Name
Prof. Dr. Ambrina Qureshi
Designation
Principal, Chairperson & Head of Department
ambrina.qureshi@duhs.edu.pk
Office
1st Floor, DIDC Clinical Block, Dow International Dental College Chanesar Campus
Qualifications
Ph.D. (Dow), M.Phil. (PU), C-HPE (Dow), C-GOH (NL), BDS (KU)
Research
1. Kumari U, Zafar T, Shafqat S, Askary SH, Qasim M, Kamran MA, Baig EA, Shaikh AC, Qureshi A. Caries-affected dentin disinfection using Triphala, Indocyanine green, and Potassium Titanyl Phosphate laser and their effect on adhesive bond strength. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 2023; 41: 103257
2. Iqbal A, Masood S, Qureshi A, Arshi S. Comparison of Oral Hygiene Status among Right- and Left-Handed Individuals. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 2023; 17(2): 738
3. Panhwar M, Qureshi A, Nangdev P, Baig QA, Shams M, Sikandar H. Assessment of usage of Mobile Applications for self-care in Diabetic Patients attending dental OPD A preliminary study. LMRJ 2023; 5(1): 22-27
4. Nisar SS, Irfan F, Hammad H, Abdulla AM, Kamran MA, Barakat A, Niazi F, Baig EA, Qureshi A. Disinfection of caries-affected dentin using potassium titanyl phosphate laser, Riboflavin and Ozonated water on shear bond strength of deciduous teeth. Photodiagnosis Photodynamic Therapy 2022; 29: 103044
5. Qureshi A, Safdar NF, Qureshi H, AlFawaz YF, Al Ahdal K, Shabib S, Al-Aali KA, Naseem M, Vohra F, Abduljabbar T. Dietary factors influencing the caries status of adults in Karachi, Pakistan: Initial findings. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2022; 19: 6980
6. Simpson TC, Clarkson JE, Worthington HV, MacDonald L, Weldon JC, Needleman I, Iheozor-Ejiofor Z, Wild SH, Qureshi A, Walker A, Patel VA, Boyers D, Twigg J. Treatment of periodontitis for glycaemic control in people with diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022; 4. Art. No.: CD004714.
7. Qureshi A, Haque Z, Qureshi H, Farooqui WA. Effects of Metronidazole as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy on insulin resistance in type 2 diabetics. Antibiotics 2021; 10: 1400
8. Anzar W, Qureshi A, Afaq A, Alkahtany MF, Almadi KH, Ben Gassem AA, AlRefeai MH, Naseem M. Vohra F, Abduljabbar T. Analysis of occupational stress, burnout and job satisfaction among dental practitioners. Work 2022; 72(1):323-331
9. Masood S, Tariq SHB, Khanani A, Jawed H, Anzar W, Qureshi A. Self-reported survey on medicinal uses of cannabis in health professionals. Journal of Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College 2021; 3(3): 103-109
10. Qureshi A, Bokhari SAH, Haque Z, Baloch AA, Zaheer S. Clinical efficacy of scaling and root planing with and without metronidazole on glycemic control: three arm randomized controlled trial, BMC Oral Health 2021; 21(253), 1-9
11. Anzar W, Qureshi A, Afaq A, Kattan HF, Almutairi B, Alzahrani KM, Naseem M, Vohra F, Abduljabbar T. Association of Dental Caries and Anthropometric Measures among Primary School Children. Children 2021; 8 (3), 223
12. Qureshi A, Haque Z, Bokhari SAH, Baloch AA. Evaluation of HbA1c in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients with periodontitis: Preliminary findings of three-arm clinical trial. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association 2020; 70(8): 1350-1356
13. Warsi I, Younus A, Rasheed A, Ahmed J, Mahida H, Hashmi R, Qureshi A. Oral Health related quality of life of patients with upper gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders in Pakistan: Validation of the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 in Urdu language. British Dental Journal Open 2018; 4:1-7
14. Raza N, Qureshi H, Qureshi A. Reactive blood donor notification; their responses and perceptions: Experience from Southern Pakistan. Journal of Ayyub Medical College Abbottabad-Pakistan 2018; 30(3)
