The University of Queensland

Quantitative real-time gene profiling of human alveolar osteoblasts using a one-step system

Coates, Dawn E., Zafar, Sobia and Milne, Trudy J. (2023). Quantitative real-time gene profiling of human alveolar osteoblasts using a one-step system. Oral biology: molecular techniques and applications. (pp. 417-427) edited by Gregory J. Seymour, Mary P. Cullinan, Nicholas C.K. Heng and Paul R. Cooper. New York, NY, United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2780-8_24

Quantitative real-time gene profiling of human alveolar osteoblasts

Coates, Dawn E., Zafar, Sobia and Milne, Trudy J. (2017). Quantitative real-time gene profiling of human alveolar osteoblasts. Oral Biology. (pp. 447-459) New York, NY, United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-6685-1_27

Oral complications associated with metal ion release from oral piercings: a systematic review

Masood, M., Walsh, L. J. and Zafar, S (2023). Oral complications associated with metal ion release from oral piercings: a systematic review. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s40368-023-00831-0

Scope of silver nanoparticles in periodontal and peri-implant wound healing: a systematic review of translation research

Siddiqi, Allauddin and Zafar, Sobia (2023). Scope of silver nanoparticles in periodontal and peri-implant wound healing: a systematic review of translation research. Essentials of Dentistry, 2 (2), 55-65. doi: 10.5152/essentdent.2023.23006

Evaluating the stress of root canal treatment in patients and dentists compared to other dental treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Huynh, Richard, Peters, Christine I., Zafar, Sobia and Peters, Ove A. (2023). Evaluating the stress of root canal treatment in patients and dentists compared to other dental treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 131 (4) e12941. doi: 10.1111/eos.12941

Association between disability status and dental attendance patterns in Australian children: a national survey

Sawhney, Seerat, Vu, Theresa, Chen, Fiona, Wong, Kingsley, Zafar, Sobia and Lopez-Silva, Claudia (2023). Association between disability status and dental attendance patterns in Australian children: a national survey. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 51 (3), 443-451. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12755

Ion release from oral piercings from in vitro acidic challenges

Masood, M., Walsh, L. J. and Zafar, S. (2023). Ion release from oral piercings from in vitro acidic challenges. Australian Dental Journal, 68 (2), 98-104. doi: 10.1111/adj.12954

Amelioration strategies for silver diamine fluoride: moving from black to white

Almuqrin, Amjad, Kaur, Inder Preet, Walsh, Laurence J., Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath and Zafar, Sobia (2023). Amelioration strategies for silver diamine fluoride: moving from black to white. Antibiotics, 12 (2) 298, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics12020298

Blended learning in undergraduate dental education: a global pilot study

Ali, Kamran, Alhaija, E.S.A., Raja, Mahwish, Zahra, Daniel, Brookes, Zoe L., McColl, Ewen, Zafar, Sobia, Kirnbauer, Barbara, Al Wahadni, Ahed M., Al-Fodeh, Rami S., Bani-Hani, Thikrayat Ghazi, Daher, Saba O. and Daher, Hasan O. (2023). Blended learning in undergraduate dental education: a global pilot study. Medical Education Online, 28 (1) 2171700, 1-9. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2023.2171700

Prediction of mesio-distal dimensions of the unerupted permanent canines and premolars using measurements of different groups of erupted teeth: retrospective cross-sectional analysis of digital records in Western Australians

Abaid, S, Zafar, S, Kruger, E and Tennant, M (2022). Prediction of mesio-distal dimensions of the unerupted permanent canines and premolars using measurements of different groups of erupted teeth: retrospective cross-sectional analysis of digital records in Western Australians. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 24 (2), 203-210. doi: 10.1007/s40368-022-00778-8

Association between lack of dental service utilisation and caregiver-reported caries in Australian Indigenous children: a national survey

Toh, Jia R., Wooi, Nadine, Tan, Si N., Lopez-Silva, Claudia and Zafar, Sobia (2022). Association between lack of dental service utilisation and caregiver-reported caries in Australian Indigenous children: a national survey. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 58 (12), 2218-2224. doi: 10.1111/jpc.16192

Association between lack of dental service utilisation and caregiver‐reported caries in Australian Indigenous children: A national survey

Toh, Jia R., Wooi, Nadine, Tan, Si N., Wong, Kingsley, Lopez‐Silva, Claudia and Zafar, Sobia (2022). Association between lack of dental service utilisation and caregiver‐reported caries in Australian Indigenous children: A national survey. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 58 (12), 2218-2224. doi: 10.1111/jpc.16192

Undergraduate dental students’ perception of paediatric dental teaching in an urban and rural Australian dental school

Hossain, Nadeem, Kaur, Harmeet, Mohanasundaram, Divyadarshini, Calache, Hanny and Zafar, Sobia (2022). Undergraduate dental students’ perception of paediatric dental teaching in an urban and rural Australian dental school. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 33 (2), 158-167. doi: 10.1111/ipd.13030

“What about us?”- the drawbacks of current bruxism assessment criteria in evaluating vulnerable groups

Lai, Y. Y. L., Downs, J. A., Zafar, S., Wong, K., Walsh, L. J. and Leonard, H. M. (2022). “What about us?”- the drawbacks of current bruxism assessment criteria in evaluating vulnerable groups. Oral Diseases. doi: 10.1111/odi.14337

Dental trauma simulation training using four splinting models: a cross-sectional study

Zafar, Sobia and Peters, Christine (2022). Dental trauma simulation training using four splinting models: a cross-sectional study. Dental Traumatology, 38 (6), 519-525. doi: 10.1111/edt.12772

Identifying trends of percutaneous injuries at an Australian dental school

Huynh, Richard, Du, Deborah, Im, Jun Ho, Zachar, Jessica and Zafar, Sobia (2022). Identifying trends of percutaneous injuries at an Australian dental school. International Dental Journal, 72 (3), 308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2021.05.001

Decontamination practices of paediatric crowns: a systematic review

Hogerheyde, T., Walsh, L. J. and Zafar, S. (2022). Decontamination practices of paediatric crowns: a systematic review. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 23 (4), 527-535. doi: 10.1007/s40368-022-00714-w

Parental and training coaches' knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management of children

Tian, Juliana, Lim, Jonathan Jun Jie, Moh, Francis Kim Cai, Siddiqi, Allauddin, Zachar, Jessica and Zafar, Sobia (2022). Parental and training coaches' knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management of children. Australian Dental Journal, 67 (S1), S31-S40. doi: 10.1111/adj.12913

The effects of decontamination protocols on the aesthetic, morphological, and material composition of preformed paediatric crowns.

