Healthcare workers are the frontliners in the ght against COVID-19, where they are risking their ... more Healthcare workers are the frontliners in the ght against COVID-19, where they are risking their lives every now and then to treat their patients. Dental practitioners are among the healthcare service providers who are at the top when it comes to the risk of exposure to the lethal virus. This short review article discusses the background of this pandemic and the potential risks and challenges that dentists face due to the peculiar nature of the profession and some infection control measures to cope with the same.
International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, 2021
India is a global epicenter of oral cancer patients and the magnitude of the problem is ever incr... more India is a global epicenter of oral cancer patients and the magnitude of the problem is ever increasing day by day. There is excess burden of oral malignancies all over the country and the risk factors associated with the disease are at its peak. Addressing the disease which is quite like an epidemic is a great challenge and major public health issue in India. This review paper discusses the burden of the disease, its top risk factors in India including the use of tobacco, alcohol, areca nut and HPV infections; and methods for prevention and control of oral cancer in India.
Dental Tourism is an “act of travelling to other country for the purpose of obtaining dental trea... more Dental Tourism is an “act of travelling to other country for the purpose of obtaining dental treatment”. India having a surplus dental manpower with affordable dental care makes it as one of most searched destinations for medical as well as dental tourism. With high number of NRI citizens and various attractive tourist destinations, number of foreign tourists seeking dental care is rising year by year. Freshly passed undergraduates and post graduate dentists can target these tourists seeking dental treatment. This paper discusses the reasons for the tourists choosing India as its destination for dental vacations along with the scope of freshly passed dentists in the field of dental tourism.
Healthcare workers are the frontliners in the ght against COVID-19, where they are risking their ... more Healthcare workers are the frontliners in the ght against COVID-19, where they are risking their lives every now and then to treat their patients. Dental practitioners are among the healthcare service providers who are at the top when it comes to the risk of exposure to the lethal virus. This short review article discusses the background of this pandemic and the potential risks and challenges that dentists face due to the peculiar nature of the profession and some infection control measures to cope with the same.
With advancements in technology, robots are being used in every sector of science today; because ... more With advancements in technology, robots are being used in every sector of science today; because of their ability to do precise work without exhaustion it has made its way into dentistry as well. This short review of literature discusses the application of dental robotics ranging from patient robots to robots used in endodontics, oral surgery, implantology, prosthodontics and orthodontics.
Lack of knowledge and awareness of people on oral heath gave rise to innumerable social misbelief... more Lack of knowledge and awareness of people on oral heath gave rise to innumerable social misbeliefs in certain communities. In today's world, it is important for every dentist to have knowledge of the trending myths and taboos in dentistry to provide quality dental care to the patients. This short review of literature discusses the various social misconceptions and commonly encountered taboos in dentistry and the reasons for such misbeliefs.
Originating from China, Green tea is a great natural product that has many medicinal properties o... more Originating from China, Green tea is a great natural product that has many medicinal properties on our general health and is also a booster for our oral health. The most important constituent are the polyphenols in green tea that acts as antioxidants to cure pathologies. This short review article discusses the composition, properties & importance of green tea in our oral health.
Fashion is a style statement to the modern generation and dentistry is not an exception when it c... more Fashion is a style statement to the modern generation and dentistry is not an exception when it comes to fashion. In this world full of trends, each person wants to remain a classic. The sparkling smile of the dental jewels gives an out of the box fashion & adds to their personality. This short review article discusses briefly about all the emerging fashion trends in dentistry.
Who said that chocolate is bad for teeth? It is fascinating that chocolate has great benefits on... more Who said that chocolate is bad for teeth? It is fascinating that chocolate has great benefits on our dental health because of its miracle ingredient known as Theobromine. This short review article discusses the actions of theobromine on our teeth & its effectiveness in remineralizing & strengthening enamel over fluoride being a natural, non-toxic & safe compound.
Dental anxiety is one of the most significant issues in children as well as adults. Anxious patie... more Dental anxiety is one of the most significant issues in children as well as adults. Anxious patients hesitate to visit the dental clinic & neglect dental care. Identification & eradication of dental stress is essential in providing quality treatment to such patients. Music plays a therapeutic role by providing distraction & promoting a relaxing environment with elimination of anxiety, stress & fear. This article tells how music & dentistry go hand in hand in combating dental anxiety through application of music therapy that imparts anxiolytic effects and is a non-invasive, inexpensive & painless method.
