Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2021
Introduction: Health-care personnel are always susceptible to infectious diseases if inadequate i... more Introduction: Health-care personnel are always susceptible to infectious diseases if inadequate infection control measures are undertaken. In a dental setup, transmission occurs through air, blood, saliva droplets, or improper sterilization of instruments. Despite various standardized protocols in infection control, dental undergraduate students fail to obey the same. Aims: We aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding infection control among dental undergraduate students of Mumbai. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study comprising a 13-point close-ended, self-administered questionnaire was prepared and distributed among interns, final-year dental students, and 3rd-year dental students across six dental colleges. The questions were divided into three categories: knowledge, attitude, and practice. The responses were used for data collection and accordingly results were made. The analysis was done using IBM SPSS Statistics version 22. The statistical significance was considered at P ≤ 0.05. Results: A total of 851 undergraduate students were assessed for knowledge, attitude, and practice toward infection control. Only 40% of the interns, 40% of the final-year students, and 42% of the 3rd-year students had precise knowledge about infection control measures. Twenty-four percent of the interns, 27% of the final-year students, and 25% of the 3rd-year students showed accurate attitude for infection control. Finally, 41% of the interns, 44% of the final-year students, and 39% of the 3rd-year students inculcated right practice in controlling infection. Conclusion: Infection control is essential to reduce the risk of occupational infection to the practitioner and the auxiliary staff. Dental schools should give more emphasis on infection control protocols.
International journal of current research and review, 2021
Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a unique type of developmental odontogenic cyst... more Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a unique type of developmental odontogenic cyst. In addition to having aggressive nature and a high recurrence rate, it also exhibits specific histopathologic characteristics.OKC tends to develop in an antero-posterior direction inside the marrow cavity of the bone without noticeably enlarging the bone. In 1956, OKC was first described by Phillipsen. Case Report: This case study discusses an odontogenic keratocyst that affected the mandible in a 35-year-old patient. Conclusion: Due to its unique histopathologic characteristics and clinical behavior, the developmental odontogenic cyst known as the odontogenic keratocyst merits special attention.
Ergonomics is a branch of applied science pertaining to the design and application of products an... more Ergonomics is a branch of applied science pertaining to the design and application of products and procedures for safety and maximum productivity. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or cumulative trauma disorders are disorders that affect the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, cartilages, joints, and spinal discs. These are caused due to repetitive movements, excessive application of force, and incorrect posture and hence are the most common occupational hazard among the dental professionals. This review article is an overview of various articles and studies conducted that analyze the prevalence, risk factors, signs and symptoms of MSDs, and also describe ergonomic methods, procedures, and practices to prevent and palliate the symptoms of MSDs.
Establishing an individual's identity is a crucial task in forensic identification. DNA compa... more Establishing an individual's identity is a crucial task in forensic identification. DNA comparisons, fingerprints, study of dental arches are some common techniques used in a Forensic Expert's armamentarium. Palatal rugoscopy proposed in 1932, has been sparingly used as an identification modality. Various studies have been undertaken to identify and then classify patterns of the rugae. Researchers have found that palatal rugae are highly individualistic and play an important role as a supplementary method in personal identification. Palatal rugae are well protected by the lips, cheek, and tongue and are thus secure from external insults such as fire and high-impact trauma. They do not change shape with age and reappear after trauma or surgical procedures. Anatomically, palatal rugae are irregular, asymmetric ridges of mucous membrane extending laterally from the incisive papilla-So with this in mind, the question that promptly arises is whether presence or absence of anterior teeth would determine of the rugae patterns? Present study is evaluation of 200 rugae patterns in dentate and non-dentate groups and assessment of any typical trend exists in the group. The findings of which could facilitate identification serving as an adjunct tool in forensic science.
Background: Most documents review decrease in the prevalence of HIV related oral lesions to the t... more Background: Most documents review decrease in the prevalence of HIV related oral lesions to the tune of 10-50% following the advent of HAART. However long term use of HAART on oral health status of HIV infected subjects is poorly documented. Also antifungal agents can effectively treat mucosal candidiasis. However their use can lead to colonization with less susceptible strains among normal susceptible strains. Aims and objectives: To know the candidal carriage rate (i.e. presence/absence of candidal growth), candidal density(CFUs/ml) & species variations (species diversity) in HIV positive individuals with and without highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART), attending the regional voluntary Counselling and Confidential Testing Centre (VCCTC). Materials and methods: The study population were categorized into 3 groups. Method followed were Germ tube test, Chlamydospore formation test, CHROM-Agar test. Results: Quantification comparison study of candidal carriage rate, density with detection of various candidal species in the oral cavity of HIV-positive individuals with and without HAART therapy was conducted. Conclusion: HIV positive individuals with HAART therapy treatment prooved higher candidal carriage rate and lower density than Non-HAART category.
