Sara Alowaini

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Dental specialists in Saudi Arabia see an expanding number of patients with systemic conditions. The association between dental conditions and systemic diseases is a known factor, and the knowledge in treating such systemically compromised patients due to the changes occurring in the oral cavity is needed for better diagnosis and treatment. Hence this cross-sectional survey was conducted to know the knowledge and attitude of dental practitioners regarding the association of oral health and systemic diseases in Riyadh. Keywords: Knowledge, Oral health, Systemic diseases.

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Advertisements are always the method, seller and service providers to penetrate the consumer space. The internet has become an essential way of communicating, and content distributions vehicle in which social media plays a major role in the products to be published and consumed. The present online survey was conducted to know the percentage of reliability on social media for dental cosmetic remedies in Riyadh, using questionnaires. Keywords: Dental cosmetics, Esthetics, Social media.

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Objective: To investigate the ability of undergraduate senior dental students in diagnosing orthodontic problems and to evaluate the clinical approach of these students toward a patient displaying such problems. Materials and Methods: Study was started after the approval by the Institutional Review Board of Riyadh Elm University RC/IRB/2018/1323 with registration number registration number FUGRP/2018/65. The sample consisted of 786 dental students at a private dental university in Riyadh city, and were assessed by questionnaires with closed questions. They were presented with photographs of patients with different types of malocclusions. Results: It was found that level 11 students showed better knowledge in diagnosing the different malocclusions presented in each case. With regards to gender, the female students were significantly more likely to diagnose the need for orthodontic treatment than male students. There was a significant difference between the levels on the interpretation of who could provide the orthodontic treatment. But respondents found it difficult to determine the ideal moment to start orthodontic treatment. Conclusion: On completion of their undergraduate courses, students encounter difficulties in diagnosing various orthodontic problems and even find it hard to articulate ideas about a basic treatment protocol to correct this malocclusion. Keywords: Diagnosis, Malocclusion, Orthodontic referral.

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