Dental caries is considered as one of the most serious dental diseases that results in localized ... more Dental caries is considered as one of the most serious dental diseases that results in localized dissolution and destruction of the calcified tooth structures. Chemo mechanical caries removal systems have been introduced over the conventional techniques of caries removal as one of the possible alternative.The use of minimal invasive dentistry and attention to patient comfort is of utmost importance especially for the school children and anxious and uncooperative patients.Chemo mechanical caries removal (CMCR) involvesthe chemical softening of the carious dentine, accompany by its removal with gentle excavation. Only the infected part of dental structures has been removed under this process, thus, minimizing pulpal irritation and patient discomfort. Children, dental phobic's and medically compromised patients has shown high acceptance to the Chemo mechanical caries removal system.The introduction of Carisolv focused again interest on thechemomechanical caries removal. The superi...
Holistic dentistry is a traditional method which is based on the thought that the whole body is a... more Holistic dentistry is a traditional method which is based on the thought that the whole body is a single unit and any changes or alteration in one part of this unit can affect the whole unit. Holistic dentistry which is also called as alternative dentistry, biologic dentistry, or biocompatible dentistry is similar to complementary and alternative medicine for dentistry. This basically deals with the unrecognised impact on overall health of a person by oral health conditions. It implements the use of non-toxic restorative materials and deals more with alternative techniques like acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy etc.1 Holistic dentistry is thought to have originated in the year 1800.It was the National Dental Association
Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development... more Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development and progression of periodontitis has gained extensive awareness, with remarkable progress over the past decade in various domains. This review covers studies to examine the possible relation between periodontitis and cigarette smoking. Smoking cessation is beneficial as the prevalence and severity of periodontitis in former smokers is lesser as compared to current smokers. Smoking affects reaction to periodontal therapy. Smoking constitutes a major dental public health problem.
Today, tobacco is the single most preventable cause of the death & only legal consumer product th... more Today, tobacco is the single most preventable cause of the death & only legal consumer product that kills half of its users if used as intended.1 It kills nearly six million people a year among which 5 million are
Technology in dentistry is a novel science and it will continue to grow in future. The research f... more Technology in dentistry is a novel science and it will continue to grow in future. The research field that study dentistry from a technical perspective is dental informatics. Dental informatics engrosses every discipline in dentistry. Oral health information system is important in the evaluation of public health initiatives as well as for the assessment of achievements of goals for health. Over the past two decades, there have been significant achievements in oral health in India, but, it still remains a challenge to achieve the establishment of a database for monitoring and surveillance. Improved quality of oral health information systems may help to strengthen health systems and operational research may assist in translating sound knowledge about prevention program and health promotion for the benefit of the poor and disadvantaged population groups. Dentistry, however, should learn from the failures as much as it does from the successes. Only then will we realize the promise of in...
Lasers were introduced into the field of clinical d entistry with the hope of overcoming some of ... more Lasers were introduced into the field of clinical d entistry with the hope of overcoming some of the dr awbacks posed by the conventional methods of dental procedures. Since its first experiment for dental applicat ion in the 1960s, the use of laser has increased rapidly in th e last couple of decades. Initially it was used for ablating the hard tissues for acid etch treatment. Later Lasers were used for cutting, coagulation & cauterization of th e soft tissues. Advancement in the medical use for surgery has helped clinicians to overcome several complications and patients’ discomfort. The idea was to be able to treat both s oft tissues and hard tissues, including bone, witho ut direct contact, vibrations and pain. Potential hazards can be encountered while using lasers like ocular haza rds, tissue injury, inhaling the vapour emitted by the laser pr ocedure, fire and explosion hazards etc. Laser fluorescence is an effective method for detecting and quantifying inci pient occlusal and...
