Publications by authors named "Arham Riaz"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study aimed to assess clinical empathy among undergraduate dental students in the Middle East, highlighting its importance in enhancing the physician-patient relationship and meeting patient expectations.
  • - A total of 150 students participated, with the findings revealing an overall average empathy score of 96.01; female students scored significantly higher than their male counterparts.
  • - The results suggest a need for initiatives to improve empathy among dental students, as fostering this trait is crucial for providing patient-centered care.
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Background: The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists towards providing oral health care to pregnant women and to identify barriers and predictors of periodontal and caries related perinatal oral healthcare practices.

Methods: A cross-sectional analytical survey was conducted on dentists by using a random sampling technique, and a pre-validated questionnaire was delivered to 350 dentists from May 2018 to October 2018. Data were analyzed by utilizing SPSS software.

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Background: Dental health care providers (DHCPs)are at high risk of cross-infection during clinical practice therefore, the aim of the study was to evaluate the DHCPs Covid-19 related concerns, its perceived impact, and their preparedness in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study on DHCPs was carried out at five dental teaching hospitals/colleges in four provinces of Saudi Arabia from October to December 2020. A 35-item valid and reliable questionnaire was used to assess the concerns, perceived impact, and preparedness of DHCPs in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Objective: To assess the quality of digital intraoral periapical radiographs by investigating the percentage of radiographic images that satisfied the good quality standards.

Study Design: An audit.

Place And Duration Of Study: Undergraduate Dental Clinics, Qassim University College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia, from April to September 2018.

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Purpose Medical teaching is a highly demanding and complex task. The advanced integrated curriculum and modern educational practices demand the roles of the medical teacher be redefined. This study was designed to understand the perceptions of the faculty of the Dental College, Qassim University, about their key roles as a teacher.

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