Introduction: Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is the most common and effective treatment for saving na... more Introduction: Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is the most common and effective treatment for saving natural tooth. Despite of modern technology and progress in the materials, failures in endodontic treatment still remains. Microbial infection majorly bacteria in the root canal is the prime cause of reinfection in root canal treatment. Endodontic instruments, solvents, lasers are the different techniques that can be used for removing gutta percha from the root canal. Aim: To compare the efficacy of orange oil, lemon oil, and xylene as solvents in removing gutta percha from curved root canals. Materials and Methods: In this in-vitro study, 24 freshly extracted teeth which includes incisors, premolars and molars having curved root will be taken. Then RCT would be performed in all the extracted teeth by using cold lateral compression obturation method. Then all teeth would be divided in three groups (n=8). After one month, the Gutta Percha (GP) would removed by ProTaper Universal system. Fir...
Bhojwani et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Common... more Bhojwani et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC-BY 4.0., which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2019
Background: There are different modalities for the management of aphthous stomatitis. Laser thera... more Background: There are different modalities for the management of aphthous stomatitis. Laser therapy and topical corticosteroid are among these treatment options. The main focus of all these treatment modalities is toward the symptomatic relief and decrease in the duration of ulcer. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of laser of 810 nm wavelength with topical corticosteroid in the management of aphthous stomatitis. Materials and Methods: A prospective clinical study comprised 77 patients ranging in the age group 20–40 years. Patients were divided into two groups – Group I patients were treated with laser therapy (810 nm) on the 1st day of the visit, while Group II patients underwent single local corticosteroid treatment (triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% in orabase). Size measurement, pain score, functional disability, and the level of erythema were measured immediately after application and on the 3rd day. Results: On follow-up visit, there was a significant statistical difference in pain score and functional disability in Group I patients. The level of erythema was significantly decreased in both the groups, more in Group II. Conclusion: Laser treatment showed superiority over corticosteroid in terms of instant pain relief and functional disability caused by the ulcer. However, both the therapies resulted in significant relief in symptoms at the end 3rd day.
Background: Choosing latest technology for the treatment improves the chances of favorable progno... more Background: Choosing latest technology for the treatment improves the chances of favorable prognosis and saves the time of the clinician; hence, the aim of the study was to explore their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward following proper standards of endodontic practice and use of latest technology. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional, descriptive questionnaire study conducted among general dental practitioners (GDPs). The survey was conducted among 156 GDPs. In the present study, a close-ended interview schedule was prepared to test the KAP of GDPs. Results: For diagnosis, most of the study participants (58 [37.08%]) relied on case history and radiograph. Apex locator was used by 71 (45.51%) of the study subjects. Among all the study participants, 58 (37.17%) dental practitioners used rotary nickel–titanium (NiTi) files with normal saline and preheated disinfectants for cleaning and shaping of root canal. It was observed that the knowledge of majority of the dental practitioners was fair (58 [37.17%]). However, the attitude and practice toward following proper standards of endodontic practice and use of latest technology were poor. Conclusion: It was concluded that very few general practitioners used the latest technology in endodontics. Knowledge was fair while attitude and practice regarding following proper standards of endodontic practice and use of latest technology were poor among study participants.
Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms that present naturally on the exposed tooth surface;... more Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms that present naturally on the exposed tooth surface; it is the main etiological factor for many periodontal conditions and other oral health issues and its regular removal from the oral cavity can prevent many periodontal problems. Despite several experiments using herbal oral care products to reduce dental plaque or gingivitis, the findings remain inconclusive. We performed a systematic literature search on PubMed and Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) dating from 2001 up to and including the year 2021. The keywords and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms comprised combinations of the following: herbal, clove oil, peppermint oil, ginger, basil, ajwain, betel leaf extract, neem, lavender, non-herbal, chlorhexidine, fluorides, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen fluoride, stannous fluoride, and mouthwashes. Each of the titles that the search elicited was screened and duplicates were removed from the gathered results. The full-text versions of the remaining articles were downloaded and examined by title and abstract. Handsearching was not carried out. We initially identified 21 studies; 14 studies, which did not fulfill the selection criteria, were excluded. All the included studies reported a reduction in plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) scores in both herbal and non-herbal groups. Two studies reported the superiority of the non-herbal mouthwash over the herbal one while five of the studies showed no significant difference in PI and GI scores between herbal and non-herbal mouthwash, implying equal efficacy of both, i.e., Triphala, aloe vera, tea tree, and polyherbal groups like Zingiber officinale, Rosmarinus officinalis, and Calendula officinalis, and chlorhexidine. Current research suggests that herbal mouthwashes are as effective as non-herbal mouthwashes for reducing dental plaque in the short term; however, the evidence is based on low-quality trials.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: Implant dentistry has become an important aspect of the treatment for patients who ar... more Background: Implant dentistry has become an important aspect of the treatment for patients who are partially or completely edentulous. Dental implants are a proven therapeutic option for replacing missing teeth, with positive long-term health outcomes. Dental implant performance is largely determined by the implant’s primary durability, which is affected by surgical procedure, bone quality and quantity, implant surface characteristics, implant geometry, and implant surface characteristics. Despite the advancements achieved in implant dentistry since its beginning, there exist several limitations in scientifically grounded information and proven clinical experience among dental professionals and postgraduates. A study was conducted to assess and compare the knowledge, attitude and practice of dental implants among dental postgraduate students and dental practitioners (General and institutional in Wardha district, Maharashtra and to identify the variations in their knowledge, attitu...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: The key goal of the study is to find out the effectiveness of anacardic acid and the ... more Background: The key goal of the study is to find out the effectiveness of anacardic acid and the stannous fluoride as an anti erosive agent. Objectives: To evaluate the erosive effect of Bio vinegar and antierosive effect of Anacardic acid and Stannous Fluoride. Methodology: The extracted teeth were collected for in vitro study. Three solutions were selected Bio vinegar, Anacardic acid, Fluoride to treat the extracted teeth to study and compare the anti-erosive effect. The sets of extracted teeth of ten each were grouped to be treated with different solutions. The set was immersed in Bio vinegar for 8 hours for erosive action. The second set of ten extracted teeth were immersed in anacardic acid for four days. The same set of teeth were treated with vinegar for 8 hours. The cross sectional view of stained teeth was viewed under Scanning Electron Microscope. The third set of teeth was immersed in stannous fluoride for four days and then treated with Bio vinegar for 8 hours. The cr...
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
The SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus which originated in the province Wuhan, China, in December ... more The SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus which originated in the province Wuhan, China, in December 2019. It is the causative agent of COVID-19, an infection mainly presenting as mild upper respiratory tract infection, with patients presenting with fever, cough, breathlessness and fatigue. The virus predominantly spreads by a person to person contact, which is why it has spread very rapidly in a short span of time, so much so, that multiple countries are affected at present. The number of casualties is ever increasing. Even though our understanding of the novel coronavirus is improving, many countries, including India, are facing a situation which is not getting better with respect to controlling the pandemic. The number of new cases and deaths are ever increasing. There is a general state of panic among all the sections of the society and almost all are affected. With the number of tests being carried out every day, also increasing, a general idea about the signs and symptoms of the d...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is assigned as a menace by the WHO (World Health Organization) whe... more Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is assigned as a menace by the WHO (World Health Organization) where diseases resulting from multidrug-resistant bacteria are refractory to treatment as a result of a scarcity of new antibiotics in the queue. Antibiotic stewardship program is one of the worldwide strategies to advertise responsible use of antibiotics to halt AMR. The world has started facing a postantibiotic era without immediate and integrated action. Common infections which were treatable for decades can once again kill. The dentistry contributions towards antibiotic resistance are substantial. Approximately 10% of all common antibiotics are prescribed by dentists. Antimicrobial stewardship is a policy that can assist us in addressing the problems of antibiotic resistance. It is a framework that promotes the truly sustainable use of antimicrobials in dentistry. It refers to the approach which is multifaceted and incorporates policies, and guidelines along with surveillance, reports of prevalence and education, and audit of practice for reducing prescribing, adopted by health care organizations. The prime strategy is to improve clinical results while mitigating unintended consequences such as toxicity, pathogenic organism selection, and resistance emergence. Such issues should be centralized and the ongoing need to identify and convert “responsible usage” into context-specific and time-specific behavior. The importance of the antibiotic stewardship program, its team, and their action has become a challenge for the dental hospital but along with it, there are numerous opportunities to achieve the goal.
Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2020
This study aims at evaluating the association between subjective well-being (SWB) and oral functi... more This study aims at evaluating the association between subjective well-being (SWB) and oral functions in elderly people. Materials and Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a private dental college of central part of India. A study was carried out with a structured questionnaire on 200 individuals aged above 60 years. The questionnaire consisted of demographic data, oral function, habits, and general health. The SWB scale was used to tabulate the results. Results: A total of 200 people, comprising 67% and females 33% who were in the age group of 60–80 years, were covered in this research. The demographic profiles taken in the above study were age, gender, occupation, and monthly income. It was found that there is an association of SWB with health in the previous year (0.047). Thirty-nine percent of the persons had good health and 9.5% had altered health condition. In case of smoking as a habit, 43% of the people never smoked and the remaining had the habit (P = 0.01...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: Access to research and knowledge in medical and dental schools are useful for encoura... more Background: Access to research and knowledge in medical and dental schools are useful for encouraging critical thinking, turning practitioners into researchers, and initiating training for new medical researchers. Objectives: To evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice about the research challenges and opportunities among medical and dental interns. Methodology: This study is an online based cross-sectional study. The participants of this study include 300 interns from institution in Central India. Expected Results: Dental and medical knowledge is highly dependent on underlying, clinical and transitional conditions to provide clinicians with new early detection methods, better preventive treatments and effective intervention strategies. The knowledge and perception of the students regarding research will determine the interest and their innovative skills towards the future development of medicine. Hence, the implication of this study will promote having comprehensive ideas towards...
Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2021
Introduction: Oral health may be defined as a standard of health of the oral and related tissues ... more Introduction: Oral health may be defined as a standard of health of the oral and related tissues which enables an individual to eat, speak, and socialize without active disease, discomfort, or embarrassment and which contributes to general wellbeing. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the level of oral awareness among schoolchildren aged 10–15 years in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. Materials and Methods: In an epidemiological cross-sectional survey, 10–15 years old schoolchildren in Bilaspur were examined to assess the dental awareness. A survey form was prepared with help of a self-administered structured questionnaire written in Hindi. The trained dental surgeon distributed questionnaire among the children. A completely answered questionnaire was collected. The observations were reviewed and analyzed. Results: Among the total number of participants (879), 98.1% of them use toothbrush to clean their teeth, 64.7% did not use dental floss, 91.5% of participants clean their tongue, 59.7% of children use mouthwash, and 85.7% rinse their mouth after every meal. Conclusion: The result of the present study suggests that the oral hygiene habits, oral health awareness, and knowledge level among schoolchildren are poor and need to be improved.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: Smokeless tobacco is one of the most common causes of preventable death. It is a big ... more Background: Smokeless tobacco is one of the most common causes of preventable death. It is a big social and health issue. Smokeless tobacco utilization is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in India, with more than 20% of the world's tobacco-related mortality occurring in India. The Chronic Care Model is a guide for the principal care management of higher-quality chronic diseases. The Chronic Care Model gives a structure that redirects health care resources to better meet the demands and issues of individual with chronic illness. Objectives: To explore the effectiveness of chronic care model for smokeless tobacco cessation in patients reporting to Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital. Methodology: The study will be conducted among patients reporting to Out Patient Department of Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital who are chronic smokeless tobacco users. This study will be conducted between two groups, in one of the groups chronic Care Model will be used and ...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: Pit and fissure sealants are well-known for their ability to prevent occlusal caries.... more Background: Pit and fissure sealants are well-known for their ability to prevent occlusal caries. Given the difficulties of maintaining complete isolation for longer periods of time when treating young patients, a streamlined sealant application process is needed. As a result, the goal of the present study is to compare the penetration and adaption of 2 types of light cure sealants. Objectives: To evaluate the adaptation and penetration of Conseal f ‘pit and fissure sealant’. To evaluate the adaptation and penetration of PF seal SE ‘pit and fissure sealant’. To evaluate comparison of adaptation and penetration between two types of light cure sealants. Methodology: This will be an in-vitro comparative study, which will consist of 2 categories - Group I (acid-etch fissure sealant, Conseal f) and Group II (self-etch fissure sealant, PF seal SE). A total of 20 extracted permanent teeth will then be classified into 2 groups of 10 teeth respectively and stereomicroscope will be used to co...
Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, 2019
BACKGROUND Job satisfaction level helps to identify an individual's general attitude and interest... more BACKGROUND Job satisfaction level helps to identify an individual's general attitude and interest towards workplace. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the level of job satisfaction of Class III and Class IV workers in healthcare institution in Maharashtra. METHODS The study was conducted among 100 employees of which, 52 were Class III and 48 were Class IV workers. A questionnaire containing 17 items was used (UWES-17). UWES is a test to measure work engagement both on an individual and on group level. UWES utilizes three scales to determine the level of work engagement: vigour, dedication, and absorption. All these items were in 7-point Likert scale with a score range from zero (never) to six (always). Higher scores in all cases indicated greater job satisfaction. Data was analysed using independent t-test and one-way ANOVA. RESULTS The result showed that satisfaction value is slightly more in Class IV workers (35.04) with a statistically significant (0.011) value. CONCLUSIONS Findings of this study show that modification in the workplace will aid in increasing the involvement of employees that will further increase productivity level in organizations and job satisfaction among workers.
Introduction: Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is the most common and effective treatment for saving na... more Introduction: Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is the most common and effective treatment for saving natural tooth. Despite of modern technology and progress in the materials, failures in endodontic treatment still remains. Microbial infection majorly bacteria in the root canal is the prime cause of reinfection in root canal treatment. Endodontic instruments, solvents, lasers are the different techniques that can be used for removing gutta percha from the root canal. Aim: To compare the efficacy of orange oil, lemon oil, and xylene as solvents in removing gutta percha from curved root canals. Materials and Methods: In this in-vitro study, 24 freshly extracted teeth which includes incisors, premolars and molars having curved root will be taken. Then RCT would be performed in all the extracted teeth by using cold lateral compression obturation method. Then all teeth would be divided in three groups (n=8). After one month, the Gutta Percha (GP) would removed by ProTaper Universal system. Fir...
Bhojwani et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Common... more Bhojwani et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC-BY 4.0., which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2019
Background: There are different modalities for the management of aphthous stomatitis. Laser thera... more Background: There are different modalities for the management of aphthous stomatitis. Laser therapy and topical corticosteroid are among these treatment options. The main focus of all these treatment modalities is toward the symptomatic relief and decrease in the duration of ulcer. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of laser of 810 nm wavelength with topical corticosteroid in the management of aphthous stomatitis. Materials and Methods: A prospective clinical study comprised 77 patients ranging in the age group 20–40 years. Patients were divided into two groups – Group I patients were treated with laser therapy (810 nm) on the 1st day of the visit, while Group II patients underwent single local corticosteroid treatment (triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% in orabase). Size measurement, pain score, functional disability, and the level of erythema were measured immediately after application and on the 3rd day. Results: On follow-up visit, there was a significant statistical difference in pain score and functional disability in Group I patients. The level of erythema was significantly decreased in both the groups, more in Group II. Conclusion: Laser treatment showed superiority over corticosteroid in terms of instant pain relief and functional disability caused by the ulcer. However, both the therapies resulted in significant relief in symptoms at the end 3rd day.
