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View article: Tracking the Evolution and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Indian Adult Populations through High-Throughput Genome Sequencing
Tracking the Evolution and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Indian Adult Populations through High-Throughput Genome Sequencing Open
Introduction: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of respiratory infections, levying a substantial health burden, especially on children and the elderly. The introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) and Pneumococcal P…
View article: Physical and chemical properties of saliva and its role in Early Childhood caries – A systematic review and meta-analysis
Physical and chemical properties of saliva and its role in Early Childhood caries – A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
There was a significant difference in physical and chemical properties of saliva in children with and without Early childhood caries. Since wide disparity were evident in available studies, further studies are needed to arrive to a definit…
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Salivary Malondialdehyde Levels in Children with Different Caries Status- A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Comparative Evaluation of Salivary Malondialdehyde Levels in Children with Different Caries Status- A Cross-Sectional Observational Study Open
Background and Objectives: Early childhood caries is a major public health problem especially in young children. ECC affects the quality of life of young children by affecting the chewing ability of children due to the development of pain …
View article: Correlation of Streptococcus Mutans by 16SrRNA Gene Sequencing in Children with Different Caries Experience- A PCR Based Study
Correlation of Streptococcus Mutans by 16SrRNA Gene Sequencing in Children with Different Caries Experience- A PCR Based Study Open
Background and Objectives: Early Childhood Caries is considered as a common chronic disease in children. Since some research had concluded that children with higher levels of Streptococcus mutans are associated with a higher incidence of d…
View article: Comparison of Salivary Protein Profile and Dietary Habits in Children With and Without Early Childhood Caries
Comparison of Salivary Protein Profile and Dietary Habits in Children With and Without Early Childhood Caries Open
Background and objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the total salivary protein concentration and dietary habits in Caries-free, Early childhood Caries and Severe Early Childhood Caries children.
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View article: Estimation of Salivary pH, Viscosity, Flow Rate in Children with and without Early Childhood Caries – An Observational Study
Estimation of Salivary pH, Viscosity, Flow Rate in Children with and without Early Childhood Caries – An Observational Study Open
Background and Objectives: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a chronic disease of childhood affecting the primary dentition. It is also termed as nursing caries or baby bottle tooth decay. It has a multifactorial etiology and salivary parame…
View article: An exploration of the oral health beliefs and behaviors of people living with HIV in Mangalore, India: a qualitative study
An exploration of the oral health beliefs and behaviors of people living with HIV in Mangalore, India: a qualitative study Open
View article: Genotypic diversity of Streptococcus mutans in children with and without early childhood caries- A systematic review
Genotypic diversity of Streptococcus mutans in children with and without early childhood caries- A systematic review Open
View article: Prevalence of Black Stains in School Going Children in age Group 6-12 Years
Prevalence of Black Stains in School Going Children in age Group 6-12 Years Open
Introduction: Black stains are extrinsic discoloration in primary dentition that can also occur along with dental caries. It clinically presents as pigmented, dark lines or as an incomplete coalescence of dark dots rarely extending beyond …
View article: Estimation of Levels of Streptococcus Mutans in Children with Black Stain
Estimation of Levels of Streptococcus Mutans in Children with Black Stain Open
Background: Black stain is a discolouration which mainly occurs along the cervical third of buccal or lingual surfaces of the teeth. It most commonly affects the primary dentition, but permanent dentition may also be affected. Studies stat…
View article: Homology Modelling and in-silico analysis of 39bp Insertion-Deletion in Sahiwal Cattle SERPINA14 gene: The first report
Homology Modelling and in-silico analysis of 39bp Insertion-Deletion in Sahiwal Cattle SERPINA14 gene: The first report Open
SERPINA14 proteins are progesterone induced and are secreted during pregnancy in large quantities by the endometrial epithelium. Serine proteinase inhibitor being represented only in a limited group of mammals has been associated with high…
View article: Genomic divergence reveals unique populations among Indian Yaks
Genomic divergence reveals unique populations among Indian Yaks Open
The present study focused upon identification of genome-wide SNPs through the reduced representation approach and to study the genomic divergence of the Indian yak populations. A total of 80 samples belonging to Arunachali yak (N = 20), Hi…
View article: Association between Early Childhood Caries and Quality of Life: Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale and Pufa Index
Association between Early Childhood Caries and Quality of Life: Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale and Pufa Index Open
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) are one of the major oral diseases affecting children. ECC adversely affects the children’s as well as their parent/caregivers quality of life. The present study aims to assess the quality of life in children w…
View article: Management of Crown-Root Fracture in Primary Canine by Surgical Extrusion: A Case Report with 1-Year Follow-Up
Management of Crown-Root Fracture in Primary Canine by Surgical Extrusion: A Case Report with 1-Year Follow-Up Open
Complicated crown-root fractures of primary teeth often present with a greater challenge to the pediatric dentist. Extraction of the involved tooth is the routine treatment indicated. But, early loss of this primary tooth may lead to esthe…
View article: DNA profiling of Streptococcus mutans in children with and without black tooth stains: A polymerase chain reaction analysis
DNA profiling of Streptococcus mutans in children with and without black tooth stains: A polymerase chain reaction analysis Open
This study concludes that identical genotypes and high genetic similarity among isolates of the caries-free and black tooth stains. Polymorphism and genetic diversity exist between the black tooth stain and caries-active samples.
View article: Management of foreign body ingestion in children with cerebral palsy: Need for proper trauma management protocol
Management of foreign body ingestion in children with cerebral palsy: Need for proper trauma management protocol Open
Cerebral palsy (CP) is described as a group of permanent, nonprogressive movement disorders that cause physical disability in development and further affecting body movement and muscle coordination. The condition develops when certain abno…
View article: Genotypic characterization of Streptococcus mutans in child-mother pair—A PCR based study
Genotypic characterization of Streptococcus mutans in child-mother pair—A PCR based study Open
View article: Evaluation of knowledge among general dentists in treatment of traumatic injuries in primary teeth: A cross-sectional questionnaire study
Evaluation of knowledge among general dentists in treatment of traumatic injuries in primary teeth: A cross-sectional questionnaire study Open
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the knowledge of General dentist regarding the management of dental traumatic injuries of primary teeth. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 general dentists were selected and a v…
View article: Effect of Mechanical and Chemical Root Surface Treatment on the Shear Bond Strength of Intracanal Post in Primary Anterior Teeth: An In vitro Study
Effect of Mechanical and Chemical Root Surface Treatment on the Shear Bond Strength of Intracanal Post in Primary Anterior Teeth: An In vitro Study Open
Mechanical and chemical surface treatments together led to a improved shear bond strength and increased the retention of the post to the root surface.
View article: Break the barrier: Bringing children with special health care needs into mainstream dentistry
Break the barrier: Bringing children with special health care needs into mainstream dentistry Open
Dental treatment is the most common unmet need for children with special health care needs, as they present with a complex assay of developmental delays and unusual issues, all of which can complicate routine dental examination and treatme…
View article: Age and Environment Determined Children’s Preference Towards Dentist Attire - A Cross - Sectional Study
Age and Environment Determined Children’s Preference Towards Dentist Attire - A Cross - Sectional Study Open
Younger age group children preferred regular outfit and middle and older age group preferred white coat and surgical scrubs respectively. Children preferred white coat in school environment and surgical scrubs in dental environment.
View article: Children′s perception towards pediatric dentist attire: An observation study
Children′s perception towards pediatric dentist attire: An observation study Open
Background: Studies have shown that children have preference tpwards dentist attire and this can influence their behaviour in dental setup. Aim: The present observational study was done to determine the children′s preference and their perc…