In recent years, probiotics have been used to promote oral health. The Time has come to shift the... more In recent years, probiotics have been used to promote oral health. The Time has come to shift the paradigm of treatment from elimination of specific bacteria to altering bacterial ecology by using probiotics. Probiotics are dietary supplements which contain potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. They help in stimulating health promoting flora and also suppressing pathogens which cause and spread diseases. The Probiotic approach has shown promising results in the oral health with respect to control of chronic disease such as dental caries, periodontitis, and recurring problems like candidal infections and halitosis. The aim of this review is to understand the mechanism of action of probiotic bacteria in the oral cavity and summarize observed effects of probiotics as well as their varied applications in the field of dentistry.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common source of psychological, emotional and physical morbi... more Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common source of psychological, emotional and physical morbidity. Victims of domestic abuse primarily go without help, as a majority of the attacks are not reported to the proper authorities. As a result, the medical and dental communities often act as the first line of defense as victims count on their help to relieve physical pain and repair the devastation. Dental professionals can play an important role in identifying and referring victims of Intimate Partner Violence or Domestic Violence (DV). Since most of the injuries sustained by victims occur in the head and neck region, dental professionals are uniquely positioned to help address this enormous public health issue. Unfortunately, dental professionals are among all health professionals who hardly deal of to identify and refer victims of abuse. Failure is due to a lack of sufficient knowledge. Barriers to screening for IPV & DV occur at the victim, healthcare provider and at various system...
Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development... more Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development and progression of periodontitis has gained extensive awareness, with remarkable progress over the past decade in various domains. This review covers studies to examine the possible relation between periodontitis and cigarette smoking. Smoking cessation is beneficial as the prevalence and severity of periodontitis in former smokers is lesser as compared to current smokers. Smoking affects reaction to periodontal therapy. Smoking constitutes a major dental public health problem.
The process of dental caries is determined by a delicate balance between pathological factors tha... more The process of dental caries is determined by a delicate balance between pathological factors that lead do demineralization and protective factors that lead to remineralisation. The aetiology of dental caries is quite complex involving interaction between the agent, host and environmental factors. Dental fluorosis is clearly indicates overexposure to fluoride when the teeth were in developing stage. While peroxide is the primary agent found in products that bleach and remove intrinsic sources of discoloration, several ingredients are engaged within formulations to remove and inhibit extrinsic sources of tooth discoloration, ie, tooth stain. Professionally applied topical fluoride varnish, solutions and gel, have been effective in preventing and in arresting dental caries.
ABSTRACTHypophosphatasia (HP) is an inherited disorder characterized by defective bone and teeth ... more ABSTRACTHypophosphatasia (HP) is an inherited disorder characterized by defective bone and teeth mineralization and deficiency of serum and bone alkaline phosphatase (AP) activity. For severe forms, disease frequency has been estimated at 1/100,000. Symptoms of the disease are highly variable in their clinical expression ranging from stillbirth with unmineralized bone to early loss of tooth without any bone symptoms. The transmission of severe form is autosomal recessive while milder forms get transmitted as dominant or recessive autosomal traits. The diagnosis can be done by performing serum AP assay and molecular analysis of the tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP) gene.How to cite this articleJhingala VK, Tangade P, Punia H, Gupta V, Singh V, Kalra M, Chaudhary S. Hypophosphatasia: Rare but there. J Contemp Dent 2016;6(3):184-188.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance which begins during pregnancy. Few stu... more Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance which begins during pregnancy. Few studies have examined the association between periodontal disease and GDM. The aim of this study was to assess the association between periodontal disease and GDM. The study population comprised ninety patients, out of which thirty were cases and sixty were controls. All cases underwent a laboratory screening test for GDM between 24 and 30 weeks of gestation based on the recommendation of the obstetricians and gynecologists. To assess the periodontal status, a full-mouth periodontal examination assessing the probing depth, periodontal depth, bleeding on probing, clinical attachment level, and gingival recession was performed on all study participants by a single trained examiner. Tests for associations were performed using Chi-square statistics and multivariate logistic regression analysis. None of the periodontitis conditions was found to be a significant predictor of GDM. In GDM patients, 70% of females were having periodontal disease whereas non-GDM patients 77% of patient had periodontal disease. The present study did not show any positive association between periodontal disease and GDM.