International Journal of Oral Health & Medical Research, 2019
The morphology & function of the teeth & jaws of Homo sapiens has changed with hominid evolution ... more The morphology & function of the teeth & jaws of Homo sapiens has changed with hominid evolution to their present form, when compared to those who lived 25,000 years ago, of the last common ancestor of humans & living apes. The field of human evolution is not normally considered within the scope of dentistry, yet the very same jaws & teeth upon which dentistry depends provide much of the essential evidence of human evolution. This review article tells a story of the patterns of dental morphological evolution in the course of time in relation to human origins. It provides a compelling account of how the interaction of diet, speech & environment has shaped human evolution of the jaws & teeth.
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences, 2018
The prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) in Dentists is increasing day by d... more The prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) in Dentists is increasing day by day. Dental practitioners have to work with instruments, equipments& working postures that does not fit the required way of working and/or individual characteristics. The ergonomic limitations play a distinct role in such musculoskeletal injuries. Application of Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems is the key to prevent occupational injury. Ergonomics draws on a number of scientific disciplines, including physiology, biomechanics, psychology, anthropometry & kinesiology. This review article includes Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs), their types, clinical features, risk factors and steps to prevent MSDs through various applications of ergonomics in dentistry.
IntroductionChildren’s learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequat... more IntroductionChildren’s learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequate oral health can harm children’s quality of life, academic performance, and future success and achievements. Oral health problems may result in appetite loss, depression, increased inattentiveness, and distractibility from play and schoolwork, all of which can lower self-esteem and contribute to academic failure. An oral health curriculum, in addition to the standard school curriculum, may instil preventive oral hygiene behaviour in school students, enabling them to retain good oral health for the rest of their lives. Because most children attend school, the school setting is the most effective for promoting behavioural change in children. A ‘health-promoting school’ actively promotes health by enhancing its ability to serve as a healthy place to live, learn and work, bringing health and education together. Making every school a health-promoting school is one of the joint objectives of ...
Introduction: Children's learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequ... more Introduction: Children's learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequate oral health can harm children's quality of life, academic performance, and future success and achievements. Oral health problems may result in appetite loss, depression, increased inattentiveness, and distractibility from play and schoolwork, all of which can lower self-esteem and contribute to academic failure. An oral health curriculum, in addition to the standard school curriculum, may instil preventive oral hygiene behaviour in school students, enabling them to retain good oral health for the rest of their lives. Because most children attend school, the school setting is the most effective for promoting behavioural change in children. A 'health-promoting school' actively promotes health by enhancing its ability to serve as a healthy place to live, learn and work, bringing health and education together. Making every school a health-promoting school is one of the joint objectives of the WHO and UNICEF. The primary objective of this proposed study is to assess the effectiveness of an oral health curriculum intervention in reducing dental caries incidence and improving oral hygiene behaviour among high school children in grades 8-10 of the Ernakulam district in Kerala, India. If found to be effective in changing children's behaviour in a positive way, an oral health curriculum may eventually be incorporated into the school health curriculum in the future. Classroom interventions can serve as a cost-effective tool to increase children's oral health awareness.
Methods and analysis: This protocol presents a cluster randomised trial design. It is a parallel-group comparative trial with two arms having a 1:1 distribution-groups A and B with oral health curriculum intervention from a dental professional and a schoolteacher, respectively. High schools (grades 8-10) will be selected as clusters for the trial. The minimum cluster size is 20 students per school. The total sample size is 2000 high school children. Data will be collected at three time points, including baseline, after 1 year (mid-term) and 2 years (final), respectively. The outcome measures are Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Index; Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified; and knowledge, attitude and behaviour. Data collection will be done by clinical oral examination and questionnaire involving oral health-related knowledge, attitude and behaviour items.
Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (dated 19 July 2022, no: IEC-AIMS-2022-ASD-179).
Trial registration number: Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2022/09/045410).
Keywords: Community child health; EDUCATION & TRAINING (see Medical Education & Training); PUBLIC HEALTH.
