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Wednesday, 22 March 2023 11:48
Oral and General Side Effects of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in Health Care Workers
1Saja Qasim Abbas, B.D.S., 2Taghreed Fadhil Zaidan, PhD1Department of Oral Diagnosis, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, 2Department of Dentistry, Al-Turath University College, Baghdad, Iraq. Corresponding author: Saja Qasim AbbasE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 12 September 2022.Accepted for publication on December 12, 2022.Published March 23, 2023. AbstractBackground The first hit of the COVID-19 pandemic was reported in December 2019, in Wuhan, Hubei province, China and seafood wholesale markets were reported to be the source of infection. The development of effective and safe vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 has been extremely fast. The development of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine started in early…
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Thursday, 16 March 2023 12:59
A Clinicopathologic Review of 35 Cases of Sinonasal Papilloma Tumor
1Shaymaa Fadhl Mohsin, MSc, 2Ban Al-Drobie, PhD, 3Bashar H. Abdullah, PhD, 4Ameer DH Hameedi, PhD1, 2. 3 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dentistry, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq.4 Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq. Corresponding author: Shaymaa Fadhl MohsinE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 13 October 2022. Accepted for publication on December 09, 2022.Published March 16, 2023. Abstract Background sinonasal papilloma, a rare sinonasal lesion that makes up about 0.5% to 4% of all sinonasal tract tumours, is also known as Schneiderian papillomas Tumors. Although benign, the tumor tends to recurrence, local invasiveness, and malignant transformation.…
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Sunday, 12 March 2023 10:41
Prevalence of Dental Trauma among Primary School Children in Al-Dora City/Baghdad
1Noor M. Kadhim, MSc., 2Hind H. Enad, MSc. and 3Qabas M. Hameed, Dip.1, 2, 3 Department of Dentistry, Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad, Iraq.Corresponding author: Noor M. KadhimE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 02 October 2022.Accepted for publication on November 09, 2022.Published March 07, 2023. Abstract Background Traumatic injuries to the anterior teeth are a major public health concern. It seriously affects children›s daily lives, activities and experiences. Those injuries may be accompanied by physical, psychological, and other negative effects on the child, including discomfort and a predisposition to avoid laughing or smiling, and they may have an influence on social interactions. Objectives The…
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Wednesday, 01 March 2023 13:42
Clinicopathological Analysis of 85 Cases of Basal Cell Carcinoma Variants
1Shatha A. Jabou MSc, 2Ban Al-Drobie, PhD and 3Bashar H. Abdullah, PhD1, 2, 3Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq. Corresponding author: Shatha A. JabouEmail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 25 September 2022.Accepted for publication on November 30, 2022.Published February 28, 2023. Abstract Background The most prevalent cutaneous cancer worldwide is basal cell carcinoma. Different histopathological growth patterns of basal cell carcinoma exhibit various clinical behaviors, indicating that this tumor is not unique. Objectives The study's goal was to examine the demographic description of basal cell malignancy patients. Materials and Methods From 1983 - 2021, 85 Formalin-fixed,…
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023 13:44
Clinicopathological Analysis of 93 Cases of Oral Salivary Gland Carcinomas
1Alyaa Kadhim Mohammed, 2Ban Al-Drobie PhD, and 3Bashar H. Abdullah PhD, 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq. ³Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.Corresponding author:Alyaa Kadhim Mohammed E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 23 September 2022.Accepted for publication on Novmber 10, 2022.Published Feburary 19, 2023. AbstractBackground Salivary gland tumors account for about 6% of all head and neck cancers. Salivary gland carcinomas (SGCs) are uncommon cancers with a wide morphological range and variable clinical behavior. Objectives…
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Wednesday, 01 February 2023 14:34
The Value of Anti-Candida Albicans Antibody (ab53891) in the Diagnosis of Chronic Hyperplastic Candidiasis Concerning P63 Expression
1Hussain S. Hussain Al-Zaidi, 2Ban F. Al-Drobie, PhD, and 3Bashar H. Abdullah, PhD. 1Oral Surgery Unit, Al-Maghrib Specialized Dental Health Center, Baghdad Health Directorate, Al-Rusafa, Ministry of Health, Baghdad, Iraq.2,3Department of Oral Diagnosis, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.Corresponding author: Hussain S. HussainE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 22 July 2022.Accepted for publication on September 14, 2022.Published January 31, 2023. AbstractBackground There have been several attempts to find objective molecular biomarkers that can be used to diagnose and prognosticate chronic hyperplastic candidiasis. The probable transformation of potentially malignant diseases can be linked to the overexpression of p63 with an increasing degree…
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Thursday, 01 December 2022 14:15
Challenges of Co-Cr Alloy Manufacturing by Digital Methods with Porcelain
