{"id":18910,"date":"2026-05-08T19:18:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/cd\/?p=18910"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:18:25","slug":"masters-degree-awarded-to-ms-widad-ahmed-al-weshali-in-orthodontics-and-pediatric-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/cd\/en\/18910\/","title":{"rendered":"Master\u2019s Degree Awarded to Ms. Widad Ahmed Al-Weshali in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ms. Widad Ahmed Yahya Ahmed Al-Weshali <\/strong>was awarded a Master\u2019s Degree in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry <\/strong>for her thesis titled: Prevalence and Distribution of Dental Anomalies among a Group of Yemeni Pediatric Population Based on Panoramic Radiograph Analysis<\/em><\/strong>, <\/em>which was submitted to the Department of Orthodontics, Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry\u2013 Sana\u2019a University. The MA defense was held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/strong><\/td>\nCommittee Members<\/strong><\/td>\nDesignation<\/strong><\/td>\nPosition<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nProf. Khaled Abdul Salam Al-Haddad<\/strong><\/td>\nInternal Examiner<\/td>\nChair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nAssoc. Prof. Abdulqader Mohammed Zabarah<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Supervisor<\/td>\nMember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nDr. Nazim Mohammed Sallam<\/strong><\/td>\nExternal Examiner<\/td>\nMember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The thesis aimed to:<\/p>\n

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  • Determine the prevalence of dental developmental anomalies (DDAs) among Yemeni children and adolescents.<\/li>\n
  • Identify the frequency of anomalies related to number, size, and shape.<\/li>\n
  • Analyze patterns of distribution and severity using digital panoramic radiography.<\/li>\n
  • Examine associations between these anomalies and demographic and anatomical variables such as gender, age, maxilla versus mandible, right versus left side, and tooth type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:<\/p>\n

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    • The overall prevalence of dental anomalies was 32.3%, with nearly one-third of cases presenting at least one anomaly.<\/li>\n
    • Shape anomalies ranked first (61.8%), followed by number anomalies (21.2%), and size anomalies (13.0%).<\/li>\n
    • The most common anomalies were taurodontism (19.6%), followed by tooth agenesis (17.5%), along with a notable prevalence of root dilaceration.<\/li>\n
    • A positive correlation was observed between age and prevalence, increasing from 19.8% in younger groups to 46.6% in the 14\u201318 age group.<\/li>\n
    • The vast majority of anomalies (98.2%) occurred in permanent teeth, with molars being the most affected (50.9%).<\/li>\n
    • Anatomically, the maxilla was more affected (55%) than the mandible, with a slight predominance on the right side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:\u200e<\/p>\n

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      • Integrating early screening using panoramic radiography into routine pediatric dental practices and national guidelines in Yemen.<\/li>\n
      • Emphasizing early diagnosis of dental anomalies to ensure accurate, evidence-based treatment planning and to prevent future complications.<\/li>\n
      • Adopting a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex cases associated with these anomalies, such as malocclusion and functional impairments.<\/li>\n
      • Utilizing the findings of this study as a reference database to support public health strategies and dental service planning in Yemen.\u200e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, colleagues, and the researcher\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

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