Background: Caries risk assessment (CRA) is an essential element of contemporary clinical care fo... more Background: Caries risk assessment (CRA) is an essential element of contemporary clinical care for infants, children, and adolescents. CRA tools aid in the detection as well as documentation of caries risk predictors and let the health care professionals to be more active in identifying and referring high-risk patients for proper treatment and required prevention. The aim of the study was to assess the information-seeking behavior of dental practitioners of Jaipur regarding CRA tools. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among the dental practitioners of Jaipur city. A 17-itemed questionnaire was personally administered to 373 dental practitioners of Jaipur and their knowledge was assessed based on the questions about CRA tools and Cariogram. The data were analyzed using Chi-square test. Results: Around 80.5% of the practitioners were aware of CRA tools among which only one-fourth were practicing CRA. Significant correlation of qualificat...
International Journal of Current Research and Review
Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a unique type of developmental odontogenic cyst... more Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a unique type of developmental odontogenic cyst. In addition to having aggressive nature and a high recurrence rate, it also exhibits specific histopathologic characteristics.OKC tends to develop in an antero-posterior direction inside the marrow cavity of the bone without noticeably enlarging the bone. In 1956, OKC was first described by Phillipsen. Case Report: This case study discusses an odontogenic keratocyst that affected the mandible in a 35-year-old patient. Conclusion: Due to its unique histopathologic characteristics and clinical behavior, the developmental odontogenic cyst known as the odontogenic keratocyst merits special attention.
Tooth brushing is one of the oldest methods of mechanical plaque control. This paper review the s... more Tooth brushing is one of the oldest methods of mechanical plaque control. This paper review the scientific literature of Indian studies conducted to evaluate toothbrush contamination and interventions used to reduce contamination of toothbrushes over the last decade.
Tobacco smoking has a substantial influence on periodontal health and disease. Periodontal diseas... more Tobacco smoking has a substantial influence on periodontal health and disease. Periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic diseases in adults and smoking has been suggested as one of the major indisputable risk factor for periodontal diseases and early loss of teeth. Our study was thus undertaken to evaluate the effect of tobacco smoking on periodontal health status of Jaipur Rural Population and to conduct a comparative evaluation of the periodontal status among smokers and non smokers. Our study included 300 patients aged 18 to 65 years. The subjects were selected from the patients attending the Outpatient Department of Periodontics of our college. For all the samples, age, sex, education level, fluorosis and smoking status were recorded. Clinical parameters like gingival bleeding index (GBI), plaque index (PI), probing pocket depth (PPD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were also recorded for each patient to evaluate the periodontal health status. The statistical ana...
Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2021
Introduction: Health-care personnel are always susceptible to infectious diseases if inadequate i... more Introduction: Health-care personnel are always susceptible to infectious diseases if inadequate infection control measures are undertaken. In a dental setup, transmission occurs through air, blood, saliva droplets, or improper sterilization of instruments. Despite various standardized protocols in infection control, dental undergraduate students fail to obey the same. Aims: We aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding infection control among dental undergraduate students of Mumbai. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study comprising a 13-point close-ended, self-administered questionnaire was prepared and distributed among interns, final-year dental students, and 3rd-year dental students across six dental colleges. The questions were divided into three categories: knowledge, attitude, and practice. The responses were used for data collection and accordingly results were made. The analysis was done using IBM SPSS Statistics version 22. The statistical significance was considered at P ≤ 0.05. Results: A total of 851 undergraduate students were assessed for knowledge, attitude, and practice toward infection control. Only 40% of the interns, 40% of the final-year students, and 42% of the 3rd-year students had precise knowledge about infection control measures. Twenty-four percent of the interns, 27% of the final-year students, and 25% of the 3rd-year students showed accurate attitude for infection control. Finally, 41% of the interns, 44% of the final-year students, and 39% of the 3rd-year students inculcated right practice in controlling infection. Conclusion: Infection control is essential to reduce the risk of occupational infection to the practitioner and the auxiliary staff. Dental schools should give more emphasis on infection control protocols.
International journal of current research and review, 2021
Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a unique type of developmental odontogenic cyst... more Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a unique type of developmental odontogenic cyst. In addition to having aggressive nature and a high recurrence rate, it also exhibits specific histopathologic characteristics.OKC tends to develop in an antero-posterior direction inside the marrow cavity of the bone without noticeably enlarging the bone. In 1956, OKC was first described by Phillipsen. Case Report: This case study discusses an odontogenic keratocyst that affected the mandible in a 35-year-old patient. Conclusion: Due to its unique histopathologic characteristics and clinical behavior, the developmental odontogenic cyst known as the odontogenic keratocyst merits special attention.
Ergonomics is a branch of applied science pertaining to the design and application of products an... more Ergonomics is a branch of applied science pertaining to the design and application of products and procedures for safety and maximum productivity. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or cumulative trauma disorders are disorders that affect the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, cartilages, joints, and spinal discs. These are caused due to repetitive movements, excessive application of force, and incorrect posture and hence are the most common occupational hazard among the dental professionals. This review article is an overview of various articles and studies conducted that analyze the prevalence, risk factors, signs and symptoms of MSDs, and also describe ergonomic methods, procedures, and practices to prevent and palliate the symptoms of MSDs.
