The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry proudly presents Volume 2, Issue 1, marking one year of scholarly foundation since the launch of its inaugural volume—a milestone that reflects growth, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
This issue stands not merely as a continuation, but as a commemoration of a year defined by vision transformed into substance. What began as an ambitious scholarly endeavor in August 2024 has, within a single year, evolved into a credible international platform grounded in rigor, integrity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The symbolism of the Carved Stone Tablet featured on this issue’s cover embodies this moment. Stone represents permanence, accountability, and the responsibility of preserving knowledge beyond fleeting trends. As inscriptions endure through time, so too should research that is methodologically sound, clinically relevant, and globally impactful. This imagery reflects our belief that meaningful science is not written for the moment—but carved for the future.
Over the past year, the journal has remained guided by a singular mission: to empower healthcare professionals, researchers, and academics through an accessible, non-commercial platform dedicated to advancing health, medicine, and dentistry. Volume 2, Issue 1 reaffirms this mission by bridging research with clinical practice and encouraging innovation that translates into meaningful patient outcomes.
Within these pages, readers will encounter a carefully curated body of work addressing contemporary challenges and emerging frontiers across medical, dental, and health sciences. The contributions span key domains including modifiable behavioral determinants of health, early-onset cardiovascular risk linked to lifestyle factors, persistent infectious disease challenges despite established interventions, genetic polymorphisms influencing disease susceptibility, and the oral and periodontal implications of chronic substance exposure. Collectively, these domains reflect the journal’s commitment to interdisciplinary, clinically relevant research with global health impact.
In recognition of scholarly excellence, this anniversary issue features five distinguished articles selected for their originality, methodological rigor, clinical relevance, and potential global impact. These contributions exemplify the intellectual standard the journal seeks to uphold as it enters its second year.
The journal’s foundation, envisioned by Prof. Mukhtar Al-Hashimi, was rooted in the belief that impactful research deserves a platform defined by discipline, inclusivity, and uncompromising quality. The achievements of the past year stand as evidence that vision, when paired with structure and perseverance, can mature into an enduring academic institution.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our Editorial Board, reviewers, authors, and the continued support of Dr. Hala Medical Group – Bahrain, whose guidance and commitment have been instrumental throughout this first year. Their collective efforts reaffirm that meaningful progress in science is always the result of collaboration and shared purpose.
As we reflect on this one year of scholarly foundation, we invite the global healthcare community to engage deeply with the knowledge presented herein. May this issue serve as both a milestone and a marker—etched not in passing words, but in enduring contribution.
“Knowledge elevates the human beyond ignorance and grants permanence through its legacy.”
— Ibn Sina
