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Introduction
I provide oral health care for special needs patients that includes medically compromised patients. My research is based primarily on incorporation of preventive oral health measures for special needs patients. I am also involved in clinical training, supervision and research with Interns, Post graduates and Doctorate students. I am an advocate of Minimally Invasive and Evidence based Dentistry. I am an AHA certified BLS trainer at the clinical skills training centre of King Saud University.
Current institution
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August 2018 - August 2023
August 2015 - July 2018
January 2012 - August 2015
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University AlKharj
Position
- Professor (Assistant)
Education
September 2008 - June 2009
January 2004 - December 2005
Publications
Publications (46)
Objectives Increased demand for esthetics by parents and children has resulted in the use of tooth-colored restorative materials. Children with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma use inhalers which have shown to affect the surface of restorative materials. Hence, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of antiasthmatic inhal...
Introduction
Cephalometry is the study of skull measurements for clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical planning. Machine learning (ML) algorithms have been used to accurately identify cephalometric landmarks and detect irregularities related to orthodontics and dentistry. ML-based cephalometric imaging reduces errors, improves accuracy, and...
Aim and objective:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the satisfaction of an oral health promotion program among parents and caregivers of children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Materials and methods:
A digital survey using Google forms was used during an event to commemorate the World Disability Day. Stalls fo...
Introduction: Special needs children experience poorer oral health when compared to their compatriots. Moreover, Special Care School Children (SCSC) experience significant barriers to access proper oral health care. It has been found that they have high unmet oral health needs.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of preventiv...
Introduction: The adhesion of bacteria to implanted devices in the human body is a major risk factor that can affect the long-term success of these devices. Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) have few virulence factors which have been identified and reported including autolysin (AtlE), Polysaccharide Intercellular Adhesin (PIA), Fibrinogen...
Systematic review and Meta analysis was conducted to determine Efficacy of Cefixime for Treating Gonococcal Infections
Electrospinning has been used for decades to generate nano-fibres via an electrically charged jet of polymer solution. This process is established on a spinning technique, using electrostatic forces to produce fine fibres from polymer solutions. Amongst, the electrospinning of available biopolymers (silk, cellulose, collagen, gelatine and hyaluroni...
Aim:
To evaluate knowledge and attitude of caregivers/healthcare workers regarding oral health of special need patients, at a comprehensive rehabilitation centre.
Material and methods:
A validated self-administered structured questionnaire was used in an interview style among 120 caregivers at a comprehensive rehabilitation centre. The first par...
Dental diseases have detrimental effects on the functionality and quality of life of individuals. In addition, a strong relationship has been established between various oral and systemic diseases. In fact, the prevention and treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease have been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease signific...
Severe periodontitis is the sixth most prevalent condition affection 11% of the global
population contributing significantly to the global burden of chronic diseases and constituting a major public health problem. The aim of the current study was to investigate the correlation and variation in between the clinical attachment loss and the radiograph...
Dental implants have been used in a variety of different forms
for many years. Since the mid-20th century, there has been an
increase in interest in the implant process for the replacement
of missing teeth. Branemark was one of the initial pioneers who
applied scientifi cally based research techniques to develop an
endosseous implant that forms an...
Objectives: The main focus of this review article was to collate up to date knowledge with regard to significance of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in various genes associated with tooth agenesis. Failure to develop complete set of teeth also called tooth agenesis is a common developmental abnormality manifested mainly as an isolated condit...
Dental diseases have detrimental effects on the functionality and quality of life of individuals. In addition, a strong relationship has been established between various oral and systemic diseases. In fact, the prevention and treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease have been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease signific...
The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of adjunctive use of laser therapy (LT)
alone or antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) to improve clinical periodontal and
HbA1c levels in patients with both chronic periodontitis (CP) and type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM). Electronic search of the MEDLINE; PubMed; EMBASE; Science
Direct and SCOPUS...
Background: The effect of using zirconia (Zr) post in combination with Zr containing cores to restore teeth is not known. The aim was to investigate the failure loads of endodontically treated teeth restored with Zr post in combination with Zr containing core materials. Methods: Forty central incisor teeth were sectioned coronally and prepared with...
Introduction:
Chemomechanical caries removal (CMCR) is an effective method of caries removal especially for primary teeth as they cause less discomfort when compared with conventional caries removal. The most significant thing about caries removal is the elimination of cariogenic bacteria. This study compares the antibacterial activity of two CMCR...
Summary
Background: The prevalence of oral diseases including dental caries and periodontal conditions is remarkably higher in people with disabilities. The provision of accessible oral health services for people with learning disabilities may be challenging.
Objectives: The objectives of the review were to identify barriers in accessing oral he...
ABSTRACT: Purpose: The study was aimed to methodically evaluate the knowledge of aged population in AlKharj town of kingdom of Saudi Arabia about the treatment options and preferences for the replacement of missing teeth. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was prepared regarding the need of prosthetic treatment, and distributed among 285 elderl...
Introduction:
Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder which is manifested as impairment of social interaction, communication and a repetitive behaviour. Autism can obscure dental treatment for the affected patients; furthermore, children with autism commonly have destructive oral habits.
