Annual Research Output Report 2025
Annual Research Output Report
Shahida Islam Dental College, Lodhran
Publication Year 2025
This report consolidates the peer-reviewed publications submitted by departments of Shahida Islam Dental College, Lodhran for the year 2025.
Executive Summary: Total Research Output — 2025
Shahida Islam Dental College, Lodhran produced 33 unique research outputs in 2025. Several articles are co-authored across departments and are credited to each; departmental counts sum to 39 while the unique institutional total is 33.
Department | Count | % of Total |
Periodontology | 0 | 0.0% |
Operative Dentistry & Endodontics | 9 | 23.1% |
Paediatric Dentistry | 1 | 2.6% |
Community Dentistry | 4 | 10.3% |
Oral Medicine | 1 | 2.6% |
Biochemistry | 1 | 2.6% |
Pathology | 2 | 5.1% |
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 1 | 2.6% |
Dental Materials | 7 | 17.9% |
Oral Biology | 6 | 15.4% |
Oral Pathology | 4 | 10.3% |
Prosthodontics | 1 | 2.6% |
Orthodontics | 2 | 5.1% |
Total | 39 | 100% |
Note: cross-department shared articles counted once toward the unique total include: “Evaluation of Patient Experience…” and “Integration of Restorative, Endodontic, and Implant Therapy…” (Operative Dentistry & Endodontics + Dental Materials); “Evaluating the relationship between salivary biomarkers…” and “A questionnaire-based survey on management of medical emergencies…” (Oral Biology + Oral Pathology); and “Evaluation of the Residual Ridge Resorption…” (Community Dentistry + Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery + Prosthodontics).
Department: Operative Dentistry & Endodontics
- Authors: Sajjad Ali Darvesh (HOD & Professor)
Title: Assessment of Residual Ridge Resorption in Mandible of Edentulous Patients
Journal/Reference/DOI: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Sajjad Ali Darvesh (HOD & Professor) — Collaborative work with Dental Materials (Dr Azam Shahzad)
Title: Evaluation of Patient Experience and Treatment-Related Anxiety during Endodontic and Surgical Procedures in Dental Teaching Institutions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.08 (2025), pp.1613–1619; DOI: 10.53555/69tbve64
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Sajjad Ali Darvesh (HOD & Professor) & Dr. Suffiyan Saleem (Assistant Professor)
Title: Association Between Oral Hygiene Practices and Restoration Longevity in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.04 (2025); DOI: 10.53555/h05h7342
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Sajjad Ali Darvesh (HOD & Professor) — Collaborative work with Dental Materials (Dr Azam Shahzad)
Title: Integration of Restorative, Endodontic, and Implant Therapy in the Management of Severe Tooth Wear and Pulpal Disease
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.01 (2025), pp.920–927; DOI: 10.53555/pqvbb473
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Sajjad Ali Darvesh (HOD & Professor)
Title: Clinical Performance of Bioactive Restorative Materials versus Conventional Composite in High Caries-Risk Patients
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.11 (2025), pp.2014–2018; DOI: 10.53555/hx59a343
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Sajjad Ali Darvesh (HOD & Professor)
Title: Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage in Class II Restorations Using Bulk-Fill and Conventional Composite Resin
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.08 (2025), pp.1832–1835; DOI: 10.53555/pdn5g530
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Sajjad Ali Darvesh (HOD & Professor)
Title: Assessment of Dental Students in the Management of Carious Lesions in Pediatric Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.5 (2025); DOI: 10.53555/a1yf9z22
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Suffiyan Saleem (Assistant Professor)
Title: Prevalence of Nano Filled Composite Restorations and Their Marginal Discoloration in Posterior Teeth
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.04 (2025); DOI: 10.53555/k3adv947
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Suffiyan Saleem (Assistant Professor)
Title: Evaluation of the Causes of Primary Root Canal Failure in Permanent Teeth
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Muhammad Medical College
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Paediatric Dentistry
- Authors: Dr Afsheen Riaz (HOD Paedodontics, Assistant Professor)
Title: Frequency and Impact of Trismus on the Quality of Life and Health Measured Through the GTQ Index
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.11 (2025), pp.2150–2154; DOI: 10.53555/8fahpb76
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Community Dentistry
- Authors: Syed Burhan Samad Tarmizi (Assistant Professor)
Title: Assessing the Effect of Educational Intervention on Pharmaceutical Promotion: A Follow-Up Study among Medical Students from Pakistan
Journal/Reference/DOI: BMC Medical Education, 2025;25:1199 (published 26 August 2025); DOI: 10.1186/s12909-025-07725-3
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Muhammad Junaid Hashmi (Assistant Professor)
Title: Impact of Community-Based Oral Health Education Programs on Periodontal Disease Awareness and Prevention
Journal/Reference/DOI: International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology, Vol 15 (June–Dec 2025)
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Muhammad Junaid Hashmi (Assistant Professor)
Title: Improving Oral Health in Special Needs Population: Challenges and Solutions
Journal/Reference/DOI: International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology, Vol 15 (June–Dec 2025); ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/786
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Muhammad Junaid Hashmi (Assistant Professor) — Collaborative work with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Dr Ashfaq Ahmed) and Prosthodontics (Dr Zahid Akhtar)
Title: Evaluation of the Residual Ridge Resorption in Long-Term Complete Denture Wearers Using Panoramic Radiographs
Journal/Reference/DOI: Chinese Journal of Cancer Prevention & Treatment, 2025, Vol. 32, Issue 9, pp.591–596
Year of Publication: 2025
Prof. Mumtaz’s submitted publications (2004–2011) predate this reporting window and are not included.
