Dear fellow dentists, In today's fast-paced world, burnout has become an all-too-common occurrence in many professions, including dentistry. As dental professionals, we often strive for perfection in our work, but…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniMay 28, 2023
“Always note and record the unusual…Publish it. Place it on permanent record as a short, concise note. Such communications are always of value.” – Sir William Osler Oral hyperpigmentation associated…
SaudiDentJune 26, 2020
In a previous post, I talked about the steps needed to start making your first CV. By the end of this post, I hope that you’ll have a CV that…
Fatimah MeshikhesJuly 9, 2018
These few months are very exciting and/or terrifying to many young dentists. Some have just graduated from dental schools, others are wrapping up their internships. Many have lots of things…
Fatimah MeshikhesJune 27, 2018
Introduction Antibiotics, along with analgesics, are the most commonly prescribed medications by dental practitioners. Antibiotics are considered a safe drug as they have no direct effect on the host, only…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniDecember 28, 2017
The growing global concern regarding the rising incident rate of antimicrobial resistance is primarily linked to fearing entering a post-antibiotic era. With the world unprepared to face the challenge, the…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniMay 14, 2016
Those who fail to understand the history usually fail to understand the present and fail to plan the future. Professionals who understand the history of their profession tend to appreciate…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniOctober 14, 2014
The key factor for successful management of medical emergencies in dental setting is the ability to recognize early signs. Dental professionals should be equipped with proper knowledge and training to react in cases…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniSeptember 4, 2014
Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus (MERS-CoV) is an emerging pathogen that causes severe respiratory tract illness. All confirmed cases are linked to residence in or recent traveling to the Arabian Peninsula.…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJuly 8, 2014