Aim:
The aims of this study were to evaluate the Modified...
Introduction:
Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) emphasizes conservative caries management strategies resulting in less destruction of tooth structure, a deviation of the traditional GV Black's restorative principles. However, there seems to be either deficiency in knowledge or little intention by general dental practitioners to adopt these princi...
Objectives: The aim was to assess the bactericidal efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic
dynamic therapy (aPDT) as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) against periodontal
pathogens.
Background data: SRP followed by laser therapy shows better clinical outcomes compared
with conventional SRP alone.
Materials and methods: The addressed focus...
Evaluation of the efficacy of a commercially available herbal mouthwash on dental plaque and gingivitis: A double-blinded, parallel, randomized, controlled trial. J Int Oral Health 2016;8(2):224-226. Abstract: Background: Present study was aimed to access the effectiveness of herbal mouthwash against plaque and gingivitis agents as compared with st...
Aim:
Comparative analysis of the coronal microleakage of a self-etching priming dentin adhesive with the use of antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate (SA) and herbal quercetin) after Sodium hypochloride (NaOCl) and hydrogen-peroxide (H 2O2) irrigation.
Materials and methods:
Seventy single root canals were enlarged and seven different treatment protocol...
People with special needs have been found to have high unmet oral health needs; especially periodontal treatment needs. Individuals may be more susceptible to dental caries and periodontal problems both at home or within residential centres. This descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess the dental caries and periodontal status alo...
Behavioral aspects play a major role in the prevention of oral diseases. Moreover, not many people are aware of the relationship of smoking with potential oral diseases. Therefore, the aims of this study were to analyze oral hygiene behavior, smoking habits, and perceived oral health problems among a sample of university students in Al-Kharj, Saudi...
Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of implant retained restorations (IRR) among senior dental students in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Four hundred questionnaires were distributed among senior dental students of five dental schools in Saudi Arabia. Student’s knowledge was assessed regarding which implant restoratio...
Context: Dental caries is a common oral disease among children. There are various factors that influence caries development. Parents and family environment influence oral health behaviours among children. Dental Anxiety is a common hindrance in seeking dental treatment. Mothers’ dental anxiety may act as a barrier to seek professional advice about...
Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD), simply known as an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), has been used in patients for more than 30 years. An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is a small battery-powered electrical impulse generator that is implanted in patients who are at a risk of sudden cardiac death d...
Dental implants have been used in a variety of different forms for many years. Since the mid-20(th) century, there has been an increase in interest in the implant process for the replacement of missing teeth. Branemark was one of the initial pioneers who applied scientifically based research techniques to develop an endosseous implant that forms an...
As we all know that latest innovations in dentistry and higher patient's expectations have led to more conservative treatment approaches in saving the teeth with hopeless periodontal prognosis. As and when the periodontal diseases affect the furcation area of a tooth; the chance of its exfoliation increases significantly. Such clinical problems mak...
Knowledge of Medical and Dental Practitioners towards dental management of patients on anticoagulant and/or anti-platelet therapyAbstract:Objective
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of medical and dental practitioners towards the dental management of patients who are on anti-coagulant and/or anti platelet agents. Methods
This...
The 47,XYY syndrome is an aneuploidy (abnormal number) of sex chromosomes, where a human male receives an extra Y chromosome, making 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Individuals with 47,XYY are usually physically normal and tend to be tall and thin. They are not at increased risk of mental retardation and cardiovascular diseases. They may ha...
ABSTRACT
Aim: Gingival deflection techniques can be classified as mechanical, mechanochemical, surgical, or any combination. Comparative
evaluations of gingival retraction systems are done rarely mainly because there is no consensus on the evaluation criteria. Therefore, this
study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of three different gingival retracti...
Introduction: Over the counter antibiotics have become a routine practice for self-management. No rules or regulations restrict or control the use of such antibiotics in Saudi Arabia. Most antibiotics are available in private pharmacies without prescription. Materials & methods: A single page survey was conducted for Saudi patients attending the or...
Background: Prison conditions and the confinement would have a considerable amount of stress on
Bisphosphonates (BP) are a group of drugs that have been in biomedical use since late 1960's. They are useful for treatment of various osteopathies or hypercalcaemia associated with some malignant tumours. Bisphosphonates reduce skeletal bone resorption such as caused in os-teoporosis and sequela secondary to multiple myeloma or metastatic solid tu...
Background: Prison conditions and the confinement would have a considerable amount of stress on the inmates. This undue stress build-up and improper coping skills may lead to maladaptive behaviors. Aim: To determine oral hygiene behavior among prison inmates; and to correlate the oral hygiene behavior with stress level and coping styles of the inma...
A rewarding area of prosthodontics is the complete rehabilitation of patients with acquired maxillary defect. Post-surgical maxillary def ects predispose the patients to hyper nasal speech, fluid leakage into the nasal cavity, impaired masticatory f unction, recurrent upper respiratory tract infection and facial disfigurement. These disabilities ar...
The dental environment is associated with significant amount of risk for exposure to various micro-organisms. Infection control is one of the prime elements of a successful dental practice. There are many infectious diseases that can be transmitted in a dental environment. New diseases with serious consequences and a high rate of transmission have...