Predicting the future of any major technology is difficult. Nanorobotics is the technology of cre... more Predicting the future of any major technology is difficult. Nanorobotics is the technology of creating machines or robots at or close to the microscopic scale of a nanometer (10−9 m). More specifically, nanorobotics refers to the hypothetical nanotechnology engineering discipline of designing and building nanorobots; devices ranging in size from 0.1 to 10 μm and constructed of nanoscale or molecular components. With the modern scientific capabilities, it has become possible to attempt the creation of nanorobotic devices and interface them with the macro world for control. There are countless such machines that exist in nature and there is an opportunity to build more of them by mimicking nature. When we gain access to hold the nanorobots, we will be able to treat very rapidly a number of diseases. Their first useful application was in medicine to identify and destroy cancer cells but the most interesting applications may be in dentistry. Dental nanorobots could be constructed to des...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common source of psychological, emotional and physical morbi... more Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common source of psychological, emotional and physical morbidity. Victims of domestic abuse primarily go without help, as a majority of the attacks are not reported to the proper authorities. As a result, the medical and dental communities often act as the first line of defense as victims count on their help to relieve physical pain and repair the devastation. Dental professionals can play an important role in identifying and referring victims of Intimate Partner Violence or Domestic Violence (DV). Since most of the injuries sustained by victims occur in the head and neck region, dental professionals are uniquely positioned to help address this enormous public health issue. Unfortunately, dental professionals are among all health professionals who hardly deal of to identify and refer victims of abuse. Failure is due to a lack of sufficient knowledge. Barriers to screening for IPV & DV occur at the victim, healthcare provider and at various system...
Recent years have seen an increase in research activity surrounding diagnostic methods, particula... more Recent years have seen an increase in research activity surrounding diagnostic methods, particularly in the assessment of early caries lesions. The drive for this has come from two disparate directions. The first is from the dentifrice industry that are keen to develop techniques that would permit caries clinical trials (CCTs) to be reduced in duration and subject numbers to permit the investigation of novel new anti-caries actives. The second is from clinicians who, armed with the therapies to remineralise early lesions are now seeking methods to reliably detect such demineralised areas and implement true preventative dentistry. This review examines novel technologies and the research supporting their use. Techniques based on photo thermal radiometry, thermography, terahertz imaging and some emerging technologies are discussed.
Background: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) police officials are at constant risk of uncertai... more Background: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) police officials are at constant risk of uncertainty and tension, leading to stress, anxiety, depression and alcoholism. All the above factors may have an effect on oral health. Literature regarding the oral health situation of CRPF officials is scarce. This study was, therefore, conducted to determine the oral health knowledge, attitudes, practices and oral hygiene status of CRPF officials. Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 321 CRPF officials who voluntarily participated. A questionnaire consisting of 21 questions was used to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices. Clinical examination was done to assess oral hygiene status. Results: Out of 321 officials, only 57.6% were aware of the fact that tooth brushing helps in preventing caries and gum diseases. Only 26.5% were aware of the role of fluoridated toothpaste in the prevention of caries. 80.4% were of the view that regular visit to a dentist is necessary. 84.4% used toothpaste with toothbrush for cleaning of teeth, 5.0% used toothpowder with fingers and 10.6% used toothpowder with brush. 27.7% had never visited a dentist in their lives. Conclusion: Deficiencies were found in the CRPF officials' knowledge about gum diseases, use of fluoridated toothpaste and oral hygiene aids. Among the officials interviewed, 82% had poor and 18% had fair oral hygiene status. None of them had good oral hygiene status. Most of CRPF officials did not have knowledge about the causes and prevention of dental diseases. (El Med J 2:1; 2014
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2014
Aims & Objective: To assess the oral health awareness and periodontal health status of different ... more Aims & Objective: To assess the oral health awareness and periodontal health status of different socio-economic groups in out-patient department of the Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre (TMDC&RC), Moradabad, India. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 416 subjects of 30-60 years age group with different socio-economic status classified according to modified Kuppuswamy scale (2012). Subjects were interviewed by the questionnaire and Community Periodontal Index was recorded. Chi-square test (SPSS version 17). This study showed that the code 2 and code 3 is more in lower socio-economic status (p =0.115 and p=0.079 respectively). Significant association was seen in Code 0, code 1 & code 4 (p<0.01) which is indicative that upper class have more healthy periodontal status than lower. Significant association exists between oral health awareness and periodontal health with the socio-economic status of the individual.
