Quantification techniques of soil organic carbon: an appraisal.

This review provides an overview of the analytical methods utilized across laboratory, field, landscape, and regional scales for assessing soil organic carbon (SOC) in agricultural soils. The significance of soil depth in SOC estimation underscores the importance of selecting appropriate sampling designs, soil depths, analytical methods, and baseline selection methods for accurate soil carbon stock estimation. Traditional methods such as wet digestion and dry combustion (DC) remain prevalent in routine laboratory analysis, with DC considered the standard reference method, surpassing wet digestion in accuracy and reliability.

Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity Against Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus and Cytotoxic Effect of the Mouthwash Prepared Using Persea americana and Clove - An In Vitro Study.

Context: A natural mouthwash with minimal side effects is essential for obviating the disadvantages of chemically based mouthwashes. Research has been carried out worldwide using herbal extracts from leaves, stems, seeds, fruits, etc., for various dental purposes.

Clear Cell Variant of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Rare Case.

The clear cell variant of oral squamous cell carcinoma (CCSCC) is an uncommon aggressive lesion found in the oral cavity. Limited cases of CCSCC have been documented in the literature. This report discusses a 38-year-old female presenting with a non-healing ulcer in the right retromolar region, accompanied by pain and discomfort.

Awareness of Phonetic Considerations in the Construction of Removable Dental Prostheses Among Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background: The role of phonetics in the construction of removable dental prostheses is critical for ensuring patient satisfaction and optimal functionality. This study aims to evaluate the awareness and understanding of phonetic considerations among dental students during the fabrication of removable prostheses.

Materials And Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 dental students.

Doxycycline-integrated silk fibroin hydrogel: preparation, characterizations, and antimicrobial assessment for biomedical applications.

Background: Tooth extraction, a common dental procedure, is often accompanied by pain, trismus, and swelling due to alveolitis caused by oral bacteria. Doxycycline is prescribed to alleviate infection and improve socket healing, but its immediate absorption in the bloodstream makes the treatment less effective at oral sites. This emphasizes the importance of a drug delivery system to gradually slow its release at the oral wound site and increase its bioavailability to make the treatment effective over time.