Dow University Of Health Sciences

This study tested whether using ruxolitinib cream alone is better than combining it with tacrolimus or steroid creams for treating vitiligo. 120 adults with small patches of vitiligo were treated for 24 weeks. The goal was to see which approach restores more skin color safely.

This study tested whether electric or manual toothbrushes are better at removing dental plaque. Fifty healthy adults aged 21-25 brushed their teeth and had their plaque levels measured before and after. The goal was to see which toothbrush type leads to cleaner teeth and better o…

This study tested whether probiotics, a double antibiotic paste, or calcium hydroxide can reduce pain after root canal treatment. 75 adults with severe, irreversible pulpitis received one of these three medicaments inside their tooth. Pain levels were tracked for a week. The goal…

This study tested whether a one-month educational program delivered through WhatsApp videos could improve oral health knowledge and habits in adults with type 2 diabetes. 98 participants were split into two groups: one received videos via WhatsApp, the other a brochure. After one…

This study looked at how common social media addiction is among 11-16 year old students in Karachi, Pakistan, and tested short videos designed to help them cut back. About 260 teens from private schools took part. Researchers measured addiction levels before and after the videos …

This study looked at 34 people getting braces who needed four premolars removed. It compared how fast and how much the gaps closed when teeth were pulled just before braces (fresh sites) versus waiting for the gums to heal first (healed sites). The goal was to help dentists decid…

This study tested whether pulling a canine tooth from both the cheek side and the palate side (dual force) moves it faster than the standard cheek-side-only method. 45 people aged 15-30 who needed a premolar extraction and had braces took part. The goal was to find a faster, more…

This study looked at 80 people aged 18 to 25 who needed their upper front teeth pulled back. They compared two methods: moving all front teeth at once versus moving them in two steps, using tiny implants as anchors. The goal was to see which method works better for tooth position…