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2014
The success of endodontic treatment therapy depends on how well we eliminate pathogenic microflor... more The success of endodontic treatment therapy depends on how well we eliminate pathogenic microflora from the root canal system as micro organism as the major cause of root canal infection. Conventional root canal treatment can fail if microorganisms cannot be removed sufficiently by thorough cleaning, shaping of root canal. Newer modalities such as photodynamic therapy are being tried now a days for disinfection of root canals. Aim & Objectives: The basic aim of this study was assessment of the antimicrobial efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy in deeper dentinal tubules for effective disinfection of root canals using microbiological and scanning electron microscopic examination in vitro. The study was conducted at Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Research Centre. The teeth required for study was collected from Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Only freshly extracted 20 intact, non carious single rooted teeth which were indicated for orthodontic treatment were taken for ...
A double blind, randomized, controlled study with three parallel treatment groups was done to eva... more A double blind, randomized, controlled study with three parallel treatment groups was done to evaluate the efficacy of a Terminalia chebula 10% mouth rinse compared with chlorhexidine 0.12% mouth rinse, applied two times daily for 2 weeks, in the treatment of dental plaque and gingivitis. Seventy-eight patients were included in the study. The efficacy variables were periodontal indices on days 0, 7 and 14 after commencement of therapy. Twenty six patients received chlorhexidine mouth rinse, twenty six Terminalia chebula mouth rinse and twenty six received saline solution. The clinical parameters were significantly reduced by both chlorhexidine and Terminalia chebula mouth rinse although no significant difference was seen between the two groups (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; 0.05). This study demonstrated that Terminalia chebula mouth rinse is effective in reducing microbial plaque, gingival inflammation and neutralizing salivary pH.
Dental caries is considered as one of the most serious dental diseases that results in localized ... more Dental caries is considered as one of the most serious dental diseases that results in localized dissolution and destruction of the calcified tooth structures. Chemo mechanical caries removal systems have been introduced over the conventional techniques of caries removal as one of the possible alternative.The use of minimal invasive dentistry and attention to patient comfort is of utmost importance especially for the school children and anxious and uncooperative patients.Chemo mechanical caries removal (CMCR) involvesthe chemical softening of the carious dentine, accompany by its removal with gentle excavation. Only the infected part of dental structures has been removed under this process, thus, minimizing pulpal irritation and patient discomfort. Children, dental phobic's and medically compromised patients has shown high acceptance to the Chemo mechanical caries removal system.The introduction of Carisolv focused again interest on thechemomechanical caries removal. The superi...
Holistic dentistry is a traditional method which is based on the thought that the whole body is a... more Holistic dentistry is a traditional method which is based on the thought that the whole body is a single unit and any changes or alteration in one part of this unit can affect the whole unit. Holistic dentistry which is also called as alternative dentistry, biologic dentistry, or biocompatible dentistry is similar to complementary and alternative medicine for dentistry. This basically deals with the unrecognised impact on overall health of a person by oral health conditions. It implements the use of non-toxic restorative materials and deals more with alternative techniques like acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy etc.1 Holistic dentistry is thought to have originated in the year 1800.It was the National Dental Association
Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development... more Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development and progression of periodontitis has gained extensive awareness, with remarkable progress over the past decade in various domains. This review covers studies to examine the possible relation between periodontitis and cigarette smoking. Smoking cessation is beneficial as the prevalence and severity of periodontitis in former smokers is lesser as compared to current smokers. Smoking affects reaction to periodontal therapy. Smoking constitutes a major dental public health problem.
