Publications by authors named "Azizah Bin Mubayrik"

Objective: To evaluate the patient's willingness to declare their medical history to their dentists against demographic and medical information.

Methods: A self-administered structured questionnaire regarding common chronic condition and pregnancy awareness and attitude toward medical information disclosure to their dentists was designed employing a five-point Likert-type scale. The questionnaire was distributed to among sample of adults.

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Introduction: To assess the knowledge and practice of dental students and interns regarding coronavirus disease (COVID-19) based on academic level and university.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among interns and dental students using self-administered, structured questionnaire regarding knowledge and clinical practice with respect to COVID-19 pandemic.

Results: A total of 126 completed questionnaires were received.

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Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the public's attitudes and knowledge toward chairside dental screening and laboratory investigations based on demographic data.

Methods: A self-administered structured questionnaire regarding chairside screening was designed employing a 5-point Likert-type scale. The questionnaire was distributed to among sample of adults.

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Purpose: The exposure of patients to ionizing radiation used in dentistry comes with a subtle risk of a stochastic effect, but there is tremendous benefit obtained from radiographic investigation for diagnosis, management, and monitoring of the treatment offered.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the viewpoint of the population concerning the prescriptions and practices in dentistry associated with dental radiographs and the safe use of ionizing radiation in dental clinics.

Patients And Methods: Validated and pretested structured self-administered questionnaires with 11 items were used.

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Article Synopsis
  • * Out of 392 participants, only 21.4% acknowledged having halitosis while 78.1% noticed it in others; most thought the gastrointestinal tract caused it and preferred personal remedies like mouthwash.
  • * The findings indicate a general lack of self-awareness and knowledge about halitosis, suggesting a need for dentists to better educate patients and for public awareness initiatives on managing and understanding bad breath.
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Down syndrome is a common disorder with many oral conditions and systemic manifestations. Dentists need to take a holistic approach including behavioral, oral, and systemic issues. This review of the literature focuses on oral anomalies, systemic interaction, management, and recommendations.

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