King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
College of Dentistry
Baskaradoss JK, Geevarghese A, Kutty VR. Maternal periodontal status and preterm delivery: a hospital based case–control study. J Periodont Res 2011; 46: 542–549. © 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/SBackground and Objective: Recent studies have... more
The microflora within the oral biofilm is quiet complex. Determination of the microbial populations responsible for oral infections is even more difficult. Dental plaque is said to be a complex microbial biofilm consisting of different... more
The level of aesthetic requirement in clinical practice has increased over the past decade, and this has made it necessary for dentist to explore this field in order to satisfy the existing demand in this field. Technology can provide a... more
Background: Malocclusion features the third highest prevalence among oral pathologies, second to tooth decay and periodontal disease and therefore rank third among worldwide dental public health priorities. Objectives: To analyze... more
To explore the knowledge of antibiotics use and resistance among medical and dental students. Methods: A 26-item online questionnaire on antimicrobial prescribing was distributed to Medical and Dental students at eight universities from... more
enamel matrix derivative protein on the healing of standardized epithelial wounds: a histomorphometric analysis in vivo.
Said KN. A clinical study on the effects of cordless and conventional retraction techniques on the gingival and periodontal health.
gums (OR 8.04, 95% CI 1.55-41.84). Conclusions: Smoking prevalence among male dental students in Jordan was high, 7 times greater than for females. Male smokers and nonsmokers had different attitudes and oral health behaviors as indicated... more
Objectives: The aims of this study were to compare the mechanical efficacy of Siwak in plaque control and gingival health conditions in subjects wearing fixed orthodontic appliances compared with standard and orthodontic toothbrushes.... more
Examine and compare differences in oral health attitudes and behaviour among Jordanian dental students. BASIC RESEARCH DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: Cross-sectional study of 314 dental students was conducted to compare differences in oral... more
Background: Previous studies have shown possible association between periodontal diseases and Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes (APO). Increasing the knowledge of physicians and dentists... more
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to measure the thickness of the palatal mucosa in a Jordanian (Middle Eastern) population as well as identify possible factors that may influence the thickness of palatal mucosa. Material and... more
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Background In previous studies, COVID-19 complications were reported to be associated with periodontitis. Accordingly, this study was designed to test the hypothesis that a history of periodontal therapy could be associated with lower... more
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is mostly a mild condition, however, in some patients, it could progress into a severe and even fatal disease. Recent studies have shown that COVID-19 infection and severity could be associated with... more
BackgroundThe purpose of the cross sectional study was to investigate the distal extension of the rugae area in a Jordanian (Middle Eastern) population, as an anatomical limitation influencing the surgical decision of harvesting a palatal... more
A 13-year-old female patient with Noonan's syndrome, intra-oral periodontitis, and associated periodontal lesions is presented in this case report. The patient suffered early onset severe molar pattern periodontitis and recurrent... more
Background: Total body irradiation is a protocol used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia in patients prior to bone marrow transplant. It is involved in the treatment of the whole body using a large radiation field with extended... more
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, management, and clinical experience of dentists regarding patients with eating disorder in Saudi Arabia. Method and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was... more