Hogerheyde, Thomas, Walsh, Laurence J. and Zafar, Sobia (2022). The effects of decontamination protocols on the aesthetic, morphological, and material composition of preformed paediatric crowns.. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 32 (3), 401-408. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12919

Size estimation of unerupted canines and premolars using various independent variables: a systematic review

S Abaid, S Zafar, E Kruger and M Tennant (2022). Size estimation of unerupted canines and premolars using various independent variables: a systematic review. Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics, 84 (3), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s00056-022-00392-9

Hypersensitive response to paediatric stainless steel crowns – a systematic review

Hogerheyde, T., Walsh, L.J. and Zafar, S. (2022). Hypersensitive response to paediatric stainless steel crowns – a systematic review. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry EAPD-D-20-00270.

Assessing the Pedological Impact of Local Anesthesia Dental Simulator as Serious Game

Zafar, Sobia, Mladenovic, Kristina, Al Qahtani, Sakher, Puranik, Chaitanya and Mladenovic, Rasa (2022). Assessing the Pedological Impact of Local Anesthesia Dental Simulator as Serious Game. Applied Sciences, 12 (7) 3285, 1-9. doi: 10.3390/app12073285

Enablers and barriers in dental attendance in Rett syndrome: an international observational study

Yvonne Yee Lok Lai, Jenny Anne Downs, Kingsley Wong, Sobia Zafar, Laurence James Walsh and Helen Margaret Leonard (2022). Enablers and barriers in dental attendance in Rett syndrome: an international observational study. Special Care in Dentistry, 42 (6), 565-574. doi: 10.1111/scd.12712

Effectiveness of technology-enhanced teaching methods of undergraduate dental skills for local anaesthesia administration during COVID-19 era: students’ perception

Mladenovic, Rasa, AlQahtani, Sakher, Mladenovic, Kristina, Bukumiric, Zoran and Zafar, Sobia (2022). Effectiveness of technology-enhanced teaching methods of undergraduate dental skills for local anaesthesia administration during COVID-19 era: students’ perception. BMC Oral Health, 22 (1) 40, 40. doi: 10.1186/s12903-022-02077-6

The applicability of the Tanaka and Johnston analysis in a contemporary Western Australian population

Abaid, Sidra, Zafar, Sobia, Kruger, Estie and Tennant, Marc (2022). The applicability of the Tanaka and Johnston analysis in a contemporary Western Australian population. Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 38 (1), 153-161. doi: 10.21307/aoj-2022.0018

The two-way link between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease: medical- healthcare professionals’ clinical practice

Siddiqi, Allauddin and Zafar, Sobia (2022). The two-way link between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease: medical- healthcare professionals’ clinical practice. Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 41 (3), 32793-32800. doi: 10.26717/BJSTR.2022.41.006617

Understanding the building blocks of the paediatric dentistry curriculum for undergraduate students in an Australian university

Kaur, H., Mohanasundaram, D., Hossain, N., Calache, H. and Zafar, S. (2022). Understanding the building blocks of the paediatric dentistry curriculum for undergraduate students in an Australian university. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 23 (2), 317-324. doi: 10.1007/s40368-021-00688-1

A retrospective analysis of non-sharps-related injuries in a dental school

Jeon, Soyeon, Chong, Mark Jeffrey, Jin, Gwanghyun, Walsh, Laurence J., Zachar, Jessica and Zafar, Sobia (2021). A retrospective analysis of non-sharps-related injuries in a dental school. International Dental Journal, 72 (4), 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2021.08.055

Determine the applicability of Moyers analysis in the contemporary Western Australian adolescent population

Abaid, Sidra, Zafar, Sobia, Kruger, Estie and Tennant, Marc (2021). Determine the applicability of Moyers analysis in the contemporary Western Australian adolescent population. Current Dentistry, 03 (1), 30-40. doi: 10.2174/2542579X03666210805100624

Oral health care and service utilisation in individuals with Rett syndrome: an international cross-sectional study

Lai, Yvonne Yee Lok, Downs, Jennepher Anne, Wong, Kingsley, Zafar, Sobia, Walsh, Laurence James and Leonard, Helen Margaret (2021). Oral health care and service utilisation in individuals with Rett syndrome: an international cross-sectional study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 65 (6), 561-576. doi: 10.1111/jir.12834

Reliability of software‑based assessment of paediatric preparations for preformed metal crowns in the simulation laboratory

Nakahashi, K. , Chin, C. M. L., Ting, J. Y. H., ElMasoud, B. , Walsh, L. J. and Zafar, S. (2021). Reliability of software‑based assessment of paediatric preparations for preformed metal crowns in the simulation laboratory. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 22 (6), 1041-1047. doi: 10.1007/s40368-021-00634-1

Oral parafunction and bruxism in Rett syndrome and associated factors: an observational study

Lai, Yvonne Yee Lok, Downs, Jenny Anne, Wong, Kingsley, Zafar, Sobia, Walsh, Laurence James and Leonard, Helen Margaret (2021). Oral parafunction and bruxism in Rett syndrome and associated factors: an observational study. Oral Diseases, 29 (1) odi.13924, 220-231. doi: 10.1111/odi.13924

Mesiodistal dimensions and sexual dimorphism of teeth of contemporary Western Australian adolescents

