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Effect of Educational Intervention on Improvement in Obesity Related Knowledge and Awareness among School Going Adolescents: A Questionnaire Study
Full text linkINTRODUCTION: Obesity is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation and is considered as a complex, multifactorial chronic disease. AIM: To access the changes in knowledge of obesity following educational interventions among school going adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 157 school going adolescent students of two private schools. (78 from control school and 79 from intervention school). A pre-designed questionnaire was prepared which included ORK-10 (Obesity Risk Knowledge Questionnaire). An integrated educational package for obesity was prepared and used for educational intervention. After one year, data were collected to assess the changes in knowledge related to obesity. RESULTS: A significant increase was observed in the total score in the students of intervention school from baseline to one year follow up. A significant improvement in knowledge regarding factors related to obesity among the students of intervention group was also reported. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that educational intervention at regular intervals resulted in good outcomes of knowledge, attitude and awareness towards obesity
COVID-19 Vaccine Survey: Post Vaccine Complications Including Oral Manifestations
Full text linkBACKGROUND: The deadly pandemic began in November 2019 in Wuhan, Republic of China, has been a life altering event in the history of the Earth. Literature has suggested that a primary series plus booster doses of mRNA vaccine shows modest to high effectiveness against severe COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalization, mechanical ventilation, and death also effectively prevents symptomatic infection. AIM: To evaluate the post vaccination complications faced by people, with primary focus on oral manifestations after vaccination. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The present study is a cross-sectional, questionnaire descriptive study, carried out from May 2021 to January 2022 to evaluate the public’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices during the COVID-19 epidemic using an anonymous online questionnaire. The survey was conducted via an online platform. RESULTS: Changes in sensitivity were reported by 2.7% and 3.1% of the sample after the first and second dose, respectively. Oral symptoms were reported by 3.1% and 4% of the respondents after the first and second dose. Among the oral manifestations, dry mouth was the most frequent OAE after both the first and second doses. CONCLUSION: Based on the results of this preliminary survey, there is no observed significant correlation between vaccine administration for COVID-19 and facial and oral manifestation. Complications and vaccinations on apprehensions were significantly associated COVID-19 related psychological impacts that were studied
Complete Issue: Volume 6, Issue 9 (December 2022)
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Complete Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1 (April 2023)
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Location of Ferrule and Its Effect on Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Mandibular Premolar: An in-vitro Study
Full text linkINTRODUCTION: Presence of ferrule during delivery of a fixed prosthesis onto an endodontically treated tooth is important for fracture resistance of the tooth in function. AIM: This study aims to investigate the location of ferrule on fracture resistance of endodontically treated extracted mandibular premolars. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Sixty extracted mandibular premolars were divided into 6 groups where each group consisted of 10 teeth. The groups were as follows: control group, GHT; endodontically treated teeth without endodontic posts and crowns, GCF; teeth with a 2 mm circumferential ferrule, GBF; teeth with a 2 mm buccal ferrule; GLF, teeth with a 2 mm lingual ferrule; GBLF, teeth with a 2 mm buccal and lingual ferrule; and teeth without ferrule, GWF. All the teeth were endodontically treated and glass fibre posts were cemented and crowns were luted. All the teeth were loaded in a universal testing machine until fractured. Fracture lines were also assessed according to their location onto the teeth. The results were recorded and were statistically analyzed. RESULTS: Mean ±SD loads for the groups ranged from 770.3 ±212.9 N to 1008.1 ±176.5 N. One way ANOVA revealed a statistically significant difference between the groups (P_.05). However, no statistically significant differences were observed among groups (P>.05), except between GHT (control group) and group GWF (without ferrule). CONCLUSION: The study reported that although the presence of ferrule leads to improved fracture resistance, specific location of the ferrule had no significant differences in the fracture strength of endodontically treated teeth restored with glass fiber posts
Presence of Kaposi's Sarcoma and of Behcet’s Disease Concomitantly in a Patient
Full text linkIatrogenic Kaposi’s sarcoma is a subtype of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), which is a vascular malignant tumor and is seen in organ transplant recipients and in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy due to other reasons. We describe a case of Behcet's disease associated with Kaposi's sarcoma occurring simultaneously in a 50-year-old male patient. Colchicine and steroids were administered for his mucocutaneous findings and polyarthritis. In few months on therapy, four symmetric, brown- red coloured, asymptomatic macules developed on the inner surface of his left foot. In histopathologic specimens; CD34 positive, atypical spindle cells with swollen nuclei formed bundles and vascular spaces filled with erythrocytes. The patient was diagnosed as KS clinically and histopathologically. HHV-8 DNA was positive with PCR. Regression was observed in the lesions after the cessation of corticosteroid treatment
World No Tobacco Day 2023: Short Commentary
Full text linkWorld No Tobacco Day 2023: Short Commentary by Dr. Abhinav Bhasker, Senior Lecturer, Department of Perioontology and Implantology, Himachal Dental College, Sundernaga
Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude of Precision Attachments among Dental Practitioners: A Questionnaire Based Study
Full text linkINTRODUCTION: Precision attachments are an important aspect of prosthetic dentistry by providing retention to the prosthesis with aesthetics compared to conventional retainers that are visible clinically. AIM: To access the implementation of this practical concept by dental practitioners in their routine practice, a questionnaire based survey was conducted on dental practitioners and lab technicians. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A questionnaire containing 15 questions was distributed among dentists and lab technicians via Google forms and the responses were analyzed to evaluate knowledge, awareness and towards the concept of precision attachments. Data analysed was based on qualification (i.e. BDS, MDS in Prosthodontics, MDS Others, OTHERS i.e., DCI recognized diploma and fellowship courses post-BDS) and years of experience (0-10, 11-20 &>20 years) for the dentist-based survey and based on years of experience (0-10, 11-20 &>20 years) for the lab technician-based survey. Data was subjected to Chi- square test using Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) Software. RESULTS: Out of 336 participants, 45% were BDS, 30% were MDS in Prosthodontics, 23% were MDS in other fields and 2% were from others category. It was reported that ‘MDS in Prosthodontics’ with 11-20 years of experience seem to have the maximum confidence to handle cases of precision attachments. ‘BDS’ with 0-10 years of experience group have the least confidence to handle cases of precision attachment and the results was found to be statistically significant (p=0.02) indicating that while dentists are aware of this treatment modality but it’s implementation is limited to the prosthodontists. Responses of lab technicians also highlighted lack of knowledge and skill of dental practitioners to handle cases of precision attachment optimally(p=0.02.) CONCLUSION: Among dental practitioners, very less number have general knowledge and skills of this treatment modality. Therefore, its usage in current clinical scenario is still a challenging one
Tripledemic: A Short Commentary
Full text linkTripledemic is an informal word used to describe the collision of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), seasonal influenza and COVID-19 cases. Tripledemic is a recent consortium of viruses that have permuted and caused public health havoc since the holiday season of 2022. The incidence of this triad is being reported in an almost synergistic manner and researchers are pushed to figure out the common grounds for this sudden outbreak