Today, tobacco is the single most preventable cause of the death & only legal consumer product th... more Today, tobacco is the single most preventable cause of the death & only legal consumer product that kills half of its users if used as intended.1 It kills nearly six million people a year among which 5 million are
Technology in dentistry is a novel science and it will continue to grow in future. The research f... more Technology in dentistry is a novel science and it will continue to grow in future. The research field that study dentistry from a technical perspective is dental informatics. Dental informatics engrosses every discipline in dentistry. Oral health information system is important in the evaluation of public health initiatives as well as for the assessment of achievements of goals for health. Over the past two decades, there have been significant achievements in oral health in India, but, it still remains a challenge to achieve the establishment of a database for monitoring and surveillance. Improved quality of oral health information systems may help to strengthen health systems and operational research may assist in translating sound knowledge about prevention program and health promotion for the benefit of the poor and disadvantaged population groups. Dentistry, however, should learn from the failures as much as it does from the successes. Only then will we realize the promise of in...
Lasers were introduced into the field of clinical d entistry with the hope of overcoming some of ... more Lasers were introduced into the field of clinical d entistry with the hope of overcoming some of the dr awbacks posed by the conventional methods of dental procedures. Since its first experiment for dental applicat ion in the 1960s, the use of laser has increased rapidly in th e last couple of decades. Initially it was used for ablating the hard tissues for acid etch treatment. Later Lasers were used for cutting, coagulation & cauterization of th e soft tissues. Advancement in the medical use for surgery has helped clinicians to overcome several complications and patients’ discomfort. The idea was to be able to treat both s oft tissues and hard tissues, including bone, witho ut direct contact, vibrations and pain. Potential hazards can be encountered while using lasers like ocular haza rds, tissue injury, inhaling the vapour emitted by the laser pr ocedure, fire and explosion hazards etc. Laser fluorescence is an effective method for detecting and quantifying inci pient occlusal and...
In recent years, probiotics have been used to promote oral health. The Time has come to shift the... more In recent years, probiotics have been used to promote oral health. The Time has come to shift the paradigm of treatment from elimination of specific bacteria to altering bacterial ecology by using probiotics. Probiotics are dietary supplements which contain potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. They help in stimulating health promoting flora and also suppressing pathogens which cause and spread diseases. The Probiotic approach has shown promising results in the oral health with respect to control of chronic disease such as dental caries, periodontitis, and recurring problems like candidal infections and halitosis. The aim of this review is to understand the mechanism of action of probiotic bacteria in the oral cavity and summarize observed effects of probiotics as well as their varied applications in the field of dentistry.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common source of psychological, emotional and physical morbi... more Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common source of psychological, emotional and physical morbidity. Victims of domestic abuse primarily go without help, as a majority of the attacks are not reported to the proper authorities. As a result, the medical and dental communities often act as the first line of defense as victims count on their help to relieve physical pain and repair the devastation. Dental professionals can play an important role in identifying and referring victims of Intimate Partner Violence or Domestic Violence (DV). Since most of the injuries sustained by victims occur in the head and neck region, dental professionals are uniquely positioned to help address this enormous public health issue. Unfortunately, dental professionals are among all health professionals who hardly deal of to identify and refer victims of abuse. Failure is due to a lack of sufficient knowledge. Barriers to screening for IPV & DV occur at the victim, healthcare provider and at various system...
Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development... more Cigarette smoking is a preeminent prospect for the cause of jillions of diseases. The development and progression of periodontitis has gained extensive awareness, with remarkable progress over the past decade in various domains. This review covers studies to examine the possible relation between periodontitis and cigarette smoking. Smoking cessation is beneficial as the prevalence and severity of periodontitis in former smokers is lesser as compared to current smokers. Smoking affects reaction to periodontal therapy. Smoking constitutes a major dental public health problem.
The process of dental caries is determined by a delicate balance between pathological factors tha... more The process of dental caries is determined by a delicate balance between pathological factors that lead do demineralization and protective factors that lead to remineralisation. The aetiology of dental caries is quite complex involving interaction between the agent, host and environmental factors. Dental fluorosis is clearly indicates overexposure to fluoride when the teeth were in developing stage. While peroxide is the primary agent found in products that bleach and remove intrinsic sources of discoloration, several ingredients are engaged within formulations to remove and inhibit extrinsic sources of tooth discoloration, ie, tooth stain. Professionally applied topical fluoride varnish, solutions and gel, have been effective in preventing and in arresting dental caries.