Abaid, Sidra, Zafar, Sobia, Kruger, Estie and Tennant, Marc (2021). Mesiodistal dimensions and sexual dimorphism of teeth of contemporary Western Australian adolescents. Journal of Oral Science, 63 (3), 247-251. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.20-0596

Self-reported knowledge, attitudes, and practice of final year dental students in relation to child abuse: a multicentre study

Duman, Cannan, Al-Batayneh, Ola Barakat, Ahmad, Sajjad, Durward, Callum, Kobylińska, Angelika, Vieira, Alexandre R., Tredoux, Sheree and Zafar, Sobia (2021). Self-reported knowledge, attitudes, and practice of final year dental students in relation to child abuse: a multicentre study. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 31 (6) ipd.12781, 801-809. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12781

Pedagogical development in local anaesthetic training in paediatric dentistry using virtual reality simulator

Zafar, Sobia, Siddiqi, Allauddin, Yasir, Muhammad and Zachar, Jessica (2021). Pedagogical development in local anaesthetic training in paediatric dentistry using virtual reality simulator. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 22 (4), 667-674. doi: 10.1007/s40368-021-00604-7

A multi-centre study of dental curricula in Asia/Pacific nations: the views and experiences of final-year dental students

Won, John, Guan, Guangzhao, Mei, Li, Ma, Tristan, Lai, Yvonne, Zafar, Sobia, Mei, May Lei and Thomson, William Murray (2021). A multi-centre study of dental curricula in Asia/Pacific nations: the views and experiences of final-year dental students. Journal of Dental Education, 85 (5) jdd.12515, 660-668. doi: 10.1002/jdd.12515

Oral health conditions and treatment needs of children with intellectual disabilities attending Special Olympics Australia

Pradhan, Archana, Zachar, Jessica Joanna and Zafar, Sobia (2021). Oral health conditions and treatment needs of children with intellectual disabilities attending Special Olympics Australia. Journal of Dentistry for Children, 88 (1), 23-28.

Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease: the call for interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative care - a systematic review of the literature

Siddiqi, A., Zafar, S., Sharma, A. and Quaranta, A. (2020). Diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease: the call for interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative care - a systematic review of the literature. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 36 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2020.1825354

Oral health education and promotion in special needs children: systematic review and meta-analysis

Lai, Yvonne Yee Lok, Zafar, Sobia, Leonard, Helen Margaret, Walsh, Laurence James and Downs, Jennepher Anne (2020). Oral health education and promotion in special needs children: systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Diseases, 28 (1) odi.13731, 66-75. doi: 10.1111/odi.13731

Final year dental students' career plans, work patterns, work-life balance and domestic life in New Zealand and Australia

Mei, Li, Lai, Yvonne, Lee, Peter, Ng, Austin, Tan, Kevin, Zafar, Sobia and Guan, Guangzhao (2020). Final year dental students' career plans, work patterns, work-life balance and domestic life in New Zealand and Australia. European Journal of Dental Education, 24 (4) eje.12556, 679-686. doi: 10.1111/eje.12556

Dental trauma simulation training using a novel 3D printed tooth model

Zafar, Sobia, Renner, Paul and Zachar, Jessica (2020). Dental trauma simulation training using a novel 3D printed tooth model. Dental Traumatology, 36 (6) edt.12585, 641-647. doi: 10.1111/edt.12585

Biological responses to pediatric stainless steel crowns

Zafar, Sobia and Siddiqi, Allauddin (2020). Biological responses to pediatric stainless steel crowns. Journal of Oral Science, 62 (3) josnusd/20-0083, 245-249. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.20-0083

Investigation of inter- and intra-rater reliability using digital dental software for prosthodontics crown preparations

Shih, Wen, Tran, Kenny, Yang, Vivian, El Masoud, Bilal, Sexton, Christopher and Zafar, Sobia (2020). Investigation of inter- and intra-rater reliability using digital dental software for prosthodontics crown preparations. Journal of Dental Education, 84 (9), 1037-1045. doi: 10.1002/jdd.12180

Evaluation of augmented reality application for learning dental anatomy as a novel educational tool

Zafar, Sobia and Zachar, Jessica (2020). Evaluation of augmented reality application for learning dental anatomy as a novel educational tool. European Journal of Dental Education, 24 (2) eje.12492, 259-265. doi: 10.1111/eje.12492

Virtual Reality as a novel educational tool in preclinical paediatric dentistry training: students' perceptions

Zafar, Sobia, Lai, Yvonne, Sexton, Christopher and Siddiqi, Allauddin (2020). Virtual Reality as a novel educational tool in preclinical paediatric dentistry training: students' perceptions. International journal of paediatric dentistry, 30 (6) ipd.12648, 791-797. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12648

The in vitro effect of VEGF receptor inhibition on primary alveolar osteoblast nodule formation

McLaughlin, Katy I., Milne, Trudy J., Zafar, Sobia, Zanicotti, Diogo G., Cullinan, Mary P., Seymour, Gregory J. and Coates, Dawn E. (2020). The in vitro effect of VEGF receptor inhibition on primary alveolar osteoblast nodule formation. Australian Dental Journal, 65 (3) adj.12752, 196-204. doi: 10.1111/adj.12752

Awareness of diabetic patients regarding the bidirectional association between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus: A public oral health concern

Siddiqi, Allauddin, Zafar, Sobia, Sharma, Ajay and Quaranta, Alessandro (2020). Awareness of diabetic patients regarding the bidirectional association between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus: A public oral health concern. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice , 21 (11), 1270-1274. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2974

Effects of zoledronic acid and geranylgeraniol on angiogenic gene expression in primary human osteoclasts

Zafar, Sobia, Cullinan, Mary P., Drummond, Bernadette K., Seymour, Gregory J. and Coates, Dawn E. (2020). Effects of zoledronic acid and geranylgeraniol on angiogenic gene expression in primary human osteoclasts. Journal of Oral Science, 62 (1), 79-83. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.19-0130

Diabetic patient's knowledge of the bidirectional link: are dental healthcare professionals effectively conveying the message?

