Publications by authors named "Dharmashree Satyarup"
Background: Considered a modern phobia, Nomophobia (NO MObile PHOne PhoBIA) is a term describing irrational fear or anxiety of being unable to access one's own mobile phone.
Objectives: To develop and validate the nomophobia questionnaire, administering it to a sample of adolescents representing undergraduate dental students. To assess the prevalence of Nomophobia, determine the usage pattern of mobile phones and evaluate the impact due to lack of access to mobile phones among undergraduate dental students.
Background: Internet can act as an excellent resource for gaining valuable health related information. However, excessive online research and investigation about health-related issues may impose a negative impact. The term cyberchondria is used to describe a clinical condition in which frequent internet searches for health-related information leads to exaggerated anxieties about physical well-being.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: The study aimed to longitudinally evaluate the efficacy of gingival unit grafts (GUGs), a modification of free gingival grafts, in the management of Miller's class I and class II recession defects in mandibular anterior region, over a period of 18 months.
Materials And Methods: 17 subjects with 21 recession defects in mandibular anterior region were treated using GUG. Clinical parameters of recession depth (RD), clinical attachment levels (CALs), and keratinized tissue width (KTW) were recorded at baseline, 1, 6, and 18 months.
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- Dental caries primarily affects young children and has significant prevalence in lower-income groups, highlighting the need for effective treatment options.
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) versus atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) in treating dental caries among schoolchildren aged 6-12 in a randomized clinical trial.
- Results showed that 58.9% of the SDF-treated lesions remained intact after 9 months, compared to 47.8% for the ART group, indicating that SDF is a more effective and accessible treatment method for managing dental caries in vulnerable populations.
Background: Medical emergencies can be distressing for any dental professional, whether in a dental practice, hospital or other sites.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge and awareness of dental practitioners towards medical emergencies and its management in Bhubaneswar.
Material And Methods: In this cross-sectional investigation, a self-administered questionnaire which included demographic details and 19 questions regarding knowledge about medical emergencies, was disseminated to a random sample of 183 dentists working in their private dental clinic set up in Bhubaneswar.
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- Poor oral health is prevalent among children in rural India, but integrating oral health education through primary health care can foster better habits among children and parents.
- The study assessed the impact of Anganwadi workers (AWWs) on the oral hygiene of preschool children, evaluating changes in practices and oral health indicators over eight months with a pre- and post-education approach.
- Results showed a significant increase in the use of fluoridated toothpaste and a decrease in unhealthy habits, indicating that AWWs can effectively enhance oral health in underserved communities.
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- The study aimed to analyze different types of dental caries and identify risk factors among schoolchildren aged 12 and 15 in Bhubaneswar.
- A survey was conducted with 800 children, using the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) scoring method, with various statistical analyses applied to the results.
- Findings indicated a 60.6% prevalence of dental caries, with older children showing higher rates, and the CAST index proved to be a valuable tool for understanding and addressing caries in community health initiatives.