ABSTRACTHypophosphatasia (HP) is an inherited disorder characterized by defective bone and teeth ... more ABSTRACTHypophosphatasia (HP) is an inherited disorder characterized by defective bone and teeth mineralization and deficiency of serum and bone alkaline phosphatase (AP) activity. For severe forms, disease frequency has been estimated at 1/100,000. Symptoms of the disease are highly variable in their clinical expression ranging from stillbirth with unmineralized bone to early loss of tooth without any bone symptoms. The transmission of severe form is autosomal recessive while milder forms get transmitted as dominant or recessive autosomal traits. The diagnosis can be done by performing serum AP assay and molecular analysis of the tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP) gene.How to cite this articleJhingala VK, Tangade P, Punia H, Gupta V, Singh V, Kalra M, Chaudhary S. Hypophosphatasia: Rare but there. J Contemp Dent 2016;6(3):184-188.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance which begins during pregnancy. Few stu... more Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance which begins during pregnancy. Few studies have examined the association between periodontal disease and GDM. The aim of this study was to assess the association between periodontal disease and GDM. The study population comprised ninety patients, out of which thirty were cases and sixty were controls. All cases underwent a laboratory screening test for GDM between 24 and 30 weeks of gestation based on the recommendation of the obstetricians and gynecologists. To assess the periodontal status, a full-mouth periodontal examination assessing the probing depth, periodontal depth, bleeding on probing, clinical attachment level, and gingival recession was performed on all study participants by a single trained examiner. Tests for associations were performed using Chi-square statistics and multivariate logistic regression analysis. None of the periodontitis conditions was found to be a significant predictor of GDM. In GDM patients, 70% of females were having periodontal disease whereas non-GDM patients 77% of patient had periodontal disease. The present study did not show any positive association between periodontal disease and GDM.
Predicting the future of any major technology is difficult. Nanorobotics is the technology of cre... more Predicting the future of any major technology is difficult. Nanorobotics is the technology of creating machines or robots at or close to the microscopic scale of a nanometer (10−9 m). More specifically, nanorobotics refers to the hypothetical nanotechnology engineering discipline of designing and building nanorobots; devices ranging in size from 0.1 to 10 μm and constructed of nanoscale or molecular components. With the modern scientific capabilities, it has become possible to attempt the creation of nanorobotic devices and interface them with the macro world for control. There are countless such machines that exist in nature and there is an opportunity to build more of them by mimicking nature. When we gain access to hold the nanorobots, we will be able to treat very rapidly a number of diseases. Their first useful application was in medicine to identify and destroy cancer cells but the most interesting applications may be in dentistry. Dental nanorobots could be constructed to des...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common source of psychological, emotional and physical morbi... more Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common source of psychological, emotional and physical morbidity. Victims of domestic abuse primarily go without help, as a majority of the attacks are not reported to the proper authorities. As a result, the medical and dental communities often act as the first line of defense as victims count on their help to relieve physical pain and repair the devastation. Dental professionals can play an important role in identifying and referring victims of Intimate Partner Violence or Domestic Violence (DV). Since most of the injuries sustained by victims occur in the head and neck region, dental professionals are uniquely positioned to help address this enormous public health issue. Unfortunately, dental professionals are among all health professionals who hardly deal of to identify and refer victims of abuse. Failure is due to a lack of sufficient knowledge. Barriers to screening for IPV & DV occur at the victim, healthcare provider and at various system...
Recent years have seen an increase in research activity surrounding diagnostic methods, particula... more Recent years have seen an increase in research activity surrounding diagnostic methods, particularly in the assessment of early caries lesions. The drive for this has come from two disparate directions. The first is from the dentifrice industry that are keen to develop techniques that would permit caries clinical trials (CCTs) to be reduced in duration and subject numbers to permit the investigation of novel new anti-caries actives. The second is from clinicians who, armed with the therapies to remineralise early lesions are now seeking methods to reliably detect such demineralised areas and implement true preventative dentistry. This review examines novel technologies and the research supporting their use. Techniques based on photo thermal radiometry, thermography, terahertz imaging and some emerging technologies are discussed.