15. Warsi I, Younus A, Rasheed A, Ahmed J, Hamza SM, Farooqui R, Qureshi A. Smokeless tobacco consumption among public and heavy load drivers in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Public Health & Epidemiology 2017; 9(11): 292-299
16. Qureshi A, Saadat S, Qureshi H. Effectiveness of guided tooth brushing program for children with visual impairments-a randomized controlled trial. Biomedical Research 2017; 28 (4): 1483-1486
17. Younus A, Qureshi A. Toothbrush changing frequency and associated socio-demographic and oral hygiene factors among residents of Karachi. Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene 2016; 8(2): 4-11
18. Younus A, H Mohsin, Farooqui S, Moin M, Qureshi A. Oral Health parameters of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients undergoing Haemodialysis- A Comparative Study. Open Access Journal of Dental Sciences 2016; 1(2)
19. Qureshi A, Haider MM, Khan R. Exploring Gender Distribution in Anxiety Spectrum through Factor Analysis among Dental Students. Journal of Pakistan Dental Association 2016; 25 (03): 87-92
20. Qureshi A, Farooqui S, Qureshi H. A clinical analysis of water pipe smoking on periodontal ligament attachment loss. Journal of Pakistan Dental Association 2016; 25(1): 26-31
21. Warsi I, Qureshi A, Younus A. Oral Health of Tobacco Chewers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Karachi, Pakistan, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index, Medical and Health Sciences 2015; 9(5), 761
22. Qureshi A, Bukhari SAH, Pirvani M, Dawani N. Understanding and Practice of Evidence Based Search Strategy among Postgraduate Dental Students: A Preliminary Study. The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice 2015; 15(2): 44-49
23. Malik A, Malik S, Qureshi A, Rasheed A. Comparative effectiveness of chewing stick and toothbrush: A randomized clinical trial. North American Journal of Medical Sciences 2014; 6:333-7
24. Qureshi A, Batra M, Pirvani M, Malik A, Shah A, Gupta M. Oral Health disparities among 12- 15 years children of India and Pakistan – A cross border comparison. Journal of Pakistan Dental Association 2014; 23(4): 170-174
25. Malik A, Malik S, Qureshi A, Rasheed A. Reliability of CAST Index for Dental Caries Detection. Medical Forum 2014; 25 (4): 3-6
26. Malik A, Malik S, Qureshi A. Prevalence of dental caries using novel caries assessment index- CAST. Journal of Dow University of Health Sciences 2014; 8(1): 7-10
27. Amin F, Sheikh AA, Qureshi A, Abbas M. Prevailing knowledge and practices about Dental impressions disinfection. Journal of Pakistan Dental Association 2014; 23(4): 164-169.
28. Qureshi A, Chohan A. Areca Nut Chewing Among Primary School Children of Karachi, Pakistan. FC 307, International Dental Journal 2013; 63 (Suppl. 1): 297—378 (Abstract)
29. Younus A, Qureshi A, Rasheed A. Caries Experience in 6 –15 Years Old Type 1 Diabetic Children in Karachi. Free Communication Session 21, FC 140; FDI 2013 Istanbul, Annual World Dental Congress (Abstract)
30. Qureshi A, Dawani N, Shaikh AA. Areca Nut Consumption Patterns among Primary School Children of Karachi. Journal of Dow University of Health Sciences 2013; 7 (1): 25-26
31. Qureshi A, van der Sanden W, Mulder J. Tool for Assessment of Professional Competencies of Dental Graduates. Isra Medical Journal 2013; 5(4): 242-45
32. Malik A, Qureshi A, Malik S. Prevention of Dental Decay: Role of Fluoride in Dentifrices. Journal of Dow University of Health Sciences 2013; 7(2): 59-62
33. Saadat S, Mohiuddin S, Qureshi A. Antibiotic Prescription Practice of Dental Practitioners in a Public Sector Institute of Karachi. Journal of Dow University of Health Sciences 2013; 7(2): 54-58.
