Background Nepal has achieved a significant reduction of TB incidence over the past decades. Nevertheless, patients continue to experience barriers in access, diagnosis and completion treatment. The main objective this study was explore factors affecting access health services, treatment for central western Nepal. Methods Data were collected using in-depth interviews (IDI) with (n = 4); Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) suspected 16); Semi Strucutred Interviews (SSIs) workers 24) traditional...

Background. Pyogenic granuloma is a reactive tumor-like lesion commonly affecting the oral cavity. These lesions usually appear as localized solitary nodule with sessile or pedunculated base and colour varying from red, purplish, pink, depending on vascularity of lesion. shows predilection for gingiva slow growing, but at times it rapid growth. The natural course this can be categorized into three distinct phases, namely, (i) cellular phase, (ii) capillary phase/vascular (iii) involutionary...

Abstract Background Self-medication has been defined as the practice of self-diagnosis and medication use without seeking professional healthcare advice. Its prevalence for alleviating dental problems in Nepali communities not explored. This study was conducted to assess self-medication oral health a community setting Nepal. Methods A community-based cross-sectional two conveniently selected wards Baraha Municipality Sunsari district August 2021 using pre-validated questionnaire language....

Background: The present study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental ergonomics among undergraduates (UGs), interns, postgraduate students (PGs) in a teaching hospital the Koshi province. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based tertiary care center. questionnaire distributed 228 their related ergonomics. responses obtained were presented terms frequency percentage. Results: In surveyed population, 211 (92.54%) aware musculoskeletal disorders practice,...

The permanent first molar (PFM) plays an essential role in maintaining the dental and overall health of individual. It is most susceptible tooth to caries due its early eruption location near primary second oral cavity. We assessed clinical status PFM association with carious molars among 6-11-year-old children Sunsari, Nepal, from January 2019 December 2021. recorded DMFT/DMFS dft/dfs indices secondary molar. Chi-square, logistic regression, Spearman rank correlation (rs) were used explore...

Background: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral cancer (OC) are preventable mucosaldiseases prevalent in Asian region. This epidemiological study aims to identify disorders(OPMDs) (OC), confirm histopathologically, treat or refer these cases among the population ofEastern Development Region (EDR) of Nepal. It also attempts assess risk factors associated order comparedose–response measurements habits patients. Methods: Cross-sectional wasconducted over a period 2 years 16...

Abstract Background School-aged adolescents are in particular need of preventive program to ensure positive long-term oral health and hygiene. The objective this study was assess the effectiveness an education (OHE) intervention on hygiene knowledge, attitude practices (KAP), plaque control gingival among 12–15 years old school children Dharan sub-metropolitan city, Nepal. Methods A randomized controlled trial conducted with parallel groups, comprising 12–15-year-old children, 120 each...

The objectives of this study were to: (1) the prevalence oral habits among school going children with primary dentition; (2) determine association malocclusion in and (3) compare based on gender, race, age grade.A community cross-sectional was conducted 625 a complete set dentitions. A closed-ended questionnaire developed to gather information about followed by clinical examination.The 42.7%. Finger nail biting (19.5%) most prevalent habit, whereas self-destructive (0.7%) least prevalent....

Abstract Background Oral diseases are a major public health problem globally due to high prevalence and significant social impact. Foklyan is peri urban area with people belonging indigenous population of low socioeconomic status. This study was conducted assess the oral status treatment needs among area, Dharan. Methods Cross-sectional house survey on 310 randomly selected participants. The participants were stratified into five age groups as per WHO Basic Health Survey 1997 further...

In this in vitro study, we assessed the antifungal effect of mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine and thymol. The fungistatic activities chlorhexidine- thymol-containing were by means minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) fungicidal activity was determined a time-kill assay. chlorhexidine-containing mouthwash able to kill all strains Candida albicans tropicalis shorter times compared mouthwash. Hexidine showed an MIC 1:32 for both species, whereas Listerine respectively MICs 1:8 1:16 C....

Dental health care satisfaction is an integral component of the dental healthcare professional's obligation to society. Patient becoming increasingly important indicator quality care. Therefore, present study was designed evaluate patient at various rural outreach camps.Between January 2006 and December data from 551 treated patients weekly monthly camps obtained using questionnaire as a survey instrument. The consisted nine questions, measuring level over five-point Likert scale.The results...

An enzyme with various commercial purpose, lipase is a carboxy esterase many uses in different industries. Multiple isolates of Aspergillus niger were isolated from oil contaminated soil samples and screened for producing ability on tributyrin medium. The isolate showing maximum activity was identified subjected to growth parameters optimization attempt increase the larger scale. Different media varying composition examined best production. activities produced by fungus at pH assessed....

Aim: To assess the prevalence of dental caries among public school children eastern Nepal using DMFT and dft index. Methods: Six hundred sixty six were examined for decayed missing filled teeth. Decayed, Missing Filled Teeth (DMFT), teeth (dft) calculated. Results: The mean 1.82 whereas 0.37.The 60.3% 55.6% in primary permanent dentition respectively. Conclusion: was low compared to dentition. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v4i1.10845 Journal Chitwan Medical College 2014; 4(1): 30-32

Abstract Background Periodontal probing is one of the basic clinical oral examination procedures. It carried out to assess severity gingival and periodontal disease. The experience pain during may discourage patients. So, this study was conducted estimate perception dental anxiety experienced in patients visiting community health programmes B. P. Koirala Institute Health Sciences (BPKIHS). Methods A cross-sectional among 100 participants BPKIHS. Demographic profile, WHO modified Community...

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy curcumin in combination with intralesional dexamethasone hyaluronidase treatment oral submucous fibrosis (OSF). Methods: This randomized, double blind, parallel design, clinical trial conducted at B.P. Koirala Institute Health Sciences, Nepal. Thirty-four patients clinically diagnosed OSF were randomized into two groups (17 participants each) baseline for 6 weeks both. Curcumin (2gm/day) provided Group A (Test) and B...

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a methodology widely used in medical education and growing dental education. Initiation of new ideas teaching methods requires change perception from faculty institute management. Student-centered need the day PBL provides best outlet to it.To introduce PBL, assess feasibility challenges undergraduate dentistry program evaluate impact on their learning.PBL was as 37 students 2(nd) year BDS program. The duplicated that MBBS spread over 5 days. Pre- post-test...

Abstract Background Nicotine is a highly addictive substance present in tobacco. This study was conducted to assess the level of nicotine dependence among smokers and smokeless tobacco users visiting dental outreach programs B.P. Koirala Institute Health Sciences -Dharan, Nepal. Methods A cross sectional from June 2018 April 2019. total 726 people were selected participants 6 districts using convenience sampling technique. The data collection done semi-structured questionnaire through...

Abstract Objectives This study was conducted to assess oral hygiene practices, health status and barriers utilization of care services among pregnant mothers attending two family clinics in Sunsari, Nepal. Methods A cross‐sectional 139 women using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection done pretested standard semi‐structured questionnaire. Face‐to‐face interviews the participants were by single investigator local language (Nepali). examination mouth mirror CPI probe for...

This study was done to compare the oral health of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on hemodialysis healthy individuals and assess effect duration dialysis health.