Association between dental caries experience and salivary profile among autoimmune thyroid disease subjects - a cross-sectional comparative study.

Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) is an inflammatory condition that primarily affects women between the ages of 30 and 50. It has been hypothesised that AITD causes salivary glands to produce less saliva due to its endocrine effects. Studies showing the effect of AITD on salivary glands are very scarce.

Association between Parental Behavior and Child's Oral Health among 3-5-year-old Children in Bengaluru City.

Aim: Parental behavior is known to influence the well-being and disease outcomes in children. The environment which they create for the child can influence oral health behaviors and status. Hence, the present study aimed to determine the association of parental behavior with oral health status among 3-5-year-old children in Bengaluru city.

Practice Perspectives of Left-Handed Clinical Dental Students in India.

Introduction: Handedness becomes important for students during their training period. Limited literature is available regarding the same.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the dental practice perspectives and determine the hand preference and discomfort level among the Left-Handed (LH) clinical dental students.

Clinical and microbiologic effects of commercially available gel and powder containing Acacia arabica on gingivitis.

Background: There is a need for an anti-plaque agent that can be used on a daily basis without the side effects of antibacterial chemicals such as chlorhexidine. The present study was designed to evaluate the clinical and microbiologic effects of commercially available gel and powder containing Acacia arabica in subjects with gingivitis.

Methods: One hundred and twenty subjects with chronic generalized gingivitis were selected and randomly divided into four groups: Group 1 - placebo group; Group 2 -Acacia arabica gel group; Group 3 -Acacia arabica powder group; and Group 4 - 1% chlorhexidine gel group.