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    COMPARISON OF ORAL HEALTH STATUS AMONG STUDENTS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR SCHOOLS
    (2021-03-01) Dr Hammad Hassan
    Current study aimed to explore the prevalence of dental problems including dental caries among 12 years old students studying in public and private sector schools in Pakistan. 677 students were recruited in the study from 2 private and 2 public sector schools of Lahore. Significant difference between students of public and private schools was found in terms of prevalence of dental caries (X2= 35.094, P<.001). Significant difference between students of public and private schools was found in terms of scaling requirement X2=54.778, P<.001). Significant difference between students of public and private schools was found in terms of gum bleeding (X2=35.245, P<.001). Significant difference between students of public and private schools was not found in terms of Plaque accumulation (X2=54.778, P<.001). Significant difference between students of public and private schools was found in terms of fluorosis (X2=44.557, P<.001). In conclusion, dental caries and fluorosis was found higher among school going students in Lahore.
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    Root. Canal. Morphology. of Mandibular. First. Permanent. Molars. in Pakistani. Sub-population. – An in vitro study
    (2021-05-23) USMAN SANA1 , IFFAT UMAIR NIAZI2 , RAMLA SAHIB DIN3 , MUBASHIR RASHEED4 , IRSAM HAIDER5 , OMER YOUSAF6
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    Histological Analysis of Human Pulp by Comparing Propolis, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Calcium Enriched Mixture as a Direct Pulp Capping Agent in Primary Molars
    (2021-07-17) MUBASHIR RASHEED1 , HIRA ASGHAR2 , USMAN SANA3 , MUHAMMAD MOAZZAM4 , FAIZA MALIK5 , ALI FAROOQ
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    Movement Matters; How Physical Activity Impacts Endodontic Therapy
    (2021-07-19) MUHAMMAD SHAIRAZ SADIQ1 , USMAN SANA2 , ARHAM NAWAZ CHOHAN3 , FAREED AHMAD4 , JUNAID DAYAR5 , ALI ANWAAR6
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    Benefits and Drawbacks of learner handover: A Scoping Review
    (2021-08-13) Dr Mehvish Shahid
    Introduction: Learner Handover (LH), modelled after Patient Handover Protocols, is the act of collecting data regarding different aspects of student performance, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses so that it can be presented to future teachers as an added aide in planning their teaching activities. It has recently gained popularity due to its application in Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME). This scoping review aimed to consolidate current knowledge regarding the usage, benefits and drawbacks of Learner Handover and to highlight areas for future research. Method: The Arksey and O’Malley framework was used to systematically select and summarize the literature available. Articles relevant to Medical Education were selected from searches of two databases and one search engine. Only articles published after 2017 to ensure the most recent developments were accounted for. Data was analysed thematically and quantitatively. Results: Out of the 12 articles reviewed, 46% usage of the Learner Handover revolved around smoothening out the UGME-PGME transition. 39% studies focused on the assessment of students and talked about the use of Learner Handover as a teaching aide. The most common benefits were a) Tailored Learning Environment, b) Programme Preparedness, and Improved Patient Safety whereas the drawbacks most mentioned revolved around a) Generation of bias, b) Resource intensiveness, and c) Breach of confidentiality. Conclusion: Learner Handover is a multifaceted process that provides performance information to future faculty, establishing a continuum that can map out the longitudinal improvements of medical students. However, there are major drawbacks – like generation of academic bias and breach of confidentiality - that need to be controlled. Additional research is needed to fully understand the efficacy of the benefits and the extent of the drawbacks. However, in the Competency-Based Educational Model, a well-designed Handover Protocol may prove integral.
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    Role of Sleep and Pain Control in Endodontic Therap
    (2021-08-13) USMAN SANA1 , MARYAM VIRDA2 , FAIZAN HAROON3 , TEHMINA SHAKOOR4 , HIFFA ABDUL QAYYUM5 , MAAHIN SHOAIB6 , AMINA TARIQ7
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    Dental Anxiety among Students of Lahore, Pakistan
    (2021-09-05) Dr Hammad Hassan
    Objective: Current study aimed to explore the dental anxiety level among students in schools existing in Lahore. Method: This study was descriptive cross-sectional in nature. Data of 300 students was collected from three schools. Students with age of 13years or above were included in study. MDAS was used to collect data with a section of demographics. SPSS version 23.0 was used for data analysis. Results: Mean MDAS score of the sample was 14.11±4.330. The frequency of mild anxiety (MDAS <11) was 21.3%, moderate to severe anxiety (MDAS 11 to 18) was 62.7%, and dental phobia (MDAS 19 to 25) was 16.0%. Conclusion: Dental anxiousness was found in more than half of the students.
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    Oral or nasal breathing; preferred breathing pattern for endodontic
    (2021-09-09) USMAN SANA1 , ATTIQUE UR REHMAN2 , FAIZAN HAROON3 , LUBNA YOUSAF 4, MARYAM VIRDA5 , MERAL FATIMA6 , AMINA TARIQ7
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    Anxiety and Endodontics; How Anxiety Influence Endodontic Therapy
    (2021-12-15) USMAN SANA1 , NABEEL ZAHID2 , NIGHAT SHAFI3 , AAISHA AKBER4 , MOMAL AHMAD5 , LUBNA YOUSAF6
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    Hydration Matters; Role of body Hydration in pain control during Endodontic Therapy
    (2021-12-18) USMAN SANA1 , RIZWAN ARSHAD2 , ZUBAIR AHMED KHAN3 , MUHAMMAD MUDDASSAR4 , KAMAL KHAN HOTI 5 , NABEEL ZAHID
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    Assessing Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Drug Prescription among Dental House Officers- A Questionnaire-Based Study
    (2022-10-07) Dr Hammad Hassan
    Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of dental house officers regarding proper drug prescription and factors influencing judgement of dental house officers during prescription writing. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with the approval of review board of CMH Lahore Medical College. Online questionnaire with 17 close ended questions was developed the authors and distributed among 400 dental house officers working in various private dental institutes of Pakistan. Statistical analysis was carried out using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25. Results: Majority of house officers relied on supervisor regarding drug prescription. Internet (37%), books (35.8%) as well as fellow colleagues (34.3%) was the other major sources of information. 8 out of 10 respondents 'always' consider medical history before prescription writing. 14.8% responded that they always explain side effects to the patient. There was a significant difference between males and females when it comes to need of supervision. Majority of the females felt the need of supervision when it comes to prescription writing. Male house officers were more significantly influenced by senior colleagues/supervisor, fellow colleagues and pharmaceutical companies during drug prescription. Conclusion: The house offers should be instructed to explain side effects to the patients, take compete medical history and always consult with supervisor when confused. Workshops, refresher courses and constant supervision according to WHO Guide to Good Prescribing are essential to keep house officers up to date.
