The advancement of technology in dentistry has led to many issues related to Shariah for muslim patient and dentist. The demand of aesthetic dentistry is increasing among patients, to improve their dental appearance rather than functional need. The objective of this paper was to discuss the aesthetic treatment involving correction of malocclusion and elective root canal treatment based on Islamic principles and relates it to clinical evidence. A 22-year-old male requested to correct his mild malocclusion via fixed prostheses. In order to achieve the normal occlusion, a sound tooth needs an elective endodontic to realign the position. Final all ceramic crowns will be placed on both central incisors to correct his malocclusion and improve his appearance. This paper will discuss the issue of treatment need according to Shariah, clinical indication, evidence-based and patient�s right to choose treatment options. As a conclusion, a dentist should have basic knowledge of Islamic principle in order to guide them to Shariah-compliance practice. � 2017 American Scientific Publishers All rights reserved.

Objective: Vaccination is an effective strategy to reduce the burden of COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of acceptance rate towards COVID-19 vaccine among Malaysians. Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed to 599 respondents via convenience method among Malaysians aged 18 years and above. Results: Out of 599, acceptance rate was 89.2% with majority of the respondents were female (68.4%), aged between 20 to 29 and 30 to 39 years (30.2%), married (57.4%), Muslim (61.1%), Selangor residence (34.3%), bachelor's holder (63.3%), non-health worker (53.1%), and healthy individuals (59.9%). The most likely reason for refusal of taking COVID-19 vaccine was due to the long-term effect of vaccine (49.6%), gender (p = 0.017) and occupation (p = 0.038) of the respondents were found to be significantly associated with the likelihood of taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Discussion: Despite the high acceptance rate, it is still vital to address concerns among the vaccine's sceptics by establishing faith in the vaccine's safety and effectiveness through proper vaccine information. Conclusion: The findings showed that Malaysians have a high level of acceptance for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Aesthetics has become a part of the component of life in modern society. In the past, the main focus of dental treatments was to relieve pain and fulfilling the functional demands. However, the focus of treatment has shift nowadays towards dental aesthetics. The purpose of this study was to assess the patient’s perception and knowledge regarding cosmetic dental treatment in relation to Islamic perspective. This was a cross-sectional study that involved subjects in the range age of 19 to 60 years old. A questionnaire was developed to address the patient’s perception and knowledge with regard to cosmetic dental treatment and Islamic principles. The results showed that almost all (92% to100%) perception of the respondents’ believed that the aims of cosmetic dental treatment comprised of function, aesthetics and, aesthetic and functions with psychosocial influence. Their knowledge on cosmetic dental treatment in relation with Islamic jurisprudence was accordance to legal Islamic maxim. As a conclusion, the patient’s perception cosmetic dentistry covered all aspects of human life and their knowledge was in line with Islamic Jurisprudence.