This cross-sectional survey was aimed to assess the use of Lasers in oral maxillofacial surgery. The study subjects comprised of general dentists and specialists/consultants having experience of 1-10 years, and more than 10 years. The use of Lasers in oral maxillofacial surgery was measured using 24 items questionnaire. After ensuring the reliability of the questionnaire, differences across gender, clinical position, and clinical experience were seen using a statistical measure Chi-square through SPSS to determine the statistically significant differences (p<0.05). Findings 52.7% of the participants were female, and 89.7% were general dentists, with the majority having experience between 1-10 years. They rank their current knowledge regarding laser use overall as average (36.3%) and about its use in OMFS as good (37.3%). Findings revealed that female participants participated more than males and practicing as general dentists having experience of 1-10 years of experience, have good knowledge of laser, and use it in their practice. General dentists were only aware of the use of laser in cosmetic surgery and consider it useful in different problems. Both groups often use lasers in their practice, while about the usefulness of lasers in different problems, both groups' opinions vary.

The usage and implementation of computer-aided layout and computer-aided building (CAD/CAM) technologies in dentistry have significantly developed during the last two decades. Computer-aided design/CAM innovation has recently been utilized to make decorates, trims, crowns, facades, multi-unit fixed halfway false teeth (FPDs), and embed projections alongside different false teeth. The cross-sectional study was conducted between the professionals of Saudi dental making use of the online platform to perform the survey. Two hundred and sixteen (216) dentists from the Riyadh metropolis were utilized in this study. An analysis reported that all participants were 19-25 years old and had experienced less than 10 years. The significant proportion was male (66.7%) and Saudi nationals (96.3%). The majority of participants were working in the government sector and had qualifications of BDS. 88.9% of participants never operated chair-side CAD/CAM, do not have this set up at their workplace but want it in the future. The majority of them have used CAM/CAD for crowns' fabrication (74.1%). The majority of participants do not know the overall quality of CAD/CAM restorations. Overall satisfaction was exemplary in both dentists and patients. CAD/CAM was imperative in terms of laborsaving, income, and boosting visits. Most participants wanted to invest time for future learning.

The most important and difficult part of restorative dentistry is matching the teeth to their natural shade. The wrong colors have ruined many restorations. The goal at this stage is to create visually acceptable restorations and match the patient's existing dentition as closely as possible. The aim of the study was to determine the awareness of Saudi dentists towards the factors associated with failure in shade selection. The online questionnaire was constructed consisting of questions related to demographic data followed by questions including factors associated with failure in shade selection. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 22, where descriptive as well as inferential statistics were conducted. This study revealed that 60.4% of the dentists replied that patients consider changing the restoration when shading changes and the effect of knowledge of pigment colors 79% of the dentists admitted. The results conclude that 89% of the dentists accepted that knowledge of primary, secondary, and complementary colors is essential. More research showed that specialists had a deeper understanding of the factors behind tooth color selection compared to dental students, interns, and general dentists.

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This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the role of parents in motivating children for orthodontic treatment. The study subjects comprised parents and children who volunteered from different socio-economic classes and had different education levels. The role of parents in motivating children for orthodontic treatment was measured using a 15 items questionnaire. After ensuring the reliability of the questionnaire, differences across gender, education, and family income were seen using a statistical measure Chi-square through SPSS to determine the statistically significant differences (p<0.05). Findings revealed Forty-four percent were male participants, and fifty-five percent were female. Most parents completed their university (82%), and least just ended at the primary level (1.9%). Family income of greater sample falls between 20,000 0r more with stats of 40.3%. Female participants were in higher numbers and mostly parents wanted their child to wear braces for having a beautiful smile. In gender differences both gender wants the treatment for aesthetic purpose. University graduates were self-referred.