Research
Our department is recognized for the Master’s program.
The research interest focuses on Oral biology & Morphology linking to Molecular Physiology & Cell Biology, Molecular Pathophysiology, Tissue Culture, and Genetics, Stem cells, Salivary Cosmetics, randomized Clinical & various in vitro studies.
These studies are carried out in collaboration with the Dow Research Institute of Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences (DRIBBS) & Dow Diagnostic Research Laboratory (DDRL).
| S.no | DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTS |
| 1. | Shafiq F, Hussain A, A Maqsood A,Sultan M. Socioeconomic status and oral health care attitude: A snapshot of Karachi based teaching - PODJ. Vol.235.No.1 March 2015. |
| 2. | Waseem FS, Naz F, Afaq A,Qureshi M, “Effect of Smoking on C-reactive protein Level in chronic Periodontitis.” .PODJ Vol.35.No.02 June 2015. |
| 3. | Hassan U, Waseem FS, Rasheed A. Frequency and radiographic classification of impacted Mandibular third Molars – a crossectional study. Published PODJ Vol 37,No.1 March 2017 |
| 4. | Ansari AS, Sheikh AT, Ahmed I. Morphological analysis of cementoenamel junction types in premolars and molars of a sample of Pakistani population. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad. 2019 Feb 10; 31(2):221-5. |
| 5. | Babar H, Waseem FS,Rao M, Khalid M. Determinants of Academic Competency ,Linking Emotional Intelligence and Lifestyle patterns. Published IAM Vol.1No:10(2017). |
| 6. | RAFIQUE M, NAZ.F, HASSAN.A, JAWAED.A, WASEEM.FS. Perception Of Dental Aesthetics And Treatment Needs Among Dental And Non-Dental Students. PODJ Vol 39, No. 1 -March 2019. |
| 7. | Malik.S, Choudhry.Z , Adeel.M , Amin.M , Hussain.A , Waseem F.Efficiency Of Wax Removal; Mechanically Modified Surfaces Of Denture Base Resin (Pmma) Using Hot Water At Different Temperatures With Added Detergent Original Prof-4517. Professional Med J 2018; 25(4):526-531. www.theprofesional.com |
| 8. | Ansari AS, Ahmed I. Localization of the mandibular foramen on the panoramic radiographs. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad. 2015 Sep 30;27(3):576-9 |
| 9. | Hani U, Ansari AS,Khan SA, Misbah AM, Waseem FS, Khursheed Z. Adaptation from conventional to virtual teaching practices during Covid-19 emergence; perceptions of multidisciplinary teaching faculty of Pakistan. European J Gen Dent. 2021. |
| 10. | Asma Saher A, Asmat J, Amynah C. Evaluation of golden proportion between maxillary anterior teeth. |
| 11. | Hussain B, Mushtaq F, Ansari AS. Awareness of Role of Dentist-Patient Co-operation in Attainment of Ideal Dental Treatment among Dental Interns at DUHS Karachi. International Journal. 2017; 5(5):116-21. |
| 12. | Ansari AS, Shaikh AT, Zaidi SJ, Ansari ZM, Kazmi S. Permanent mandibular second molars. The Professional Medical Journal. 2018 Nov 10; 25(11):1747-53. |
| 13. | Tariq A. Oral Health Related Quality of Life with DMFT of Undergraduates and Graduates of Dow University of Health Sciences. JPDA. 2018 Oct; 27(04):187. |
| 14. | Charania A, Akhiaq H, Iqbal Z. A Simple Method Adopted for Tooth Sectioning in Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, DUHS. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS). 2010 Aug 13; 4(2):84-6. |
| 15. | Zaidi SJ, Baig QA, Maqsood S. Should Children in Pakistan be vaccinated? Is there any Evidence? Pakistan Journal of Public Health. 2021; 11(4):208-10. |
| 16. | Faheem S, Qasim R, Zaidi SJ, Maqsood S. Clinical Relevance Of Wax Carving And Its Integration In The Undergraduate Dental Cur-riculum: Students’ Perceptions And Experiences. Int J Dentistry Oral Sci. 2022 Mar 14; 9(3):5264-8. |
| 17. | Faheem S, Hirani S, Maqsood S, Shaikh F, Soomro MA, Zaidi SJ. Palatal rugoscopy: Individuality and gender differences in subset of population of Karachi. The Professional Medical Journal. 2021 Jun 10; 28(06):842-7. |
| 18. | Faheem S, Qasim R, Zaidi SJ, Maqsood S. Misconceptions and Cultural Practices toward Infant Teething among Mothers Visiting a Public Dental Hospital. World Journal of Dentistry. 2022 Jun 18; 13(4):406-11. |
| 19. | Maqsood S, Jabeen B, Faheem S, Soomro MA, Sultan M. Deciphering the self-perceived dilemma of oral health among university students. Biol Eng Med. 2017; 2(4):1-4. |
| 20. | SARWAR H, NAEEM MM, RAZA SA, FAHEEM S, SHAIKH AA, MUSHTAQUE U. Prevalence of Second Mesio-Buccal (Mb2) Canal in Permanent Maxillary First Molar. Age: 18(30):175. |
| 21. | Maqsood S. Parental Influence on Early Childhood Caries. |
| S.no | MDS/MSC PROJECTS |
| 1. | Junaid R, Wahid M, Waseem FS, Habib R, Hasan A. Effect of glucose mediated oxidative stress on apoptotic gene expression in gingival mesenchymal stem cells. BMC oral health. 2021 Dec; 21(1):1-3. |
| 2. | Majeed MM, Ahmed I, Roome T, Fatima T, Amin R. Association between Interleukin-1β Gene Polymorphism and Chronic Periodontitis. European Journal of Dentistry. 2021 Oct; 15(04):702-6. |
| 3. | Arshad S, Zaidi SJ, Farooqui WA. Comparative efficacy of BioMin-F, Colgate Sensitive Pro-relief and Sensodyne Rapid Action in relieving dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Oral Health. 2021 Dec; 21(1):1-2. |
| 4. | Faheem S, Maqsood S, Hasan A, Imtiaz F, Shaikh F, Farooqui WA. Associations of early childhood caries with salivary beta defensin-3 and childhood anemia: a case–control study. BMC Oral Health. 2021 Dec; 21(1):1-7. |
| 5. | Ahmed MB, Ahmed I. 3D Evaluation of Root Canal Configuration of Mandibular Premolars Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry. 2021 Oct 25; 10(4):37-43. |
| 6. | Waseem FS, Hira N,Jameel A, Tariq A.Perception study of relevance of Oral Biology among 1st year BDS students, dental house officers & post-graduate trainees in Duhs. Vol.27, No.2.February, 2016. |
| 7. | Junaid R, Waseem F, Khalid M, Baber H. Dental age estimation: Conflict of methodologies. Ann. Med. 2017; 1(9):15. |
| 8. | Akhter H, Naz F,Wseem FS, Shahnawaz D. “Caries risk Assessment in Adult population. Using American Dental Association form” .JPDA Vol.24.No.03 July-Sep 2015. |