Background: Choosing latest technology for the treatment improves the chances of favorable progno... more Background: Choosing latest technology for the treatment improves the chances of favorable prognosis and saves the time of the clinician; hence, the aim of the study was to explore their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward following proper standards of endodontic practice and use of latest technology. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional, descriptive questionnaire study conducted among general dental practitioners (GDPs). The survey was conducted among 156 GDPs. In the present study, a close-ended interview schedule was prepared to test the KAP of GDPs. Results: For diagnosis, most of the study participants (58 [37.08%]) relied on case history and radiograph. Apex locator was used by 71 (45.51%) of the study subjects. Among all the study participants, 58 (37.17%) dental practitioners used rotary nickel–titanium (NiTi) files with normal saline and preheated disinfectants for cleaning and shaping of root canal. It was observed that the knowledge of majority of the dental practitioners was fair (58 [37.17%]). However, the attitude and practice toward following proper standards of endodontic practice and use of latest technology were poor. Conclusion: It was concluded that very few general practitioners used the latest technology in endodontics. Knowledge was fair while attitude and practice regarding following proper standards of endodontic practice and use of latest technology were poor among study participants.
Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms that present naturally on the exposed tooth surface;... more Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms that present naturally on the exposed tooth surface; it is the main etiological factor for many periodontal conditions and other oral health issues and its regular removal from the oral cavity can prevent many periodontal problems. Despite several experiments using herbal oral care products to reduce dental plaque or gingivitis, the findings remain inconclusive. We performed a systematic literature search on PubMed and Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) dating from 2001 up to and including the year 2021. The keywords and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms comprised combinations of the following: herbal, clove oil, peppermint oil, ginger, basil, ajwain, betel leaf extract, neem, lavender, non-herbal, chlorhexidine, fluorides, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen fluoride, stannous fluoride, and mouthwashes. Each of the titles that the search elicited was screened and duplicates were removed from the gathered results. The full-text versions of the remaining articles were downloaded and examined by title and abstract. Handsearching was not carried out. We initially identified 21 studies; 14 studies, which did not fulfill the selection criteria, were excluded. All the included studies reported a reduction in plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) scores in both herbal and non-herbal groups. Two studies reported the superiority of the non-herbal mouthwash over the herbal one while five of the studies showed no significant difference in PI and GI scores between herbal and non-herbal mouthwash, implying equal efficacy of both, i.e., Triphala, aloe vera, tea tree, and polyherbal groups like Zingiber officinale, Rosmarinus officinalis, and Calendula officinalis, and chlorhexidine. Current research suggests that herbal mouthwashes are as effective as non-herbal mouthwashes for reducing dental plaque in the short term; however, the evidence is based on low-quality trials.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: Implant dentistry has become an important aspect of the treatment for patients who ar... more Background: Implant dentistry has become an important aspect of the treatment for patients who are partially or completely edentulous. Dental implants are a proven therapeutic option for replacing missing teeth, with positive long-term health outcomes. Dental implant performance is largely determined by the implant’s primary durability, which is affected by surgical procedure, bone quality and quantity, implant surface characteristics, implant geometry, and implant surface characteristics. Despite the advancements achieved in implant dentistry since its beginning, there exist several limitations in scientifically grounded information and proven clinical experience among dental professionals and postgraduates. A study was conducted to assess and compare the knowledge, attitude and practice of dental implants among dental postgraduate students and dental practitioners (General and institutional in Wardha district, Maharashtra and to identify the variations in their knowledge, attitu...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: The key goal of the study is to find out the effectiveness of anacardic acid and the ... more Background: The key goal of the study is to find out the effectiveness of anacardic acid and the stannous fluoride as an anti erosive agent. Objectives: To evaluate the erosive effect of Bio vinegar and antierosive effect of Anacardic acid and Stannous Fluoride. Methodology: The extracted teeth were collected for in vitro study. Three solutions were selected Bio vinegar, Anacardic acid, Fluoride to treat the extracted teeth to study and compare the anti-erosive effect. The sets of extracted teeth of ten each were grouped to be treated with different solutions. The set was immersed in Bio vinegar for 8 hours for erosive action. The second set of ten extracted teeth were immersed in anacardic acid for four days. The same set of teeth were treated with vinegar for 8 hours. The cross sectional view of stained teeth was viewed under Scanning Electron Microscope. The third set of teeth was immersed in stannous fluoride for four days and then treated with Bio vinegar for 8 hours. The cr...