The morphology & function of the teeth & jaws of Homo sapiens has changed with hominid evolution ... more The morphology & function of the teeth & jaws of Homo sapiens has changed with hominid evolution to their present form, when compared to those who lived 25,000 years ago, of the last common ancestor of humans & living apes. The field of human evolution is not normally considered within the scope of dentistry, yet the very same jaws & teeth upon which dentistry depends provide much of the essential evidence of human evolution. This review article tells a story of the patterns of dental morphological evolution in the course of time in relation to human origins. It provides a compelling account of how the interaction of diet, speech & environment has shaped human evolution of the jaws & teeth.
Originating from China, Green tea is a great natural product that has many medicinal properties o... more Originating from China, Green tea is a great natural product that has many medicinal properties on our general health and is also a booster for our oral health. The most important constituent are the polyphenols in green tea that acts as antioxidants to cure pathologies. This short review article discusses the composition, properties & importance of green tea in our oral health.
Lack of knowledge and awareness of people on oral heath gave rise to innumerable social misbelief... more Lack of knowledge and awareness of people on oral heath gave rise to innumerable social misbeliefs in certain communities. In today's world, it is important for every dentist to have knowledge of the trending myths and taboos in dentistry to provide quality dental care to the patients. This short review of literature discusses the various social misconceptions and commonly encountered taboos in dentistry and the reasons for such misbeliefs.<br>
Fashion is a style statement to the modern generation and dentistry is not an exception when it c... more Fashion is a style statement to the modern generation and dentistry is not an exception when it comes to fashion. In this world full of trends, each person wants to remain a classic. The sparkling smile of the dental jewels gives an out of the box fashion & adds to their personality. This short review article discusses briefly about all the emerging fashion trends in dentistry.
Healthcare workers are the frontliners in the ght against COVID-19, where they are risking their ... more Healthcare workers are the frontliners in the ght against COVID-19, where they are risking their lives every now and then to treat their patients. Dental practitioners are among the healthcare service providers who are at the top when it comes to the risk of exposure to the lethal virus. This short review article discusses the background of this pandemic and the potential risks and challenges that dentists face due to the peculiar nature of the profession and some infection control measures to cope with the same.
International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, 2021
India is a global epicenter of oral cancer patients and the magnitude of the problem is ever incr... more India is a global epicenter of oral cancer patients and the magnitude of the problem is ever increasing day by day. There is excess burden of oral malignancies all over the country and the risk factors associated with the disease are at its peak. Addressing the disease which is quite like an epidemic is a great challenge and major public health issue in India. This review paper discusses the burden of the disease, its top risk factors in India including the use of tobacco, alcohol, areca nut and HPV infections; and methods for prevention and control of oral cancer in India.
Dental Tourism is an “act of travelling to other country for the purpose of obtaining dental trea... more Dental Tourism is an “act of travelling to other country for the purpose of obtaining dental treatment”. India having a surplus dental manpower with affordable dental care makes it as one of most searched destinations for medical as well as dental tourism. With high number of NRI citizens and various attractive tourist destinations, number of foreign tourists seeking dental care is rising year by year. Freshly passed undergraduates and post graduate dentists can target these tourists seeking dental treatment. This paper discusses the reasons for the tourists choosing India as its destination for dental vacations along with the scope of freshly passed dentists in the field of dental tourism.
Healthcare workers are the frontliners in the ght against COVID-19, where they are risking their ... more Healthcare workers are the frontliners in the ght against COVID-19, where they are risking their lives every now and then to treat their patients. Dental practitioners are among the healthcare service providers who are at the top when it comes to the risk of exposure to the lethal virus. This short review article discusses the background of this pandemic and the potential risks and challenges that dentists face due to the peculiar nature of the profession and some infection control measures to cope with the same.
With advancements in technology, robots are being used in every sector of science today; because ... more With advancements in technology, robots are being used in every sector of science today; because of their ability to do precise work without exhaustion it has made its way into dentistry as well. This short review of literature discusses the application of dental robotics ranging from patient robots to robots used in endodontics, oral surgery, implantology, prosthodontics and orthodontics.