Siddiqi, A., Zafar, S., Sharma, A. and Quaranta, A. (2019). Diabetic patient's knowledge of the bidirectional link: are dental healthcare professionals effectively conveying the message?. Australian Dental Journal, 64 (4) adj.12721, 312-326. doi: 10.1111/adj.12721

Paediatric dentists treating children on bisphosphonates: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study

Lau, Jeremy, Ng, Lei, Siddiqi, Allauddin and Zafar, Sobia (2019). Paediatric dentists treating children on bisphosphonates: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study. Pediatric Dentistry, 41 (4), 285-292.

The prevalence of percutaneous exposure incidents among staff and students treating pediatric patients

Kan, Samantha, Ho, Vanessa, Siddiqi, Allauddin and Zafar, Sobia (2019). The prevalence of percutaneous exposure incidents among staff and students treating pediatric patients. Journal of Dentistry for Children, 86 (2), 81-87.

Percutaneous exposure incidents: a review of practice and awareness of current protocols at a Dental Faculty

Siddiqi, A., K Niazi, M. I., De Silva, H., Firth, N., Konthasingha, P. and Zafar, S. (2017). Percutaneous exposure incidents: a review of practice and awareness of current protocols at a Dental Faculty. Oral Surgery, 10 (4), e80-e87. doi: 10.1111/ors.12282

Thirty years of translational research in zirconia dental implants: a systematic review of the literature

Siddiqi, Allauddin, Khan, Abdul Samad and Zafar, Sobia (2017). Thirty years of translational research in zirconia dental implants: a systematic review of the literature. Journal of Oral Implantology, 43 (4), 314-326. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-17-00016

Dental management of a child with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Zafar, S., Boyd, D. and Siddiqi, A. (2017). Dental management of a child with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Oral Health and Dental Management, 16 (4), 1-7.

Effects of zoledronic acid and geranylgeraniol on the cellular behaviour and gene expression of primary human alveolar osteoblasts

Zafar, S., Coates, D. E., Cullinan, M. P., Drummond, B. K., Milne, T. and Seymour, G. J. (2016). Effects of zoledronic acid and geranylgeraniol on the cellular behaviour and gene expression of primary human alveolar osteoblasts. Clinical Oral Investigations, 20 (8), 2023-2035. doi: 10.1007/s00784-015-1706-y

The bisphosphonate zoledronic acid regulates key angiogenesis-related genes in primary human gingival fibroblasts

Ohlrich, E. J., Coates, D. E., Milne, T. J., Zafar, S., Zhao, Y., Duncan, W. D. and Seymour, G. J. (2016). The bisphosphonate zoledronic acid regulates key angiogenesis-related genes in primary human gingival fibroblasts. Archives of Oral Biology, 63, 7-14. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2015.11.013

One-piece zirconia ceramic versus titanium implants in the jaw and femur of a sheep model: a pilot study

Siddiqi, A., Duncan, W. J., De Silva, R. K. and Zafar, S. (2016). One-piece zirconia ceramic versus titanium implants in the jaw and femur of a sheep model: a pilot study. BioMed Research International, 2016 6792972, 1-10. doi: 10.1155/2016/6792972

The association of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw with children on bisphosphonate therapy

Zafar, Sobia (2016). The association of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw with children on bisphosphonate therapy. EC Dental Science (Editor's Column), 41-42.

Zoledronic acid and geranylgeraniol regulate cellular behaviour and angiogenic gene expression in human gingival fibroblasts

Zafar, S., Coates, D. E., Cullinan, M. P., Drummond, B. K., Milne, T. and Seymour, G. J. (2014). Zoledronic acid and geranylgeraniol regulate cellular behaviour and angiogenic gene expression in human gingival fibroblasts. Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, 43 (9), 711-721. doi: 10.1111/jop.12181

Trabecular bone microarchitecture in the median palate and maxillary premolar alveolar sites of edentulous elderly cadavers

Siddiqi, Allauddin, Kieser, Jules A., De Silva, Rohana K., McNaughton, Andrew, Zafar, Sobia and Duncan, Warwick J. (2013). Trabecular bone microarchitecture in the median palate and maxillary premolar alveolar sites of edentulous elderly cadavers. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 71 (11), 1852.e1-1852.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2013.07.019

Antibiotic prophylaxis in third molar surgery: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial using split-mouth technique

Siddiqi, A., Morkel, J.A. and Zafar, S. (2010). Antibiotic prophylaxis in third molar surgery: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial using split-mouth technique. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 39 (2), 107-114. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.12.014

Knife inflicted penetrating injuries of the maxillofacial region: a descriptive, record-based study

Meer, M., Siddiqi, A., Morkel, J.A., Janse van Rensburg, P. and Zafar, S. (2010). Knife inflicted penetrating injuries of the maxillofacial region: a descriptive, record-based study. Injury, 41 (1), 77-81. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2009.05.003

Angiography for multiple dental extractions in Sturge-Weber syndrome: report of a case

Siddiqi, A., Morkel, J. A. and Zafar, S. (2009). Angiography for multiple dental extractions in Sturge-Weber syndrome: report of a case. Oral Surgery, 2 (1), 47-52. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-248X.2009.01043.x

Bisphosphonates induced osteonecrosis of the jaw: a medical enigma?

Siddiqi, Allauddin, Payne, Alan G.T. and Sobia, Zafar (2009). Bisphosphonates induced osteonecrosis of the jaw: a medical enigma?. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiobiology & Endodontics, 108 (3), e1-e8. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.04.027

Early childhood caries (ECC): aetiology, clinical considerations and consequences and management

Zafar, S., Yasin-Harnekar, S. and Siddiqi, A. (2009). Early childhood caries (ECC): aetiology, clinical considerations and consequences and management. International Dentistry (Australasian Edition), 4 (3), 26-36.

