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Abstracts
Multiple factors could contribute to the occurrence of Web of Science, Cochrane Library, MyCite, OpenGrey,
periodontal disease. Objective: The objective of this study and Open Access Theses and Dissertations, up to
is to determine the association between periodontal disease October 16, 2023, with inclusion criteria limited to
and its risk factors among Tawau population. Methods: English language publications. The JBI Critical Appraisal
A retrospective study reviewing exiting clinical records Checklist was employed to evaluate the risk of bias in the
and referral letters received by Unit Pakar Periodontik included studies systematically. Meta-analysis was carried
Tawau. Referral letter dated from year 2013 to 2023 where out using the Binary random-effects model, supplemented
demographic details, health status, smoking history, BPE by meta-regression analysis to assess heterogeneity
Score and diagnosis of periodontal disease of patient were across studies. The certainty of evidence was appraised
collected. Clinical records such as employment status and using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment,
marital status will be included in data collection. Patient Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. Results:
referred from primer, specialist, medical and private clinic Thirteen cross-sectional studies that met the inclusion
were included in this study. Disposed and incomplete criteria were identified, encompassing 1,182 patients with
clinical records will be excluded. Data were analysis using maxillofacial trauma and 9,379 patients with TDIs. All
SPSS version 26 with p value <0.05 as significant. Results: thirteen studies were included in the qualitative analysis;
A total of 367 referrals received by Unit Pakar Periodontik eight were assessed as having a “Moderate” risk of bias,
Tawau over period of 10 years. Significant differences were and the remaining five were categorized as having a
recorded between periodontal disease with age, marital “Low” risk of bias. The weighted mean prevalence rates
status, socioeconomic status, and medication intake for maxillofacial trauma and dental trauma were 23.7%
with p value <0.05. Socioeconomic status and medical and 5.1%, respectively. Substantial data heterogeneity
history are positively correlated with periodontal disease. was noted, ranging from 92.84% to 98.46%. However,
Conclusion: Routine dental checkup at primary clinic or meta-regression analysis indicated that the sample size
community setting aid in prevention and early intervention of each included study had no significant impact on the
of periodontal disease. Oral health promotion should be data for both maxillofacial and dental trauma (p = 0.207
encouraged to spread awareness of periodontal disease and p = 0.290, respectively). Conclusion: Cross-sectional
in every community. Early intervention and treatment of studies have determined the prevalence of maxillofacial
periodontal disease improves patient’s quality of life and trauma and TDIs among the Malaysian population to be
prevent early tooth loss. 23.7% and 5.1%, respectively, with the quality of evidence
considered to be low to moderate.
Keywords: Association factors, periodontal disease, risk factors,
Tawau Keywords: Children, maxillofacial trauma, meta-analysis,
systematic review, traumatic dental injuries
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Maxillofacial Trauma P009
and Traumatic Dental Injuries in Malaysian Children
and Adolescents: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Defining the Multifaceted Roles of Dental Academics: A
Consensus Approach Using the Fuzzy Delphi Method
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B. H. Abdul Rauf , G. S. S. Lin , Chua Hock Siang , N. Ainur Umi Kalthom ,
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S. B. Ahmad Shaqir 5 Norasmatul Akma Ahmad, S. Musa, N. H. Abu Kasim, Z. Naimie
1 Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Studies, Faculty of Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya,
Dentistry, University Technology MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Buloh, Malaysia, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Kulliyyah of Dentistry,
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International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, Primary Background: Dental academics are the foundation of
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Care Dental Clinic, Klinik Pergigian Marang, Ministry of Health Malaysia, dental institutions. They are mostly dental specialists and
Marang, Terengganu, Malaysia, Primary Care Dental Clinic, Klinik Pergigian scientists driven by a passion for teaching and intellectual
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Labuan, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia, challenges. Although most have not been trained or
5 Department of Paediatric Dentistry, UKM Specialist Children’s Hospital, Kuala certified as educators, they are tasked with educating the
Lumpur, Malaysia
next generation of dentists within their fields of expertise.
Introduction: Maxillofacial trauma and traumatic dental Beyond teaching, dental academics juggle multifaceted
injuries (TDIs) are infrequent occurrences among children roles as educators, researchers, administrators, and
and adolescents. Objective: This systematic review seeks clinicians. The strive to balance these multiple roles may
to investigate the prevalence, patterns, and associated risk lead dental academics to face identity conflicts, loss of
factors of maxillofacial trauma and TDIs in Malaysian work satisfaction and ultimately burnout and attrition
children and adolescents. Methodology: This review was from the workforce. Given the limited literature on
registered in the International Prospective Register of defining faculty competencies and roles in medical and
Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO—CRD42023464630). dental education, and an ongoing retention issues, it
Extensive searches were conducted across multiple is crucial to clearly delineate these roles to assist dental
databases, including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, academics establish their academic identity and plan their

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