The Application of Giemsa Staining in Identifying in Oral Biopsies: A Comparative Study with Immunohistochemistry.

Background: (), a significant pathogen in gastrointestinal diseases, has been implicated in various oral pathologies. Accurate detection of in oral biopsies is crucial for understanding its role in oral diseases.

Materials And Methods: A total of 100 oral biopsy samples were collected from patients presenting with suspected oral lesions.

Comparison of Demirjian's comprehensive chart with the London atlas of tooth development in children and adolescents: a pilot study.

Unlabelled: Dental age estimation has its application in various subdisciplines of medicine and dentistry. New methods of dental age (DA) estimation are emerging and it is important that we compare different methods to determine which one is more closely related to the chronological age. Demirjian's method is one of the most widely used techniques and has been tested in various ethnic populations globally.

Distal Femur Intraarticular Fracture in a Late Arthritic Knee Treated With Osteosynthesis and Computer Navigation Assisted Primary Total Knee Replacement: A Case Report.

The incidence of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis is on the rise. What further complicates the scenario is a stress fracture in a weight-bearing joint such as a knee in the presence of arthritis, making the treatment challenging. Prolonged immobilization associated with osteosynthesis increases morbidity and mortality in elderly patients.

Impact of Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Laboratory Technicians regarding Universal Work Precautions at a Tertiary Health Care Center in Central India.

Laboratory technicians are routinely exposed to occupational health hazards that can be a serious threat to their health. To safeguard themselves against laboratory-acquired infections, they must be aware of universal work precautions. A targeted educational intervention to increase awareness about universal precautions was designed to result in behavioral changes in attitudes and practices to help reduce the incidence of laboratory-acquired infections.

Development, testing, and feasibility of a customized mobile application for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk assessment: A hospital-based pilot study.

Introduction: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the most prevalent form of sleep-related breathing disorder has practical and financial limitations in diagnosis by polysomnography, hence OSA risk-assessment can identify OSA-related symptoms early.

Objectives: To develop a mobile application for OSA-risk assessment and tests its validity, feasibility, and application in a hospital-based pilot sample.

Study Design And Methods: The study comprised of two parts.

Association between Smokeless Tobacco Use and Risk of Periodontitis in Asian Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Individual studies conducted in Asian countries have reported higher risk of periodontitis among smokeless tobacco (SLT) users in comparison to non-users. Therefore, a systematic review was conducted to summarize the available evidence on this topic.

Methods: Prominent electronic databases were searched using pre-decided MeSH terms and keywords.

Evaluation of cessation services provided at a tobacco cessation clinic in a teaching dental hospital.

Background: Tobacco cessation interventions provided in a dental office or hospital settings are beneficial in helping patients to quit tobacco. Regular monitoring of these interventions is required to assess their success rate and factors hindering its improvement. This study evaluated cessation services provided through a Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC) established in a government teaching dental hospital in Delhi, India.

Prevalence of periodontal disease among adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: We designed this systematic review of the available literature to measure the pooled prevalence of periodontal disease among Indian adults.

Methods: An electronic search was conducted for studies assessing the prevalence of periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) in India. The search yielded forty studies, of which thirty eligible cross-sectional studies assessing the prevalence among those 18 years and above were included.

Knowledge and awareness of oral cancer patients regarding its etiology, prevention, and treatment.

Introduction: Assumption on part of healthcare workers that individuals suffering from oral cancer are usually aware of the reasons why they got the disease can lead to creation of a knowledge deficit group and may increase chances of relapse and complications in future.

Methodology: An interview-based questionnaire study was conducted on 218 patients with oral cancer admitted for treatment at a Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) in north India. Questions were designed to assess their knowledge and awareness regarding etiology, treatment, and prevention of oral cancer.

High Entropy and Sluggish Diffusion "Core" Effects in Senary FCC Al-Co-Cr-Fe-Ni-Mn Alloys.

Relative role of enthalpy and entropy in the stabilization of senary FCC Al-Co-Cr-Fe-Ni-Mn high entropy alloys was investigated via a high throughput combinatorial solid-to-solid diffusion couple approach. Many off-equiatomic compositions of FCC AlCoCrFeNiMn were generated by the diffusing Al and Ni in equiatomic CoCrFeNiMn alloy, i.e.

Stabilization of Sn Anode through Structural Reconstruction of a Cu-Sn Intermetallic Coating Layer.

The metallic tin (Sn) anode is a promising candidate for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical capacity and electrical conductivity. However, Sn suffers from severe mechanical degradation caused by large volume changes during lithiation/delithiation, which leads to a rapid capacity decay for LIBs application. Herein, a Cu-Sn (e.

Pooled prevalence estimates of malocclusion among Indian children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: To estimate the pooled prevalence estimates of the malocclusion among child and adolescent population of India.

