Analysis of Gillies Temporal Approach vs Towel Clip Method for Reduction of Zygoma Fractures.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyse Gillies Temporal approach Vs Towel Clip method for reduction of zygoma fractures.

Method: A randomised comparative study was conducted on 30 patients having zygoma fractures confirmed with pre-operative NCCT face with 3 D reconstruction. Patients were divided into 2 groups, Group-1- Gillies temporal approach and Group-2- Towel clip method.

Effect of four direct pulp capping agents on human dental pulp tissue.

Direct pulp capping (DPC) is a vital pulp therapy, wherein accidental or carious pulp exposures can be capped with various materials to induce reparative dentine formation. One of the major factors that determine the success of direct pulp capping procedures is the material used. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate and compare the efficacy of a new material, Tristrontium aluminate in comparison with the widely used materials such as ProRoot MTA, Biodentine & TheraCal LC.

Hepatitis B: A Pilot study on awareness and attitude among staff nurses and students of a teaching hospital in India.

Background: Hepatitis B is a serious public health concern and health care professionals especially nurses are at higher risk of acquiring this infection. Basic knowledge, awareness and a positive attitude are required to prevent this disease.

Objective: The present pilot study was conducted to assess awareness and attitude regarding hepatitis B among staff nurses and nursing students of a teaching hospital in north India.

Indian Society of Periodontology Good Clinical Practice Recommendations for Peri-implant Care.

Current implant therapy is a frequently employed treatment for individuals who have lost teeth, as it offers functional and biological advantages over old prostheses. Concurrently, active exploration of intervention strategies aims to prevent the progression of peri-implant diseases and manage the existing peri-implant tissue damage. Indian Society of Periodontology has recognized the need for systematic documents to update the everyday clinical practice of general dental practitioners and has provided evidence-based consensus documents, namely good clinical practice recommendations from time to time to raise the oral health-related awareness and standards of oral health-care delivery across the country.

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Phytoconstituents for Addressing Neurodegenerative Disorders.

Neurodegenerative disorder is a serious condition that is caused by abnormal or no neurological function. Neurodegenerative disease is a major growing cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, especially in the elderly. After World War Ⅱ, eugenics term was exterminated from medicines.

Assessment of dental professionals' maintenance of management practices developed and incorporated during COVID-19 pandemic - a cross-sectional study.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has been a source of emerging public health problems for the past few years. Due to its contagious nature, health care professionals especially dentists, incorporated various modifications in their practices to prevent themselves and their patients from the risk of getting infected.

Objective: The present study aims to assess whether dental professionals are still continuing with those modifications in practice in current times.

Inhibition: An Explicit Approach against Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR).

Multi-drug resistance and its transmission is a ubiquitous health issue worldwide. The beta-lactamase AmpC resistance is a major concern among all health settings like hospitals and child care centers, . The clinical pipeline of the new antibiotics remains dry due to the production of AmpC beta-lactamases by the bacteria to develop resistance against antibiotics.

Effect of Vitamin D on Retinoblastoma Protein in Prediabetic Individuals.

About 50.8 million people were diagnosed with diabetes in 2011; the count has increased by 10 million in the last five years. Type-1 diabetes could occur at any age, but predominantly in children and young adults.

Dental professionals' attitude and willingness to respond during disaster events: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: In the present times, natural and man-made threats have questioned our existence on this planet. Health care professionals need to be aware of all the procedures to follow during such an event that threatens to paralyze the entire community and should be able to respond effectively.

Objective: The present study was conducted to assess the willingness and attitude of dental professionals to render help during any disaster or catastrophic event.

Identifying monkeypox: do dental professionals have adequate knowledge and awareness?

Background: The emergence of monkeypox has presented a new challenge for health agencies around the globe. There is significant increase in the number of cases that too in non-endemic countries with more than 18000 cases reported worldwide.

Objective: The present study was conducted to assess knowledge and awareness regarding monkeypox among dental professionals.

Omicron sub-variants: is the world going to witness another wave?

Omicron, the new 'Variant of Concern' of SARS-CoV-2, is rapidly evolving into new sub-variants or sub-lineages (BA.1, BA.2 etc.

Covid-19 update: Omicron variant - a new emerging threat.

A new health threat in the form of a new variant of Covid-19 called Omicron has emerged globally in this holiday season. This new variant has been declared a variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organization and experts are expecting another wave of the pandemic. A lot still unknown about this variant and researchers worldwide are conducting studies to find the nature and characteristics of this mutated strain.

Effect of liquorice (root extract) mouth rinse on dental plaque and gingivitis - A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Around the world, an increasing number of people are turning towards nature by using the natural herbal products not only because they are inexpensive but also for better cultural acceptability, better compatibility with the human body and minimal side effects. This study assessed the effectiveness of liquorice (root extract) mouth rinse against dental plaque and gingivitis and compared it with 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) gluconate mouth rinse.

Correction to: Bilateral Radial Head Fracture Secondary to Weighted Push-Up Exercise: Case Report and Review of Literature of a Rare Injury.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00427-0.].

Bilateral Radial Head Fracture Secondary to Weighted Push-Up Exercise: Case Report and Review of Literature of a Rare Injury.

A 33-year-old male presented with bilateral radial head fractures after weighted prone push-up exercise. The patient had Mason type I and II on right and left sides, respectively. He was managed conservatively with limited immobilisation and early range of motion exercises.

Covid-19 and mucormycosis (Black Fungus): An epidemic within the pandemic.

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected India significantly with country reporting more than 400,000 cases in the month of May 2021 and health system almost collapsing. This was attributed to the new mutant strain also called as the 'Delta Strain' which led to high surge of cases across the country. As the country was stabilising over this situation, another imminent threat in the form of Covid Associated Mucormycosis (CAM) challenged the already burdened health system of India.

Efficacy evaluation of rubber cup and air polishing techniques using glycine in plaque and stain removal - A clinical trial.

Background: Researchers have proved Glycine to be safe, less abrasive, sweet and comfortable for patients. It is beneficial in removing plaque as well as stains. The present study aims to compare the plaque and extrinsic stain removal efficacy of the air-polishing device and rubber cup prophylaxis technique along with a comparative evaluation of the gingival trauma caused by both the techniques.

Comparative evaluation of bone regeneration with platelet-rich fibrin in mandibular third molar extraction socket: A randomized split-mouth study.

Purpose: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a new platelet concentrate concept consisting of an autologous fibrin gel having accumulation of platelets and the released cytokines in a fibrin clot. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of autologous PRF in accelerating bone regeneration and repair in fresh third molar extraction sockets. The investigators hypothesized the cicatricial properties and accumulation of growth factors in a single clot which will improve bone density and quality.

Design, Synthesis and Enhanced BBB Penetration Studies of L-serine-Tethered Nipecotic Acid-Prodrug.

Nipecotic acid is considered to be one of the most potent inhibitors of neuronal and glial-aminobutyric acid (GABA) uptake in vitro. Due to its hydrophilic nature, nipecotic acid does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Large neutral amino acids (LAT1)-knotted nipecotic acid prodrug was designed and synthesized with the aim to enhance the BBB permeation by the use of carrier-mediated transport.

No benefit of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19: Results of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials".

Background And Aims: Coronavirus pandemic is currently a global public health emergency with no definitive treatment guidelines. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature evaluating the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine and its related formulations in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, MedRxiv data and Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials for published articles that reported the outcomes of COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine or its compounds was done.