Department: Oral Medicine
- Authors: Dr Azeem (M.A. Yaqoob) et al.
Title: Potential Predictors for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Staging Using Decision Tree Analysis
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Life Medicine, 11, pp.1191–1197
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Biochemistry
- Authors: Raisa Sheikh — Collaborative work with Dr Adeel Zafar (Pathology, SIMC)
Title: Impact of Antioxidants in Preventing Dental Caries and Erosion
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 06 Issue 02; DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v6i2.2199 (published 02 Feb 2025)
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Pathology
- Authors: Dr Shabzain Ishrat — Collaborative work with Dr Khawar Anwar’s team (Biochemistry, SIMC)
Title: Correlation of Serum Ferritin Levels with Liver Iron Overload on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Thalassemia Major Patients
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 06 Issue 07; DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v6i7.3285
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Shabzain Ishrat — Collaborative work with Dr Khawar Anwar’s team (Biochemistry, SIMC)
Title: Comparative Analysis of Pain Relief and Adverse Effects of Ibuprofen versus Naproxen in Elderly Knee Osteoarthritis
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 06 Issue 08; DOI: 10.54393/pjhs.v6i8.2981
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Authors: Ashfaq Ahmed — Collaborative work with Community Dentistry (Dr Muhammad Junaid Hashmi) and Prosthodontics (Dr Zahid Akhtar)
Title: Evaluation of the Residual Ridge Resorption in Long-Term Complete Denture Wearers Using Panoramic Radiographs
Journal/Reference/DOI: Chinese Journal of Cancer Prevention & Treatment, 2025, Vol. 32, Issue 9, pp.591–596
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Dental Materials
- Authors: Atta Elahi (Assistant Professor)
Title: Dentists and Patients’ Perception on the Choice between Composite and Amalgam Restoration in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Journal/Reference/DOI: DOI: 10.32593/jstmu/vol8.iss1.380
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Atta Elahi (Assistant Professor)
Title: Surface Roughness and Wear of Different Ceramic Materials after Simulating Brushing
Journal/Reference/DOI: DOI: 10.53555/pg25f419
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Azam Shahzad (Assistant Professor)
Title: Unveiling Gender Characteristics in Pakistan: Forensic Dentistry Insights through Panoramic Radiographs and Morphometric Analysis
Journal/Reference/DOI: DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1806945
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Azam Shahzad (Assistant Professor)
Title: The Effect of Different Core Build-Up Materials on the Longevity of Endodontically and Surgically Treated Teeth Restored with Crowns: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Journal/Reference/DOI: DOI: 10.53555/7cvgbk05
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Azam Shahzad (Assistant Professor)
Title: Comparative Evaluation of Pulpotomy Outcomes Using MTA versus Biodentine in Deep Carious Lesions of Immature Permanent Molars Requiring Surgical Exposure: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Journal/Reference/DOI: DOI: 10.53555/d6bxpy67
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Azam Shahzad (Assistant Professor) — Collaborative work with Operative Dentistry & Endodontics (Dr Sajjad Ali Darvesh)
Title: Evaluation of Patient Experience and Treatment-Related Anxiety during Endodontic and Surgical Procedures in Dental Teaching Institutions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.08 (2025); DOI: 10.53555/69tbve64
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Azam Shahzad (Assistant Professor) — Collaborative work with Operative Dentistry & Endodontics (Dr Sajjad Ali Darvesh)
Title: Integration of Restorative, Endodontic, and Implant Therapy in the Management of Severe Tooth Wear and Pulpal Disease
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol.32 No.01 (2025); DOI: 10.53555/pqvbb473
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Oral Biology
- Authors: Dr Sana Ikram (Associate Professor & Head) — Collaborative work with Oral Pathology (Dr Muhammad Arsalan Raffat); full author list: Ashraf H, Khalid L, Ikram S, Raffat MA, Ambreen, Gillani SF
Title: Evaluating the Relationship between Salivary Biomarkers and the Clinical Effectiveness of Restorative Dental Materials
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, 2025;32(4):1177–1181; DOI: 10.53555/hzzdat15
