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 | Imran FarooqFaculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Verified email at mail.utoronto.ca Cited by 3145 |
[HTML][HTML] Oral squamous cell carcinoma: metastasis, potentially associated malignant disorders, etiology and recent advancements in diagnosis
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a commonly occurring head and neck cancer. It has
a high prevalence in certain parts of the world, and is associated with a high mortality rate. …
a high prevalence in certain parts of the world, and is associated with a high mortality rate. …
[HTML][HTML] The role of salivary contents and modern technologies in the remineralization of dental enamel: a narrative review
Human enamel once formed cannot be biologically repaired or replaced. Saliva has a
significant role in remineralization of dental enamel. It not only has a buffering capacity to …
significant role in remineralization of dental enamel. It not only has a buffering capacity to …
[HTML][HTML] Risk assessment of healthcare workers at the frontline against COVID-19
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic. Healthcare workers (HCWs)
are on the frontline of treating patients infected with COVID-19. However, data …
are on the frontline of treating patients infected with COVID-19. However, data …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 outbreak and its monetary implications for dental practices, hospitals and healthcare workers
The novel COVID-19 came under limelight few months back (December 2019) and has
recently been declared a pandemic by WHO. It has resulted in serious financial implications …
recently been declared a pandemic by WHO. It has resulted in serious financial implications …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of dental caries in primary and permanent teeth and its relation with tooth brushing habits among schoolchildren in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dental caries in the primary and permanent teeth,
and evaluate the brushing habits of school children in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (…
and evaluate the brushing habits of school children in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (…
[HTML][HTML] Dental 3D-printing: transferring art from the laboratories to the clinics
The rise of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has changed the face of dentistry
over the past decade. 3D printing is a versatile technique that allows the fabrication of fully …
over the past decade. 3D printing is a versatile technique that allows the fabrication of fully …
[PDF][PDF] Bioactive glass: a material for the future
Bioactive glasses are novel dental materials that are different from conventional glasses and
are used in dentistry. Bioactive glasses are composed of calcium and phosphate which are …
are used in dentistry. Bioactive glasses are composed of calcium and phosphate which are …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 outbreak, disruption of dental education, and the role of teledentistry
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the whole world and has now
been declared a Pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although the mortality …
been declared a Pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although the mortality …
[HTML][HTML] A review of novel dental caries preventive material: Casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP–ACP) complex
A paradigm shift is emerging in dentistry and dental treatments are now aimed at maximum
conservation of tooth structure. It is nowadays considered an ethical duty of a dentist to …
conservation of tooth structure. It is nowadays considered an ethical duty of a dentist to …
In vitro dentin tubule occlusion and remineralization competence of various toothpastes
Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate dentin tubule occlusion and
remineralization competence of various toothpastes containing fluoride, bioactive glass (BG), and …
remineralization competence of various toothpastes containing fluoride, bioactive glass (BG), and …
