022

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the influence of different salivary pH on flexural strength, hardness, and surface roughness of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) milled and three-dimensional (3D)-prin…

Flexural Properties, Impact Strength, and Hardness of Nanodiamond-Modified PMMA Denture Base Resin Open

Shaimaa M. Fouda, Mohammed M. Gad, Passent Ellakany, Maram A. Al Ghamdi, Soban Q. Khan , et al. · 2022

Purpose. Investigate the effect of low nanodiamond (ND) addition and autoclave polymerization on the flexural strength, impact strength, and hardness of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) denture base. Methods. A total of 240 heat polymerized P…

Using Social Media to Detect Fake News Information Related to Product Marketing: The FakeAds Corpus Open

Noha Alnazzawi, Najlaa Alsaedi, Fahad A. Al‐Harbi, Najla Alaswad · 2022

Nowadays, an increasing portion of our lives is spent interacting online through social media platforms, thanks to the widespread adoption of the latest technology and the proliferation of smartphones. Obtaining news from social media plat…

Issue Information ‐ Editorial Board Open

Jae-Won Kim, Yu‐Chun Lin, Michael Danielak, Minh Van, Du‐Hyeong Lee , et al. · 2022

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Sarah Lee, Hitoshi Uchida, Catherine E. Ovitt, X J Fu, Jingwen Yang , et al. · 2022

The post-pandemic era: will physical distancing be a perceived way of life? Open

Soban Q. Khan, Jehan AlHumaid, Faraz Ahmed Farooqi, Mohammed M. Gad, Muhanad Alhareky , et al. · 2022

Background: This study aimed to determine whether people living in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia would prefer to continue the practice of physical distancing after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic or to return to their…

Clinical Manifestation and Treatment of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Open

Hisham Almottowa, Fahad A. Al‐Harbi, Hassan Alharth, Faisal Saeed Al-Qahtani, Saud Alsaadi , et al. · 2022

Globally, colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers and following sphincter-preserving procedures for rectal cancer, many patients experience various forms of bowel dysfunction. Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS), which ha…

Effect of Low Nanodiamond Concentrations and Polymerization Techniques on Physical Properties and Antifungal Activities of Denture Base Resin Open

Shaimaa M. Fouda, Mohammed M. Gad, Passent Ellakany, Maram A. Al Ghamdi, Soban Q. Khan , et al. · 2021

Background: Denture base resin has some drawbacks. This study investigated the impact of nanodiamonds (ND) and autoclave polymerization on the surface characteristics, translucency, and Candida albicans adherence in polymethyl methacrylate…

Polymethylmethacrylate Incorporating Nanodiamonds for Denture Repair: In Vitro Study on the Mechanical Properties Open

Mohammed M. Gad, Mohamed S. Ali, Ahmad M. Al‐Thobity, Yousif A. Al‐Dulaijan, Mai El Zayat , et al. · 2021

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of nanodiamond (ND) addition to repair resin with repair gap modifications on the flexural and impact strength of repaired polymethylmethacrylate denture base. Materials and Methods Heat-po…

The post-pandemic era: will physical distancing be a perceived way of life? Open

Soban Q. Khan, Jehan Al-Humaid, Faraz Ahmed Farooqi, Mohammed M. Gad, Muhanad Al-Hareky , et al. · 2021

Background: This study aimed to determine whether people living in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia would prefer to continue the practice of physical distancing after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic or to return to thei…

Predominance of non-Streptococcus mutans bacteria in dental biofilm and its relation to caries progression Open

Doaa M. AlEraky, Marwa Madi, Maha El Tantawi, Jehan AlHumaid, Sarah Fita , et al. · 2021

Translucency of nanoparticle-reinforced PMMA denture base material: An <i>in-vitro</i> comparative study Open

Mohammed M. Gad, Reem Abualsaud, Firas K. Alqarawi, Abdel-Naser M. Emam, Soban Q. Khan , et al. · 2021

The aim of this study was to assess the translucency of denture base acrylic resin reinforced with zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂NPs), silicon dioxide (SiO₂NPs), and diamond (DNPs) nanoparticles. A total of 130 heat-polymeri…

Color Stability and Surface Properties of PMMA/ZrO2 Nanocomposite Denture Base Material after Using Denture Cleanser Open

Mohammed M. Gad, Reem Abualsaud, Shaimaa M. Fouda, Ahmed Rahoma, Ahmad M. Al‐Thobity , et al. · 2021

Statement of Problem. Novel polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) containing zirconium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-ZrO2) was suggested as a denture base material but there is a lack of information regarding denture cleanser effects. Objectives. T…

Do Morphological Changes in the Anterior Mandibular Region Interfere with Standard Implant Placement? A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Cross-Sectional Study Open

Shaimaa M. Fouda, Passent Ellakany, Marwa Madi, Osama Zakaria, Fahad A. Al‐Harbi , et al. · 2020

Objective. To determine the morphological features in the anterior mandibular region, the presence of lingual foramen and canal dimensions in Saudi subjects that would interfere with standard implant placement. Methods. CBCT scans of patie…

Impact of different surface treatments and repair material reinforcement on the flexural strength of repaired PMMA denture base material Open

Mohammed M. Gad, Ahmed Rahoma, Reem Abualsaud, Ahmad M. Al‐Thobity, Sultan Akhtar , et al. · 2020

This study assessed the impact of surface treatments and repair resin reinforcement with zirconium oxide nano-particles (nano-ZrO₂) on flexural strength (FS) of repaired denture base. A total of 320 heat-polymerized acrylic resi…

Effect of SiO2 Nanoparticles Addition on the Flexural Strength of Repaired Acrylic Denture Base Open

Mohammed M. Gad, Reem Abualsaud, Ahmad M. Al‐Thobity, Danah F. Almaskin, Zahra A. AlZaher , et al. · 2020

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of nano-SiO2 addition on the flexural strength (FS) of repaired acrylic denture base. Materials and Methods Heat-polymerized acrylic resin specimens were fabricated in dimens…

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Neurada procumbens and its antibacterial activity against multi-drug resistant microbial pathogens Open

Fahad A. Al‐Harbi, Abdullah A. Alarfaj · 2019

The aim of this work was to develop a new biological process for the fabrication of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) using the extract of a xerophytic plant (Neurada procumbens) as a reducing agent. The fabricated Ag-NPs can effectively contr…

Prevalence of partial edentulism and RPD design in patients treated at College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia Open

Mohammed M. Gad, Reem Abualsaud, Ahmad M. Al‐Thobity, Khalid Abidi, Soban Q. Khan , et al. · 2019

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Bruno Pereira Silva, Eduardo Mahn, Kyle Stanley, Christian Coachman, Amit Punj , et al. · 2019

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