Lack of knowledge and awareness of people on oral heath gave rise to innumerable social misbelief... more Lack of knowledge and awareness of people on oral heath gave rise to innumerable social misbeliefs in certain communities. In today's world, it is important for every dentist to have knowledge of the trending myths and taboos in dentistry to provide quality dental care to the patients. This short review of literature discusses the various social misconceptions and commonly encountered taboos in dentistry and the reasons for such misbeliefs.
Originating from China, Green tea is a great natural product that has many medicinal properties o... more Originating from China, Green tea is a great natural product that has many medicinal properties on our general health and is also a booster for our oral health. The most important constituent are the polyphenols in green tea that acts as antioxidants to cure pathologies. This short review article discusses the composition, properties & importance of green tea in our oral health.
Fashion is a style statement to the modern generation and dentistry is not an exception when it c... more Fashion is a style statement to the modern generation and dentistry is not an exception when it comes to fashion. In this world full of trends, each person wants to remain a classic. The sparkling smile of the dental jewels gives an out of the box fashion & adds to their personality. This short review article discusses briefly about all the emerging fashion trends in dentistry.
Who said that chocolate is bad for teeth? It is fascinating that chocolate has great benefits on... more Who said that chocolate is bad for teeth? It is fascinating that chocolate has great benefits on our dental health because of its miracle ingredient known as Theobromine. This short review article discusses the actions of theobromine on our teeth & its effectiveness in remineralizing & strengthening enamel over fluoride being a natural, non-toxic & safe compound.
Dental anxiety is one of the most significant issues in children as well as adults. Anxious patie... more Dental anxiety is one of the most significant issues in children as well as adults. Anxious patients hesitate to visit the dental clinic & neglect dental care. Identification & eradication of dental stress is essential in providing quality treatment to such patients. Music plays a therapeutic role by providing distraction & promoting a relaxing environment with elimination of anxiety, stress & fear. This article tells how music & dentistry go hand in hand in combating dental anxiety through application of music therapy that imparts anxiolytic effects and is a non-invasive, inexpensive & painless method.
International Journal of Oral Health & Medical Research, 2019
The morphology & function of the teeth & jaws of Homo sapiens has changed with hominid evolution ... more The morphology & function of the teeth & jaws of Homo sapiens has changed with hominid evolution to their present form, when compared to those who lived 25,000 years ago, of the last common ancestor of humans & living apes. The field of human evolution is not normally considered within the scope of dentistry, yet the very same jaws & teeth upon which dentistry depends provide much of the essential evidence of human evolution. This review article tells a story of the patterns of dental morphological evolution in the course of time in relation to human origins. It provides a compelling account of how the interaction of diet, speech & environment has shaped human evolution of the jaws & teeth.
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences, 2018
The prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) in Dentists is increasing day by d... more The prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) in Dentists is increasing day by day. Dental practitioners have to work with instruments, equipments& working postures that does not fit the required way of working and/or individual characteristics. The ergonomic limitations play a distinct role in such musculoskeletal injuries. Application of Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems is the key to prevent occupational injury. Ergonomics draws on a number of scientific disciplines, including physiology, biomechanics, psychology, anthropometry & kinesiology. This review article includes Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs), their types, clinical features, risk factors and steps to prevent MSDs through various applications of ergonomics in dentistry.
IntroductionChildren’s learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequat... more IntroductionChildren’s learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequate oral health can harm children’s quality of life, academic performance, and future success and achievements. Oral health problems may result in appetite loss, depression, increased inattentiveness, and distractibility from play and schoolwork, all of which can lower self-esteem and contribute to academic failure. An oral health curriculum, in addition to the standard school curriculum, may instil preventive oral hygiene behaviour in school students, enabling them to retain good oral health for the rest of their lives. Because most children attend school, the school setting is the most effective for promoting behavioural change in children. A ‘health-promoting school’ actively promotes health by enhancing its ability to serve as a healthy place to live, learn and work, bringing health and education together. Making every school a health-promoting school is one of the joint objectives of ...
