Knowledge and Opinions of Saudi Dentists Regarding Dental Treatment of Patients Undergoing Bisphosphonates.

Objectives:  Bisphosphonates (BPs) are used for treatment of various benign and malignant medical conditions. Medications-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a very serious complication of prolonged therapy with BPs. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding MRONJ.

The potential association between periodontitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review.

Objectives: Many animal and human studies have shown associations between periodontitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Hence, the present systematic review sought to investigate such a potential association.

Methods: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases were thoroughly searched to identify all relevant studies.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Dental Students and Interns in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a worldwide healthcare problem. Dental health care professionals are at a high risk of infection by HBV. The present study investigated the knowledge, attitude and practice of HBV infection among Saudi dental students and Interns in Saudi Arabia.

The Effect of surface topographical changes of two different surface treatments rotary instrument.

Background: One of the major innovations in endodontics has been the introduction of nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy. This study evaluated the surface topographical changes of two different surface treatments rotary instrument after instrumentation and sterilization.

Material And Methods: 240 Extracted teeth were included in this study.

Awareness of basic life support among Saudi dental students and interns.

Objective: Fatal medical emergencies may occur at any time in the dental clinic. The present study assessed the level of awareness and attitudes toward basic life support (BLS) among Saudi dental students and interns.

Materials And Methods: A self-administered questionnaire comprising 23 closed-ended questions was used in this survey.

Is Khat (Catha edulis) chewing a risk factor for periodontal diseases? A systematic review.

Background: Khat (Catha edulis) chewing is a highly prevalent habit in the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa, and has recently spread to Western countries. The association between khat chewing and oral mucosal lesions is well documented in the literature. However, there is no concrete evidence on the association between khat chewing and periodontal disease.

The effect of environment (Dry and Natural Saliva) on clasp retention: study - Part I.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the importance of environments (dry and wet) to dislodge the clasp.

Materials And Methods: Mandibular test models with natural premolar and molar teeth were used to test four types of clasp (each 12) (Akers, rest plate Akers [RPA], half and half [H-H], and ring clasp) in dry and natural fresh saliva environments. Each clasp was pulled out 10 times with a crosshead speed of 10 mm/min and the force required to withdraw each was measured.

Effect of clasp type and pullout location on clasp retention in different environment: study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the importance of pullout location and clasp types in two different environments to dislodge the clasp.

Materials And Methods: Mandibular test models with natural premolars and molar teeth were used to test four types of clasp (each 12) (Akers, Rest plate Akers, Half and Half, and Ring clasp) with three different pullout location for each type (ring on the rest, loop on the saddle, and wax arising from both rests) in dry and natural fresh saliva environment. Each clasp was pulled out 10 times with a crosshead speed of 10 mm/min, and the force required to withdraw each was measured.

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in management of symptomatic oral lichen planus: a systematic review.

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology and indefinite cure. This systematic review assessed the efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of symptomatic OLP. Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched from date of inception till and including December 2016, using various combinations of the following keywords: oral lichen planus, laser therapy, low-level laser therapy, and phototherapy.

The effect of radiotherapy on survival of dental implants in head and neck cancer patients.

Objectives: To explore the current literature of the survival of dental implants in irradiated head and neck cancer patients considering the role of implant location, bone augmentation, dose of radiation and timing of implant placement.

Study Design: Pubmed search was conducted to identify articles published between January 2000 and December 2014 and presenting data of dental implant survival with radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. Studies on animal subjects and craniofacial implants were excluded.

Development of Nasopalatine Duct Cyst in Relation to Dental Implant Placement.

Background: Dental implantation is considered as one of the most widely employed procedures in dental practice. Nasopalatine duct cyst (NPDC) is one of the most common developmental cysts in the oral cavity that develops from the proliferation of embryological epithelial remnants of nasopalatine duct.

Aim: The aim of this study was to highlight the development of NPDC after the placement of dental implants.

Knowledge and attitude of dental trauma among dental students in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of Saudi dental students in the management of dental trauma in children.

Materials And Methods: A self-administered questionnaire comprising 17 close-ended questions was used in this survey. The questions were divided into three parts including: Personal and professional profile; knowledge assessment; attitude toward dental trauma.

p53 expression in pleomorphic adenoma of salivary glands: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: There are conflicting data regarding immunohistochemical expression of p53 in pleomorphic adenoma. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine whether p53 expression has a role in the pathogenesis of pleomorphic adenoma.

Design: A comprehensive literature search for relevant studies published from 2000 up to end of 2014 was performed using PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library Databases.

Development of pyogenic granuloma and hemangioma after placement of dental implants: A review of literature.

Aim: The aim of this study is to highlight the development of pyogenic granuloma and hemangioma after the placement of dental implants.

Materials And Methods: A literature search was performed using MEDLINE, accessed via the National Library of Medicine PubMed Interface, for articles published between 2000 and 2014 in English, relating to the occurrence of pyogenic granuloma or hemangioma in relation to dental implants.

Results: Our search identified only four case reports of pyogenic granuloma and hemangioma related to dental implants as reported in the English literature.

Oral manifestations of Parry-Romberg syndrome: A review of literature.

Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) or progressive facial hemiatrophy is a developmental craniofacial disorder of unknown etiology characterized by a slowly progressive unilateral facial atrophy. It is associated with different systemic manifestations particularly, maxillofacial, neurologic and ophthalmologic abnormalities. Dentists must be aware of PRS to identify this invalidating disorder.