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View article: Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of two sodium fluoride varnish systems in preventing dental caries in children: a randomized clinical trial
Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of two sodium fluoride varnish systems in preventing dental caries in children: a randomized clinical trial Open
View article: The Impact of Graphic Health Warning Labels on Smokeless Tobacco Packets on Motivation to Quit among Current Users: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Impact of Graphic Health Warning Labels on Smokeless Tobacco Packets on Motivation to Quit among Current Users: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Smokeless tobacco (SLT) use constitutes a considerable public health concern, especially in India, where there are more than 300 million users. This study seeks to assess the influence of graphic health warning labels (GHWLs) o…
View article: Association of Enamel Tooth Color of Central Incisors, Lateral Incisors, and Canines With Age and Gender to Aid in Forensic Identification: A Cross-Sectional Study
Association of Enamel Tooth Color of Central Incisors, Lateral Incisors, and Canines With Age and Gender to Aid in Forensic Identification: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Aims and objectives Forensic dentistry plays a crucial role in human identification, and tooth enamel color can serve as a valuable tool in forensic investigations. This cross-sectional study assesses the enamel shade of maxillary central …
View article: Effectiveness of an Interactive Workshop in Increasing Awareness About Oral Cancer Screening Among Dental Undergraduate Students: A Pre- and Post-experimental Study
Effectiveness of an Interactive Workshop in Increasing Awareness About Oral Cancer Screening Among Dental Undergraduate Students: A Pre- and Post-experimental Study Open
View article: Comparison of haematological and serum lipid profile parameters in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma
Comparison of haematological and serum lipid profile parameters in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma Open
Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is sixth most common cancer in Indian subcontinent with a high morbidity and mortality rate. It is frequently preceded by oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD). Early diagnosis of OSC…
View article: Management of oral sub-mucous fibrosis using platelet-rich plasma and triamcinolone with hyaluronidase
Management of oral sub-mucous fibrosis using platelet-rich plasma and triamcinolone with hyaluronidase Open
Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive and potentially malignant disorder of the oral mucosa, primarily associated with betel quid and areca nut chewing. Therefore, it is of interest to compare the efficacy of intralesion…
View article: Effect of the Oral Probiotics on Salivary Alpha-amylase, Buffering Capacity, pH, and Plaque Level among Dental Students – A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of the Oral Probiotics on Salivary Alpha-amylase, Buffering Capacity, pH, and Plaque Level among Dental Students – A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Saliva has been used as a potential diagnostic tool due to its ease, noninvasive accessibility, along with its numerous biomarkers. The use of salivary alpha amylase (SAA) as a biomarker for various diseases including carious l…
View article: Acuity of Dental Undergraduate Students towards Oral Pathology and Microbiology as a Subject and Profession - An Evaluative Study
Acuity of Dental Undergraduate Students towards Oral Pathology and Microbiology as a Subject and Profession - An Evaluative Study Open
Aim and Objectives: Oral Pathology and Microbiology (OPM) is a branch of dentistry; the objectives of it have been underestimated by undergraduate (UG) dental students. Thus, the present study was formulated, which outlines the acuity of U…
View article: Change in cervical posture after maxillary protraction with facemask therapy: A retrospective study
Change in cervical posture after maxillary protraction with facemask therapy: A retrospective study Open
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and facemask therapy on cervical vertebral column in growing patients with skeletal class III malocclusion. Material and Methods: The pre…
View article: Exploring the role of angiogenesis in fibrosis and malignant transformation in oral submucous fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Exploring the role of angiogenesis in fibrosis and malignant transformation in oral submucous fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Angiogenesis is a crucial molecular driver of fibrosis in various inflammatory lesions. Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic inflammatory fibrotic disorder with malignant potential. The angiogenetic pathways in OSMF remain obscure d…
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Q-scan and Disclosing Solution in Plaque Detection: A Comparative Study
Comparative Evaluation of Q-scan and Disclosing Solution in Plaque Detection: A Comparative Study Open
Introduction: Proper plaque removal is necessary for oral hygiene. Since plaque is invisible, patients need to be educated about it by making it visible using disclosing solution. Due to limitations of disclosing solution, alternative meth…
View article: In Vitro Efficacy of Apical Negative Pressure Irrigation in Primary Teeth: A Smear Layer Analysis
In Vitro Efficacy of Apical Negative Pressure Irrigation in Primary Teeth: A Smear Layer Analysis Open
Badnaware SD, Kakade A, Takate V, et al. In Vitro Efficacy of Apical Negative Pressure Irrigation in Primary Teeth: A Smear Layer Analysis. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(6):653-657.