34. Dawani N, Qureshi A, Syed S. Integrated school-based child oral health education. Journal of Dow University of Health Sciences 2012; 6(3): 110-14
35. Malik A, Malik S, Qureshi A. Needle Stick Injury: A Rising Bio-Hazard. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad 2012; 24(3-4): 144-46
36. Qureshi A. Self-rated Competencies of Dental Students at Terminal Level. Journal of Dental Research; 90 (Special Issue B): Abstract No. 01 (Educational Research), 1st IADSR International Conference April 22-24, 2011
37. S. Saadat, Qureshi A. Oral Hygiene practices of institutionalized mentally handicapped individuals in Karachi. Journal of Dental Research; 90 (Special Issue B): Abstract No. 02 (Oral Health Research), 1st IADSR International Conference April 22-24, 2011
38. S. Mohiuddin, Qureshi A. Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Public-School Children. Journal of Dental Research; 90 (Special Issue B): Abstract No. 03 (Behavioral, Epidemiologic and Health Services Research), 1st IADSR International Conference April 22-24, 2011
39. S. Syed, Qureshi A. Oral Needs and Barriers to Oral Care in Hospitalized Children. Journal of Dental Research; 90 (Special Issue B): Abstract No. 04 (Oral Health Research), 1st IADSR International Conference April 22-24, 2011
40. Mohiuddin S, Saadat S, Qureshi A. Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Public-School Children of Karachi, Pakistan. Journal of Dow University of Health Sciences 2011; 5 (3): 126-28
41. Qureshi A, Qureshi A, Sufia S, Khan AA. Periodontal Infection during Pregnancy and its Association with the Delivery of Pre-Term Low Birth Weight Babies. Journal of Research in Medical Education & Ethics, March 2011; 1(1): 35-42
42. Qureshi A, Chaudhary S, Shad MA, Izhar F, Khan AA. Is oral health status of children with Thalassemia worse than that of their normal counterpart? Original Article. Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry 2010; 1(1): 4-7
43. Qureshi A, Qureshi A, Qureshi H, Khan AA. Cytological findings in buccal mucosa of megaloblastic anemia. Proceedings Journal of Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute 2008; 20(2)
44. Qureshi A, Qureshi A, Qureshi H, Khan AA. Blood glucose level, salivary Ph and oral bacterial count in Type I Diabetic children. Infectious diseases Journal of Pakistan 2007; 16 (2): 45-48
45. Qureshi A, Qureshi H, Qureshi A, Khan AA. Use of Anti-fibrinolytics in the management of true hemophiliacs undergoing dental treatment. Pakistan Journal of Pathology 2007; 18(1): 31-34
46. Qureshi A, Qureshi A, Sufia S, Farooq A, Khan AA. Periodontal status of women during pregnancy. Proceedings Journal of Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute 2006; 20(2):87-94.
47. Sufia S, Anwar S, Qureshi A, Farooq A, Khan AA. Maternal attitudes and practices towards 3½ & 4 ½ children in Pakistan. Proceedings Journal of Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute 2006; 20(2), 99-106
48. Qureshi A, Sufia S, Qureshi A. Oral Health Status, Perceptions, Knowledge and Practices of Thalassemic Children in Pakistan. Journal of Disability and Oral Health, Aug 2006; 7(2): 102 (Abstract)
49. Qureshi A, Syed A, Ijaz S, Qureshi A, Khan A A. Periodontal Infection- A potential risk factor for pre-term delivery of low birth weight babies (PLBW). Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, October 2005; 55(10): 448-451
50. Kazmi F, Iqbal S, Syed A, Ijaz S, Qureshi A, Farooq S, Malik S, Khan AA. Does periodontal disease exacerbate systemic conditions? A review of existing evidence. Proceedings Journal of Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute 2005; 17(2): 93-98
51. Khan AA, Ijaz S, Syed A, Qureshi A, Padhiar I, Sufia S, Khan MK, Haleem A, Qiamuddin, Baloch M. Oral Health in Pakistan- A situation analysis. Developing Dentistry 2004; 5 (2): 35- 44
52. Ijaz S, Syed A, Qureshi A, Khan AA. Tea as a source of dietary fluoride in Pakistan, Journal of Pakistan Dental Association 2004; 13(2): 76-78
53. Khan AS, Syed A, Qureshi A, Ijaz S, Khan AA. Evaluation of problems related to malpractice and professionalism in Islamabad Area- A study. Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal 2004; 24(1): 71-74
