Explore published research by Dr. Shaima Buhamer.
Multinational cross-sectional studyA multinational survey examining general dentists’ knowledge, attitudes and use of silver diamine fluoride, and barriers to its use in practice.
Read the published paperDOI: 10.1186/s12903-026-10056-4
Systematic review & meta-analysisThis review brought together observational studies of permanent tooth size in people born preterm and at full term.
The findings suggest a possible association with smaller dimensions in some permanent teeth, especially after extremely preterm birth. The evidence has limitations; this does not predict an individual child’s teeth.
Read the published paperWhat is the effect of preterm birth on permanent tooth crown dimensions? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Buhamer SN, Kaklamanos E, Kowash M, Hussein I, Salami A, Al-Halabi M (2021). PLOS ONE 16(11): e0259293.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259293
If your child was born prematurely, share their birth and medical history with the dentist. They can explain what matters for your child’s care.
Talk to the clinicIs preterm birth associated with differences in permanent tooth crown dimensions?
A systematic review and meta-analysis brings together findings from existing studies. Here, the underlying evidence was observational.
An association is not an individual prediction. The findings need to be read alongside the study’s limitations and a child’s own dental assessment.
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