Assessment of health-related quality of life and its determinants among COVID-19 intensive care unit survivors.

Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a multidimensional concept encompassing the physical, functional, emotional, and social/family well-being of an individual. Recent reports suggest that Covid-19 may lead to poorer HRQoL of the patients infected both in the short and long term. The present study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life and their determinants among COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) survivors.

Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine and Dentistry-20 and oral health status among adolescents, India: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Health literacy is an important issue in public health. Individuals with low health literacy skills often have poorer health knowledge and health status than those with higher literacy level. Research documented on the assessment of oral health literacy in health settings and its association with oral health outcomes for adolescents was scarce.

"Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?" - A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, India.

Background: Although mechanical plaque removal is an effective method, powered toothbrushes are specially designed to benefit differently abled. Literature comparing plaque removal efficacy between manual and powered toothbrushes among differently abled is sparse.

Study Design And Setting: A cross-over, randomized, double-blind study was conducted in differently abled institution.

Accuracy of Three Shade-matching Devices in Replicating the Shade of Metal Ceramic Restorations: An in vitro Study.

Introduction: In restorative dentistry, the clinician commonly encounters the challenge of replicating the color of natural teeth due to the subjectivity of perceptual evaluation. Recent advances in photography and computing have resulted in the widespread use of the digital camera for color imaging. These instruments can be used effectively for shade matching and communication to yield predictable results.

Historical perspective on the usage of perfumes and scented Articles in ancient Indian literatures.

In India perfumes and scented articles were in use from pre Vedic and Vedic periods for religious practices, social customs, and domestic rituals and later gradually became part and parcel of human life. Perfumes were also used in cosmetics and beauty aids. Medicinal values of many perfumes were well known to ancient Indians and were used in both rituals and to treat diseases.