Position of the Hyoid Bone in Anteroposterior Skeletal Patterns.

Introduction: Hyoid bone plays a vital role in the craniofacial dynamics. From the maintenance of pharyngeal airway to phonation, deglutition, and mandibular movements, it has multifactorial roles to fulfill. The hyoid bone has a spatial relationship with cranial base, mandible, and cervical vertebrae.

Team-based learning versus Traditional lecture-based learning: An investigation of students' perceptions and academic achievements.

Objectives: Evaluation of TBL from students' perspective has been done extensively, but limited studies have analyzed the effect of TBL on students' academic performance. Objectives of the present study were to assess students' perceptions about team-based learning versus traditional lectures and then to compare with students' grades in both TBL and lecture-based assessments.

Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study which included 147 dentistry students was conducted between March and June, 2020 at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.

Problem-based Learning and Team-based Learning as a Novel Package Approach.

Objective: To identify the insights of dentistry students towards a new 3/1 problem-based learning (PBL) and team-based learning (TBL) blended package approach.

Study Design: Mixed method triangulation design, using validating quantitative data model.

Place And Duration Of Study: College of Dentistry, Qassim University, KSA, from March to July 2020.

Retrospective quality assurance audit of Lateral Cephalometric Radiographs at postgraduate teaching hospital.

Objective: The objective of our audit was to assess the quality of lateral cephalometric radiographs by investigating the percentage of lateral cephalometric radiographic images that satisfied the good quality standards.

Methods: The standard-based retrospective audit was conducted at Riphah International University, Pakistan, from April to September 2018. The sample size was 50 radiographs that were randomly selected from the radiographs taken over one year.

Shear Bond Strength and Bonding Properties of Orthodontic and nano Adhesives: A Comparative Study.

Introduction: Nano restorative composites have been successfully used in restorative dentistry and have high strength and wear resistance. Conventional orthodontic adhesives also possess optimal strength to withstand occlusal forces. This study was done to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic bracket after bonding with nanorestorative composite and orthodontic adhesives.

Epithelial Cells in Patients with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances.

The aim of this study was to assess the morphological changes of oral mucosa epithelial cells in contact with fixed orthodontic appliances using exfoliated cytology. This study was conducted on 100 individuals that were divided into two groups (50 each). Buccal cytological smears were collected from the control group and case group at 3 to 6 months after the application of orthodontic appliances.

Three-Dimensional Assessment of the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Therapy.

Aims And Objectives: Discomfort associated with the use of fixed orthodontic appliances may have a negative influence on the patient's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). In general, OHRQoL assessments have the potential to provide information on the need to improve the overall quality of care. This study aims to assess the impact of fixed orthodontic appliances on OHRQoL of Saudi population and to explore the impact of the patient's gender and age on perceived treatment.

Does the antioxidant treatment affect the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets: An in vitro study.

Objective: To determine the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets after anti-oxidant treatment on previously bleached teeth..

Methods: The experimental in-vitro study was conducted in Saudi Arabiaat Qassim University, Al-Qassim, and King Saud University, Riyadh, from December 2016 to March 2017, and comprised extracted maxillary and mandibular premolars which were divided randomly into three groups.