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2025

Journal Article

A comparative study of postural impact and benefits from loupes in undergraduate and graduate dentists

Danylak, Stefan, Sloan, Alastair J., Walsh, Laurence J. and Zafar, Sobia (2025). A comparative study of postural impact and benefits from loupes in undergraduate and graduate dentists. Journal of Dentistry, 163 106162, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.106162

A comparative study of postural impact and benefits from loupes in undergraduate and graduate dentists

2025

Journal Article

Challenges in evaluating the analgesic effects of photobiomodulation in dentistry: a narrative review

Zachar, Jessica Joanna, Reher, Peter, Zafar, Sobia and Walsh, Laurence J. (2025). Challenges in evaluating the analgesic effects of photobiomodulation in dentistry: a narrative review. Journal of Dentistry, 162 106077, 106077. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.106077

Challenges in evaluating the analgesic effects of photobiomodulation in dentistry: a narrative review

2025

Journal Article

Tailored synthesis and profiling of capped silver and selenium nanoparticles for topical applications in paediatric dentistry

Almuqrin, Amjad, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Walsh, Laurence J. and Zafar, Sobia (2025). Tailored synthesis and profiling of capped silver and selenium nanoparticles for topical applications in paediatric dentistry. Dentistry Journal, 13 (10) 456, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/dj13100456

Tailored synthesis and profiling of capped silver and selenium nanoparticles for topical applications in paediatric dentistry

2025

Journal Article

Influence of patient demographics and socio-economic status on treatment choices for permanent mature teeth with painful vital teeth: a pilot study in the Australian public dental system

Alfaisal, Y., Peters, O. A., Idris, G., Zafar, S. and Peters, C. I. (2025). Influence of patient demographics and socio-economic status on treatment choices for permanent mature teeth with painful vital teeth: a pilot study in the Australian public dental system. Australian Dental Journal, 70 (3), 160-170. doi: 10.1111/adj.13069

Influence of patient demographics and socio-economic status on treatment choices for permanent mature teeth with painful vital teeth: a pilot study in the Australian public dental system

2025

Journal Article

Specialists' perspectives on social stories in managing individuals with autism in the dental care setting

Zafar, Sobia, Griffiths, Mim, Hartfiel, Emily, Malawkin, Andie and Lopez-Silva, Claudia (2025). Specialists' perspectives on social stories in managing individuals with autism in the dental care setting. Special care in dentistry, 45 (4) e70085, 1-7. doi: 10.1111/scd.70085

Specialists' perspectives on social stories in managing individuals with autism in the dental care setting

2025

Journal Article

The first 1000 days of life: breastfeeding in the Cook Islands—an ecological perspective using Bronfenbrenner's model

Lal-Kumar, Seema, Dayal, Hem, Seve-Williams, Nuhisifa, Morse, Zac and Zafar, Sobia (2025). The first 1000 days of life: breastfeeding in the Cook Islands—an ecological perspective using Bronfenbrenner's model. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry ipd.70028. doi: 10.1111/ipd.7002

The first 1000 days of life: breastfeeding in the Cook Islands—an ecological perspective using Bronfenbrenner's model

2025

Journal Article

Quality of YouTubeTM Videos on the Clinical Use of Silver Fluoride

Zafar, S., YongHong Low, K., Yi Teh, W., Hong Chan, S. and Walsh, L.J. (2025). Quality of YouTubeTM Videos on the Clinical Use of Silver Fluoride. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40368-025-01102-w

Quality of YouTubeTM Videos on the Clinical Use of Silver Fluoride

2025

Journal Article

Reliability of London atlas for dental age estimation in an Australian cohort

Chua, Amanda, Halim, Christabel, Pham, Ethan, Samuel, Selwin, Zafar, Sobia and AlQahtani, Sakher (2025). Reliability of London atlas for dental age estimation in an Australian cohort. International Journal of Legal Medicine, 139 (6), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s00414-025-03559-2

Reliability of London atlas for dental age estimation in an Australian cohort

2025

Journal Article

Access to oral healthcare in individuals with Rett syndrome: a qualitative study of parent perspectives

Lai, Yvonne Yee Lok, Zafar, Sobia, Leonard, Helen Margaret, Walsh, Laurence James and Downs, Jenny Anne (2025). Access to oral healthcare in individuals with Rett syndrome: a qualitative study of parent perspectives. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 69 (5), 403-416. doi: 10.1111/jir.13222

Access to oral healthcare in individuals with Rett syndrome: a qualitative study of parent perspectives

2025

Journal Article

Exploring oral health related quality of life in Rett syndrome using directed content analysis

Lai, Yvonne Yee Lok, Downs, Jenny Anne, Leonard, Helen Margaret, Walsh, Laurence James and Zafar, Sobia (2025). Exploring oral health related quality of life in Rett syndrome using directed content analysis. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 197 (9) e64104, e64104. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.64104

Exploring oral health related quality of life in Rett syndrome using directed content analysis

2025

Journal Article

Insights from the global education survey on the use of VR-haptics in dental education