Establishing an individual's identity is a crucial task in forensic identification. DNA compa... more Establishing an individual's identity is a crucial task in forensic identification. DNA comparisons, fingerprints, study of dental arches are some common techniques used in a Forensic Expert's armamentarium. Palatal rugoscopy proposed in 1932, has been sparingly used as an identification modality. Various studies have been undertaken to identify and then classify patterns of the rugae. Researchers have found that palatal rugae are highly individualistic and play an important role as a supplementary method in personal identification. Palatal rugae are well protected by the lips, cheek, and tongue and are thus secure from external insults such as fire and high-impact trauma. They do not change shape with age and reappear after trauma or surgical procedures. Anatomically, palatal rugae are irregular, asymmetric ridges of mucous membrane extending laterally from the incisive papilla-So with this in mind, the question that promptly arises is whether presence or absence of anterior teeth would determine of the rugae patterns? Present study is evaluation of 200 rugae patterns in dentate and non-dentate groups and assessment of any typical trend exists in the group. The findings of which could facilitate identification serving as an adjunct tool in forensic science.
Background: Most documents review decrease in the prevalence of HIV related oral lesions to the t... more Background: Most documents review decrease in the prevalence of HIV related oral lesions to the tune of 10-50% following the advent of HAART. However long term use of HAART on oral health status of HIV infected subjects is poorly documented. Also antifungal agents can effectively treat mucosal candidiasis. However their use can lead to colonization with less susceptible strains among normal susceptible strains. Aims and objectives: To know the candidal carriage rate (i.e. presence/absence of candidal growth), candidal density(CFUs/ml) & species variations (species diversity) in HIV positive individuals with and without highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART), attending the regional voluntary Counselling and Confidential Testing Centre (VCCTC). Materials and methods: The study population were categorized into 3 groups. Method followed were Germ tube test, Chlamydospore formation test, CHROM-Agar test. Results: Quantification comparison study of candidal carriage rate, density with detection of various candidal species in the oral cavity of HIV-positive individuals with and without HAART therapy was conducted. Conclusion: HIV positive individuals with HAART therapy treatment prooved higher candidal carriage rate and lower density than Non-HAART category.
Background: Caries risk assessment (CRA) is an essential element of contemporary clinical care fo... more Background: Caries risk assessment (CRA) is an essential element of contemporary clinical care for infants, children, and adolescents. CRA tools aid in the detection as well as documentation of caries risk predictors and let the health care professionals to be more active in identifying and referring high-risk patients for proper treatment and required prevention. The aim of the study was to assess the information-seeking behavior of dental practitioners of Jaipur regarding CRA tools. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among the dental practitioners of Jaipur city. A 17-itemed questionnaire was personally administered to 373 dental practitioners of Jaipur and their knowledge was assessed based on the questions about CRA tools and Cariogram. The data were analyzed using Chi-square test. Results: Around 80.5% of the practitioners were aware of CRA tools among which only one-fourth were practicing CRA. Significant correlation of qualificat...
International Journal of Current Research and Review
Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a unique type of developmental odontogenic cyst... more Introduction: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a unique type of developmental odontogenic cyst. In addition to having aggressive nature and a high recurrence rate, it also exhibits specific histopathologic characteristics.OKC tends to develop in an antero-posterior direction inside the marrow cavity of the bone without noticeably enlarging the bone. In 1956, OKC was first described by Phillipsen. Case Report: This case study discusses an odontogenic keratocyst that affected the mandible in a 35-year-old patient. Conclusion: Due to its unique histopathologic characteristics and clinical behavior, the developmental odontogenic cyst known as the odontogenic keratocyst merits special attention.
Tooth brushing is one of the oldest methods of mechanical plaque control. This paper review the s... more Tooth brushing is one of the oldest methods of mechanical plaque control. This paper review the scientific literature of Indian studies conducted to evaluate toothbrush contamination and interventions used to reduce contamination of toothbrushes over the last decade.
Tobacco smoking has a substantial influence on periodontal health and disease. Periodontal diseas... more Tobacco smoking has a substantial influence on periodontal health and disease. Periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic diseases in adults and smoking has been suggested as one of the major indisputable risk factor for periodontal diseases and early loss of teeth. Our study was thus undertaken to evaluate the effect of tobacco smoking on periodontal health status of Jaipur Rural Population and to conduct a comparative evaluation of the periodontal status among smokers and non smokers. Our study included 300 patients aged 18 to 65 years. The subjects were selected from the patients attending the Outpatient Department of Periodontics of our college. For all the samples, age, sex, education level, fluorosis and smoking status were recorded. Clinical parameters like gingival bleeding index (GBI), plaque index (PI), probing pocket depth (PPD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were also recorded for each patient to evaluate the periodontal health status. The statistical ana...
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