Publications by authors named "Rahaf Alhabbab"

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  • Maintaining pulp vitality is vital, but treatment options for large lesions may jeopardize the health of affected teeth; many clinicians are not familiar with the latest American Association of Endodontists (AAE) guidelines, which can impact their treatment decisions.
  • A qualitative survey involving 120 dental professionals (endodontists, surgeons, and general practitioners) assessed their approaches to a structured case scenario to determine variations in their management practices and knowledge of AAE guidelines.
  • The study revealed significant differences in decision-making between professional groups, suggesting that while endodontists and general dentists are generally aware of AAE guidelines, other specialties may not be as familiar, highlighting the need for more randomized clinical trials to improve management strategies for teeth linked to large cyst
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Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to the general population. Here, we aimed to evaluate and characterize the SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity rate in randomly collected samples among HCWs from the largest referral hospitals and quarantine sites during the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic in the city of Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia, using a cross-sectional analytic study design. Out of 693 participants recruited from 29 June to 10 August 2020, 223 (32.

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