Prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy and bone turnover markers concerning bone mineral density in older persons.

Owing to the early tooth loss in a large population, the need for removable prosthodontic therapy has widely increased. Loss of teeth can occur due to trauma, periodontal disease, dental caries, and/or oral health negligence. The removable prosthesis is preferred over other teeth replacement methods owing to its cost-effectiveness.

Awareness, perception and practice regarding orthodontic practice and principles among non orthodontic specialists- An exploratory research.

Background: Non-orthodontics specialist should have the responsibility of taking care of the smiles of the patients. This also has the implications on the oral health of the patient. The present study was done to determine awareness, perception, and practice regarding orthodontic practice and principles among non-orthodontic specialists.

Perception of dental professionals regarding integration of dental auxiliary into dental health delivery system.

Background: The practical solution to handle increasing awareness toward dental treatment and cost of the dental treatment is integration of dental auxiliary into dental healthcare delivery system, and hence the objective of this study was to assess the perception of dental professionals regarding integration of dental auxiliaries into dental health delivery system in India.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study of Indian dentists was conducted using self-administered closed-ended questionnaire. Questions were asked to assess the opinions of the dentists on expanding the roles of dental auxiliaries and its consequences on dental services.