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Career satisfaction pertains to the level of contentment and fulfillment a dentist experiences in... more Career satisfaction pertains to the level of contentment and fulfillment a dentist experiences in their job, encompassing various factors like job responsibilities, relationships with colleagues and supervisors, and workplace policies. This study aimed to fill a research gap by assessing the satisfaction of dental professionals at different career stages in Pakistan, a low-income country. It also explored the connection between career satisfaction and factors such as gender discrimination, provincial background, highest education level, and practice type. This cross-sectional study involved 566 dental professionals from various provinces in Pakistan. A modified Dentist Satisfaction Survey (DSS) form was distributed electronically. Statistical tests like Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis were used to compare satisfaction scores among the variables being investigated. The median total career satisfaction score was 117.0 out of 190, indicating an overall professional satisfaction rating of 3.14 on a 5.0 scale. Dentists with 6-10 years of practice experience tended to have higher career satisfaction scores, while those in the late stages of their careers reported the highest overall professional satisfaction. Significant associations were also found between total career scores, overall professional satisfaction, and factors such as gender, education level, provincial background, and working sector. This study emphasizes the importance of career satisfaction in both attracting and retaining dentists in the field. It underscores the need for career guidance and counseling services to support individuals considering dentistry as a profession.
Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical & Dental College, May 30, 2024
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Aim: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of dental erosion related to dietary acidic intak... more Aim: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of dental erosion related to dietary acidic intake among medical undergraduates. Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted at Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi from March-2019 to November 2019. The validated questionnaire was used to assess the study objectives. There were five sections in the study tool including demographic data, knowledge, self-reported signs and symptoms, attitude and practices of acidic dietary intake. The data was entered on SPSS version 23.0 for analysis. P-value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: From total of 500 subjects; 498 questionnaires were completed in all aspects; hence the response rate was 99.6%. Respondents comprised of both males and females having age range from 17 to 25 years with a mean age of 20.82+SD 1.76. Majority of participants (74.4%) had high level of knowledge regarding dental erosion. Statistically significant association was found...
Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences
A chunk of people from general public and health care professionals know about Prosthodontics as ... more A chunk of people from general public and health care professionals know about Prosthodontics as one of the essentials of dentistry and hence, the patients are not adequately referred to them. Subsequently, the quality of oral rehabilitation is negatively affected. Objective: Therefore, the aim was to assess and compare the level of knowledge related to Prosthodontics among various healthcare professionals in Karachi. Methods: This cross-sectional study using a voluntarily filled validated questionnaire was disseminated to various health care professionals. The selection of participants was in an equal ratio of various health professional communities and were categorized into 5 groups: medical professionals (MBBS), fraternity of doctor of physical therapy (DPT), personnel of doctor of pharmacy (Pharm- D), medical laboratory technicians (MLT) and faculty of nursing. The core results were interpreted in terms of descriptive analysis whereas the inter-group comparison of data was done ...
Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Sep 14, 2016
Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2018
Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retaine... more Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retained prosthesis as the most advanced option for tooth replacement amongst residents of Karachi visiting tertiary care centre. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in the department of Prosthodontics at Bahria University Dental Hospital, Karachi. Undertaking the demographic characteristics of patients, the objective was to determine the awareness and attitude toward implant supported prosthesis. Results: Amongst 380 responses retrieved, 9.8% of respondents were aware about the dental implant treatment. While correlating awareness with demographics features, awareness statistically increased with educational level (p= 0.00) and occupational category(p=0.01) of the participants. The friends and relative s(40.5%) were the main source of information regarding dental implant treatment modality. 54.1% were unwilling to undergo treatment with dental implant whereas high cost (55.2...
The objective of the study was to determine the frequency and pattern of missing teeth and to est... more The objective of the study was to determine the frequency and pattern of missing teeth and to establish its relationship with gender. The study was conducted in the Prosthodontics Department of Hamdard Medical and Dental College, Hamdard University, Karachi. A cross sectional study comprised of 500 subjects were selected using utilizing convenience sampling technique. Data were collected through specialized proforma and analyzed using Microsoft Excel Statistical Program. Out of total patients, 262 (52.4%) were males and 238(47.6%) were females. The affected peak age group was 61-70years in males and 41-50 years in females. First molar in maxilla (28.38%) and in mandible (21.45%) was the most commonly missing tooth while canine being the least one with (5.42%) in maxilla and (9.09%) in mandible. Insignificant differences noted between right and left side of the arch. Hence the current study shows the base line data to depict the frequency and pattern of missing teeth in context to th...