View article: Updated B. G. Prasad Socioeconomic Status Classification for the Year 2024
Updated B. G. Prasad Socioeconomic Status Classification for the Year 2024 Open
Socioeconomic status (SES) is one of the influential factors that determines the health of an individual. Assessment of SES status relies on multiple factors such as income, education, occupation, and religion. BG Prasad’s SES scale is the…
View article: Jaws of knowledge: an analysis of temporomandibular joint insights in dental training—a quasi-experiment study
Jaws of knowledge: an analysis of temporomandibular joint insights in dental training—a quasi-experiment study Open
TMJ diseases are common in daily life but frequently go undiagnosed and untreated due to a lack of clinical expertise. This demonstrates the necessity of providing instructions that give students in-depth knowledge and abilities for TMJ is…
View article: Diagnostic Utility of Cytomorphometric Evaluation of Exfoliated Oral Mucosal Cells in Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Diagnostic Utility of Cytomorphometric Evaluation of Exfoliated Oral Mucosal Cells in Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
View article: Awareness of Parents toward Preventive Dentistry in North Maharashtra – A Cross-sectional Survey
Awareness of Parents toward Preventive Dentistry in North Maharashtra – A Cross-sectional Survey Open
Background: Oral health is an important component of overall health. In the initial age, primary teeth play an important role in the development of speech, chewing, maintaining space, and guiding the eruption of permanent. Dental caries, m…
View article: Epidemiology of Oral and Maxillofacial Traumatic Injuries Among the Patients Reporting to the Dental Institute of Western Maharashtra Region, India
Epidemiology of Oral and Maxillofacial Traumatic Injuries Among the Patients Reporting to the Dental Institute of Western Maharashtra Region, India Open
View article: Prevalence of most caries-susceptible area on individual primary tooth surface: an observational study
Prevalence of most caries-susceptible area on individual primary tooth surface: an observational study Open
Due to multifactorial aetiology, tooth surfaces of primary dentition are more prone to dental caries and follow the specific pattern of dental caries which is difficult to control. The proper knowledge of caries-susceptible areas on indivi…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of COVID-19 among the Exposed Frontline Police Workers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh Region: An Exploratory Study
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of COVID-19 among the Exposed Frontline Police Workers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh Region: An Exploratory Study Open
Background: The world has been hit by an unknown obstacle in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic. India also faced a never seen before situation in trying to contain the spread of COVID-19 by enforcing one of the most stringent lockdowns in …
View article: Referee report. For: Attitudes toward and knowledge of collaboration of dental and medical practice among medical students in Southern India: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: Attitudes toward and knowledge of collaboration of dental and medical practice among medical students in Southern India: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Effect of Kangen and reverse osmosis water on dental plaque, salivary pH and salivary <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> counts: a randomized-controlled trial (A preliminary study)
Effect of Kangen and reverse osmosis water on dental plaque, salivary pH and salivary <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> counts: a randomized-controlled trial (A preliminary study) Open
Purpose: The present randomized-controlled trial was conducted to assess the effect of Kangen water and reverse osmosis (RO) water on dental plaque, salivary pH and salivary Streptococcus mutans count. Materials and methods: This randomize…
View article: Evaluation of Randomised Controlled Trials Published in Indian Specialty Dental Journals for Statistical Testing of Baseline Differences: A Meta-Epidemiological Study
Evaluation of Randomised Controlled Trials Published in Indian Specialty Dental Journals for Statistical Testing of Baseline Differences: A Meta-Epidemiological Study Open
Background: In randomised controlled trials (RCTs), the application of a test of significance to compare the baseline differences between the intervention groups is a common practice, though it has been condemned by many researchers. Objec…
View article: Tackling Inaccurate Sample Size Estimation using Risk of Bias
Tackling Inaccurate Sample Size Estimation using Risk of Bias Open
Dear Editor, The majority of the clinical research is carried out on a sample of participants with a specific characteristic rather than the entire population. As a result, estimating the appropriate sample size for any research is critica…
View article: Correlation of Mucormycosis with Various Clinical Parameters Among COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Correlation of Mucormycosis with Various Clinical Parameters Among COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: Students’ preparedness and perception toward online learning in dental education – A cross-sectional study
Students’ preparedness and perception toward online learning in dental education – A cross-sectional study Open
Background: Amid the health risk posed by coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, all the educational institutions in India have adopted online teaching as a method of imparting education. Thus, the current study was executed to evaluate the pe…
View article: Updated B. G. Prasad Socioeconomic Status Classification for the Year 2023
Updated B. G. Prasad Socioeconomic Status Classification for the Year 2023 Open
Dear Editor, Socioeconomic status (SES) is recognized as a significant determinant of an individual's health. SES is determined by various factors such as education, occupation, income, and material possessions. In the context of classifyi…
View article: Evaluation of Prescription Writing Skills of Medical Professional Practicing in Varanasi City: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Evaluation of Prescription Writing Skills of Medical Professional Practicing in Varanasi City: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Objective: Prescription writing is an integral part of medical profession. Incorrect prescription writing may lead to errors in instructions about the identity of the recipient, the identity of the drug, the formulation, dose, route, timin…
View article: Assessment of gingival biotype in different facial patterns: A cross-sectional study
Assessment of gingival biotype in different facial patterns: A cross-sectional study Open
Objective: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the relationship of gingival biotype in different malocclusions. Methods: A total of 157 periodontally healthy subjects (88 males and 69 females) were enrolled in this cross-sectional …
View article: Assessment of Oral Health Status and Nutritional Status of Tribal Children Residing in Tribal Area of Maharashtra State, India
Assessment of Oral Health Status and Nutritional Status of Tribal Children Residing in Tribal Area of Maharashtra State, India Open
View article: Assessment of Oral Health Status and Nutritional Status of Tribal Children Residing in Tribal Area of Maharashtra State, India
Assessment of Oral Health Status and Nutritional Status of Tribal Children Residing in Tribal Area of Maharashtra State, India Open