Contents: A comprehensive electronic search was carried to find studies related to assessing malocclusion in Indian children and adolescent population. Indices and classifications considered for pooled analysis were Dental Aesthetic Index, Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs, Angles classification and terminal plane relationship of primary secondary molars.

Clinical Characteristics, Comorbidities,and Outcome among 365 Patients of Coronavirus Disease 2019 at a Tertiary Care Centre in Central India.

Rationale: The knowledge about the presenting characteristics, comorbidity, and outcomes of Indian patients for COVID-19 is limited.

Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients in Central India and to evaluate risk factors leading to requirement of oxygen, mechanical ventilation and mortality.

Design, Setting, And Participants: In this retrospective, we included 365 RT-PCR confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV in Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh from March 25, 2020 to May 15, 2020.

Factors associated with Oral Health Related Quality of Life of children with severe -Early Childhood Caries.

Background: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a chronic childhood disease affecting children worldwide. Severe cases of ECC can significantly affect child's Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) owing to its consequences. The purpose of present study was to find out association between severe early childhood caries (s-ECC) and OHRQoL of children and their parents/care-givers visiting a Government dental hospital in Delhi, India.

Direct-Contact Cytotoxicity Evaluation of CoCrFeNi-Based Multi-Principal Element Alloys.

Transition metal multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) are novel alloys that may offer enhanced surface and mechanical properties compared with commercial metallic alloys. However, their biocompatibility has not been investigated. In this study, three CoCrFeNi-based MPEAs were fabricated, and the in vitro cytotoxicity was evaluated in direct contact with fibroblasts for 168 h.

Trends in dental caries in Indian children for the past 25 years.

Background: The economic liberalization which was started 25 years back in India has led to a rising gross domestic product and per capita income and a decline in poverty. There has been an improvement in various health status indicators in the Indian population. As oral health is an integral part of general health, a retrospective study was designed to assess the effect of economic liberalization on dental caries experience in Indian children.

Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages from India, with lytic activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Bacteriophages are being considered as a promising natural resource for the development of alternative strategies against mycobacterial diseases, especially in the context of the wide-spread occurrence of drug resistance among the clinical isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. However, there is not much information documented on mycobacteriophages from India. Here, we report the isolation of 17 mycobacteriophages using Mycobacterium smegmatis as the bacterial host, where 9 phages also lyse M.

Comparative evaluation of demineralization of radicular dentin with 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, 10% citric acid, and MTAD at different time intervals: An in vitro study.

Background: The smear layer has the capability to protect the bacteria within the dentinal tubules from intracanal medicament. After removal of the smear layer from infected root canals, it allows disinfection of the entire root canal. The smear layer compromising the seal between the root canal sealer and root canal wall also decreases the penetration of irrigants into dentinal tubules.

Potential role of melatonin in prevention and treatment of oral carcinoma.

Melatonin, a hormone secreted mainly by pineal gland has been found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in the oral cavity where it reaches through saliva. These properties have been found to be beneficial in certain oral pathologies including periodontal diseases, herpes viral infections and Candida, local inflammatory processes, xerostomia, oral ulcers and oral cancer. The objective of this review is to discuss the mechanism of action and potential role of melatonin as a preventive and curative agent for oral cancer.

Assessing consequences of untreated carious lesions using pufa index among 5-6 years old school children in an urban Indian population.

Background: Dental caries is a major chronic noncommunicable disease affecting whole of mankind. Nontreatment of caries can have severe consequences such as pain, abscess formation, space infection, etc., which leads to loss of function, working hours or absence from school in children.

Status of occupational hazards and their prevention among dental professionals in Chandigarh, India: A comprehensive questionnaire survey.

Background: To assess the status of occupational hazards and their prevention among the practicing dentists in Chandigarh city, India.

Materials And Methods: A closed-ended questionnaire was prepared to record demographic status, types of occupational hazards encountered, and status of measures used for their prevention. A total 113 out of 130 dentists completed the questionnaire and the response rate was 86.

Oral health-related knowledge, attitude, and practices among 12-year-old schoolchildren studying in rural areas of Panchkula, India.

Unlabelled: Oral health is fundamental to general health and well being. Schools can provide a supportive environment for promoting oral health. School policies and education on health-related matters are imperative for the attainment of good oral health and control of related risk behaviors.

Nucleosomal occupancy and CGG repeat expansion: a comparative analysis of triplet repeat region from mouse and human fragile X mental retardation gene 1.

The expansion of CGG repeats in the 5'-untranslated region (5'UTR) of FMR1 gene is the molecular basis of fragile X syndrome in most of the patients. The nature of the flanking sequences in addition to the length and interruption pattern of repeats is predicted to influence CGG repeat instability in the FMR1 gene. We investigated nucleosome occupancy as a contributor to CGG repeat instability in a transgenic mouse model containing unstable (CGG)(26,) from human FMR1 cloned downstream of nucleosome-excluding sequence.