To investigate in 10 orthodontic journals how many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) considered the Hawthorne effect, and if considered, to determine whether it was related to the patients or the therapists involved in the trial and, finally, to discuss the Hawthorne effect in an educational way.
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The aim of this research was to evaluate peri-implant health status in patients infected with COVID-19 and control patients (individuals without COVID-19).
Published in 06 January 2023
To evaluate the knowledge level and practice of pediatricians and pediatric residents regarding children's oral health in Kuwait.
Published in 06 June 2022
Less than 15% of the population develops a normal occlusion as defined by Angle in the permanent dentition.
Published in 01 January 2002
To investigate reasons for tooth extraction and its association with age and gender in Kuwait.
Published in 01 January 2006
The purpose of this study was to determine the association among type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), caries experience, and salivary glucose in 12- to 15-year-olds in Kuwait.
Published in 12 January 2012
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) of permanent teeth occur frequently in children and young adults. Crown fractures and luxations are the most commonly occurring of all dental injuries.
Published in 10 January 2016
Molar-incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is considered as a global dental problem. There is little knowledge of general dental practitioners (GDPs) and dental specialists (DSs) about this condition in different parts of the world, particularly in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Published in 03 July 2018
The aim of this study was to determine the relative frequency of jaw lesions in Kuwait.
Published in 01 January 2011
Management of drug-influenced gingival enlargement is challenging, and surgery is most often indicated.
Published in 09 January 2020
Glass-ionomer cements (GICs) are essential materials in clinical practice because of their versatility, self-adhesion to enamel and dentine, and good biocompatibility.
Published in 05 January 2014
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a highly prevalent disease in Kuwait. It poses health, economic, and social implications affecting patients, their families and communities.
Published in 06 January 2021
To conduct a literature review and assess the current strength of evidence of the available studies and to investigate factors important for treatment choice.
Published in 06 January 2014
The goal of this study was to assess the readiness of both dental faculty and dental students in Kuwait to implement a smoking cessation counseling curriculum.
Published in 04 January 2016
The aims of this study were to assess attitudes and behavior of oral health maintenance among students in four faculties (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Allied Health) and to compare oral health attitudes and behavior of all students at Kuwait University Health Sciences Center (KUHSC) based on their academic level.
Published in 10 January 2016
Sound knowledge of the external and internal morphology of the different teeth groups is essential to ensure a successful outcome of root canal treatment. The aims of this study were to review the available literature with respect to the root and root canal morphology of maxillary first premolars and discuss the clinical considerations of this morphology on the various dental procedures.
Published in 06 January 2016
The aim of this study was to determine the relative frequency of biopsied oral soft tissue lesions in Kuwait.
Published in 01 January 2012
The aim of visual systematic screening is early identification of oral cancer (OC) precursor lesion. OC mortality improves when cancer is identified at early stages. This is important in patients whose lifestyle choices render them at higher risk of developing OC. This study described the prevalence of OC screening among smokers and nonsmokers in Kuwait and ascertained demographic predictors.
Published in 12 January 2018
Some of the efforts that have been made to document tooth wear are reviewed here with an emphasis on nonhuman mammals, literature with which dentists may not be very familiar.
Published in 01 January 2012
Lack of general dental practitioner oral cancer knowledge has been shown to be a major factor to delays in referral and treatment. Dentists' competence and confidence in detecting oral cancer may be strongly influenced by their dental school training.
Published in 09 January 2015