Tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life among adult dental patients: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Oral diseases seriously impair the quality of life (QoL) in a large number of individuals and they may affect various aspects of life.

Aim: To determine the relationship between tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adult dental patients.

Study Setting And Design: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 296 adult dental patients aged 35-44 years attending Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hyderabad, India.

Association of state and trait anxiety with oral health status among adult dental patients.

Background: Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the most prevalent oral health problems worldwide. Behavioral and psychosocial factors along with social, economic and cultural conditions may alter the health balance, favoring the onset of dental diseases. Hence the study was conducted to assess the association of state and trait anxiety with oral health status among adult dental patients.

Correlation of oral health related quality of life with dentition status and treatment need among 12 year old school children of Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad.

Aim: To determine the relationship between Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) with Dentition Status and Treatment need among 12 year old school children of Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad.

Patients And Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 990 private school children aged 12 years old in Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad city. OHRQoL was assessed by 16-item Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ), and Oral hygiene was evaluated using Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), and Dentition status and Treatment need.

Perceived stress and coping strategies among undergraduate dental students - an institutional-based study.

Background: Coping strategies are highly mediated by the environment, in particular when the person deals with the obstacles and impediments to fulfill their goals. This study aimed to investigate the Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies among Undergraduate Dental Students of Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences Hyderabad, India.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 267 undergraduate dental students.

Does academic performance influence personal growth initiative? An institutional-based study among undergraduate dental students.

Introduction: Personal growth initiative (PGI) is an "intentional involvement in changing and developing as a person." A student who has higher level of PGI is said to show higher academic performance because higher level of PGI might increase the student's contribution and achievement in life.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the association between academic performance and PGI among undergraduate dental students.