Oral health status of paediatric cardiac patients

Zafar, S. and Yasin-Harnekar, S. (2008). Oral health status of paediatric cardiac patients. International Dentistry (Australasian Edition), 10 (6), 28-39.

A split mouth comparative study of two silver fluoride protocols for arresting carious lesions and changes in discoloration in adults with special needs

See, Lydia, Zafar, Sobia, Fu, David, Ha, Diep, Walsh, Laurence and Lopz-Silva, Claudia (2023). A split mouth comparative study of two silver fluoride protocols for arresting carious lesions and changes in discoloration in adults with special needs. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 July 2023.

Assessing the knowledge and attitudes of dental students regarding dental trauma management in primary and young permanent teeth in children

Min, Teh Anastasia, Cheong, Luan Lin Jovita, Ler, Vonn, Abbott, Paul and Zafar, Sobia (2023). Assessing the knowledge and attitudes of dental students regarding dental trauma management in primary and young permanent teeth in children. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 July 2023.

Comparison of two software rating systems during dental training using motion and haptic sensors technologies

Danylak, Stefan, Walsh, Laurence and Zafar, Sobia (2023). Comparison of two software rating systems during dental training using motion and haptic sensors technologies. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, United States, 28 July 2023.

Identifying oral health related quality of life domains in Australian individuals with Rett syndrome

Lai, Yvonne, Zafar, Sobia, Walsh, Laurence, Leonard, Helen and Downs, Jenny (2023). Identifying oral health related quality of life domains in Australian individuals with Rett syndrome. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 July 2023.

Missing the point: How aware of oral complications are body piercing professionals and pierced individuals?

Masood, Manal, Walsh, Laurence and Zafar, Sobia (2023). Missing the point: How aware of oral complications are body piercing professionals and pierced individuals?. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, United States, 28 July 2023.

Preclinical VPT simulation using 3D-printed tooth models

Cassidy, Liam, Ki, Ji Wan-William, Lee, Sungho, Zachar, Jessica, Zafar, Sobia and Peters, Christine (2023). Preclinical VPT simulation using 3D-printed tooth models. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 July 2023.

Retrospective analysis of incidence and trends of dental school injuries before, during, and after Covid-19

Xu, Kevin, Hu, Norman, Chen, Jiaying and Zafar, Sobia (2023). Retrospective analysis of incidence and trends of dental school injuries before, during, and after Covid-19. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 July 2023.

Synthesis of novel silver and selenium antimicrobial nanocomposites

Almuqrin, Amjad, Kaur, Inder Preet, Walsh, Laurence, Seneviratne, Jaya AthukoralaArachchi and Zafar, Sobia (2023). Synthesis of novel silver and selenium antimicrobial nanocomposites. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 July 2023.

Barriers to widespread endodontic practice amongst general dental practitioners in Queensland, Australia

Huynh, R., Peters, C., Zafar, S. and Peters, O. (2022). Barriers to widespread endodontic practice amongst general dental practitioners in Queensland, Australia. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 15 October 2022.

Barriers to widespread endodontic practice amongst general dental practitioners in Queensland, Australia

Huynh, R., Peters, C., Zafar, S. and Peters, O. (2022). Barriers to widespread endodontic practice amongst general dental practitioners in Queensland, Australia. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15 October 2022.

Vital pulp treatment options, are decisions related to dentists’ experience and patients’ socioeconomic class?

Alfaisal, Y, Peters, O, Zafar, S and Peters, C (2022). Vital pulp treatment options, are decisions related to dentists’ experience and patients’ socioeconomic class?. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15 October 2022.

Vital pulp treatment options, are decisions related to dentists’ experience and patients’ socioeconomic class?

Alfaisal, Y., Peters, O., Zafar, S. and Peters, C. (2022). Vital pulp treatment options, are decisions related to dentists’ experience and patients’ socioeconomic class?. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15 October 2022.

Students’ perception of undergraduate education and training in Special Needs Dentistry at an Australian Dental School

Waterland, L., Chen, G., Pyun, M., Fu, D. and Zafar, S. (2022). Students’ perception of undergraduate education and training in Special Needs Dentistry at an Australian Dental School. Oral Health Alliance Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 15 October 2022.

Paediatric crowns: biocompatibility and acid resistance studies

Hogerhyde, T., Walsh, L.J. and Zafar, S. (2022). Paediatric crowns: biocompatibility and acid resistance studies. 61st Scientific Meeting of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ANZ, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 26-28 September 2022.

Are parents seeking oral health-related information from the parent-held-child-health-record book?

Zafar, S., Nahal, G., Tasneem, R., Vo, G. and Peters, C.I. (2022). Are parents seeking oral health-related information from the parent-held-child-health-record book?. 61st Scientific Meeting of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ANZ, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 26-28 September 2022.

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the final year dental clinics

Warsi, A., Mensforth, E., Hur, Y., Zafar, S. and Peters, C. (2022). Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the final year dental clinics. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.

Evaluating parental source of information for their child’s oral health

Nahal, G., Tasneem, R., Vo, G., Peters, C. and Zafar, S. (2022). Evaluating parental source of information for their child’s oral health. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.

Paediatric crowns - biocompatibility and acid resistance studies

Hogerheyde, T., Walsh, L.J. and Zafar, S. (2022). Paediatric crowns - biocompatibility and acid resistance studies. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.

Students’ perception of undergraduate education and training in Special needs dentistry at an Australian dental school

Zhaoyun, G.C., Huynh, L., Pyun, M., Fu, D., Zafar, S. and Lopez-Silva, C. (2022). Students’ perception of undergraduate education and training in Special needs dentistry at an Australian dental school. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.

Understanding the building blocks of UQ School of Dentistry Undergraduate curriculum

Liang, M., Wei, S.M., Peters, O. and Zafar, S. (2022). Understanding the building blocks of UQ School of Dentistry Undergraduate curriculum. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.

