Awareness of deleterious oral habits and knowledge of habit breaking appliance among parents in Alkharj - A cross sectional study.

Background: Actions that are repetitive and being practiced automatically are called habits. Oral habits can be classified as normal or deleterious. Oral health education starts from footprints of awareness.

Association Between ABO Blood Group, Dental Caries, Gingivitis, Impacted Teeth and Malocclusion Among Saudi Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Whether there is a relationship between blood group and the likelihood of acquiring oral diseases. Therefore, the present study investigated the potential association between ABO blood groups and various dental conditions, including dental caries, gingivitis, malocclusion, and impacted teeth, in Saudi adults aged 18 years and older.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 participants who met the inclusion criteria.

Artificial Intelligence and its Awareness and Utilization among Dental Students and Private Dental Practitioners at Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) is commonly used in the modern day medical system for medical and dental imaging diagnostics, decision support, precision, hospital monitoring, robotic assistants, and so on. All branches of dentistry have a role of AI, like endodontics, cancer diagnosis, and cephalometric analysis. With the advancing technology, dental professionals need to upgrade themselves.

Exploring the use of Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) in Maxillofacial Reconstructions.

Background: Virtual surgical planning (VSG), also known as computer-assisted reconstruction, has started to become the norm for more complex patients in many centers in recent times.

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the VSG in maxillofacial reconstruction surgery.

Methods And Materials: This study included 20 patients who underwent surgery for maxillofacial reconstruction.

Assessing the Impact of Dental Implant Length on Early Failure Rates: A Retrospective Analysis.

Introduction: The selection criteria of implant is very critical. Implant length determines the mechanics of osseointegration.

Objective: To investigate the influence of dental implant length on early failure rates, osseointegration success, peri-implant bone loss, and patient-reported outcomes.

Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing and cross platform messaging application in improving oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviours among pregnant women- A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Body goes through significant hormonal and physiological changes during pregnancy, which could be linked to changes in oral health. Many women are unaware of the negative consequences of poor dental health during and after pregnancy, both for themselves and their children. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and cross platform messaging application (WhatsApp messenger) for oral health education on the oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviours among pregnant women attending ante natal care.

Tobacco smoking and its impact on pain intensity of temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review and metanalysis.

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) encompass a spectrum of orofacial conditions characterised by pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint and surrounding structures. Tobacco smoking has been posited as a potential factor influencing the prevalence and intensity of TMD. However, the nature and extent of this relationship remain unclear due to variations in study outcomes.

Impact of clear aligner therapy on masticatory musculature and stomatognathic system: a systematic review conducted according to PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions.

Background: Clear aligner therapy has gained popularity as a minimally invasive orthodontic treatment option. However, its impact on the masticatory musculature and the stomatognathic system is an area of growing interest, as it involves the adjustment of occlusion and tooth movement. This systematic review aims to comprehensively assess and synthesise existing evidence regarding the influence of clear aligner therapy on the masticatory musculature and the stomatognathic system.

Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy with adjunct photodynamic therapy on periodontal and glycemic statuses in prediabetic patients with periodontal disease.

Objective: Studies have shown that non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) helps reduce periodontal inflammation and glycemic levels in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus; however, the role of NSPT with adjunct photodynamic therapy on glycemic status and periodontal parameters in prediabetic patients remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of NSPT with and without adjunct PDT on periodontal and glycemic statuses in prediabetic patients with periodontal disease.

Methods: Prediabetic (Group-1) and non-diabetic (Group-2) patients diagnosed with periodontal inflammation were included.

Use of Internet as a Source of Oral Health Information in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the use of Internet as a source of oral health among adult population in Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia.

Methodology: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among adults aged above 18 years through Google Forms. Questionnaire consisting of demographic characteristics and questions related to use of Internet, reason for use of Internet, whether they use Internet for searching information related to oral health, which is the media they use more preferably to search oral health information, and does they found the information beneficial or not was asked.

Knowledge of Caries Risk Assessment Among Dental Students in Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia.

Background: Caries is a preventable dental disease; further, it is associated with many risk factors. If risk factors are identified and evaluated in time, prevention can be achieved.

Aim: Present study attempts to assess the knowledge of caries risk evaluation among dental students in Riyadh using a cross-sectional observational study design.

Knowledge and Anxiety for Dental Treatments Due to COVID-19 among General Public.

Introduction: The fears, anxiety, and worries created among general population by COVID-19 are severe. The procedures which generate aerosols transmit most of COVID-19 transmission and we know one such procedure is dental treatment. After the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a change in health-care services; hence, this droplet transmission in dentistry became an issue which needs to be addressed.

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Ergonomics among Dental Practitioners in Riyadh City in Saudi Arabia.

Aim: The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and practice of ergonomics among dental practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methodology: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among dental practitioners through Google Forms. Link of the questionnaire was sent through social media and e-mail.

Awareness and Knowledge about Sugar Substitutes among Population in Riyadh Region.

Background: The food we consume will have sugar in one or the other form, which is not ideal for our teeth. This can be replaced by the use of sugar substitutes available in the market. Sugar substitutes have beneficial and adverse effects on health.

Knowledge and Practice about Self-Medication for Oral Health Problems among Population in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.

Aim: The aim of this study was to know self-medication practices among the population of Riyadh region for oral health issues.

Methodology: A questionnaire consisting of demographic self-practice of medication for oral health problems and knowledge about self-medication practices was sent through Google forms and it was in Arabic and English languages. The link of the questionnaire was sent through social and requested to send the link to their friends and relatives.

Oral Health Myths among General Population at Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Taboos or myths have got a connection from the history where there was no scientific understanding about the concepts of health they are part of culture and information shared or communicated by a number of people. Understanding myths and misbelieves are important to provide good oral care with health education to the people.

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of oral health myths and to find its association between the demographic factors of general public in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia.

Knowledge and attitude of male schoolteachers towards primary dental care.

Introduction: Children are the most important natural resources. School is a location which helps to promote the health of staff, families, and community members along with the students. Teachers are the most resourceful manpower available to deliver any healthcare at school setup.

Antimicrobial Activity of L. Extract on Periodontal Pathogens.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of L. extract (CLE) on periodontal pathogens.

Materials And Methods: Sixty patients were divided into three groups: Group I ( = 20) patients treated with scaling and root planning (SRP) only, Group II ( = 20) patients treated with SRP followed by subgingival irrigation with 1% CLE solution, and Group III ( = 20) patients treated with SRP followed by subgingival irrigation with 0.