Perception of dental practitioners regarding the use of antioxidants in oral health.

Background: Free radicals play a key role in the development of several pathological conditions. Therefore, antioxidants (AOs) are the first line of defense against free radical damage and are critical for maintaining optimum health and well-being.

Objectives: To assess the perception of dental practitioners regarding use of antioxidants in oral health.

Knowledge regarding Zika virus infection among dental practitioners of tricity area (Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali), India.

Background: Zika virus (ZIKV), a vector-borne virus affecting a large number of people, has today become a major public health concern in the developed and developing countries worldwide.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of ZIKV among dental practitioners residing in Tricity area (Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali), India.

Subjects And Methods: A total of 412 private dental practitioners were randomly sampled of whom 254 (61.