Physical accessibility, availability, financial affordability, and acceptability of mobile health clinics in remote areas of Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Access to primary healthcare (PHC) services is a significant concern, especially for those living in remote areas. Mobile health clinics (MHCs) are a model widely used to enhance access to healthcare in rural areas. In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health has launched mobile clinics to facilitate access to PHC and increase access to healthcare.

Influence of premolar extraction or non-extraction orthodontic therapy on the angular changes of mandibular third molars.

Aim: To compare the angular changes of the third molars relative to the occlusal plane and to the second molar long axis in extraction group and compare these changes with a non extraction group.

Materials And Methods: The study included pre and post treatment panoramic radiograph records of 90 subjects treated by first premolar extractions and 90 subjects who had been treated with non extraction orthodontic therapy ( = 90). Two angular variables were measured.