Author: Saba Zuhair Hussien, Mohammed Abdula Ejresh, Aola Zuhair Abdul Hussein, Saba Mohammed Ibrahim, Rawaa Sadiq Obeid
Page: 1-9
Published online: 11 Jan 2026
Abstract: Body mass index is an important indicator of overall body health and directly affected oral health. Since dental caries is worldwide, spread chronic disease so the object of this study is to evaluate the relation between body mass index and severity of dental carries. Study the association between body mass index categories and severity of dental caries, measuring the prevalence of caries in 7‐9 years old children. This is a cross‐sectional descriptive analytic study including 619 child...

Author: Talib.S. A‐Rubaye
Page: 10-13
Published online: 26 Jan 2026
Abstract: Pseudomonas species are well known for producing a wide range of biologically active pigments with important ecological and industrial significance. These pigments include pyocyanin, pyoverdine, pyorubin, and pyomelanin, which are classified as secondary metabolites. Pigment biosynthesis in Pseudomonas is tightly regulated by genetic pathways such as phenazine and non‐ribosomal peptide synthetase systems. Functionally, these pigments contribute to iron acquisition, antimicrobial activit...

Author: Haider Abdul Hussein, Abood Saja Malik Jaleel, Mohammed Abdula Ejresh
Page: 14-19
Published online: 28 Feb 2026
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of HBV, HCV, and HIV among dental patients attending the First Specialized Dental Center in Babylon City and to highlight the importance of routine viral screening in dental practice. The prevalence of HBV and HCV among dental patients in Babylon City was low, and no HIV infections were identified. HCV infection showed a significant association with age group and travel history....