Cytomorphological changes of oral mucosal cells among smokeless tobacco users in low and middle-income country settings: new findings from Pakistan.

Background: Chronic tobacco use, in any form, induces significant cellular alterations in the oral mucosa. This study investigates four distinct cytomorphological changes in oral mucosal cells among smokeless tobacco users, examining their association across different genders and age groups.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study involved collecting mucosal samples from smokeless tobacco (naswar/snuff) users through consecutive sampling.

EFFECT OF COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL TREATMENT UNDER GENERAL ANAESTHESIA ON CHILDREN'S ORAL-HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE: A COMPARATIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Background: Despite reductions in dental caries experience in developed countries, early childhood caries remains the most prevalent health problem in developing countries. This has a direct impact on the oral health-related quality of life of both children and parents. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of comprehensive dental treatment under general anaesthesia on oral health-related quality of life in children, using a parental and caregiver perception questionnaire.

Perceived outcomes of medical teaching institute reforms: insights from management, faculty, and administration in Pakistani tertiary health care.

Objective: The study aims to explore the perceived outcomes of Medical Teaching Institution (MTI) reforms on autonomy and overall performance within tertiary healthcare institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, Pakistan.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out from September 2023 to March 2024, involving interviews with frontline staff, administrative personnel, and senior management within MTI-affiliated institutions. The methodology employed, using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques.

The Imperative Need for Career Counselling Sessions in the Medical and Dental Fields.

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Exploring dental professionals' outlook on the future of dental care amidst the integration of artificial intelligence in dentistry: a pilot study in Pakistan.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore the perspectives, familiarity, and readiness of dental faculty members regarding the integration and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, with a focus on the possible effects on dental education and clinical practice.

Methodology: In a mix-method cross-sectional quantitative and quantitative study conducted between June 1st and August 30th, 2023, the perspectives of faculty members from a public sector dental college in Pakistan regarding the function of AI were explored. This study used qualitative as well as quantitative techniques to analyse faculty's viewpoints on the subject.

Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Oral Health in Lower Middle-Income Countries.

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Beyond Conventional Approaches: The Promising Future of Digital Oral Health Solutions.

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Understanding challenges to medical and dental student research practices. An insight from a cross-sectional study of the public sector in Pakistan.

Objective: The objective of the study is to identify and comprehend the challenges experienced by the undergraduate medical and dental students in enrolled in public sector in Pakistan while conducting research.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out from April to June of 2023 among undergraduate students at public sector medical and dental schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A customized questionnaire was developed to gather information on the challenges faced by students when undertaking research.

Comparison Between Two Types Of Matrix Systems For Contact Tightness In Class-Ii Composite Restorations.

Background: The reconstruction of proximal defects with tight contacts has always been a challenge for dental clinicians, especially with composite material. Recent literature shows that the most frequently used matrix systems for the restoration of proximal cavities are circumferential or sectional matrix band systems. The objective of this study was to compare the contact tightness that is achieved with these two matrix band systems when using composite material.

Assessing the knowledge and skill of vaccination staff at Adult Vaccination Counters for COVID-19 vaccines: Simulated client method.

The Government of Pakistan has established Adult Vaccination Counters (AVCs) to immunize general population with COVID-19 vaccine. Different brands of COVID-19 vaccines have different protocols. It is important that the knowledge and skills of the vaccination staff at AVCs should be accurate.