Background: The field of measuring Islamic work ethics is a nascent one, and not much work has been cited on the topic. The most cited work is of Mr. Ali from Indiana University, but protestant work ethics and Arabic culture heavily influence that work, so the need was felt for a purpose-built questionnaire for health professionals free from foreign influences. Methods: A mixed-methods exploratory study was performed to develop a novel instrument, following A.M.E.E. guide no. 87, its validity & reliability was established via the measurement of statistical tests such as Cronbach α, Item-Total Correlation & Pearson’s Correlation. Results: Cronbach α was calculated to be 0.9, which is an excellent result. Furthermore, a strong correlation of Islamic ethical constructs Unisation/Tawheed with Itqan/Ihsan; Amanah/Adl and correlation of Itqan/Ihsan with Amanah/Adl; Consultation/Shura; and Unisation/Tawheed was observed. Conclusion: A newly developed data collection instrument was validated following the results of the pilot study. The instrument developed is reliable and fit for purpose. Keywords: Islamic work ethics; measurement tool; medical education; ethics; health professionals.

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Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of mesioangular mandibular 3rd molar impaction on the periodontal health of neighbouring teeth in patients. Study Design: Dental College HITEC-IMS Taxilla/Gulraiz Dental Clinic Quaid Avenue Main Road, Gulraiz 3, Rawalpindi. Jan 2021-Aug 2021 Place and Duration: Methods: Total of ninety patients of both genders was presented in this study. After receiving informed written consent, detailed demographic information about the recruited cases was collected, including age, gender, body mass index, symptoms, and complications. All of the patients experienced mesioangular third molar impactions on their mandibular teeth. A total of 90 IMTMs were evaluated using panoramic radiographs to determine their impaction depth, relationship with the ramus, and angulation, as well as their association with 2nd molar distal caries and root resorption, pathological states, and proximity to the mandibular canal. The position of the impacted third molar was determined using the Pell and Gregory categorization system. The odds ratio (OR) and 95 percent confidence interval (CI) of IMTM's position on the associated problems are shown in the table below (credible interval for Bayesian models). P-values with two-tailed confidence intervals of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. SPSS 27.0 version was used to analyze complete data. Results: There were 55 (61.1%) males and 35 (38.9%) females with mean BMI 24.61±5.22 kg/m2. Most of patients 41 (45.6%) were aged between 20-35 years. Mean attachment level was 2.99±4.74 and probing depth was 3.78±4.61. Caries, pain, and swelling were the most often reported symptoms, according to our research. The most common diseases were distal second molar root caries, which accounted for 30 (33.3%) of all cases, and pocket development, which accounted for 21 (23.3%). According to histological findings, periapical inflammation was the most common finding in 46 (51.1%) of the cases, followed by dental follicle in 24 (26.7%), cyst in 16 (17.8%), and other malignancies in 4 (4.4%) cases. Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the impacted mandibular third molar was most closely associated with distal second molar root caries and the formation of a pocket between the impacted tooth and the second molar tooth in the lower jaw. Most common pathology linked with the impacted molar was distal second molar root caries and the formation of a pocket between the affected tooth and the second molar. Keywords: Mesioangular, Impacted mandibular third molar, Pathology, Complication

Objective: There is a need for this research because it aims to identify characteristics that increase the likelihood of negative outcomes following the removal of third molars. Study Design: Observational/transversal study Place and Duration: Dental College HITEC-IMS Taxilla/ Gulraiz Dental Clinic Quaid Avenue Main Road, Gulraiz 3, Rawalpindi. Nov 2020-June 2021 Methods: A total of 180 male and female participants were included in this study. The patients ranged in age from 20 to 50. Pericoronitis and tooth impaction were among the complaints of the patients included in the study. The oral and maxillofacial department operated on all of the patients who requested the removal of their third molars. All patients provided written consent before having their personal data collected, including their age, gender, BMI, kind of impaction, and location of their third molar. Various operative variables were employed. In our research, we looked at post-operative complications and risk variables. The whole data was analyzed with SPSS 23.0. Results: 110 (61.1%) patients were males and 70 (38.9%) cases were females. 28.17±9.47 years were the mean age with mean BMI 24.11±3.65 kg/m2. Most of the teeth impacted in left side found in 102 (56.7%) patients. Most common type of impaction was mesioangular among 90 (50%) cases followed by distoangular 45 (23.7%) cases. Majority of the third molars were fully impacted 120 (66.7%), 38 (21.1%) were partially impacted and frequency of erupted tooth was 22 (12.2%). All the third molars were removed by buccal guttering technique under local anesthesia. Post-operative infection was the most common complication found in 80 (44.4%) cases followed by gingival defect in 27 (15%) radicular fractures in 24 (13.3%) cases. Location of the third molar and bone removal was the most common factor found. Conclusion: There was an increased risk of problems with tooth sectioning, bone removal, and/or tooth localization in patients above the age of 22. Both the evaluation of the indications for the removal of third molars and the process of informed consent should reflect this information. Keywords: Third Molars, Surgery, Anesthesia, Complications, Impactions