Assessing the NATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAMME (NTCP) guidelines-based education model in semi-urban school population: An interventional study.

Background: Awareness in semi-urban school population about harmful effects of tobacco use. Hence, the objectives of the present research protocol are to evaluate the incidence of tobacco usage amongst school children and educators, to evaluate the knowledge of students and teachers regarding the harmful effects of tobacco, to educate students and teachers regarding the deleterious effects of tobacco and to evaluate the success of the intervention.

Material And Methods: This study will be conducted at a semi-urban school located in the Wardha district.

Markov model- Quantifying outlook towards success of tobacco cessation counseling.

Smoking is still a major public health issue that causes morbidity and mortality all over the world. The percentage of deaths caused by tobacco smoking has escalated from 1.4% in 1990 to 13.

Effect on Reaction Time in Primary Hypothyroid Patients Before and After Thyroxin Treatment.

Introduction Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in the proper functioning of the nervous system. Both T3 and T4 hormones have many significant actions on the neuromuscular system and brain. In hypothyroid patients, various neurological signs and symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, paresthesias, arthralgias, etc.

Social and behavioral determinants of early childhood caries: A cross-sectional study within region of Ambala, Haryana.

Background: Early childhood caries is like an epidemic, especially in the developing world, hence exploring its appropriate factors in causing the disease the need of the hour. Hence, the aim of the present study was to evaluate social and behavioral determinants of early childhood caries within the region of Ambala, Haryana.

Materials And Methods: The present survey elaborated oral examination among 398 study participants within the age group of 4-5 years.

Antibiotic stewardship program in dentistry: Challenges and opportunities.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is assigned as a menace by the WHO (World Health Organization) where diseases resulting from multidrug-resistant bacteria are refractory to treatment as a result of a scarcity of new antibiotics in the queue. Antibiotic stewardship program is one of the worldwide strategies to advertise responsible use of antibiotics to halt AMR. The world has started facing a postantibiotic era without immediate and integrated action.

Guided endodontic therapy: Management of pulp canal obliteration in the maxillary central incisor.

This is a case report of the management of pulp canal obliteration of maxillary central incisor using guided endodontic therapy. Patient reported with discolored and proclined 11. Intraoral periapical (IOPA) Radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) showed periapical radiolucency.

Association between health-related quality of life and sense of coherence among health professionals working in primary health centers consuming tobacco in Jaipur, India.

Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and senses of coherence (SoC) can be affected by the use of tobacco. Hence, the aim of the present study was to explore the association between HRQOL and SoC among health professionals working in primary health centers (PHCs) consuming Tobacco.

Materials And Methods: It was a cross-sectional descriptive study where sampling technique used was systematic stratified random sampling.

Preparedness among dental professionals towards COVID-19 in India.

Introduction: novel corona virus infection has become a public health crisis leading the world to a standstill including dentistry. However, since the dental services cannot be stopped for a long period it is important that dentist be fully prepared before resuming their services. Therefore, the current study was carried out for evaluating knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) along with perceived barriers to practice dentistry during pandemic.

Odontogenic tumors: A review of 93 cases in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra.

Background: Tumors of the odontogenic origin (OTs) are rare tumors accounting for 1% of all the jaw tumors in the oral cavity. The behavior of these tumors ranges from hamartomatous proliferation to malignant neoplasm.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological data, clinical and histopathological picture with variants of the OTs diagnosed at our institute in the Vidarbha region.

Determinants of Tobacco Use among Children of a Rural Village in India: An Exploratory Qualitative Study.

Background: Tobacco is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths. It is both a major social and health problem. According to National Sample Survey Organization of Government of India about 20 million children of ages 10-14 are estimated to be tobacco-addicted.

Oral mucosal changes in pemphigus vulgaris and its treatment: A case report.

Pemphigus Vulgaris is an autoimmune disease that causes severe blistering of the skin and mucous membrane which are fragile and breaks away leaving erosions that are extremely painful. Here we report a case of a patient suffering from pemphigus vulgaris with typical oral manifestations. We have reported the effect of treatment after two consecutive recalls at an interval of 1 week where the patient got 100% relief from her previous signs and symptoms.

Effectiveness of "Audio-tactile Performance Technique" to improve the oral hygiene status of visually impaired schoolchildren.

Background: Maintaining oral hygiene is a challenging task for the visually impaired population. Oral health is often overlooked because of lack of knowledge about oral health practices. Therefore, there was a need to train visually impaired individuals with the aid of customized techniques so that the understanding of brushing technique could be perceived at its best.