Paediatric Dentistry at UQ SoD – Advances in Research

Zafar, Sobia , Hogerheyde, Thomas and Lai, Yvonne (2022). Paediatric Dentistry at UQ SoD – Advances in Research . School of Dentistry seminar series, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 10 June 2022.

Are parents seeking oral health-related information from the parent-held-child-health-record book?

Zafar, S., Nahal, G., Tasneem, R., Vo, G. and Peters, C.I. (2022). Are parents seeking oral health-related information from the parent-held-child-health-record book?. 61st Scientific Meeting of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ANZ, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 26-28 September 2022.

Investigation into metal composition of oral piercings and rate of metal dissolution under acidic challenge

Masood, M., Walsh, L.J. and Zafar S. (2022). Investigation into metal composition of oral piercings and rate of metal dissolution under acidic challenge. UQ School of Dentistry Annual Research Day 2022, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 July 2022.

Associations between oral parafunction in Rett syndrome and snoring: An observational study

Lai, Y., Downs, J., Wong, K., Walsh, L. J., Leonard, H. and Zafar, S. (2021). Associations between oral parafunction in Rett syndrome and snoring: An observational study. 28th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, Online, 10-13 June 2021.

Evaluation of parental and training coaches knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management in children: A questionnaire based cross sectional survey

Tian, J., Lim, J. J. J., Moh, C., Zafar, S. and Zachar, J. (2021). Evaluation of parental and training coaches knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management in children: A questionnaire based cross sectional survey. 28th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, Online, 10-13 June 2021.

Paediatric dentistry training: Building or breaking dental students’ confidence?

Mohanasundaram, D., Kaur, H., Hossain, N., Calache, H. and Zafar, S. (2021). Paediatric dentistry training: Building or breaking dental students’ confidence?. 28th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, Online, 10-13 June 2021.

The effects of disinfection and sterilisation protocols on preformed paediatric crowns

Hogerheyde, Thomas, Walsh, Lawrence and Zafar, Sobia (2021). The effects of disinfection and sterilisation protocols on preformed paediatric crowns. 28th Congress of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, Online, 10-13 June 2021.

Enablers and barriers in dental attendance in Rett syndrome: an international observational study

Lai, Y., Downs, J., Wong, K., Walsh, L.J., Leonard, H. and Zafar, S. (2021). Enablers and barriers in dental attendance in Rett syndrome: an international observational study. UQ School of Dentistry Research Day 2021, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9 July 2021.

The evaluation of undergraduate dental students’ experiences in paediatric dentistry

Kaur, H., Mohanasundaram, D., Hossain, N., Calache, H. and Zafar, S. (2021). The evaluation of undergraduate dental students’ experiences in paediatric dentistry. UQ School of Dentistry Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9 July 2021.

Paediatric dentistry training: building or breaking dental students’ confidence?

Mohanasundaram, D., Kaur, H., Hossain, N., Calache, H. and Zafar, S. (2021). Paediatric dentistry training: building or breaking dental students’ confidence?. 28th Congress of the IAPD, Virtual, 10-13 June 2021.

Evaluation of parental and training coaches knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management in children: a questionnaire based cross sectional survey

Tian, J., Lim, J., Moh, F., Zafar, S. and Zachar, J. (2021). Evaluation of parental and training coaches knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management in children: a questionnaire based cross sectional survey. 28th Congress of the IAPD, Virtual, 10-13 June 2021.

The effects of decontamination methods on preformed paediatric crowns

Hogerheyde, Thomas, Walsh, Laurence and Zafar, Sobia (2021). The effects of decontamination methods on preformed paediatric crowns . 28th Congress of the IAPD, Virtual, 10-13 June 2021.

Association between disability status and dental attendance patterns in Australian children

Chen, Fiona, Sawhney, Seerat, Vu, Cantho, Zafar, Sobia and Lopez-Silva, Claudia (2021). Association between disability status and dental attendance patterns in Australian children. UG Dental Student Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11 November 2021.

Association between lack of dental service utilisation and caregiver-reported caries in Australian Indigenous children: a national survey (Best Presentation Award)

Ru, Toh Jia, Ning, Tan Si, Fang, Nadine Wooi Jing, Lopez-Silva, Claudia and Zafar, Sobia (2021). Association between lack of dental service utilisation and caregiver-reported caries in Australian Indigenous children: a national survey (Best Presentation Award). UG Dental Student Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11 November 2021.

Evaluation of parental knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management of their children

Lim, Jonathan, Tian, Juliana, Cai, Francis Moh Kim, Zachar, Jessica and Zafar, Sobia (2021). Evaluation of parental knowledge and attitude towards dental trauma management of their children. UG Dental Student Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11 November 2021.

Paediatric dental training: how confident are dental students?

Hossain, N., Kaur, H., Mohanasundaram, D., Calache, H. and Zafar, S. (2021). Paediatric dental training: how confident are dental students?. 12th European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) Interim Seminar , Virtual event , 23-24 April 2021.

Self reported knowledge and attitude of parents and training coaches in relation to dental trauma management of children

Tian, J., Lim, J. J., Moh, F. K., Zafar, S. and Zachar, J. J. (2021). Self reported knowledge and attitude of parents and training coaches in relation to dental trauma management of children. 12th European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) Interim Seminar, Oslo, Norway; Virtual Event, 23 - 24 April 2021.

Snoring and parafunction in Rett syndrome.

Lai, Y.Y.L., Leonard, H.M., Wong, K., Walsh, L.J. and Zafar, S. (2021). Snoring and parafunction in Rett syndrome. . 12th European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) Interim Seminar , Virtual event , 23-24 April 2021.

The efficacy of digital intra oral scanners in patients who have had periodontal disease

Malek, Amir, Tran, Nathan, Zafar, Sobia, Farag, Amro and El Masoud, Bilal (2021). The efficacy of digital intra oral scanners in patients who have had periodontal disease. UG Dental Student Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11 November 2021.