Bencharit, Sompop, Quinn, Barry, Sittoni-Pino, Maria F., Arias-Herrera, Santiago, Schick, Simona-Georgiana, Rampf, Sarah, Byrne, Samantha, Shazib, Muhammad A., Örtengren, Ulf, Lam, Walter Yu Hang, Liukkonen, Mikko, Rice, David, Nagasawa, Masako, Ranauta, Amitha, Zafar, Sobia, Bágyi, Kinga, Greany, Thomas J., Luai, Amirul Faiz, Øilo, Marit, Rederiene, Gitana, Stolberg, Rebecca, Gül, Gülsün, Tricio, Jorge, Chau, Reinhard Chun Wang, Pantea, Mihaela, Mutluay, Murat, Lingström, Peter, Klein, Ophir, Usta, Sıla Nur ... Felszeghy, Szabolcs (2025). Insights from the global education survey on the use of VR-haptics in dental education. Frontiers in Dental Medicine, 6 1576646, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fdmed.2025.1576646

Insights from the global education survey on the use of VR-haptics in dental education

2025

Journal Article

Tooth discoloration from 2 silver fluorides used in adults with special needs: a randomized trial

See, L., Zafar, S., Fu, D., Ha, D.H., Walsh, L.J. and Lopez Silva, C. (2025). Tooth discoloration from 2 silver fluorides used in adults with special needs: a randomized trial. JDR Clinical and Translational Research, 10 (1), 24-33. doi: 10.1177/23800844241246199

Tooth discoloration from 2 silver fluorides used in adults with special needs: a randomized trial

2024

Journal Article

Factors influencing treatment decisions in permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a questionnaire-based study

Alfaisal, Y., Idris, G., Peters, O. A., Peters, C. I. and Zafar, S. (2024). Factors influencing treatment decisions in permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a questionnaire-based study. Australian Dental Journal, 69 (4), 293-303. doi: 10.1111/adj.13026

Factors influencing treatment decisions in permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a questionnaire-based study

2024

Journal Article

Awareness of dental complications with oral piercings

Masood, Manal, Walsh, Laurence J. and Zafar, Sobia (2024). Awareness of dental complications with oral piercings. Oral Diseases, 30 (7), 4404-4411. doi: 10.1111/odi.14908

Awareness of dental complications with oral piercings

2024

Journal Article

The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of dental students at an Australian school

Akhtar, S., Tissainayagam, J., Lo, J., Siddiqi, A. and Zafar, S. (2024). The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of dental students at an Australian school. Australian dental journal, 69 (4), 1-8. doi: 10.1111/adj.13029

The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of dental students at an Australian school

2024

Journal Article

Investigating the development of peer-led asynchronous digitally mediated feedback in higher education: three case studies

Stahl, Garth, Oberg, Glenys, Fairbairn, Kirsten, McLay, Kate, Noble, Christy, Sale, Martin, Mandrusiak, Allison, MacMahon, Stephanie, Findlay, Wendy and Zafar, Sobia (2024). Investigating the development of peer-led asynchronous digitally mediated feedback in higher education: three case studies. Reflective Practice, 25 (5), 1-22. doi: 10.1080/14623943.2024.2372882

Investigating the development of peer-led asynchronous digitally mediated feedback in higher education: three case studies

2024

Journal Article

qPCR assay optimisation for a clinical study comparing oral health risk in Rett syndrome

Lai, Y. Y. L., Downs, J., Leishman, S., Leonard, H. M., Walsh, L. J. and Zafar, S. (2024). qPCR assay optimisation for a clinical study comparing oral health risk in Rett syndrome. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 25 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s40368-024-00912-8

qPCR assay optimisation for a clinical study comparing oral health risk in Rett syndrome

2024

Journal Article

Vital pulp therapy—Factors influencing decision‐making for permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A systematic review

Alfaisal, Yasmen, Idris, Ghassan, Peters, Ove A., Zafar, Sobia, Nagendrababu, Venkateshbabu and Peters, Christine I. (2024). Vital pulp therapy—Factors influencing decision‐making for permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A systematic review. International Endodontic Journal, 57 (5), 505-519. doi: 10.1111/iej.14036

Vital pulp therapy—Factors influencing decision‐making for permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A systematic review

2024

Journal Article

Biocompatibility and acid resistance of preformed crowns in children: an in vitro study

Hogerheyde, T., Coates, D., Walsh, L. and Zafar, S. (2024). Biocompatibility and acid resistance of preformed crowns in children: an in vitro study. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 25 (3), 417-425. doi: 10.1007/s40368-024-00898-3

Biocompatibility and acid resistance of preformed crowns in children: an in vitro study

2024

Journal Article

Laser fluorescence assessment of dental caries arrest with two silver fluoride agents in patients with special needs– a preliminary report

See, Lydia, Zafar, Sobia, Fu, David, Ha, Diep H., Walsh, Laurence J. and Lopez Silva, Claudia (2024). Laser fluorescence assessment of dental caries arrest with two silver fluoride agents in patients with special needs– a preliminary report. Lasers in Medical Science, 39 (1) 96, 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s10103-024-04038-7

Laser fluorescence assessment of dental caries arrest with two silver fluoride agents in patients with special needs– a preliminary report