Maryam Rad
Assistant Professor, Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center AND Kerman Social Determinants of Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
[ 1 ] - Self-perception prevalence of halitosis and oral hygiene habits in volunteers admitted to the school of dentistry in Kerman, Iran
BACKGROUND AND AIM: This study was conducted to investigate the self-perception of mouth odor and its correlation with different variables.METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 260 individuals who were asked about their perception of personal mouth odor. Factors such as age, gender, oral hygiene, periodontal and dental status, tongue coating, and medical history were recorded o...
[ 2 ] - The dietary patterns of 12-year-old children and their awareness about the effect of diet on oral health in Iran
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Foods containing carbohydrates have a major effect on the pathogenesis of dental caries. There is a direct correlation between frequency of consumption of foods containing sugar and dental caries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dietary patterns of 12-year-old children and their awareness about the effect of diet on oral health in Iran.METHODS: A cross-sectiona...
[ 3 ] - Cleansing and preparation of data for statistical analysis: A step necessary in oral health sciences research
In many published articles, there is still no mention of quality control processes, which might be an indication of the insufficient importance the researchers attach to undertaking or reporting such processes. However, quality control of data is one of the most important steps in research projects. Lack of sufficient attention to quality control of data might have a detrimental effect on the r...
[ 4 ] - A systematic review of questionnaires used on oral health knowledge, attitude, and practice in 12-year-olds
BACKGROUND AND AIM: National oral health knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) data among 12-year-old children need nation-wide programs to help promote oral health. In most countries, oral epidemiologic data are collected by self-administered structured questionnaires. The aim of this study was to undertake a systematic review of the existing literature about questionnaires used for analyzin...
[ 5 ] - An in vivo evaluation of antimicrobial effects of Persica herbal mouthwash on Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Due to their antimicrobial and dental plaque control activity, mouthwashes lead to an improvement in oral health. Although chemical mouthwashes have demonstrated the greatest antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, their usage has been limited because of their numerous side effects. This study was conducted in vivo to determine the antibacterial and antifungal effects o...
[ 6 ] - The effect of different needle-insertion depths on the accuracy of the Root ZX II and Root ZX mini apex locators in the presence of various irrigants
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of different needle-insertion depths on the accuracy of the Root ZX II and Root ZX mini apex locators in the presence of various irrigants. METHODS: Ninety extracted single-canal human teeth were used in nine experimental groups. The coronal one-third of the canals was preflared, and the length to the major foramen was ...