January 30, 2016
Level of Variable Measurements
The level of measurement refers to the relationship among the values that are assigned to the attributes for a variable. There are typically four levels of measurement that are defined:…
December 19, 2015
MY TOOTH IS A PART OF ME
Oral health is part of total health and is essential for having a decent quality of life. “My tooth is a part of me” is a community oral health project…
July 5, 2015
MindMap | Miller’s Classification
Several classification schemes have been used to help diagnose gingival recession: Sullivan & Atkins 1968 Mlinek et al. 1973 Miller 1985 Smith 1997 Mahajan 2010 Miller's classification for gingival recession…
May 9, 2015
The Power of a Hashtag “#”
We would like to invite to participate in our social discussion regarding the development of dental services in Saudi Arabia. Our discussion platform is Twitter where we have suggested the…
April 7, 2015
MindMap | Classification of Sharpey’s Fibers
Sherpey's fibers are the terminal ends of principal fibers of the periodontal ligament that insert into the cementum and the periosteum of the alveolar bone. It acts as buffer medium…
February 14, 2015
MindMap | Classification of Hypersensitivity Reactions
Gell and Goombs described four types of hypersensitivity reactions. Understanding each type of hypersensitivity is essential for proper management. Our current mindmap highlights the four types and how they develop.…
January 10, 2015
Personalized Dental Medicine … A Call for a Change
Personalized Dental Medicine Personalized medicine is receiving an increasing global attention and interest from scientific communities. It relies on understanding genomic structure of individuals which allows for establishing proper treatment…
January 1, 2015
Endodontic Apical Plug
Dr. Mohammed Alshehry, a graduate of College of Dentistry, King Saudi University and Consultant of Implant and Restorative Dentistry has invented the Endodontic Apical Plug which is about a tool for…
December 1, 2014
Mindmap | Ledge!
canal curvature without communication with the periodontal ligament, resulting in a procedural error termed ledge formation or lodging." width="628" height="538" /> Endodontic mishaps or procedural accidents are unfortunate occurrences that…
October 24, 2014
4D Printing and Dentistry
Restorative/ prosthetic treatment planning is a complex task, where several biological, physical, chemical, and financial factors interact. Dentists understand that despite the restoration quality, they have to face the challenge…
