Publications by authors named "Khandelwal Sushma"
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis B virus is a significant health concern globally, especially in India, as it leads to serious conditions like chronic hepatitis and liver cancer, with oral health professionals being at high risk.
- A study of 240 dental students revealed 86% had knowledge about hepatitis B, but only 45% were vaccinated, indicating a knowledge gap in practicing safe health measures.
- The findings suggest that while students understand the risks of hepatitis B, health authorities should make vaccination mandatory and implement health education strategies for all future health care workers.
Article Synopsis
- A 14-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital due to difficulty opening his mouth and a burning sensation when eating spicy food.
- The examination revealed blanching of the oral mucosa and inability to stick out his tongue.
- This case is significant as it emphasizes the rare occurrence of oral submucous fibrosis in young patients linked to long-term use of gutkha, a mixture of betel nut and tobacco.
Tobacco Addiction Among Dental Students: A Reality to be Addressed.
Indian J Community Med
July 2014
Hookah use among high school children in an Indian city.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
September 2015
Context: Use of hookah is on the rise among youngsters. A growing body of evidence suggests that these children are experimenting with this form of tobacco.
Aims: The study was carried out to know prevalence estimates of hookah use and factors associated with it among high school students.
Awareness about management of 'avulsed teeth' among primary contact doctors.
J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg
April 2013
Objectives: To assess areca nut chewing habit among middle school-aged children in Indore, India. Areca nut is chewed by itself, and in various scented preparations. It is associated with carcinogenesis, foreign body aspiration in children, and oral submucous fibrosis and may aggravate asthma.
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