Background: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) police officials are at constant risk of uncertai... more Background: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) police officials are at constant risk of uncertainty and tension, leading to stress, anxiety, depression and alcoholism. All the above factors may have an effect on oral health. Literature regarding the oral health situation of CRPF officials is scarce. This study was, therefore, conducted to determine the oral health knowledge, attitudes, practices and oral hygiene status of CRPF officials. Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 321 CRPF officials who voluntarily participated. A questionnaire consisting of 21 questions was used to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices. Clinical examination was done to assess oral hygiene status. Results: Out of 321 officials, only 57.6% were aware of the fact that tooth brushing helps in preventing caries and gum diseases. Only 26.5% were aware of the role of fluoridated toothpaste in the prevention of caries. 80.4% were of the view that regular visit to a dentist is necessary. 84.4% used toothpaste with toothbrush for cleaning of teeth, 5.0% used toothpowder with fingers and 10.6% used toothpowder with brush. 27.7% had never visited a dentist in their lives. Conclusion: Deficiencies were found in the CRPF officials' knowledge about gum diseases, use of fluoridated toothpaste and oral hygiene aids. Among the officials interviewed, 82% had poor and 18% had fair oral hygiene status. None of them had good oral hygiene status. Most of CRPF officials did not have knowledge about the causes and prevention of dental diseases. (El Med J 2:1; 2014
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2014
Aims & Objective: To assess the oral health awareness and periodontal health status of different ... more Aims & Objective: To assess the oral health awareness and periodontal health status of different socio-economic groups in out-patient department of the Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre (TMDC&RC), Moradabad, India. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 416 subjects of 30-60 years age group with different socio-economic status classified according to modified Kuppuswamy scale (2012). Subjects were interviewed by the questionnaire and Community Periodontal Index was recorded. Chi-square test (SPSS version 17). This study showed that the code 2 and code 3 is more in lower socio-economic status (p =0.115 and p=0.079 respectively). Significant association was seen in Code 0, code 1 & code 4 (p<0.01) which is indicative that upper class have more healthy periodontal status than lower. Significant association exists between oral health awareness and periodontal health with the socio-economic status of the individual.
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2014
The success of endodontic treatment therapy depends on how well we eliminate pathogenic microflor... more The success of endodontic treatment therapy depends on how well we eliminate pathogenic microflora from the root canal system as micro organism as the major cause of root canal infection. Conventional root canal treatment can fail if microorganisms cannot be removed sufficiently by thorough cleaning, shaping of root canal. Newer modalities such as photodynamic therapy are being tried now a days for disinfection of root canals. Aim & Objectives: The basic aim of this study was assessment of the antimicrobial efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy in deeper dentinal tubules for effective disinfection of root canals using microbiological and scanning electron microscopic examination in vitro. The study was conducted at Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Research Centre. The teeth required for study was collected from Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Only freshly extracted 20 intact, non carious single rooted teeth which were indicated for orthodontic treatment were taken for ...
A double blind, randomized, controlled study with three parallel treatment groups was done to eva... more A double blind, randomized, controlled study with three parallel treatment groups was done to evaluate the efficacy of a Terminalia chebula 10% mouth rinse compared with chlorhexidine 0.12% mouth rinse, applied two times daily for 2 weeks, in the treatment of dental plaque and gingivitis. Seventy-eight patients were included in the study. The efficacy variables were periodontal indices on days 0, 7 and 14 after commencement of therapy. Twenty six patients received chlorhexidine mouth rinse, twenty six Terminalia chebula mouth rinse and twenty six received saline solution. The clinical parameters were significantly reduced by both chlorhexidine and Terminalia chebula mouth rinse although no significant difference was seen between the two groups (P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; 0.05). This study demonstrated that Terminalia chebula mouth rinse is effective in reducing microbial plaque, gingival inflammation and neutralizing salivary pH.
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