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Sana Ikram (Associate Professor & Head) — Collaborative work with Oral Pathology (Dr Muhammad Arsalan Raffat); full author list: Saeed T, Nayab T, Hannan HA, Ikram S, Raffat MA
Title: A Questionnaire-Based Survey on Management of Medical Emergencies Commonly Encountered in Dental Practices
Journal/Reference/DOI: BMC Journal of Medical Sciences, 2025;6(1):19–21; DOI: 10.70905/bmcj.06.01.0485
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Irum Naz
Title: Comparative Analysis of Evidence-Based Practices of Biomechanical Modeling and Clinical Management of TMJ Disc Displacements
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Vol. 14(02) (published 29 Sep 2025)
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Irum Naz
Title: In-Vitro Exploration of Silver Nanoparticle Coatings: Novel Insights to Biocompatibility and Antimicrobial Properties
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Vol. 14(02) (published 13 Apr 2025)
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Irum Naz
Title: Exploring Enamel Hypoplasia and Metabolic Impacts on Dental Structures in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Vol. 14(02) (published 21 Jul 2025)
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr. Sumair Farooq
Title: Environmental Impact of Polymer Based Waste in Dental Teaching Hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan; Should We Be Concerned?
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of The Pakistan Dental Association (published 1 March 2025)
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Oral Pathology
- Authors: Dr Muhammad Arsalan Raffat (Associate Professor & Head) — Collaborative work with Oral Biology (Dr Sana Ikram); full author list: Ashraf H, Khalid L, Ikram S, Raffat MA, Ambreen, Gillani SF
Title: Evaluating the Relationship between Salivary Biomarkers and the Clinical Effectiveness of Restorative Dental Materials
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, 2025;32(4):1177–1181; DOI: 10.53555/hzzdat15
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Muhammad Arsalan Raffat (Associate Professor & Head) — Collaborative work with Oral Biology (Dr Sana Ikram); full author list: Saeed T, Nayab T, Hannan HA, Ikram S, Raffat MA
Title: A Questionnaire-Based Survey on Management of Medical Emergencies Commonly Encountered in Dental Practices
Journal/Reference/DOI: BMC Journal of Medical Sciences, 2025;6(1)
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Gillani SM, Ullah S, Raffat MA, Naushin T, Akbar Z, Mahmud A (Dr Muhammad Arsalan Raffat, Associate Professor & Head)
Title: Prevalence and Clinical Presentation of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDs) in Patients Referred for Surgical Biopsy
Journal/Reference/DOI: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology, 2025;32(5):1587–1592; DOI: 10.53555/a324xw91
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Khan AS, Ahmad S, Khan ZA, Nisar M, Shafiq F, Naushin T, Iqbal F, Bashir N, Issrani R, Prabhu N (Dr Muhammad Nisar, Assistant Professor)
Title: Clinicopathological Features of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders among Tobacco Users and Nonusers
Journal/Reference/DOI: National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025;16(3):568 (published 25 Dec 2025); DOI: 10.4103/njms.njms_204_23
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Prosthodontics
- Authors: Dr Zahid Akhtar — Collaborative work with Community Dentistry (Dr Muhammad Junaid Hashmi) and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Dr Ashfaq Ahmed)
Title: Evaluation of the Residual Ridge Resorption in Long-Term Complete Denture Wearers Using Panoramic Radiographs
Journal/Reference/DOI: Chinese Journal of Cancer Prevention & Treatment, 2025, Vol. 32, Issue 9, pp.591–596
Year of Publication: 2025
Department: Orthodontics
- Authors: Dr Saadia Nazir (Assistant Professor)
Title: Comparative Assessment of Impact of Interleukins on Orthodontic Miniscrew Stability, Insights to Osseointegration and its Failure Rates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Issue 3/Vol. 14, pp.539–548 (published 21 Jul 2025); DOI: 10.36283/ziun-pjmd14-3/071
Year of Publication: 2025 - Authors: Dr Saadia Nazir (Assistant Professor)
Title: Evaluating Interleukin-Driven Soft Tissue Response in Clear Aligners and Fixed Appliances: A Schematic Study and Meta-Analysis
Journal/Reference/DOI: Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Issue 4/Vol. 14; DOI: 10.36283/ziun-pjmd14-4/096
Year of Publication: 2025