The self-evaluated confidence of dental students receiving paediatric training on treating paediatric patients (SoD Undergrad Student Research Excellence Award Winner)

Kaur, Harmeet, Mohanasundaram, Divyadarshini, Hossain, Md Nadeem, Calache, Hanny and Zafar, Sobia (2021). The self-evaluated confidence of dental students receiving paediatric training on treating paediatric patients (SoD Undergrad Student Research Excellence Award Winner). UG Dental Student Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11 November 2021.

EmeraldTM Intra-Oral Scanner and Compare® software as assessment tools in preclinical paediatric dental education

Nakahashi, K., Chin, C., Ting, J., El Masoud, B., Walsh, L. and Zafar, S. (2020). EmeraldTM Intra-Oral Scanner and Compare® software as assessment tools in preclinical paediatric dental education. Research Day, School of Dentistry Online 2020, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia, Online.

Reliability of the London Atlas for age estimation in Australian children

Chua, Amanda, Halim, Christabel, Pham, Ethan, AlQahtani, Sakher and Zafar, Sobia (2020). Reliability of the London Atlas for age estimation in Australian children. Research Day, School of Dentistry Online, The University of Queensland, QLD Australia, Online.

The effects of disinfection and sterilisation protocols on preformed paediatric crowns

Hogerheyde, Thomas , Walsh, Laurence and Zafar, Sobia (2020). The effects of disinfection and sterilisation protocols on preformed paediatric crowns. Research Day Online 2020, Brisbane, QLD, United States, Online.

A retrospective analysis of non-sharps related injuries in a dental school setting

Jeon, S., Chong, M., Jin, G., Zachar, J. J. and Zafar, S. (2020). A retrospective analysis of non-sharps related injuries in a dental school setting. UG Dental Student Conference, The University of Queensland, QLD Australia, 19 November 2020.

Emerald Intra-Oral Scanner and Compare® software as assessment tools in preclinical paediatric dental education

Nakahashi, K., Chin, C., Ting, J., El Masoud, B., Walsh, L. and Zafar, S. (2020). Emerald Intra-Oral Scanner and Compare® software as assessment tools in preclinical paediatric dental education. UG Dental Student Conference, The University of Queensland, QLD Australia, 19 November 2020.

Reliability of the London Atlas for age estimation in Australian children

Chua, A., Halim, C., Pham, E., AlQahtani, S. and Zafar, S. (2020). Reliability of the London Atlas for age estimation in Australian children. UG Dental Student Conference, The University of Queensland, QLD Australia, 19 November 2020.

Trends and awareness of percutaneous injuries at a dental school

Huynh, R., Du, D., Im, J., Zachar, J. J. and Zafar, S. (2020). Trends and awareness of percutaneous injuries at a dental school. UG Dental Student Conference, The University of Queensland, 19th November 2020.

Stainless steel crowns in paediatric dentistry. Oral presentation and Hands-on CPD course

Zafar, S. (2020). Stainless steel crowns in paediatric dentistry. Oral presentation and Hands-on CPD course. Australian Dental Associaton Qld Branch, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17 November 2020.

Stainless steel crowns in paediatric dentistry

Zafar, S. (2020). Stainless steel crowns in paediatric dentistry. Hands-on CPD course Australian Dental Association Qld Branch, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 18th August 2020.

Pain management in paediatric dentistry

Zafar, S. (2020). Pain management in paediatric dentistry. The Australian New Zealand Society for Paediatric Dentistry Queensland Committee CPD event, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17th August 2020.

Stainless steel crowns in paediatric dentistry

Zafar, S. (2020). Stainless steel crowns in paediatric dentistry. Oral presentation and Hands-on CPD course Australian Dental Associaton Qld Branch , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11th August 2020.

Behaviour management of dentally anxious children

Zafar, S. (2020). Behaviour management of dentally anxious children. The Paediatric Dental Practice, CPD event, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 12th March 2020.

Assessing inter- and intra-rater reliability of Romexis Compare® software

Tran, K., Shih, E., Yang, V., Sexton, C., El Masoud, B. and Zafar, S. (2019). Assessing inter- and intra-rater reliability of Romexis Compare® software. School of Dentistry Student Research Conference , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 14 November 2019.

Assessing inter- and intra-operator reliability of Romexis Compare® software

Tran, K., Shih, E., Yang, V., Sexton, C., El Masoud, B. and Zafar, S. (2019). Assessing inter- and intra-operator reliability of Romexis Compare® software. Annual Research Day, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 23 August 2019.

Dental students' perceptions on preclinical paediatric dentistry experience gained in Simodont® Haptic Dental Simulator

Zafar, S. (2019). Dental students' perceptions on preclinical paediatric dentistry experience gained in Simodont® Haptic Dental Simulator. Annual Research Day, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 23 August 2019.

Stainless steel crown in paediatric dentistry

Zafar, S. (2019). Stainless steel crown in paediatric dentistry. School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, CPD event, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 24 May 2019.

Assessing inter- and intra-rater reliability of Romexis Compare® software

Yang, V., Shih, E., Tran, K., Tran, K., El Masoud, B. and Zafar, S. (2019). Assessing inter- and intra-rater reliability of Romexis Compare® software. 4th Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research Asia Pacific Region, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 28-30 November 2019.

Dental students' perceptions on preclinical paediatric dentistry experience gained in Simodont® Haptic Dental Simulator

Zafar, S., Sexton, C. and Siddiqi, A. (2019). Dental students' perceptions on preclinical paediatric dentistry experience gained in Simodont® Haptic Dental Simulator. 4th Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research Asia Pacific Region, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 28-30 November 2019.

A survey to investigate the knowledge and management strategies of the paediatric dentists treating children on bisphosphonate

Lau, Jeremy, Ng, Lei and Zafar, Sobia (2018). A survey to investigate the knowledge and management strategies of the paediatric dentists treating children on bisphosphonate. 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research ANZ Division, Perth, WA, Australia, 22-25 September 2018.