1Rafal Kareem Rasheed, B.Sc. and 2Nidhal Sahib Mansoor, PhD1, 2Department of Prosthetic Dental Technology, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq.Corresponding Author: Rafal kareem RasheedE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 02 September, 2022.Accepted for publication on September 30, 2022.Published December 01, 2022. Abstract Background Back in the 1980s, CAD/CAM device (computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing) technology was introduced to the world of dentistry. This system was designed to acquire data using photographs and a high-resolution scanner and to mill restorations using a 5-axis machine. Objectives This study aims to compare the shear bond strength of dental alloy cobalt chromium metal…
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Thursday, 24 November 2022 13:38
Common Errors in Panoramic Radiographs: A review
Zainab M. Al-Bahrani Department of Oral Diagnosis, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.Corresponding author: Zainab M. Al-BahraniE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 18 August 2022.Accepted for publication on September 27, 2022.Published November 23, 2022. Abstract Panoramic radiography (also called pantomography) is an imaging technique that produce a wide, curved image layer, the dentist can see the patient’s whole set of dentition and surrounding tissues on a single film, , the x-ray source and image receptor will have rotated around the patient›s head to accomplish this. This review, an attempt is made to summarize the common errors associated with patient preparation, patient…
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Thursday, 10 November 2022 11:10
Nickel Titanium Instruments with Reciprocal Motion: A Review
1Ahmed A. Malik, BDS. and 2Iman M. Al Zaka, MSc.1Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq. 2Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.Corresponding author: Ahmed A. MalikE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 01 August 2022. Accepted for publication on September 18, 2022. *Rapid review processPublished November 08, 2022. AbstractBackground Nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy was improved in endodontic treatments in the last ten years. Many processing techniques were developed to increase the mechanical features of NiTi endodontic instruments. A single-file approach was used in the reciprocating system that shapes and cleans the canal in less time while…
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Thursday, 20 October 2022 13:06
Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Cathelicidin in Iraqi Patients with Peri-Implant Mucositis
1Noor I. Dhaidan, B.Sc. and 2Ghada I. Taha, PhD1Department of Basic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq. 2Department of Basic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq.Corresponding author: Noor I. DhaidanE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Received 08 August, 2022.Accepted for publication on August 31, 2022. *Rapid review process.Published October 20, 2022. AbstractBackground Peri-implant mucositis is a reversible inflammatory disorder of the soft tissue around functional dentals implant following the formation of biofilm around osseointegrated dental implants; Cathelicidins may directly harm Gram+ve/Gram-ve microorganisms and regulate the production of chemokines, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and anti-inflammatory cytokines to maintain pro- and anti-inflammatory response balances.…
Sunday, 02 October 2022 16:13
Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Profiles of Lavandula Angustifolia Essential Oil on Clinically Isolated Porphyromonas Gingivalis and Prevotella Intermedia: An In Vitro Study
1Sarwar Ghareeb Husian, BDS and 2Faraedon Mostafa Zardawi, PhD 1Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani,Kurdistan Region of Iraq. 2Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Qaiwan International University, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Sulaimani, Iraq.Correspondence: Faraedon Mostafa ZardawiE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. AbstractBackground Gingivitis and periodontitis are common oral diseases. Gingivitis is usually the first stage of periodontal disease. Periodontitis is a bacterial infection of the periodontium that spreads beyond the gingiva. Objectives This study investigates the antibacterial effect of essential oil extracted from the Lavandula angustifolia (La) against clinically isolated Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) and Prevotella Intermedia (P. intermedia).…
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Sunday, 02 October 2022 16:06
Radiographical Evaluation of the Pattern and Amount of Bone Loss around Compressive One-Piece Implants (with Conometric Cap) vs. Compressive M Two-Piece (Screw Type)
1Bnar Hamaali Mohammad, BDS and 2Faraedon M. Zardawi, PhD1Shorsh Dental Teaching Center, Kurdistan Board for Medical Specialty, Kurdistan Region, Sulaimani, Iraq. 2Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Sulaimani, Iraq. Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Qaiwan International University, Kurdistan Region, Sulaimani, Iraq.Correspondence: Dr. Faraedon M. ZardawiE-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. AbstractBackground The morphology of the peri-implant soft tissue is influenced by the quantity and quality of the alveolar bone. Objectives To determine the difference in the rate of marginal bone loss between two types of implants (compressive one-piece implants-with conometric cap vs. compressive M two-piece: screw type) after loading the implants for one year using…
