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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 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

Conference Publication

Building Smiles Early: Oral Health Across the First 1,000 Days

Zafar, Sobia (2025). Building Smiles Early: Oral Health Across the First 1,000 Days. Cook Islands Annual Health Conference 2025 – The First 1000 Days, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 1–2 October 2025.

Building Smiles Early: Oral Health Across the First 1,000 Days

2025

Conference Publication

E Puapinga Katoa Te Nio Tamaraki’: A multi-stakeholder roadmap for oral health of mothers and children in the Cook Islands

Lal-Kumar, Seema, Lee, Hyewon, Williams, Bob, Morse, Zac, Unuia, Upokotea, Moekapiti, Ngametua, Tangimetua, Moana Michaela, Nio, Kirianu and Zafar, Sobia (2025). E Puapinga Katoa Te Nio Tamaraki’: A multi-stakeholder roadmap for oral health of mothers and children in the Cook Islands. Cook Islands Annual Health Conference 2025 – The First 1000 Days, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 1–2 October 2025.

E Puapinga Katoa Te Nio Tamaraki’: A multi-stakeholder roadmap for oral health of mothers and children in the Cook Islands

2025

Conference Publication

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. Cook Islands Annual Health Conference 2025 – The First 1000 Days, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 1–2 October 2025.

The First 1000 Days of Life: Breastfeeding in The Cook Islands—An ecological perspective using Bronfenbrenner's Model

2025

Conference Publication

From myth to evidence: infant feeding practices and early childhood caries

Zafar, S. (2025). From myth to evidence: infant feeding practices and early childhood caries. Pacific Society for Reproductive Health (PSRH) Webinar, Online, 17 September 2025.

From myth to evidence: infant feeding practices and early childhood caries

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

Conference Publication

Community-based, low-cost solutions for managing childhood dental caries

Zafar, S. (2025). Community-based, low-cost solutions for managing childhood dental caries. Health Promotion Bureau, Online, Sri Lanka, 14 August 2025.

Community-based, low-cost solutions for managing childhood dental caries

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

Conference Publication

Beyond Staining: Exploring Silver and Selenium Nanoparticles in Paediatric Caries Management

Almuqrin, A., Walsh, L.J., Jayampath, S.C. and Zafar, S. (2025). Beyond Staining: Exploring Silver and Selenium Nanoparticles in Paediatric Caries Management. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25 July 2025.

Beyond Staining: Exploring Silver and Selenium Nanoparticles in Paediatric Caries Management

2025

Conference Publication

Reflect, Record, Reform: The Integration of Digital Logbooks in Dental Training

Abdoni, S., Yang, G., Roellgen, R., Zachar, J. and Zafar, S. (2025). Reflect, Record, Reform: The Integration of Digital Logbooks in Dental Training. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25 July 2025.

Reflect, Record, Reform: The Integration of Digital Logbooks in Dental Training

2025

Conference Publication

Modes of Learning in Dentistry: A Study of Discipline-Based Approaches and Clinical Insight

Dahal, S., Nguyen, N.M.T., Qin, Z., Nadian, E. and Zafar, S. (2025). Modes of Learning in Dentistry: A Study of Discipline-Based Approaches and Clinical Insight. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25 July 2025.

Modes of Learning in Dentistry: A Study of Discipline-Based Approaches and Clinical Insight

2025

Conference Publication

Strengthening Oral Health in Diverse Families: A Systematic Review Using the Lens of the RE-AIM Framework

Awadh, I., Ha, D., Boyd, R., Khan, A., Ball, L., Nisar, M. and Zafar, S. (2025). Strengthening Oral Health in Diverse Families: A Systematic Review Using the Lens of the RE-AIM Framework. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25 July 2025.

Strengthening Oral Health in Diverse Families: A Systematic Review Using the Lens of the RE-AIM Framework

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, 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s00414-025-03559-2

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

2025

Conference Publication

Beyond the Drill: Alternative Strategies in Paediatric Dental Care

Zafar, S. (2025). Beyond the Drill: Alternative Strategies in Paediatric Dental Care. Westmead Dental Hospital CPD event, Sydney, NSW Australia, 4 July 2025.

Beyond the Drill: Alternative Strategies in Paediatric Dental Care

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