Prevalence of percutaneous exposure incidents among staff and students treating paediatric patients

Kan, Samantha, Ho, Vanessa and Zafar, Sobia (2018). Prevalence of percutaneous exposure incidents among staff and students treating paediatric patients. 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research ANZ Division, Perth, WA, Australia, 22-25 September 2018.

Prevalence of percutaneous exposure incidents among staff and students treating paediatric patients

Samantha, Kan, Vanessa, Ho and Sobia, Zafar (2018). Prevalence of percutaneous exposure incidents among staff and students treating paediatric patients. 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Association for Dental Research ANZ Division, Perth, WA, Australia, 22-25 September 2018.

Behaviour management in paediatric dentistry

Zafar, S. (2016). Behaviour management in paediatric dentistry. CPD lecture, Perth, WA Australia, 17 May 2016.

Could geranylgeraniol be a treatment for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw?

Coates, Dawn, Zafar, Sobia, Cullinan, Mary, Milne, Trudy, Drummond, Bernadette and Seymour, Gregory (2016). Could geranylgeraniol be a treatment for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw?. Proceedings of the Faculty of Dentistry Research Day, Dunedin, New Zealand, 5th September 2016.

Effects of bisphosphonate on primary human gingival fibroblasts, human alveolar fibroblasts and primary human osteoclasts

Zafar, Sobia (2016). Effects of bisphosphonate on primary human gingival fibroblasts, human alveolar fibroblasts and primary human osteoclasts. 3rd Annual Conference of Pakistan Association of Dental Research (IADR Pakistan section), Karachi, Pakistan, 11-13 November 2016.

Effect of zoledronic acid on angiogenic gene expression by osteoclasts

Zafar, Sobia, Seymour, Gregory, Drummond, Bernadette, Cullinan, Mary and Coates, Dawn (2015). Effect of zoledronic acid on angiogenic gene expression by osteoclasts. The 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the IADR ANZ Division, Dunedin, New Zealand, 23-26 August 2015.

Effect of zoledronic acid on angiogenic gene expression by osteoclasts

Zafar, Sobia, Seymour, Gregory, Drummond, Bernadette, Cullinan, Mary and Coates, Dawn (2015). Effect of zoledronic acid on angiogenic gene expression by osteoclasts. 2015 Australian/New Zealand Division Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand, 23 - 26 August 2015.

Histomorpho-metric analysis of zirconia implants in the jaw of sheep

Siddiqi, Allauddin, Duncan, Warwick, De Silva, Rohana and Zafar, Sobia (2015). Histomorpho-metric analysis of zirconia implants in the jaw of sheep. The 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the IADR ANZ Division, Dunedin, New Zealand, 23-26 August 2015.

Histomorphometric analysis of zirconia implants in the jaw of sheep

Siddiqi, Allauddin, Duncan, Warwick, De Silva, Rohana Kumara and Zafar, Sobia (2015). Histomorphometric analysis of zirconia implants in the jaw of sheep. 2015 Australian/New Zealand Division Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand, 23 - 26 August 2015.

The effects of Zoledronic acid on VEGF and its receptors

Dawn, Coates, Zafar, Sobia, Mclaughlin, Katy, Cullinan, Mary, Milne, Trudy, Drummond, Bernadette and Seymour, Gregory (2015). The effects of Zoledronic acid on VEGF and its receptors. 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the IADR ANZ Division, Dunedin, New Zealand, 23-26 august 2015.

Surface analysis of failed zirconia and titanium one-piece implant: a scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis

Siddiqi, Allauddin, Zafar, Sobia, Tawse‐Smith, Andrew and Garvin, Liz (2014). Surface analysis of failed zirconia and titanium one-piece implant: a scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis. IADR, Cape Town, South Africa, 25-28 June 2014. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications.

Surface characterisation of one-piece zirconia implants: SEM and EDS analysis

Siddiqi, Allauddin, Kieser, Jules, Zafar, Sobia, De Silva, Rohana and Mohammed, Meer (2013). Surface characterisation of one-piece zirconia implants: SEM and EDS analysis. 2013 IADR-APR Regional Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand, 20-22 August 2013. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications.

Effects of bisphosphonate on angiogenic gene expression in human gingival fibroblasts

Zafar, Sobia, Dawn, Coates, Seymour, Gregory, Drummond, Bernadette, Milne, Trudy and Cullinan, Mary (2012). Effects of bisphosphonate on angiogenic gene expression in human gingival fibroblasts. Research Day School of Dentistry, Dunedin, New Zealand, 2012. Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Dental Association.

Effects of bisphosphonate on the mevalonate pathway in human gingival fibroblasts

Zafar, Sobia, Coates, Dawn, Seymour, Gregory, Drummond, Bernadette and Cullinan, Mary (2011). Effects of bisphosphonate on the mevalonate pathway in human gingival fibroblasts. Research Day School of Dentistry, Dunedin, New Zeaalnd, 2011.

Oral health status of paediatric cardiac patients

Zafar, Sobia and Yasin Harnekar, Soraya (2007). Oral health status of paediatric cardiac patients. 2007 IADR South African Division, Pretoria, South Africa, 12 - 14 March 2007.

Effects of zoledronic acid on osteoclast angiogenic gene expression

Zafar, Sobia (2015). Effects of zoledronic acid on osteoclast angiogenic gene expression. Professional Doctorate, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, New Zealand.

Effects of bisphosphonate on cells extracted from oral tissues

Zafar, Sobia (2014). Effects of bisphosphonate on cells extracted from oral tissues. PhD Thesis, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, New Zealand.

A comparative study of the Oral Health Status of Cardiac and Non-Cardiac paediatric patients at Tygerberg Hospital

Zafar, Sobia (2009). A comparative study of the Oral Health Status of Cardiac and Non-Cardiac paediatric patients at Tygerberg Hospital. Master's Thesis, School of Dentistry, The University of Western Cape.