Introduction: Children's learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequ... more Introduction: Children's learning abilities suffer when their oral health is compromised. Inadequate oral health can harm children's quality of life, academic performance, and future success and achievements. Oral health problems may result in appetite loss, depression, increased inattentiveness, and distractibility from play and schoolwork, all of which can lower self-esteem and contribute to academic failure. An oral health curriculum, in addition to the standard school curriculum, may instil preventive oral hygiene behaviour in school students, enabling them to retain good oral health for the rest of their lives. Because most children attend school, the school setting is the most effective for promoting behavioural change in children. A 'health-promoting school' actively promotes health by enhancing its ability to serve as a healthy place to live, learn and work, bringing health and education together. Making every school a health-promoting school is one of the joint objectives of the WHO and UNICEF. The primary objective of this proposed study is to assess the effectiveness of an oral health curriculum intervention in reducing dental caries incidence and improving oral hygiene behaviour among high school children in grades 8-10 of the Ernakulam district in Kerala, India. If found to be effective in changing children's behaviour in a positive way, an oral health curriculum may eventually be incorporated into the school health curriculum in the future. Classroom interventions can serve as a cost-effective tool to increase children's oral health awareness.
Methods and analysis: This protocol presents a cluster randomised trial design. It is a parallel-group comparative trial with two arms having a 1:1 distribution-groups A and B with oral health curriculum intervention from a dental professional and a schoolteacher, respectively. High schools (grades 8-10) will be selected as clusters for the trial. The minimum cluster size is 20 students per school. The total sample size is 2000 high school children. Data will be collected at three time points, including baseline, after 1 year (mid-term) and 2 years (final), respectively. The outcome measures are Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Index; Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified; and knowledge, attitude and behaviour. Data collection will be done by clinical oral examination and questionnaire involving oral health-related knowledge, attitude and behaviour items.
Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (dated 19 July 2022, no: IEC-AIMS-2022-ASD-179).
Trial registration number: Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2022/09/045410).
Keywords: Community child health; EDUCATION & TRAINING (see Medical Education & Training); PUBLIC HEALTH.
The morphology & function of the teeth & jaws of Homo sapiens has changed with hominid evolution ... more The morphology & function of the teeth & jaws of Homo sapiens has changed with hominid evolution to their present form, when compared to those who lived 25,000 years ago, of the last common ancestor of humans & living apes. The field of human evolution is not normally considered within the scope of dentistry, yet the very same jaws & teeth upon which dentistry depends provide much of the essential evidence of human evolution. This review article tells a story of the patterns of dental morphological evolution in the course of time in relation to human origins. It provides a compelling account of how the interaction of diet, speech & environment has shaped human evolution of the jaws & teeth.
Originating from China, Green tea is a great natural product that has many medicinal properties o... more Originating from China, Green tea is a great natural product that has many medicinal properties on our general health and is also a booster for our oral health. The most important constituent are the polyphenols in green tea that acts as antioxidants to cure pathologies. This short review article discusses the composition, properties & importance of green tea in our oral health.
Lack of knowledge and awareness of people on oral heath gave rise to innumerable social misbelief... more Lack of knowledge and awareness of people on oral heath gave rise to innumerable social misbeliefs in certain communities. In today's world, it is important for every dentist to have knowledge of the trending myths and taboos in dentistry to provide quality dental care to the patients. This short review of literature discusses the various social misconceptions and commonly encountered taboos in dentistry and the reasons for such misbeliefs.<br>
Fashion is a style statement to the modern generation and dentistry is not an exception when it c... more Fashion is a style statement to the modern generation and dentistry is not an exception when it comes to fashion. In this world full of trends, each person wants to remain a classic. The sparkling smile of the dental jewels gives an out of the box fashion & adds to their personality. This short review article discusses briefly about all the emerging fashion trends in dentistry.
With advancements in technology, robots are being used in every sector of science today; because ... more With advancements in technology, robots are being used in every sector of science today; because of their ability to do precise work without exhaustion it has made its way into dentistry as well. This short review of literature discusses the application of dental robotics ranging from patient robots to robots used in endodontics, oral surgery, implantology, prosthodontics and orthodontics.<br>
International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research
India is a global epicenter of oral cancer patients and the magnitude of the problem is ever incr... more India is a global epicenter of oral cancer patients and the magnitude of the problem is ever increasing day by day. There is excess burden of oral malignancies all over the country and the risk factors associated with the disease are at its peak. Addressing the disease which is quite like an epidemic is a great challenge and major public health issue in India. This review paper discusses the burden of the disease, its top risk factors in India including the use of tobacco, alcohol, areca nut and HPV infections; and methods for prevention and control of oral cancer in India. Keywords: Oral cancer, Burden, Risk factors, Tobacco, Alcohol, Areca nut, HPV, Prevention.
The prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) in Dentists is increasing day by d... more The prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) in Dentists is increasing day by day. Dental practitioners have to work with instruments, equipments& working postures that does not fit the required way of working and/or individual characteristics. The ergonomic limitations play a distinct role in such musculoskeletal injuries. Application of Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems is the key to prevent occupational injury. Ergonomics draws on a number of scientific disciplines, including physiology, biomechanics, psychology, anthropometry & kinesiology. This review article includes Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs), their types, clinical features, risk factors and steps to prevent MSDs through various applications of ergonomics in dentistry.
Dental anxiety is one of the most significant issues in children as well as adults. Anxious patie... more Dental anxiety is one of the most significant issues in children as well as adults. Anxious patients hesitate to visit the dental clinic & neglect dental care. Identification & eradication of dental stress is essential in providing quality treatment to such patients. Music plays a therapeutic role by providing distraction & promoting a relaxing environment with elimination of anxiety, stress & fear. This article tells how music & dentistry go hand in hand in combating dental anxiety through application of music therapy that imparts anxiolytic effects and is a non-invasive, inexpensive & painless method.
Who said that chocolate is bad for teeth? It is fascinating that chocolate has great benefits on ... more Who said that chocolate is bad for teeth? It is fascinating that chocolate has great benefits on our dental health because of its miracle ingredient known as Theobromine. This short review article discusses the actions of theobromine on our teeth & its effectiveness in remineralizing & strengthening enamel over fluoride being a natural, non-toxic & safe compound.
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences, 2018
The prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in Dentists is increasing day by ... more The prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in Dentists is increasing day by day. Dental practitioners have to work with instruments, equipments& working postures that does not fit the required way of working and/or individual characteristics. The ergonomic limitations play a distinct role in such musculoskeletal injuries. Application of Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems is the key to prevent occupational injury. Ergonomics draws on a number of scientific disciplines, including physiology, biomechanics, psychology, anthropometry & kinesiology. This review article includes Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs), their types, clinical features, risk factors and steps to prevent MSDs through various applications of ergonomics in dentistry.
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Methods and analysis: This protocol presents a cluster randomised trial design. It is a parallel-group comparative trial with two arms having a 1:1 distribution-groups A and B with oral health curriculum intervention from a dental professional and a schoolteacher, respectively. High schools (grades 8-10) will be selected as clusters for the trial. The minimum cluster size is 20 students per school. The total sample size is 2000 high school children. Data will be collected at three time points, including baseline, after 1 year (mid-term) and 2 years (final), respectively. The outcome measures are Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Index; Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified; and knowledge, attitude and behaviour. Data collection will be done by clinical oral examination and questionnaire involving oral health-related knowledge, attitude and behaviour items.
Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (dated 19 July 2022, no: IEC-AIMS-2022-ASD-179).
Trial registration number: Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2022/09/045410).
Keywords: Community child health; EDUCATION & TRAINING (see Medical Education & Training); PUBLIC HEALTH.
Methods and analysis: This protocol presents a cluster randomised trial design. It is a parallel-group comparative trial with two arms having a 1:1 distribution-groups A and B with oral health curriculum intervention from a dental professional and a schoolteacher, respectively. High schools (grades 8-10) will be selected as clusters for the trial. The minimum cluster size is 20 students per school. The total sample size is 2000 high school children. Data will be collected at three time points, including baseline, after 1 year (mid-term) and 2 years (final), respectively. The outcome measures are Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Index; Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified; and knowledge, attitude and behaviour. Data collection will be done by clinical oral examination and questionnaire involving oral health-related knowledge, attitude and behaviour items.
Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (dated 19 July 2022, no: IEC-AIMS-2022-ASD-179).
Trial registration number: Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2022/09/045410).
Keywords: Community child health; EDUCATION & TRAINING (see Medical Education & Training); PUBLIC HEALTH.