Saudi Dental Society

The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of reusing domestic rinse water in an indoor hydroponic system and compare the growth pattern of Coleus plants using tap water and rinse water. A preliminary survey evaluatedthe knowledge about, home gardening, hydroponics, water usage and utility of rinse water in urban households. The experimental setup consisted of water culture hydroponic system with peat moss media. Data were collected and analyzed from 4 sample groups: Group A (tap water), B (tap water with NPK fertilizer), C (rinse water) and D (rinse water with NPK fertilizer) in a randomized experimental design (N=20) with five replicates.The study was conducted indoors in an urban household under controlled temperature (78ºF), light and humidity (60-70%). Parameters analyzed for assessment of plants growth included height (in millimeters), number of new leaves and leaf surface area. Environmental parameters including, pH and TDS (Total Dissolved Solids in parts per ...

The study is a prospective randomized double blind clinical trial comparing the efficacy of nonselective NSAIDs (Aceclofenac) and highly selective COX-2 inhibitors (Etoricoxib) in post extraction pain control. The primary efficacy was judged by overall assessment of onset and duration of analgesic effect and rate of decrease in pain intensity by a visual analogue scale over a 3-day investigation period. 100 patients were enrolled in the study (50 patients in aceclofenac group and 50 patients in etoricoxib group). Twice-daily dosage of aceclofenac 100 mg and etoricoxib 60 mg were recommended for the double blind study. 64 patients completed the study. Efficacy of pain control over baseline data documented in both the treatment groups were statistically significant (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the two drugs.

Increasing incidence of medically compromised patients seeking dental treatment and implant rehabilitation, necessitates greater knowledge toward managing such patients. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the perceptions of dental interns in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, toward dental implant therapy for medically compromised patients. Using a convenience random sampling technique, a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted to evaluate the perceptions of the interns from dental schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data pertaining to demographic details of the participants, academic grade point average (GPA), clinical implant training and experience and perceptions about dental implant therapy for medically compromised patients were collected. The survey response rate was 82.9% (= 174/210; Males-129/Females-45). Less than half of the interns (= 82/174; 47.1%) had performed dental implants, out of which 41.5% (= 34/82) had placed implants in medically compromised pa...

Aim and Objectives: Oral surgical procedures can cause spread of infections in the clinics through visually imperceptible, splattered, and aerosolized blood. The aim of this study was to evaluate visually imperceptible blood contamination of clinical surfaces and personal protective equipment (PPE) in an oral surgery clinic using luminol. Materials and Methods: Following ethical approval, oral surgical procedures were performed under local anesthesia in a disinfected clinic, and PPE was used by the oral surgeon, dental assistant, and patients. After the procedure, clinical surfaces and PPE were evaluated for traces of visually imperceptible blood contamination using luminol. Data regarding blood contamination and the duration of the procedure were collected. Nonparametric tests, with 95% significance level (Epi Info, Stat Calc 7, CDC, Atlanta, USA), were used to identify statistical interactions between the duration of the procedure and the frequency of blood contamination. Results: Blood contamination was detected in flooring below surgical field (86.67%), instrument tray, operating light, dental chair, and suction unit (100%). Except head caps and shoe covers, blood contamination was detected in all the PPE used by the clinical personnel, and the eyewear and chest drapes used by patients. An increase in the surgical time beyond 40 min significantly increased the risk of blood contamination in the handcuffs of the clinical personnel (P < 0.01). Discussion and Conclusion: Visually imperceptible blood contamination of the clinical surfaces and PPE is associated with minor oral surgical procedures. This mandates the cleaning and disinfection of all clinical surfaces before and after minor oral surgical procedures and PPE for clinicians and patients during every procedure.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the role of nonsurgical periodontal therapy in improving glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Adult T2DM patients with mild-to-moderate periodontal disease, reporting to a tertiary care diabetes center in South India, from January to June 2014, were enrolled in the study. Medical management of T2DM along with diet and physical exercise was an inclusion criterion. Patients with factors affecting periodontal health and an inability to follow-up were excluded from the study. All patients underwent nonsurgical periodontal therapy (scaling, root planing, and irrigation of chlorhexidine [0.12%]). Periodontal status and glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) were assessed preoperatively and 6 months posttreatment. Dental status, diabetic history, and demographic characteristics were recorded to evaluate confounding roles. RESULTS: A total of 266 T2DM patients (91 females/175 males; mean age 47.65 ± 5.93 years/range 25-55 years), fulfilling the inclusion criteria, were enrolled. The mean pre-and post-treatment HbA1c levels were respectively, 8.44 ± 1.87 and 7.98 ± 1.81, with a mean reduction of 0.46 ± 0.26 (P < 0.001). Significant HbA1c reduction (P < 0.001) was observed in patients with good pretreatment glycemic control (0.54 ± 0.26; 7.9%), regular follow-up (0.51 ± 0.28; 6.2%), and good oral hygiene (0.60 ± 0.49; 8.0%). CONCLUSION: Nonsurgical periodontal therapy is associated with significant HbA1c reduction among T2DM patients with mild-to-moderate periodontitis after a 6-month follow-up period.