#Clinical & Academic Article

Orthodontics

Post Orthodontic Correction of Esthetics

Dr. Smita Kole Dr. Smita Kole is a master in composite & aesthetic dentistry (Japan). She maintains a private practice at Solapur, India since 15 years. She...

Dental Education & Research

General Health Benefits of using a Mouthwash - An Update

Dental Education & Research

COVID Vaccine - A Scientific Challenge Against Nature’s Distress

December 2019 has created history in the form of a viral infection, which has caused a larger global spread in the name of COVID-19. COVID virus belongs to the...

Pediatric Dentistry

Black and White of Pediatric Dentistry

Introduction Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and Zirconia crowns are widely used in pediatric dentistry. The use of SDF renders the teeth black and Zirconia is...

Pediatric Dentistry

Artificial Neural Network in Pediatric Dentistry

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the intelligence expressed by machines, in comparison to the essential knowledge represented by humans and animals.

Dental Education & Research

The Adolescent and Functional Space

Introduction Treatments done in pediatric dentistry not only have an immediate effect on pain felt by the child, but also has long term effects on the...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Journey Of Oral Health: From Mother’s Womb To Adolescence

Pregnancy brings a unique situation in a woman’s life! Being pregnant comes with many responsibilities- the way you take care of yourself and your oral health,...

Dental Education & Research

Management of Non-Vital Immature Teeth: A Case Report

Introduction In children, immature teeth ie teeth with incompletely formed roots or root apex, are commonly seen in children. In such teeth, endodontic...

Dental Education & Research

Management of Pyogenic Granuloma: A Case Report

Introduction Among lesions in the oral cavity consisting of abnormal growths, pyogenic granuloma is the most common, even in children. ‘Pyogenic granuloma’ is...

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Can BDS, MDS Dentists Pursue Mch Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery?

The Association of Plastic Surgeons of India had filed a petition in High Court against admission notice dated 09.06.2019 published by Director, All India...

Orthodontics

A Disgruntled Patient Chased an Orthodontist with a Crossbow for 4 years

A disgruntled patient has secretly stalked the dentist for four years, armed with a very strange "Murder kit". It included a ski mask, knife, hammer and even a...

Dental Education & Research

How To Increase Treatment Charges in Post COVID Dentistry?

Abstract The most prudent challenge in post COVID dentistry is the increase in cost of oral health services which can limit patient access to health care. Post...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Interim guidance for Essential Oral Health Services Amid COVID19 - WHO

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Amine Fluoride- The Preventive Shield in Contemporary Dentistry

A clinical review of amine fluoride formulations, their preventive rationale and how dentists should interpret concentration, evidence and product claims.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Oral Hygiene Affects the Accuracy of COVID-19 tests

Patients who did not brush their teeth or rinse their mouths could allow non-infectious viral nucleic acids to accumulate, leading to long-term coronavirus...

Endodontics

Taurodontism: A challenge to clinical endodontics

Abstract Taurodontism can be defined as a change in tooth shape caused by the failure of Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath diaphragm to invaginate at the proper...

Dental Education & Research

A COVID-ian Smile!

Abstract This article is based on how one should maintain his/her oral health at home, during and post lockdown. Maintenance of hygiene is important to avoid...

Prosthodontics

Cementation - Clinical Tips & Tricks

A practical fixed-prosthodontic cementation protocol for isolation, surface treatment, seating, cleanup and prevention of biological and mechanical complications.

Practice Management

Selling Without Selling

Read till the end for a small surprise gift! As a small business owner, you’ve probably thought to yourself, “I’m not a salesperson, then how can I market my...

Dental Education & Research

Oral Hygiene Day Celebrated in India on 1st August

The Oral hygiene day was introduced to commemorate the birth anniversary of the doyen of Indian Periodontics and founder of the Indian Society of...

Dental Pharmacology & Safety

What is ‘Fallow Time’ in Dentistry?

The literal meaning of the word “Fallow” is Dormancy or Latency. In Dentistry, fallow time is also referred to as settle time or stand-down period. Dentistry...

Oral Medicine & Pathology

Oral Lesions may be a COVID-19 Symptom, Study Suggests

COVID-19 shows an array of symptoms that include cough, fever and difficulty in breathing. As the disease evolved, many patients reported the loss of smell and...

Periodontics

Early Detection Promises of Caries and Periodontal Diseases

Early detection is a key to prevention and control of caries and periodontal diseases. Researchers from China have developed a mouthguard that can detect early...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Are Marginal Ridges Marginalised in your Restorations?

A clinical review of marginal ridge anatomy, biomechanics and its importance in posterior restorations, occlusion and preservation of tooth strength.