Publications by authors named "H Mawardi"

Rationale: Obesity and diabetes of different types are considered global health risks with rising prevalence. In addition to low-calorie diet and daily exercise, several treatment options have been introduced to help patient in needs. Semaglutide (Ozempic) is one popular agent, which attracted the attention of both physicians and patients due to its positive outcome in improving glucose control and weight loss.

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  • Oral mucosal diseases are various conditions affecting the mouth, including recurrent aphthous stomatitis, oral lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris, mucous membrane pemphigoid, and systemic lupus erythematosus, which can cause painful symptoms like ulcers and erosions.
  • Treatment typically involves corticosteroids to manage acute symptoms and ongoing therapy to maintain stability, while dental implants may be needed for tooth replacement in these patients.
  • Due to the rising incidence of immune-related conditions, dentists need to be knowledgeable about the challenges and best practices for safely placing dental implants in patients with oral mucosal diseases.
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Introduction: Teledentistry is an emerging tool to exchange medical information and clinical images to facilitate the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and patient assurance and education. Considering the shortage of oral medicine specialists in Saudi Arabia, this study aims to assess the experiences of dental specialists with tele-oral medicine and its potential applicability in addressing this shortage.

Materials And Methods: This was a pilot, cross-sectional study conducted among specialists in the field of oral medicine from January 2020 to March 2020.

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Corticosteroids (CSs) are a group of medications prescribed regularly to treat a wide range of inflammatory and immune-related conditions with great benefit. The impact of long-term use of CSs on the oral cavity has been reported before, including increased risk of periodontal disease and dental caries. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of dental caries in patients using CSs.

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