2025
136 citations
Artificial intelligence (AI) in restorative dentistry: current trends and future prospects
M Najeeb, S Islam
BMC Oral Health 25(1), 592
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Research & Publications by Dr. Shahid Islam
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Shahid Islam contributes to peer-reviewed dental science — from painless anesthesia techniques to the role of artificial intelligence in dentistry. His work is published in international journals including BMC Oral Health.
17
Peer-Reviewed Papers
188
Google Scholar Citations
4
h-index
2
i10-index
Publication list combines Google Scholar and ResearchGate records, October 2026. Citation metrics from Google Scholar.
2025
35 citationsSole author
Evaluating the impact of AI-generated educational content on patient understanding and anxiety in endodontics and restorative dentistry: a comparative study
S Islam
BMC Oral Health 25(1), 689
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2021
6 citations
Effect of pre-cooling the injection site on pain perception in paediatric dentistry
S Islam, S Rashid, AB Shaikh, M Ali, T Hosein, SH Askary
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal 71(1), 270
2023
4 citations
Knowledge and attitude of dental professionals, students and dental auxiliary staff towards needle stick injury and sharp injuries
FJ Baig, H Qazi, M Nadeem, S Islam, E Habib, A Aliuddin
Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association 32(01)
2025
3 citations
Effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on pain at injection site of local anesthetic agent
N Ayaz, AB Shaikh, S Islam, M Gul, V Gill, M Ali
Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research
2021
3 citations
Effects of three oral analgesics on postoperative pain following root canal preparation: a controlled clinical trial
S Islam, M Ali, A Shaikh, S Rashid, T Hosein, J Baloch
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal 71(2), 526
2026
1 citations
Comparison of computer-controlled versus conventional local anesthesia delivery systems: a randomized clinical trial
V Gill, S Islam, M Ali, J Malik, T Tanveer, AM Aliuddin, A Zehra, A Sheikh
BMC Oral Health 26(1), 523
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2026
To compare the efficacy of Formocresol, Ferrous Sulfate and Aloe Vera Gel in pulpotomy procedures in pediatric patients. A 6 months follow-up study
S Ahmed, NA Awan, S Quraeshi, AR Taj, A Aliuddin, S Islam, A Sheikh
Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association 35(1), 22
2025
Effect of cryotherapy on post endodontic pain after single visit RCT in single rooted teeth
N Ayaz Habib, Shahid Islam, Abu Bakar, Azam Aliuddin
Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association 34(4), 130-135
2025
Comparison of anesthetic efficacy of Lidocaine and Articaine in non-surgical endodontic treatment of permanent mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis
Vinessa Gill, Shahid Islam, Nabila Akram Awan, Abubakar Sheikh, Babur Ashraf Quraishi, Muhammad Ali
Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research 3(13), 735
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2025
Perceptions of dental professionals regarding the role of artificial intelligence in radiographic assessment and treatment planning
K Mubbusher, MIU Rabb, AR Qureshi, S Islam
Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research
2025
Influence of rubber dam on objective and subjective parameters of stress during dental treatment of children and adolescents
A Sheikh, S Islam, Z Beg, N Khan, M Idrees
Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research, 1-7
2025
Comparison of the effects of articaine and lidocaine anesthetics on blood pressure following maxillary infiltration technique
Z Beg, S Islam, AB Shaikh, S Quraeshi, M Ali, A Khan
Journal of Health, Wellness and Community Research
2025
Clinical Response of Human Pulp Tissue to Direct Pulp Capping with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Propolis
Zainab Beg, Abubakr Sheikh, Shahid Islam, et al.
Indus Journal of Bioscience Research
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2025
Efficacy of Laser versus Formocresol and Ferric Sulphate for Pulpotomy in primary Molars: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Madiha Gul, Abu Bakar Sheikh, Shahid Islam, et al.
International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research
2025
Comparison of Diode Laser Photobiomodulation and Ibuprofen for Postoperative Pain after Endodontic Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Vinesa Gill, Shahid Islam, Muhammad Ali, et al.
Indus Journal of Bioscience Research
2025
Effect of Sodium Bicarbonate Buccal Infiltration on the Success of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB) in Mandibular First Molars with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
Abdullah Khan, Abubakar Sheikh, Shahid Islam, et al.
Indus Journal of Bioscience Research
Frequently Asked Questions
How many research papers has Dr. Shahid Islam published?
Dr. Shahid Islam has authored or co-authored 17 peer-reviewed research papers in journals including BMC Oral Health, the Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, and the Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association. His work has 188 citations on Google Scholar with an h-index of 4.
What is Dr. Shahid Islam's most cited research?
His most cited paper is "Artificial intelligence (AI) in restorative dentistry: current trends and future prospects" (BMC Oral Health, 2025) with 136 citations. He is also the sole author of a PubMed-indexed study on AI-generated patient education in endodontics.
Where can I read Dr. Shahid Islam's research papers?
His publications are listed on his Google Scholar profile, ResearchGate, and ORCID (0000-0001-7782-0566). Several papers are open access via BMC Oral Health — links are provided above where available.
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