Oral Health Behavior and Tobacco Usage of Coal Mine Workers in Tamil Nadu.

Background: Health behavior is widely influenced by behavior, attitudes, and knowledge, which impacts oral health. Mostly, individuals with poor oral hygiene have been found to be consuming more sugar.

Aim: The present study aims to assess the behavioral practices and tobacco usage of coal mine workers in Tamil Nadu towards oral health.

Open Sesame: A Comparative Evaluation of Parental and Dentist Perception on Various Mouth Props.

Background: The most commonly used adjunct on a cooperative child is the mouth prop. However, the design variation of the mouth props and the possible disadvantages make it difficult to select the appropriate mouth prop. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and acceptance of custom-made mouth props with that of commercially available mouth props.