Sushma S. Nayak

ORCID: 0000-0002-3620-3593
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Research Areas
  • Dental Research and COVID-19
  • Dental Health and Care Utilization
  • Dental Education, Practice, Research
  • Innovations in Medical Education
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Empathy and Medical Education
  • Dental Erosion and Treatment
  • Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
  • Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Medical Education and Admissions
  • Dental Trauma and Treatments
  • Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
  • Visual perception and processing mechanisms
  • Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
  • E-Government and Public Services
  • Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
  • Problem and Project Based Learning
  • Ocular and Laser Science Research
  • Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting
  • Restraint-Related Deaths
  • Intramuscular injections and effects
  • Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
  • Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques

Karnataka Health Promotion Trust
2020-2023

Care Institute of Medical Sciences
2022

Index Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre
2016-2020

M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
2020

Savitribai Phule Pune University
2017

Government Dental College & Research Institute
2016

Marymount University
2014

KLE University
2010-2014

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2010

University of Illinois Chicago
2010

Purpose: The entire plant including the flowers, of Ichnocarpus frutescens R.Br. (Apocynaceae) has been used for treatment cancer, skin infections, diabetes and liver disorder. present study is aimed at evaluating hepatoprotective effect chloroform methanol extract (CEIF MEIF) whole I. (Linns) by paracetamol-induced damage in rats. Methods: methanolic extracts were studied their antioxidant effects on paracetamol (750mg/kg) induced acute Wistar albino degree protection was measured using...

10.4314/tjpr.v6i3.14656 article EN cc-by Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2007-09-27

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...

10.1002/jdd.12597 article EN Journal of Dental Education 2021-03-27

Abstract – Aim : The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence dental trauma among primary school children aged 6–11 years in Belgaum, India. Materials and methods A sample 13 200 from schools Belgaum district examined for trauma. WHO classification used. Results Total number suffering found be 1946 (14.74%). significant gender influence on occurrence observed, with more boys (17.26%) experiencing than girls (12.29%). More 3 mm overjet incompetent lips were also significantly...

10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01139.x article EN Dental Traumatology 2012-04-02

<b>Objectives</b> : Dental caries is the most prevalent oral disease. <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> plays a major role in occurrence of dental caries. Many antibacterial agents have been developed against However, they lack qualities an ideal agent. Thus presently, activity herbal being extensively studied. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> In present study, ethanol extract <i>Terminalia chebula</i> was prepared mouthrinse formulated. A total 60 children meeting inclusion criteria were randomly...

10.4103/0970-4388.105016 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2012-01-01

Introduction:Preclinical dental education promotes development of competency and expertise before students work on patients, but this phase is devoid exposure to real patients leading challenges in teaching-learning. Aim:The aim study was explore the faced by during process learning preclinical prosthodontics.Materials Methods: Two Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted with two different groups one FGD held prosthodontics faculty.The FGDs explored student's faculty perceptions topics...

10.7860/jcdr/2017/27710.10301 article EN cc-by-nc-nd JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH 2017-01-01

International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2016,6,3,113-116.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2016.3.3Published:August 2016Type:Original ArticleMeasuring Empathy Towards Patients among Dental Under Graduate Students Bangalore City-A Cross Sectional StudyGouthami Datta, Vanishree N, Sushma S Nayak, Deepa Bullappa, Naveen Ramesh Lakshmikantha, Keerthi Prasad K.S, Anushri M. Gouthami Department Health Dentistry, Institute Sciences, Bangalore, INDIA. Abstract:Background: Researchers have described...

10.5530/ijmedph.2016.3.3 article EN cc-by International Journal of Medicine and Public Health 2016-09-01

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...

10.17126/joralres.2019.060 article EN cc-by Journal Of Oral Research 2020-01-01

ABSTRACT Aim Many weapons are available in the arsenal of a dental professional to combat caries, which is almost ubiquitously present. From public health perspective, most these far from being an ideal drug. Hence, there demand for better and effective antibacterial agents. This factor stimulated process present study. The aim study was determine effect ethanol extract Terminalia chebula on Streptococcus mutans. Materials methods Dried ripe fruits were procured powdered. Physical tests done...

10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1528 article EN The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2014-01-01

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...

10.1080/02701960.2020.1843453 article EN Gerontology & Geriatrics Education 2020-11-09

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.

10.7860/jcdr/2016/18552.8308 article EN cc-by-nc-nd JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH 2016-01-01

The proportion of older adults is on the rise. Management dental problems in this group different from general population, and hence requires special training. Gerodontology yet to find its place Indian curriculum. A lack training would result inadequate care delivery. In article, we share our views need for inclusion subject, potential challenges, a guide incorporation gerodontology undergraduate postgraduate curriculum institutes. We propose framework based salient features Kern's 6-step...

10.1080/02701960.2022.2058936 article EN Gerontology & Geriatrics Education 2022-04-15

Background The increasing geriatric population in India needs special attention from the oral health workforce. This study explores dental teachers' perceptions of status dentistry curriculum and challenges implementing present training sector trainers' (teachers) perspective. Methods We utilised a qualitative approach, four focus group discussions were conducted with/among various levels academic teachers—Heads Departments ( n = 8), Board Study members 7), Deans 5), Lecturers Associate...

10.1111/ger.12793 article EN Gerodontology 2024-10-20

Governance is being intensely impacted by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) with respect to bolstering government operations, drawing in body politic, provision of public goods rendering key services. Commensurate the objectives participatory democracy, an extensive variety electronic correspondence vehicles, for example, Internet email are deployed improve citizen engagement. The present study intends explore factors involved e-participation as well expanse e-governance India....

10.1145/3047273.3047375 article EN 2017-03-07

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...

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1383 article EN World Journal of Dentistry 2016-01-01

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...

10.47203/ijch.2021.v33i01.033 article EN Indian Journal of Community Health 2021-03-31
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