Biofilm in Endodontic Infection and its Advanced Therapeutic Options - An Updated Review.

Pulpal and periapical pathosis are biofilm-induced infections. Understanding the complex nature of endodontic biofilm would help to create a new disinfection strategy to eliminate the microorganism from the root canal system. The intricate canal structure creates challenges for proper disinfection, necessitating the need to understand the biofilm structure, composition, and mechanism within the biofilm community.

Oral health-related attitude and practices of transgender population in Puducherry UT, India---A cross-sectional questionnaire survey.

Background: Oral health is apparently compromised among the transgenders and not enough data is available on the same, without which appropriate measures cannot be drafted and implemented.

Objective: To determine oral health practices among transgender population of Puducherry UT, India.

Material And Methods: A close-ended questionnaire was used to elicit responses on attitude and practices related to oral health.

Sleep Pattern Changes and the Level of Fatigue Reported in a Community Sample of Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: The study aimed to (a) assess the sleep pattern changes and the level of fatigue among COVID positive adults (b) determine the association of sociodemographic and lifestyle factors () on sleep pattern and level of fatigue c) examine the relationship between sleep and fatigue, and between sleep problems, sleep quality and fatigue, among a community sample of COVID-19 affected adults.

Methods: A non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was used. Participants were adults, between 18 and 63 years  = , who tested positive for COVID-19 infection using RT-PCR or Antigen test, confined to home quarantine/under observation, and without any complications.

Examining the Efficacy of Online Self-Paced Interactive Video-Recordings in Nursing Skill Competency Learning: Seeking Preliminary Evidence Through an Action Research.

A key challenge in nursing education is how to teach the students clinical competencies effectively and to provide opportunities for practicing the fundamental nursing skills safely. The purpose of this study was to examine the competency scores of practicing a clinical skill and the satisfaction level of nursing students on three instructional methods using an action research: the online self-paced interactive video learning, demonstration-only method, and a video demonstration in class. Participants were both male and female nursing students enrolled in the Foundations of Nursing Course ( = 26, 6 males and 20 females; mean age = 19.

Evaluation of the Shear Bond Strength of Composite Resin to Wet and Dry Enamel Using Dentin Bonding Agents Containing Various Solvents.

Introduction: Bonding of composite resin to dentin mandates a wet substrate whereas, enamel should be dry. This may not be easily achievable in intracoronal preparations where enamel and dentin are closely placed to each other. Therefore, Dentin Bonding Agents (DBA) are recommended for enamel and dentinal bonding, where enamel is also left moist.

Sleep Promotion Program for Improving Sleep Behaviors in Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.

Aims. The purpose of this pilot trial was to determine the efficacy of sleep promotion program to adapt it for the use of adolescents studying in various schools of Mangalore, India, and evaluate the feasibility issues before conducting a randomized controlled trial in a larger sample of adolescents. Methods.

Sleep-patterns, sleep hygiene behaviors and parental monitoring among Bahrain-based Indian adolescents.

Introduction: Sleep plays an important role in adolescent's health and undergoes substantial changes with puberty and physical maturation with a preference for later bed times. Evidence shows that many adolescents are not obtaining the required amounts of sleep which is 9.25 h, due to inadequate sleep practices, academic and societal demands.