Prof. Dr. Ambrina Qureshi

Qualifications

Ph.D. (Dow), M.Phil. (PU), CHPE (Dow), CGOH (NL), BDS (KU)

Research

Prevention of Periodontal Diseases
Disability & Oral Health
Health Education & Promotion
Oral Epidemiology

1. Potgieter N, Bridge G, Elfrink M, Folayan M O, Gao S S, Groisman S, Jawdekar A, Kemoli A M, Lim D, Ly P, Mani S, Masumo R M, Monteiro J, Musaya M K, Qureshi A, Tinanoff N. A pilot study on the global practice on informed consent in paediatric dentistry. Front Oral Health 2024; 5 (provisionally accepted)
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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.
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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)
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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)
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. Malik A, Malik S, Qureshi A, Rasheed A. Reliability of CAST Index for Dental Caries Detection. Medical Forum 2014; 25 (4): 3-6
27. 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
28. 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.
29. 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)
30. 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)
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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.
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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)
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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.
48. 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
49. 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)
50. 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
51. 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
52. 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
53. 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
54. 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

MONOGRAPHS AUTHORED & SUPERVISED

1. Javed N, Qureshi A. (2022). Oral health status and the associated factors in the female in-mates of Karachi. MSc.DS Thesis Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi Pakistan [ISBN No.: in process]
2. Arshi S, Qureshi A. (2021). Association between chronic periodontitis and glycemic control of type-2 diabetes mellitus: A case control study. MSc.DS Thesis. Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi Pakistan [ISBN No.: 978-969-685-238-4]
3. Qureshi A, Haque Z, Bokhari SAH, Baloch AA. (2021). Glycemic Control in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients through Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy- A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ph.D. Thesis. Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi Pakistan. [ISBN No.: 978-969-685-175-2]
4. Anzar W, Afaq A, Qureshi A. (2019). Relationship between dental caries and growth parameters in primary school children. MSc.DS Thesis. Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi Pakistan [ISBN No.: 978-969-685- 149-3]
5. Qureshi A, Khan AA. (2008). Periodontal Disease during Pregnancy and Pre-term delivery of Low Birth Weight Babies (PLBW). M. Phil Thesis. University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan
6. Qazi S.R., Qureshi A., Sameer M., Shafi M., Izhar M., Padhiar I., Khan A.A. (2005). National Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Practices. MoH / WHO 2005

FUNDED PROJECTS

2019 Glycemic Control in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients through Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy- A Randomized Controlled Trial (Principal Investigator) funded by NRPU-HEC grant No.: 7143 (Total grant Rs. 1.4 million)

2013 Effective Fluoride Concentration in Toothpaste for Dental Caries Prevention (DMFT) (Study Director) funding approval in process with Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad (Clinical Trial Identifier No. NCT02016001) (http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02016001)

2013 Dow Community Oral Health Program (Program Director) funded by UN-Innovation in Civic Participation (a collaborative project of Dow University of Health Sciences and University of North Carolina, USA).

2012 School-Based Dental Health Services (Program Director) funded by Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi (Total grant Rs. 2,50,000)

2006 DUHS Oral Health Status, Perceptions, Knowledge and Practices of Thalassemic Children in Pakistan, (Team Leader & First Author) funded to present results at the International Association of Disability and Oral Health (IADH), Goteborg, Sweden (Total Grant of 10,000 Karona)

2005 National Guidelines for Pakistan on Infection Control in Dental Setups- A Manual, (Team Leader & Second Author) a project assigned and funded by World Health Organization and Ministry of Health Pakistan (Total Grant of Rs. 120,000).

2005 Periodontal Disease during Pregnancy and its relationship with Low birth Weight Babies (Co- Investigator & First Author) at Shaikh Zayed PostGraduate Medical Institute, Lahore, funded by Pakistan Medical Research Council, Pakistan (Total Grant of Rs.35, 000). No. 4-22- 7/04/RDC/SZH, Lahore

2005 Bacterial isolates during febrile episodes in non-neutropenic oncology patients at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi (Team Member).

2005 Oral Health in Pakistan: A case for PHC approach. (Team Member) Project funded by FDI- World Dental Federation. ($17,800.00)

2004-5 Innovations in access to oral health care to the underprivileged. (Project Field in-Charge) at Pattoki Tehsil Punjab (One of the Six pilot projects of National Oral Health Program in collaboration with WHO) ($ 39,500.00)

2003 Situation Analysis of the Oral Health Sector of Pakistan. (Team Member & Second Author). Project of the National Oral Health Program in collaboration with WHO. National Coordinator and Co-Principal Investigator. ($ 16,900.00)