Publications by authors named "G L Praveen"

Background: To compare self-reported empathy scores, clinical performance between National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and non-volunteers in dental schools; and to predict clinical performance score using self-reported empathy score.

Material And Methods: A cross sectional survey of 336 undergraduates from 16 dental schools in Andhra Pradesh state, India was conducted using Google forms. The questionnaire was divided into four sections.

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Objectives: This study presents the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of the ethanolic extract of leaf extract.

Materials And Methods: The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of the extract was performed by assay. Our research employs a comprehensive approach combining experimental assays and computational simulations to assess the extract's potential bioactive components and their interactions with key biomolecules.

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Background: Given the imperative for dental practitioners to be familiar with the existing ethical principles and laws governing their practice, this study aimed to evaluate awareness and practice of the dentists (code of ethics) regulations 2014 and consumer protection act 2019 among dental practitioners in Andhra Pradesh state, India.

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 384 dental practitioners in Andhra Pradesh state, India. A questionnaire consisting of 25 items was used to assess awareness and practice of the dentists (code of ethics) regulations and consumer protection act.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study examined the oral health status and dental service utilization among 400 village volunteers in Andhra Pradesh, India, highlighting significant needs for dental care.
  • Findings showed that 18% of participants had never visited a dentist, with 94% needing dental treatment, indicating widespread oral health issues such as dental caries and periodontal conditions.
  • Conclusions suggest the necessity for targeted interventions to address the poor oral health and unmet treatment needs in this community.
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Modernisation of industrial and transportation sector would have not imaginable without the help of fossil fuels, but constant usage has led to many environmental concerns. As a step forward, for safer next generation living we are forced to look into green fuels like bio‑hydrogen and higher alcohols. This review mainly focuses on bio‑hydrogen production via biological pathways, genetic improvements, knowledge gap, economics, and future directions.

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