Predictors of Extracapsular Spread in T1/T2 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A retrospective study.

Introduction: In the N0 neck the incidence of ECS might range from 13 to 60%. In this retrospective study we intended at evaluating the primary tumor and nodal characteristics that might influence the presence of ECS in early stage OSCC.

Methods: The predictor variables were tumor and nodal features and the incidence of ENE was the outcome.

Effect of three newer generation rotary files on smear layer removal using fumaric acid as an irrigant: A SEM study.

Background: To evaluate the efficacy of the smear layer removal with Fumaric acid when used in combination with new generation files Hyflex Electrical Discharge Machining (HEDM) file, Neoendo file, and Blueflex file.

Materials And Methods: Sixty extracted mandibular premolars with single-canal were selected for this study. Radiographs were taken to confirm the presence of single canal and absence of any type of calcifications, resorption, cracks, and fractures.

Comparative evaluation of removal of smear layer using newer rotary endodontic files: A scanning electron microscope study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the smear layer removal efficacy of newer rotary files using scanning electron microscopic analysis at the coronal, middle, and apical third of the root canal.

Materials And Methods: In this study, sixty permanent human single-rooted teeth with complete, mature root apices without any anatomic variation having straight patent root canal extracted for periodontal cause were included. The samples were cleaned to remove debris, calculus and rinsed with sodium hypochlorite to remove organic tissue and then stored in distilled water.

Oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary healthcare workers of Lucknow district: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Oral diseases are considered a public health problem due to their high prevalence. It is the primary concern of oral health educators to impart positive oral health knowledge and behavior in the society. Health workers' knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) toward oral health to a great extent influence the community as they can extend health education at the first contact in the community.

Assessment of Oral Health-related Quality of Life in Patients Suffering from Systemic Diseases.

Aim: To assess the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among children suffering from congestive heart failure and bronchial asthma in Lucknow city.

Materials And Method: Methodology: Patients aged 6-12 years were assessed using Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ). DMFT was assessed in same patients to measure their caries experience.

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among the Health-Care Professionals: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.

Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among the health-care workers (HCWs).

Materials And Methods: The present questionnaire-based survey among 473 HCW comprising of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and interns was carried out to know the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among different HCW. Responses were recorded and data were assessed through descriptive statistics and by applying analysis of variance, Chi-square, and z-tests.

To Evaluate and Compare the Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Formocresol, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Electrocautery, and Bioactive Glass when used for Pulpotomy in Human Primary Teeth.

Aims: The aim of the present study is to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of formocresol (FC), mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), electrocautery, and bioactive glass (BAG) when used for pulpotomy in human primary teeth.

Settings And Design: The present study comprised of total four Groups A, B, C, and D; the selected children for the procedure were randomly divided into four groups according to the type of agent used as Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D, respectively, having 20 teeth.

Methodology: In this study, pulpotomies were performed on the respective teeth.

Effect of Dental Environment Stressors and Coping Mechanisms on Perceived Stress in Postgraduate Dental Students.

Aim And Objective: To investigate the effect of dental environment stressors and coping mechanisms on perceived stress in postgraduate dental students.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 250 postgraduate students from four dental colleges. Modified dental environment stress (DES) questionnaire was used to study the dental environment-related stressors, perceived stress score (PSS) to measure the extent of stress perception, and brief COPE (BC) scale to measure the use of various coping strategies deployed to combat stress.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Perception of Practicing Dental Professionals Toward COVID-19 in Lucknow City.

Introduction: Coronavirus belongs to family of Coronaviridae, which primarily infect the upper respiratory and gastro intestinal tract of birds & mammals. It is an enveloped virus with positive-sense single-stranded RNA. Patients with COVID-19 are usually present with symptoms of fever, dry cough, myalgia, dysgeusia, nausea, diarrhoea, hyposmia and later it progresses into pneumonia.

Comparative analysis of platelet-rich fibrin, platelet-rich fibrin with hydroxyapatite and platelet-rich fibrin with alendronate in bone regeneration: A cone-beam computed tomography analysis.

Aim: This clinical study was designed to evaluate the volumetric healing of periapical (PA) bone defect after PA surgery, using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), and its combination with hydroxyapatite and alendronate.

Subjects And Methods: Twenty male patients of age between 25 and 35 years, having PA pathology (>5 mm on intraoral periapical radiograph (IOPA)) with intraoral sinus opening, were included in this study. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging of all patients was done.

A Comparative Study of Platelet-rich Fibrin (PRF) and Titanium-prepared Platelet-rich Fibrin (T-PRF) in Management of Endo-perio Lesions.

Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and titanium-prepared platelet-rich fibrin (T-PRF) in the management of endo-perio lesions.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted with 140 patients who are affected by endo-perio lesions, and the patients were divided into two groups. In group I, patients were treated with PRF, and in group II, patients were treated with T-PRF.

The Role of Dentists in COVID-19 Is Beyond Dentistry: Voluntary Medical Engagements and Future Preparedness.