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
The SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus which originated in the province Wuhan, China, in December ... more The SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus which originated in the province Wuhan, China, in December 2019. It is the causative agent of COVID-19, an infection mainly presenting as mild upper respiratory tract infection, with patients presenting with fever, cough, breathlessness and fatigue. The virus predominantly spreads by a person to person contact, which is why it has spread very rapidly in a short span of time, so much so, that multiple countries are affected at present. The number of casualties is ever increasing. Even though our understanding of the novel coronavirus is improving, many countries, including India, are facing a situation which is not getting better with respect to controlling the pandemic. The number of new cases and deaths are ever increasing. There is a general state of panic among all the sections of the society and almost all are affected. With the number of tests being carried out every day, also increasing, a general idea about the signs and symptoms of the d...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is assigned as a menace by the WHO (World Health Organization) whe... more Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is assigned as a menace by the WHO (World Health Organization) where diseases resulting from multidrug-resistant bacteria are refractory to treatment as a result of a scarcity of new antibiotics in the queue. Antibiotic stewardship program is one of the worldwide strategies to advertise responsible use of antibiotics to halt AMR. The world has started facing a postantibiotic era without immediate and integrated action. Common infections which were treatable for decades can once again kill. The dentistry contributions towards antibiotic resistance are substantial. Approximately 10% of all common antibiotics are prescribed by dentists. Antimicrobial stewardship is a policy that can assist us in addressing the problems of antibiotic resistance. It is a framework that promotes the truly sustainable use of antimicrobials in dentistry. It refers to the approach which is multifaceted and incorporates policies, and guidelines along with surveillance, reports of prevalence and education, and audit of practice for reducing prescribing, adopted by health care organizations. The prime strategy is to improve clinical results while mitigating unintended consequences such as toxicity, pathogenic organism selection, and resistance emergence. Such issues should be centralized and the ongoing need to identify and convert “responsible usage” into context-specific and time-specific behavior. The importance of the antibiotic stewardship program, its team, and their action has become a challenge for the dental hospital but along with it, there are numerous opportunities to achieve the goal.
Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2020
This study aims at evaluating the association between subjective well-being (SWB) and oral functi... more This study aims at evaluating the association between subjective well-being (SWB) and oral functions in elderly people. Materials and Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a private dental college of central part of India. A study was carried out with a structured questionnaire on 200 individuals aged above 60 years. The questionnaire consisted of demographic data, oral function, habits, and general health. The SWB scale was used to tabulate the results. Results: A total of 200 people, comprising 67% and females 33% who were in the age group of 60–80 years, were covered in this research. The demographic profiles taken in the above study were age, gender, occupation, and monthly income. It was found that there is an association of SWB with health in the previous year (0.047). Thirty-nine percent of the persons had good health and 9.5% had altered health condition. In case of smoking as a habit, 43% of the people never smoked and the remaining had the habit (P = 0.01...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: Access to research and knowledge in medical and dental schools are useful for encoura... more Background: Access to research and knowledge in medical and dental schools are useful for encouraging critical thinking, turning practitioners into researchers, and initiating training for new medical researchers. Objectives: To evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice about the research challenges and opportunities among medical and dental interns. Methodology: This study is an online based cross-sectional study. The participants of this study include 300 interns from institution in Central India. Expected Results: Dental and medical knowledge is highly dependent on underlying, clinical and transitional conditions to provide clinicians with new early detection methods, better preventive treatments and effective intervention strategies. The knowledge and perception of the students regarding research will determine the interest and their innovative skills towards the future development of medicine. Hence, the implication of this study will promote having comprehensive ideas towards...
Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2021
Introduction: Oral health may be defined as a standard of health of the oral and related tissues ... more Introduction: Oral health may be defined as a standard of health of the oral and related tissues which enables an individual to eat, speak, and socialize without active disease, discomfort, or embarrassment and which contributes to general wellbeing. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the level of oral awareness among schoolchildren aged 10–15 years in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. Materials and Methods: In an epidemiological cross-sectional survey, 10–15 years old schoolchildren in Bilaspur were examined to assess the dental awareness. A survey form was prepared with help of a self-administered structured questionnaire written in Hindi. The trained dental surgeon distributed questionnaire among the children. A completely answered questionnaire was collected. The observations were reviewed and analyzed. Results: Among the total number of participants (879), 98.1% of them use toothbrush to clean their teeth, 64.7% did not use dental floss, 91.5% of participants clean their tongue, 59.7% of children use mouthwash, and 85.7% rinse their mouth after every meal. Conclusion: The result of the present study suggests that the oral hygiene habits, oral health awareness, and knowledge level among schoolchildren are poor and need to be improved.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: Smokeless tobacco is one of the most common causes of preventable death. It is a big ... more Background: Smokeless tobacco is one of the most common causes of preventable death. It is a big social and health issue. Smokeless tobacco utilization is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in India, with more than 20% of the world's tobacco-related mortality occurring in India. The Chronic Care Model is a guide for the principal care management of higher-quality chronic diseases. The Chronic Care Model gives a structure that redirects health care resources to better meet the demands and issues of individual with chronic illness. Objectives: To explore the effectiveness of chronic care model for smokeless tobacco cessation in patients reporting to Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital. Methodology: The study will be conducted among patients reporting to Out Patient Department of Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital who are chronic smokeless tobacco users. This study will be conducted between two groups, in one of the groups chronic Care Model will be used and ...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Background: Pit and fissure sealants are well-known for their ability to prevent occlusal caries.... more Background: Pit and fissure sealants are well-known for their ability to prevent occlusal caries. Given the difficulties of maintaining complete isolation for longer periods of time when treating young patients, a streamlined sealant application process is needed. As a result, the goal of the present study is to compare the penetration and adaption of 2 types of light cure sealants. Objectives: To evaluate the adaptation and penetration of Conseal f ‘pit and fissure sealant’. To evaluate the adaptation and penetration of PF seal SE ‘pit and fissure sealant’. To evaluate comparison of adaptation and penetration between two types of light cure sealants. Methodology: This will be an in-vitro comparative study, which will consist of 2 categories - Group I (acid-etch fissure sealant, Conseal f) and Group II (self-etch fissure sealant, PF seal SE). A total of 20 extracted permanent teeth will then be classified into 2 groups of 10 teeth respectively and stereomicroscope will be used to co...
Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, 2019
BACKGROUND Job satisfaction level helps to identify an individual's general attitude and interest... more BACKGROUND Job satisfaction level helps to identify an individual's general attitude and interest towards workplace. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the level of job satisfaction of Class III and Class IV workers in healthcare institution in Maharashtra. METHODS The study was conducted among 100 employees of which, 52 were Class III and 48 were Class IV workers. A questionnaire containing 17 items was used (UWES-17). UWES is a test to measure work engagement both on an individual and on group level. UWES utilizes three scales to determine the level of work engagement: vigour, dedication, and absorption. All these items were in 7-point Likert scale with a score range from zero (never) to six (always). Higher scores in all cases indicated greater job satisfaction. Data was analysed using independent t-test and one-way ANOVA. RESULTS The result showed that satisfaction value is slightly more in Class IV workers (35.04) with a statistically significant (0.011) value. CONCLUSIONS Findings of this study show that modification in the workplace will aid in increasing the involvement of employees that will further increase productivity level in organizations and job satisfaction among workers.
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