A5044010849- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Scientific and Engineering Research Topics
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Social Media in Health Education
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- E-Learning and COVID-19
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Human Pose and Action Recognition
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
2016-2025
Nitte University
2023-2024
To investigate dental students' perceptions and concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, their coping strategies support resources, perceived stress levels.A customized 19-item survey scale (PSS) were applied to undergraduate students from US, Spain, Ireland, Chile, India, Brazil between April 10 July 5, 2020. Linear modeling mediation analysis used explore relationships among demographics, stressors, mechanisms, social support, RESULTS: A total of 4475 responded survey. The majority...
The wisdom teeth usually erupt at the age of 17-25 years leading to risk pericoronitis, caries, periodontitis, anterior crowding and cyst development. Previous studies have reported that third molar infection is more associated with group 26-35 commonly in female gender. Hence, aim was assess knowledge regarding infections among women degree college students. ology: This cross-sectional study conducted 600 students three women's colleges. Awareness oral health practices were recorded using a...
The objective of the study is to assess effectiveness online and offline learning through higher education. sudden outbreak Covid-19 in various part world 2020 has severely affected educational institutions countries. Students were way accept hybrid form also grasp interest towards classes that conducted online. aims investigate education was carried out India, Indonesia, Malaysia other countries with 100 respondents among which major responses from youth population studying Bachelor’s...
While there is an ever increasing use of smartphones in recent times, cellular phone based mobile applications (apps) are hardly used by the public to improve oral health. Hence, this cross-sectional study was conducted evaluate features current health education smart apps pertaining dental patients. Materials and Methods: Oral terms were queried online app stores. Among found, all patient-related listed categorized. The assessed for type, cost, rating, average number downloads, involvement...
The primary goal was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among otorhinolaryngologists regarding orthodontic intervention for Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (POSA).
Increasing life expectancy, concepts of patient well-being, and the multiplicity needs geriatric population, demand contribution, collaboration physicians, dentists, psychologists, pharmacists, other allied health disciplines, to provide quality care patients. Interprofessional education (IPE) is an approach that improves among professionals it can aid in better management Communication cooperation affect performance hence, influence outcomes. Currently, each disciplines mentioned has...
Abstract Purpose of Review A large number smartphone applications bring with it cluttering and distorted information. Hence, the aim this review was to critically evaluate conservative dentistry endodontics apps among mobile phone apps. Furthermore, objective assess quality using Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). were explored on Apple Store (AAS) Google Play (GPS), search terms content analysis done MARS rating scale which is divided into three categories: app overall quality, subjective...
Dentistry, being one of the healing professions, has an obligation to society that its members will stick on high ethical standards conduct. In India, studies done assess whether dental practitioners adhere ethics in their line work are very meager.
Dental caries is preventable if favorable health behavior successfully established. Exploring the broader concept of lifestyle will be useful to determine that how people can affect dental caries.The aim this study was impact overall an individual (analyzed using practice index) on adult population.This cross-sectional comprising structured questions index, sociodemographic variables, and oral health-related conducted 800 subjects age 20-50 years attending outreach setups a school in India....
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development career advancement. In India, very few studies have been documented discover the patterns of information update by dental practitioners.To educational tools that dentists Hubli - Dharwad, Karnataka, prefer updating their on new therapeutic methods assess perceived usefulness these CPD activities.Face face interview was carried out using questionnaire comprising questions various...
ABSTRACT Introduction Dentistry, being one of the healing professions, has a commitment to society that its members will adhere high ethical standards conduct. Dental Council India (DCI), regulating body for dental professionals in country, also given certain guidelines and regulations on advertising issues. But, studies dentists’ opinion issues are very meager. Hence, aim was evaluate among practicing dentists from various colleges Bengaluru, India. Materials methods A descriptive...
agent, it has not been successful in complete elimination of caries progression, even at high concentrations. 6Fluoride being a doubleedged sword, fluoride strategies to prevent cannot be freely implemented country like India, with wide variations water concentrations and multiple endemic belts. 7This creates lacuna the area prevention invoking need for suitable biocompatible bioactive remineralizing agent.One such agent both nutritional value preventive application is milk products.Any...
<ns3:p>Background For more than 150 years, dental amalgam (DA) has been popular as a restorative material. Many organizations oppose its use due to perceived toxicity and environmental concerns. Hence, this study aimed explore the continued of DA from South Indian practitioners’ perspective. Methods This cross-sectional was conducted among fifty-two private public practitioners Udupi district in Southern India. A self‑administered questionnaire distributed, that involved assessment their...
<ns3:p>Background For more than 150 years, dental amalgam (DA) has been popular as a restorative material. Many organizations oppose its use due to perceived toxicity and environmental concerns. Hence, this study aimed explore the continued of DA from South Indian practitioners’ perspective. Methods This cross-sectional was conducted among fifty-two private public practitioners Udupi district in Southern India. A self‑administered questionnaire distributed, that involved assessment their...
<ns3:p>Background Given the high prevalence of tobacco use, India presents a significant challenge in control. Yet, support received for cessation is suboptimal. Hence, aim this narrative review was to identify and heuristically evaluate ‘high-quality’ ‘engaging’ mobile apps using Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS). Also, categorize analyse their features with respect engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information quality. Methods A systematic search done within app stores prominent...
<ns6:p><ns6:bold>Background:</ns6:bold> There are various medical insurance options available in India. However, unlike many other countries, dental plans rare. The aim of this study was to assess the utilization government and private health schemes by patients admitted for surgical procedures at a tertiary care hospital coastal Karnataka, <ns6:bold>Methods:</ns6:bold> A conducted retrospectively gather data on socio-demographics, bill details, insurance, benefits claimed Department Oral...
Geriatric population is showing an increasing trend, owing to the increased awareness as well improved healthcare facilities and access. The aging Indian of modern-day has diverse more complex dental needs, unlike olden-days. Hence, authors propose innovative strategies cater needs geriatric in India. Barriers for provision care India are elucidated, which lack training, access problems financial issues. Approaches confront these barriers have been explained. compounding requires...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background: </ns4:bold>It is imperative to have a thorough assessment of the existing distribution oral healthcare facilities and understand potential accessibility when planning for expansion health services. In present study, an attempt measure geographic healthcare, by locating availability dental practitioners in coastal districts Karnataka state, India using geographical information system (GIS), has been made.</ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods: </ns4:bold>For data on...
<ns5:p><ns5:bold>Background:</ns5:bold> For more than 150 years, dental amalgam (DA) has been popular as a restorative material. Yet, many organisations oppose its use due to perceived toxicity and environmental concerns. Hence, this study aimed explore the continued of DA from South Indian practitioners’ perspective.</ns5:p><ns5:p> <ns5:bold>Methods:</ns5:bold> This cross-sectional was conducted among fifty-two private public practitioners Udupi district in Southern India. A...
Introduction: Awareness of dental erosion by public is still not widespread, and there paucity information on how much do various soft-drinks marketed in India cause. Objectives: To quantify the amount that may cause, relation to their baseline pH, titrable acidity calcium contents. Method: Six types drinks- Coca-cola, Sprite, Maaza, Lipton iced lemon tea, Tropicana orange juice yoghurt were used, with water as control. Baseline pH was determined electrode, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) required...