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Host modulation therapy has emerged as a new concept for the treatment of periodontal disease. Recently, a lot of research is being done in product containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acid (EPA). Omega-3 PUFA have therapeutic, anti-inflammatory and protective properties. This systematic review analysed the adjunctiv...
Background: There is a rising concern for antibiotic resistance worldwide, the primary cause of which is overuse and misuse. This study primarily aimed at assessing the knowledge of dental practitioners regarding the current guidelines on use of antibiotics and to identify the shortcomings if any.
Methods: Present study was a cross-sectional quest...
Background: In India, dental health insurance remains in its nascent stage with very few insurance companies providing the service. The available options in the market generally cover the costs arising due to a dental emergency/ accidents, whereas routine dental ailments are usually left out.
Aim: This study aims to assess the general adult populat...
Background: Tobacco consumption is known to have various health effects and oral effects. Saliva is the first fluid that comes in contact with tobacco when consumed. Long term consumption of tobacco causes various alterations in the functional activities of saliva. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of tobacco on salivary flow rate and p...
Introduction: In our society, the psycho-social attitude of many people is directly or indirectly responsible for failure in approaching and accepting the dental treatment. This study will help in implicating changes in the current mindset of the society towards oral health.
Material and Methods: A questionnaire including two sections will be admi...
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the canal cleaning ability of three novel endodontic rotary instruments and compare with ProTaper files as a control in apical third of root canals under scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Materials and Methods: Eighty freshly extracted mandibular premolars were selected according to inclusion...
Introduction : In teeth with irreversible pulpitis, successful local anesthesia is hard to achieve irrespective of the amount of local anesthesia and technique used. Such cases can be managed by concoction of pre-medications like anxiolytics, analgesics and effective local anesthesia. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study was planned to evalu...
The aim of this study was to investigate if a videotaped feedback method enhanced teaching and learning outcomes in a preclinical operative laboratory setting for novice learners. In 2013, 60 dental students at a dental school in India were randomly assigned to two groups: control (n=30) and experimental (n=30). The control group prepared a Class I...
Objective: To assess the number and type of oral mucosal lesions, the gingival and periodontal status in ninety pregnant women compared with ninety non pregnant women. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational controlled study was carried out on 90 pregnant and 90 non-pregnant women exhibiting a similar age distribution. The following variables...
Context: Low job satisfaction has been linked to high turnover of dentists and dental auxiliaries with resultant loss of productivity and reduced quality of patient care. An uncomfortable atmosphere that does not welcome all members can create a negative work environment that undermines productivity. Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the Jo...
Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to assess current status of knowledge and attitude regarding preventive options in oral care among dentists in Davangere city, Karnataka, India. Materials and Methods: A cross‑sectional questionnaire‑based survey was adopted to carry out the study among 97 practising dentists in the city. Data on preven...
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the dentist's knowledge and practice about dose reduction techniques, radiographic equipment and quality of dental radiographic service among private dental practitioners in Davangere City, India. Materials and Methods: The survey was performed on 80 dental practitioners from Davangere City, India....
