Publications by authors named "Malik Zain Ul Abideen"
Background: Stress is characterized as a condition of anxiety or tension spurred on by challenging circumstances. Stress is a normal human reaction that motivates us to deal with obstacles and dangers in our lives. The study aimed to investigate the levels of stress that employees in the medical emergency unit (MEU) industry face and any possible relationship between work satisfaction, and perceived stress.
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- This study investigates how people in Hail, Saudi Arabia perceive dental fluorosis, focusing on their awareness and attitudes.
- A total of 419 participants completed a detailed questionnaire about their demographics, knowledge of dental fluorosis, and their attitudes towards treatment and prevention strategies.
- Results indicate a strong willingness among participants to seek treatment and support prevention programs, with significant variations in awareness influenced by gender and education, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.
Introduction In the modern era, technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), is the centre of digital innovation. AI is revolutionising numerous fields, including the healthcare sector, globally. Incorporating AI in dental education may help in improving the diagnostic accuracy, learners' experiences, and effectiveness of the management of dental education institutions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction The unique nature of a lack of good oral health, coupled with the lack of discussion and recognition surrounding the associated stigma, highlights it as a distinct issue. This stigma causes discomfort, devalues individuals, and necessitates urgent care and intervention. In Pakistan, a variety of reasons, including cultural beliefs, socioeconomic gaps, and poor access to dental care services, tend to exacerbate the stigma that is associated with dental care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions confronted the possibility of complete closure and took countermeasures by adapting e-learning platforms. The present cross-sectional study quantified the impact of the pandemic on medical education using a validated and reliable tool. The tool was used to explore the perceptions of 270 healthcare students about e-learning in comparison to traditional learning systems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Caries risk (CR) assessment tools are used to properly identify individuals with caries risk and to improve preventive procedures and programs. A tool such as CAMBRA determines the precise protective factors of caries and identifies an individual's specific therapeutic intervention. The purpose of this study was to assess the caries risk using the CAMBRA protocol among the general population of Pakistan.
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- Modern medical education is increasingly using workplace-based assessment (WPBA) to evaluate performance and provide feedback, with a particular focus in the UK and adoption in Pakistan for dental trainees.
- The study aimed to understand the perceptions and preferences of dental postgraduate trainees in Pakistan regarding WPBA in their educational experience.
- Results indicated a positive response from participants, with a majority favoring WPBA for fostering reflective practices and improving clinical training, while also showing a preference for a mix of online and on-paper assessments post-pandemic.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dental Trauma in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia.
J Contemp Dent Pract
September 2022
Aim: This study will aid in determining the prevalence and risk factors for dental trauma. This will assist in developing a treatment budget plan, thereby, fend off complications.
Materials And Methods: This study was an observational study, having a cross-sectional design, in which information was obtained from 555 participants.