Publications by authors named "P Kousalya"

Objective: Undoubtfully, COVID-19 vaccine (C19V) has significantly changed the pandemic's trajectory positively. At the same time, reports of transient local and systemic post-vaccination reactions leave a concern about its unknown impact on common ailments. Its effect on IARI is unclear because the present IARI epidemic began immediately after C19V in the previous season.

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Aim: The aim of the study was to find out the effect of sugar-free chewing gums (xylitol and sorbitol) on plaque and gingivitis among 14-15-year-old school children.

Materials And Methods: A single center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted on 14-15-year-old children. Sample size was determined to be 48.

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Introduction: Dental pain is a major public health problem and one of the consequences of oral diseases which requires significant adjustments in life management leading to decreased quality of life.

Objective: To assess prevalence of dental pain and its impact on daily life and to explore its relationship with oral health behavior and clinical oral status among 10-15 year old school children attending oral health promoting schools.

Method: This cross sectional study was conducted in 6 schools serving low -middle socio economic strata in Bangalore, India.

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