The emergence of the highly infectious novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has led to a global COVID-19 pandemic. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, worldwide healthcare systems have been severely challenged. The rapid and explosive surge of positive cases has significantly increased the demand for medical care.

Perception of Dental Students of COMS-TH regarding Future of Dentistry in Nepal amid COVID-19 Pandemic.

Introduction: There is a global crisis which has been led by COVID-19. The patients undergoingdental procedures and dental professionals are at higher risk of contracting this disease owing toaerosols generated and a lot of face to face contact during the procedures. The aim of this study was to know the perceptions of dental students of COMS-TH regarding future of dentistry in Nepal amidCOVID-19 pandemic.

The efficacy of intralesional dexamethasone versus intravenous dexamethasone in surgery for impacted third molars: A randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: A randomized prospective double-blind study was conducted to determine the efficacy of sub-mucosal local infiltration vs. intravenous dexamethasone in reducing postoperative pain, swelling and trismus after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.

Materials And Methods: Forty five patients were included in the study and were randomly divided into three groups.

A Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Seventh- and Eighth-Generation Self-etch Dentin Bonding Agents in Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aim: To compare the shear bond strength of seventh- and eight-generation self-etch dentin bonding agents in primary teeth using universal testing machine.

Materials And Methods: Forty extracted sound human primary molars were collected and randomly divided into two groups of 20 sample each. Shear bond strength of seventh-generation bonding agent [ADPER Single Bond Universal, (group II)] and eighth-generation bonding agent [Futurabond DC, VOCO Germany, (group I)] were calculated by using Universal Testing Machine (PTC/O83/ME, INSTRON, USA) and expressed in megapascals (MPa).

2 mm Conventional Miniplates with Three-Dimensional Strut Plate in Mandibular Fractures.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare 2 mm conventional miniplates with three-dimensional (3D) strut plates in the treatment of mandibular fractures treated in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of a college in India, during 2012-2015.

Materials And Methods: All 20 patients with mandible fracture requiring open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture were reported and reviewed in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the same dental college in India, during 2012-2015. We classified the data according to the gender, age, etiology, fracture site, and method of treatment of the fractures.

Development and evaluation of e-learning materials for dental hygiene students in six schools: Using smartphones to learn dental treatment procedures.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of using e-learning on smartphones to provide dental hygiene education on dental treatment procedures.

Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial. Two-hundred ninety-three dental hygiene students in four universities, one junior college and one technical school took a preliminary examination, and based on the results, participants in each school were randomly divided into two groups, a test or control group.

Oral mucocele in infant with an unusual presentation.

Mucocele is a benign lesion characterised by an extravasation or retention of mucous secretion in submucosal tissue from minor salivary glands. The occurrence of mucocele is common in the oral cavity, with more than 70% of cases on lower labial mucosa. The occurrence of mucocele on the tongue is considered rare and accounted for only 2.

The micronucleus assay in the oral exfoliated cells of tannery workers.

Context: Micronuclei, tannery workers, chromium, papanicolaou (PAP) stain.

Aims: The presence of micronuclei are biomarkers broadly used; the detection of micronuclei offers a great opportunity to monitor individuals or populations exposed to mutagenic, genotoxic or teratogenic events, mainly the evaluation of micronucleogenic cells presence in epithelial tissues.

Settings And Design: Tannery workers with and without tobacco usage was considered for microneuceli assessment using PAP stain, 50 patients without usage of tobacco was taken and 50 patients with usage of tobacco was considered.

Post-qualification dental training. Part 2: is there value of training within different clinical settings?

Introduction Upon completion of dental foundation training (DFT), a number of dental graduates apply for further training known as dental core training (DCT). Alternatively, there are two-year integrated training pathways within both primary and secondary care; known as longitudinal dental foundation training (LDFT). There is a lack of evidence supporting LDFT and how this compares to DFT and DCT.

Post-qualification dental training. Part 1: perceptions of different dental foundation and dental core training pathways.

Introduction Upon completion of dental foundation training (DFT), a number of dental graduates apply for further training known as dental core training (DCT). Alternatively, there are two-year integrated training pathways within both primary and secondary care; known as longitudinal dental foundation training (LDFT). There is a lack of evidence supporting LDFT and how this compares to DFT and DCT.

Post-periodontal surgery propounds early repair salivary biomarkers by H NMR based metabolomics.

Introduction: Oral microflora is a well-orchestrated and acts as a sequential defense mechanism for any infection related to oral disease. Chronic periodontitis is a disease of a microbial challenge to symbiosis and homeostasis. Periodontal surgery is the most promising cure with repair process during periodontal regeneration.

Dental Students' Intent to Practice in Rural Communities Before and After Community-Based Rotations in a Rural Area.

Community-based dental education (CBDE) has the potential to positively impact the educational process in a manner that both contributes to educational outcomes and shapes the learner's behavior. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between dental students' intended practice location and the size of their hometown and to assess any impact their CBDE rotation in a rural location had on practice location intention. From March 7, 2016, to August 12, 2018, fourth-year students at one U.