Evaluation of histomorphometric changes in tissue architecture due to fixation delay.

Introduction: All good tissue specimen preparations require complete fixation. The process of tissue handling and processing from patient to paraffin block is too frequently invisible to the pathologists. Many times due to certain emergencies or unavailability of a proper fixative, tissues are kept in different carrying media such as normal saline (NS) or local anesthetic till the availability of a proper fixative solution.

Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries to Anterior Teeth of 12-Year-Old School Children in Kashmir, India.

Background: Traumatic dental injuries to anterior teeth are a significant public health problem, not only because their prevalence is relatively high, but also because they have considerable impact on children's daily lives. Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) cause physical and psychological discomfort, pain and other negative impacts, such as tendency to avoid laughing or smiling, which can affect social relationships.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries to anterior teeth among 12-year-old school children in Kashmir, India.

Root and canal morphology of maxillary first premolar teeth in north Indian population using clearing technique: An in vitro study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the root form and canal configuration in maxillary first premolars.

Materials And Methods: A total of 250 extracted human adult maxillary first premolar teeth from North Indian population were collected. Access cavities were prepared and the coronal pulp tissue was extirpated.

Effect of academic stress on plaque and gingival health among dental students of Moradabad, India.

Objective: Stress has an adverse effect on oral health and is a risk factor for plaque-associated diseases. The present study aims to assess the effect of academic stress on plaque and gingival health among dental students of Moradabad, India.

Methods: Fifty eligible dental students (age 18 - 22 years) undergoing university examinations participated in the study.

Exploring trends in forensic odontology.

Background: Forensic odontology nowadays has become a developing science and is of great importance to society. It is important that dental practitioners should have a proper knowledge of forensics as the need has increased greatly over the last decades due to the unprecedented demand from the criminal justice including terrorism in Kashmir valley (J&K India).

Materials And Methods: Data was collected based on questionnaire survey among qualified dental practitioners related to their awareness of forensic odontology.

Attitude of Dental Practitioners Towards their Colleagues: A Justifiable Criticism.

Aim: A cross-sectional, questionnaire based study was conducted in Moradabad, U.P., India to assess the attitude of dental practitioners towards their colleagues.