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    Assessing Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Drug Prescription among Dental House Officers- A Questionnaire-Based Study
    (2022-10-10) Dr Hammad Hassan
    Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of dental house officers regarding proper drug prescription and factors influencing judgement of dental house officers during prescription writing. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with the approval of review board of CMH Lahore Medical College. Online questionnaire with 17 close ended questions was developed the authors and distributed among 400 dental house officers working in various private dental institutes of Pakistan. Statistical analysis was carried out using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25. Results: Majority of house officers relied on supervisor regarding drug prescription. Internet (37%), books (35.8%) as well as fellow colleagues (34.3%) was the other major sources of information. 8 out of 10 respondents 'always' consider medical history before prescription writing. 14.8% responded that they always explain side effects to the patient. There was a significant difference between males and females when it comes to need of supervision. Majority of the females felt the need of supervision when it comes to prescription writing. Male house officers were more significantly influenced by senior colleagues/supervisor, fellow colleagues and pharmaceutical companies during drug prescription. Conclusion: The house offers should be instructed to explain side effects to the patients, take compete medical history and always consult with supervisor when confused. Workshops, refresher courses and constant supervision according to WHO Guide to Good Prescribing are essential to keep house officers up to date.
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    Students’ perception of WhatsApp usage as an additional learning aid at a Dental College in Pakistan
    (2023-02-15) Afifa Ehsana , Naila Umerb , Ali Razac , Maryam Masoodd , Farhan Riaze , Sana Akram
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    FREQUENCY OF CARIES IN LOWER ANTERIOR TEETH BONDED WITH FIXED ORTHODONTIC RETAINER
    (2023-02-18) 1 MUHAMMAD ZEESHAN, 2 MARIYAM MASOOD, 3 SANA AKRAM, 4 NADIA IRSHAD, 5 SAADIA BANO LONE, 6 AISHA ZIA BUTT
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    Medical and Dental Faculty's Attitude towards E-Learning as the Mode of Teaching during Covid-19 Pandemic
    (2023-02-20) Mahvish Wahad Khan , Saira Ibrahim , Abdul Mueed Zaigham , Naveed Inayat, Sobia Masood Tirmazi and Nadia Munir
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    Final Year BDS Student’s Perception and Feedback Regarding Prosthodontics and its Teaching Methodologies
    (2023-03-14) Naveed Inayat1 BDS, FCPS, FICD, CMT Muhammad Aamir Rafique2 BDS, MDS JPDA Vol. 32 No. 01 Jan-Mar 2023 Nadia Munir3 BDS, M.Phil, PhD Mahvish Wahad Khan4 BDS, FCPS Shoaib Alvi5 BDS, FCPS Aamir Rafiq6 BDS, FCPS Haroon Raza7
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    Calcium Phosphate-Loaded Novel Polypropylene Glycol-Based Dental Resin Composites: Evaluation of In Vitro Bioactivity
    (2023-04-04) Zahra Shafqat 1 , Nadia Munir 1,*, Naveed Inayat 2 , Muhammad Adnan Khan 3,*, Muhammad Amber Fareed 4 and Muhammad Sohail Zafar
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    Calcium Phosphate-Loaded Novel Polypropylene Glycol-Based Dental Resin Composites: Evaluation of In Vitro Bioactivity
    (2023-04-04) Dr Naveed Inayat
    Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to assess in vitro bioactivity of novel remineralizing dental composites loaded with calcium phosphate fillers and chlorhexidine in polypropylene glycol (PPG) resin matrix. Methods: The stock monomer was prepared by adding 69.75% urethane dimethacrylate and 23.25% of the polypropylene glycol dimethacrylate with silica fillers, chlorhexidine (5 wt%), and varying levels of calcium phosphate fillers. The study groups were BC (basic composite), commercial control, CHX-CP5, CHX-CP10, and CHX-CP15, respectively. Bioactivity was assessed by placing samples in the simulated body fluid (SBF) for 7, 14, and 28 days and observed under the scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Data were presented in mean and percentage with a 95% confidence interval. Intergroup analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA and the p-value was set 0.05. Results: The SEM images showed the deposition of calcium phosphate on the surface of CHX-CP10 and CHX-CP15 after 28 days in SBF. Mineral deposits of calcium and phosphate were observed on the surface of the experimental formulation containing higher calcium phosphate fillers (CP10 and CP15) in EDX. Conclusion: The addition of calcium phosphate fillers to the composites resulted in an apatite layer formed and demonstrated enhanced bioactivity in the presence of PPGDMA and CHX.
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    Effects of informal learner handover in clinical dental education
    (2023-05-16) Mehvish Shahid1* , Rehan Ahmad Khan2  and Mahwish Arooj2,3,
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