The purpose of this study was to explore the frequency and severity of dental abrasion related to... more The purpose of this study was to explore the frequency and severity of dental abrasion related tooth surface loss and its association with tooth brushing behaviors in residents of Karachi, visiting Bahria University Dental Hospital. This cross-sectional survey comprised of clinical examination to assess the abrasive lesions and an interview session via structured questionnaire to explore the oral hygiene habits. Assessment of dental abrasion using the diagnostic criteria of Smith and Knight Index of tooth surface loss was carried out by a prosthodontist. The data analysis was done using SPSS software and chi- square test was applied to obtain the reliability between the variables. Out of 261 study population, 61(23.4%) cases were encountered with abrasive cervical lesions. Most of the cases around 81.9%, were found to be localized especially in premolar region. Maxillary arch showed predominance with 47.0 % of lesions. In relation to Smith and Knight Tooth wear index, majority of th...
Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retaine... more Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retained prosthesis as the most advanced option for tooth replacement amongst residents of Karachi visiting tertiary care centre. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in the department of Prosthodontics at Bahria University Dental Hospital, Karachi. Undertaking the demographic characteristics of patients, the objective was to determine the awareness and attitude toward implant supported prosthesis. Results: Amongst 380 responses retrieved, 9.8% of respondents were aware about the dental implant treatment. While correlating awareness with demographics features, awareness statistically increased with educational level (p= 0.00) and occupational category(p=0.01) of the participants. The friends and relative s(40.5%) were the main source of information regarding dental implant treatment modality. 54.1% were unwilling to undergo treatment with dental implant whereas high cost (55.2...
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Background: Despite the existence of the most reliable and authentic tools of personal identifica... more Background: Despite the existence of the most reliable and authentic tools of personal identification such as fingerprints, dental, and DNA analysis, the palatal rugae are recommended as an adjuvant aid in forensic diagnosis. Palatal rugoscopy or palatoscopy aims to specify a person’s identity and gender discrimination. Aim: To determine the morphological pattern of palatal rugae considering gender. Settings and design: Cross-sectional study, calcorrugoscopy, chi-square test Material: This incorporated 360 subjects encompassing an equal ratio of the male and female genders. Undertaking the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study, calcorrugoscopy technique was utilized in which maxillary casts were obtained through irreversible hydrocolloid impression material (Cavex cream alginate – fast set) and poured in type III dental stone. The assessed morphological parameters were shape and unification. Trobo’s classification and Thomas and Kotze’s criteria were used to assess shape and...
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2016
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2016
Career satisfaction pertains to the level of contentment and fulfillment a dentist experiences in... more Career satisfaction pertains to the level of contentment and fulfillment a dentist experiences in their job, encompassing various factors like job responsibilities, relationships with colleagues and supervisors, and workplace policies. This study aimed to fill a research gap by assessing the satisfaction of dental professionals at different career stages in Pakistan, a low-income country. It also explored the connection between career satisfaction and factors such as gender discrimination, provincial background, highest education level, and practice type. This cross-sectional study involved 566 dental professionals from various provinces in Pakistan. A modified Dentist Satisfaction Survey (DSS) form was distributed electronically. Statistical tests like Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis were used to compare satisfaction scores among the variables being investigated. The median total career satisfaction score was 117.0 out of 190, indicating an overall professional satisfaction rating of 3.14 on a 5.0 scale. Dentists with 6-10 years of practice experience tended to have higher career satisfaction scores, while those in the late stages of their careers reported the highest overall professional satisfaction. Significant associations were also found between total career scores, overall professional satisfaction, and factors such as gender, education level, provincial background, and working sector. This study emphasizes the importance of career satisfaction in both attracting and retaining dentists in the field. It underscores the need for career guidance and counseling services to support individuals considering dentistry as a profession.
Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical & Dental College, May 30, 2024
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Aim: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of dental erosion related to dietary acidic intak... more Aim: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of dental erosion related to dietary acidic intake among medical undergraduates. Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted at Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi from March-2019 to November 2019. The validated questionnaire was used to assess the study objectives. There were five sections in the study tool including demographic data, knowledge, self-reported signs and symptoms, attitude and practices of acidic dietary intake. The data was entered on SPSS version 23.0 for analysis. P-value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: From total of 500 subjects; 498 questionnaires were completed in all aspects; hence the response rate was 99.6%. Respondents comprised of both males and females having age range from 17 to 25 years with a mean age of 20.82+SD 1.76. Majority of participants (74.4%) had high level of knowledge regarding dental erosion. Statistically significant association was found...
Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences
A chunk of people from general public and health care professionals know about Prosthodontics as ... more A chunk of people from general public and health care professionals know about Prosthodontics as one of the essentials of dentistry and hence, the patients are not adequately referred to them. Subsequently, the quality of oral rehabilitation is negatively affected. Objective: Therefore, the aim was to assess and compare the level of knowledge related to Prosthodontics among various healthcare professionals in Karachi. Methods: This cross-sectional study using a voluntarily filled validated questionnaire was disseminated to various health care professionals. The selection of participants was in an equal ratio of various health professional communities and were categorized into 5 groups: medical professionals (MBBS), fraternity of doctor of physical therapy (DPT), personnel of doctor of pharmacy (Pharm- D), medical laboratory technicians (MLT) and faculty of nursing. The core results were interpreted in terms of descriptive analysis whereas the inter-group comparison of data was done ...
Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Sep 14, 2016
Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 2018
Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retaine... more Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retained prosthesis as the most advanced option for tooth replacement amongst residents of Karachi visiting tertiary care centre. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in the department of Prosthodontics at Bahria University Dental Hospital, Karachi. Undertaking the demographic characteristics of patients, the objective was to determine the awareness and attitude toward implant supported prosthesis. Results: Amongst 380 responses retrieved, 9.8% of respondents were aware about the dental implant treatment. While correlating awareness with demographics features, awareness statistically increased with educational level (p= 0.00) and occupational category(p=0.01) of the participants. The friends and relative s(40.5%) were the main source of information regarding dental implant treatment modality. 54.1% were unwilling to undergo treatment with dental implant whereas high cost (55.2...
The objective of the study was to determine the frequency and pattern of missing teeth and to est... more The objective of the study was to determine the frequency and pattern of missing teeth and to establish its relationship with gender. The study was conducted in the Prosthodontics Department of Hamdard Medical and Dental College, Hamdard University, Karachi. A cross sectional study comprised of 500 subjects were selected using utilizing convenience sampling technique. Data were collected through specialized proforma and analyzed using Microsoft Excel Statistical Program. Out of total patients, 262 (52.4%) were males and 238(47.6%) were females. The affected peak age group was 61-70years in males and 41-50 years in females. First molar in maxilla (28.38%) and in mandible (21.45%) was the most commonly missing tooth while canine being the least one with (5.42%) in maxilla and (9.09%) in mandible. Insignificant differences noted between right and left side of the arch. Hence the current study shows the base line data to depict the frequency and pattern of missing teeth in context to th...
The purpose of this study was to explore the frequency and severity of dental abrasion related to... more The purpose of this study was to explore the frequency and severity of dental abrasion related tooth surface loss and its association with tooth brushing behaviors in residents of Karachi, visiting Bahria University Dental Hospital. This cross-sectional survey comprised of clinical examination to assess the abrasive lesions and an interview session via structured questionnaire to explore the oral hygiene habits. Assessment of dental abrasion using the diagnostic criteria of Smith and Knight Index of tooth surface loss was carried out by a prosthodontist. The data analysis was done using SPSS software and chi- square test was applied to obtain the reliability between the variables. Out of 261 study population, 61(23.4%) cases were encountered with abrasive cervical lesions. Most of the cases around 81.9%, were found to be localized especially in premolar region. Maxillary arch showed predominance with 47.0 % of lesions. In relation to Smith and Knight Tooth wear index, majority of th...
Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retaine... more Objective: This research was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude regarding implant-retained prosthesis as the most advanced option for tooth replacement amongst residents of Karachi visiting tertiary care centre. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in the department of Prosthodontics at Bahria University Dental Hospital, Karachi. Undertaking the demographic characteristics of patients, the objective was to determine the awareness and attitude toward implant supported prosthesis. Results: Amongst 380 responses retrieved, 9.8% of respondents were aware about the dental implant treatment. While correlating awareness with demographics features, awareness statistically increased with educational level (p= 0.00) and occupational category(p=0.01) of the participants. The friends and relative s(40.5%) were the main source of information regarding dental implant treatment modality. 54.1% were unwilling to undergo treatment with dental implant whereas high cost (55.2...
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Background: Despite the existence of the most reliable and authentic tools of personal identifica... more Background: Despite the existence of the most reliable and authentic tools of personal identification such as fingerprints, dental, and DNA analysis, the palatal rugae are recommended as an adjuvant aid in forensic diagnosis. Palatal rugoscopy or palatoscopy aims to specify a person’s identity and gender discrimination. Aim: To determine the morphological pattern of palatal rugae considering gender. Settings and design: Cross-sectional study, calcorrugoscopy, chi-square test Material: This incorporated 360 subjects encompassing an equal ratio of the male and female genders. Undertaking the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study, calcorrugoscopy technique was utilized in which maxillary casts were obtained through irreversible hydrocolloid impression material (Cavex cream alginate – fast set) and poured in type III dental stone. The assessed morphological parameters were shape and unification. Trobo’s classification and Thomas and Kotze’s criteria were used to assess shape and...
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2016
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2016