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Muneer Babar
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Professor of Dental Public Health | Researcher | Advocate for Community Health, Education | AI in Education
How to find the papers you need to read — and avoid the ones you don’t www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How to find the papers you need to read — and avoid the ones you don’t
With thousands of papers being published everyday, it can be a task working out which matter. Here are some tips to help you decide.
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October 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Is the use of face shields in dentistry effective for safety?

Results from @ConsensusNLP

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April 11, 2025 at 5:14 AM
As we celebrate this blessed occasion, I wish you all a joyous Eid filled with peace, prosperity, and health. May this eid bring happiness to your homes and hearts, strengthening the bonds we share both personally and professionally.

Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones.
March 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
📽️ Discover 100+ essential global health films curated by Dr Madhukar Pai! From "Bending the Arc" to "Contagion," these stories reveal the human side of healthcare challenges worldwide. More than medicine—they're about equity and justice. communities.springernature.com/posts/inspir... #GlobalHealth
Inspiring Global Health Films
This is a crowd-sourced list of over 100 inspiring, must-watch movies focused on global health topics
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March 17, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am. Descartes knew: questioning isn't weakness—it's where innovation begins. The next time you're uncertain at work, remember that your doubts are simply the first step toward your most valuable insights. #DareToDubit
March 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
ChatGPT for students: learners find creative new uses for chatbots.
The utility of generative AI tools is expanding far beyond simple summarisation and grammar support towards more sophisticated, pedagogical applications.

TL'DR: bit.ly/LinkedInChat...

URL: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Muneer Gohar Babar on LinkedIn: 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 "𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿…
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 "𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀" 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Here's a concise summary of the Nature article…
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March 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🎲 Gamifying Global Health Education!

Physical or digital dice (rolladie.net/roll-2-dice) - both work to transform classroom discussions. In this AI era, we're using simple tools to build critical thinking & problem-solving skills.

Get the template & start rolling!
#MedEd #GlobalHealth 🌍
February 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
"Kindness has no price tag, but its value is priceless."
Got 30 seconds? Hold a door.
Got a minute? Share a coffee.
Got a lifetime? Pass it on.
The best investment you'll ever make is in someone else's smile.
#PayItForward #KindnessChain
February 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Transform your teaching methodology through the power of cinema. Join us for an evidence-based faculty development workshop:

📊 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
📅 Date: February 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM (GMT+8)
📍 Platform: Zoom

💰 Fee: RM300
🎓 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
🔗 bit.ly/CinemaHPE
📧 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: icl@imu.edu.my
February 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Wisdom isn't always about years - sometimes it's about being humble enough to learn from each other, regardless of rank or tenure.
February 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🔄 Did you know? Airlines charge elderly economy passengers $40-55 for wheelchair assistance, while it's free in business class. With 10.3% of the world being 65+, maybe it's time for The Int Civil Aviation Organization to make this essential service free for all seniors? 🦽✈️ #accessibility #eldercare
January 23, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Reposted by Muneer Babar
"Global health is that thing that people from the Global North do to people in the South... and we never question that"

@ckyobutungi.bsky.social is on 🔥 in this Lancet Voice podcast

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January 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📚 New study identifies 6 key domains where AI transforms academic writing & research: from idea development to publishing support. Balance between AI tools & human insight is crucial for success in modern academia.

Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 29, 2024 at 5:38 AM
New BMJ Open study: GPT-4 vs Doctors on medical exam cases

📊 Scores (0-10):
Doctors: 6.0
Top doctors: 7.2
GPT-4: 4.5

Key finding: Human doctors still significantly outperform AI in complex medical cases.

🎯 AI promising but not ready for direct clinical use

🔗 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1...
December 29, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Reposted by Muneer Babar
🚨 $710 Billion: Economic Burden of Oral Diseases 🚨

Oral diseases cost the world a shocking $710 billion annually. As highlighted by WHO and the World Economic Forum, this figure underscores the urgent need for decisive policy action.

See our article 👉 shorturl.at/t2KPF
December 3, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Did you know? The lifetime cost of fluoridation is less than ONE dental filling, yet it reduces cavities by 25% across ALL age groups! This silent health revolution has transformed lives for 400M+ people worldwide.

🎧 Learn more: bit.ly/FluorideForw...

#PublicHealth #Prevention #HealthEquity
December 5, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Beyond Cavities: The Hidden Power of Water Fluoridation

Did you know? The lifetime cost of fluoridation is less than ONE dental filling, yet it reduces cavities by 25% across ALL age groups! This has transformed lives for 400M+ people worldwide.

🎧 Learn more: bit.ly/FluorideForw...
December 3, 2024 at 4:27 AM
A recent study highlights the economic impacts of oral conditions affecting 3.5 billion people globally. Despite being the 3rd most expensive disease in the EU, 87% of dental expenditures benefit only 22% of the population. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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November 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM
🚨 A content writer, Damisha Irfan, was rejected from a job interview after an AI detector wrongly flagged her original work as AI-generated. This highlights the flaws in AI tools and the need for human judgment in hiring. Let's not treat candidates as guilty until proven innocent! #AI #Hiring
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November 18, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Three in four England universities expected to be in the red next year www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Three in four England universities expected to be in the red next year
Higher education regulator says sector needs to take ‘take bold action’ and consider mergers or cost sharing
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November 17, 2024 at 4:08 AM
🌟 What a night! IMU School of Dentistry Appreciation Dinner 2024 celebrated our milestones - AMEE award, 2nd intake success, I3Dent launch & our incredible alumni achievements! Proud to see our dental family growing stronger. 🦷✨

#IMUDentistry #DentalExcellence

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Muneer Gohar Babar on LinkedIn: #dentalexcellence #healthcareinnovation #imudentistry #alumnisuccess…
Celebrating Excellence 🎉 : IMU Dentistry Appreciation Dinner 2024. Last night at Impiana KLCC Hotel Kuala Lumpur, we witnessed a powerful celebration of…
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November 17, 2024 at 12:57 AM
🐝 Leadership lesson from the humble bee: Give honey when shown respect, sting when threatened. Like their ingenious flight through tiny hurricanes, true leaders find creative ways to lift their team. Be sweet but strategic.

URL: bit.ly/4fP4y6z

#LeadershipLessons #NatureWisdom #BeeLikeALeader"
November 16, 2024 at 3:54 AM
New research in @NatureHumBehav: Generative AI is reshaping education - offering personalized learning at scale while raising critical concerns about privacy, equity & assessment. A must-read for educators navigating the AI revolution in learning.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 12, 2024 at 7:57 AM