1 Clinical examination and history taking: Components of a medical history; Clinical observations in the clothed patient; Specific lesions. -- 2 Inflammation and anti-inflammatory drugs: Cell and tissue injury: Wound healing; Inflammation; Pathogenesis of chronic inflammation; A…
Textbook for Community Dental Health.
In this study we propose to test the hypothesis that by comparing the expression of mRNAs in the periodontium subjected to orthodontic forces (experimentally determined to produce resorption) maintained for different time periods, and teeth where no forces were applied, we can i…
The bulk material of the tooth is dentin which provides support for the outer layer of enamel. It is important to have knowledge about the viscoelastic properties of dentin in order to develop diagnostic tools for assessing dental disease and to develop effective fillings, bridg…
Obesity, diet quality and physical activity are three lifestyle characteristics known to be associated with the risk for several chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease and diabetes. The relation of these characteristics and periodontitis, another chronic condition, is n…
The issue of the cost-effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants in Saudi Arabia has not been addressed by any study. The aims of the study were to construct a decision tree model for dental caries prevention using pit and fissure sealants and to estimate the cost effectiveness o…
Neurotrophins are essential for the development of sensory neurons. The trigeminal ganglion provides most of the orofacial somatosensory innervation (touch, pain, and temperature) while the geniculate ganglion is a major source of innervation to mammalian taste organs, the taste…
The purpose of this study was to analyze responses from Kuwaiti dentists and patients to determine factors which each consider important in an “idealized” dental practice. The study consisted of 75 questions and statements answered on a 5 point Likert scale. The questionnaire wa…
Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) is a known carcinogen present in tobacco products. In contrast, benzylisothiocyanate (BIT) and 13-cis-retinoic acid (RA) have demonstrated anticancer potential in both animal and human investigations. It was the purpose of this study to evaluate the influenc…
Cleft lip and cleft palate are common major congenital anomalies. On average, 7,500 children are born with oral clefts in the United States each year. Depending on severity, individuals experience varying levels of health-related, social and financial problems. Etiology is highl…
The purpose of this study was to compare the dental hygiene curriculum content of three schools in Israel, Korea, and Kuwait to that of the University of Bridgeport - Fones School of Dental Hygiene. The three institutions included: The Hebrew University - Hadassah School of Dent…
Saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) are the main fluids in human mouths and this thesis has examined their dynamics and flow characteristics in four studies. The first study determined the pattern of oral mucosa wetness levels throughout the mouth in subjects with normal …
C. albicans is the most commonly encountered fungal pathogen of the oral cavity and normally resides on the dorsum of the tongue as a commensal opportunistic microorganism (Navazesh, 1995. Arendorf, 1980). The mouth and the uro-genital system are the primary sites of isolation a…
The main aim of this project was to develop an OHRQoL measure for the Malaysian adult population aged 18 and above by adapting the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP). It also aimed to compare two methods (frequency and regression) of developing a short form of the measure, to pro…
This study undertakes to develop a need-based model as an approach to study the potential impact of changes in the epidemiology of dental diseases in the West Malaysian population. A model of treatment needs was developed. Two sets of information, population and the prevalence o…
This study was designed to evaluate the educational and planning objectives of dental hygiene programs in Israel. The investigation attempted to determine: (1) if public access to preventive services has been increased; (2) if the structure of the curriculum reflects patterns in…
Introduction. Preterm birth remains a significant global public health problem. Despite the identification of several risk factors, a large number of preterm births are due to unknown factors. There is strong evidence of the role of infection in the pathogenesis of preterm birth…
Background. Psychosocial factors such as stress, depression, feelings of hopelessness, and hostility are known to be associated with physical health. Similar associations have been believed to be true for stress and periodontal diseases as well. Objectives. The purpose of this s…