Utilization of services and referrals through dental outreach programs in rural areas of India. A two year study.

Background: Oral health care services are often sparse and inconsistent in India therefore it is often difficult for poor people to get access to the oral health care services. The approach by dental institutions with the help of community outreach programs is a step ahead in overcoming this situation.

Objectives: The study was conducted to evaluate the number of patients, disease pattern and the services provided in the outreach programmes and also effectiveness of patient referral.

Prosthetic status and prosthetic needs amongst geriatric fishermen population of Kutch coast, Gujarat, India.

Background: Literature among fishermen of India is scanty. The external factors like diet, quality of dental hygiene and environmental factors have an effect on oral health. Moreover elderly age group offer very little importance towards their oral health.