This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
We are sorry, but there is no personal subscription option available for your country.
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Change history
08 April 2024
A Correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41404-024-2688-8
References
Office for National Statistics. 2020 Census data. Available at: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/culturalidentity/religion/bulletins/religionenglandandwales/census2021 (accessed February 2024).
National Records of Scotland. Scottish Census 2022 data. Available at: https://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/census-results/at-a-glance/religion/ (accessed February 2024).
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Northern Ireland Census 2021 data. Available at: https://www.nisra.gov.uk/statistics/census/2021-census/ (accessed February 2024).
Ziaee V, Razaei M, Ahmadinejad Z, et al. The changes of metabolic profile and weight during Ramadan fasting. Singapore Med J 2006; 47: 409-414.
Clarkson J E, Pitts N B, Goulao B, et al. Risk-based, 6-monthly and 24-monthly dental check-ups for adults: the INTERVAL three-arm RCT. Health Technol Assess 2020; 24: 60.
Nordin A, Bin Saim A, Ramli R, Hamid A A , Nasri N W M, Idrus R B H. Miswak and Oral Health: An evidence - based review. Saudi J Biol Sci 2020; 27: 1801-1810.
Khalid A, Raman B Transcultural oral health care: Dental medication for muslim patient. Dent Update 2000; 27: 449-452.
Shriki M, Almouslli A, Abdul Z, Hausien O, Kaf Al-Ghazal S. Management of Muslim patients undergoing local anaesthetic procedures during Ramadan. J Br Islamic Med Assoc 2021; 7: 1-11.
Batarfi A, Alenezi H, Alshehri A, et al. Patient-guided modifications of oral anticoagulant drug intake during Ramadan fasting: a multicenter cross-sectional study. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2021; 51: 485-493.
Abazid R M, Khalaf H H, Sakr H I, et al. Effects of Ramadan fasting on the symptoms of chronic heart failure. Saudi Med J 2021; 39: 395-400.
Darwish S. The management of the Muslim dental patient. Br Dent J 2005; 199: 503.
Sheikh A, Gatrad A R. Caring for Muslim Patients. Kannur (Cannanore), Kerala: Radcliffe Medical Press; 2000.
Khan F A, Williams S A. Cultural barriers to successful communication during orthodontic care. Community Dent Health 1999; 16: 256-261.
Trepanowski J F, Bloomer R J. The impact of religious fasting on human health. Nutr J 2010; 9: 57.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Ahmed, N., Shriki, M., Kholasi, T. et al. Ways to support your team and patients throughout Ramadan. BDJ In Pract 37, 80–82 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41404-024-2640-y
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41404-024-2640-y