<b>Background:</b> Triphala is a botanical preparation consisting of equal parts three herbal fruits. Much revered in Ayurveda, triphala has been proven to have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal actions.<br> <b>Aims and Objectives:</b> The objective this study was investigate the effect 6% mouthwash formulation on salivary streptococci levels at end 48 h 7 days, twice day usage, compare same with 0.2% chlorhexidine.<br> <b>Materials Methods:</b> Sixty undergraduate student volunteers aged...

Background: Stevioside is a natural herbal sweetener extracted from Stevia rebaudiana. An in vitro study has proved the antibacterial efficacy of 0.2% aqueous solution against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus, present was conducted to clinically evaluate leaf extract product on plaque pH, when compared with sucrose solution.Materials Methods: A clinical trial among sample 22 undergraduate students who volunteered. After obtaining consent, were instructed not brush at night...

Abstract Objective Patient safety culture is a concern in every healthcare organization, therefore, the leadership encountering issues related to patient across globe. In India, there limited research and information about among stakeholders relatively little qualitative available that captures factors of culture. Hence, this study aims explore perception professionals on Methods An exploratory design was adopted tertiary care hospital. Structured focus group discussion (FGD) (n = 4) two...

The use of tobacco products and alcohol consumption are two the main risk factors for cancer oral cavity. contribution other such as diet, genetic predisposition, hygiene, demographic variables to occurrence has been debatable. This study explored association between different using propensity score methods. A case-control was conducted in Hyderabad, Telangana state, India hospitals October 2022 July 2023. Direct interviews with 238 cases 450 controls were used gather information about...

There is an alarming increase in tobacco use younger generation & it responsible for 90% of oral cancers.A quasi-experimental study was conducted dental health care settings to assess the effectiveness education improving knowledge, attitude and behaviors current users, towards use, among patients visiting settings.Study comprised 20-35 years 88 users.Health based on Health Belief Model (HBM).Questionnaire used attitude, behavior subjects.Leaflet video were prepared aid Descriptive analysis,...

Abstract – Introduction : Two wheeler users in India are the most vulnerable for road fatalities and two wheelers constitute major portion of vehicular traffic. Objectives To assess prevalence maxillofacial injuries among victims motorized traffic accidents Bangalore city. Materials methods Medical records cases reported during January 2006–June 2007 to hospitals were considered data regarding age, sex, date trauma, rider or pillion rider, alcohol consumption, site injury on face associated...

A community intervention trial was conducted to assess the feasibility of APF gel as a caries-preventive agent in high-risk group school children Bangalore City. The study two schools, randomly selected from list schools catering underprivileged children. These were allocated into experimental and control groups. Children aged 9-16 years having three or more incipient cavitated primary secondary carious lesions enrolled study. In group, applied oral health education provided both groups at...

There are various approaches for inventory management. Of all the control systems, ABC (Always, Better, Control) and VED (Vital, Essential, Desirable) matrix is most suitable dental stores. We could not find any literature pertaining to analysis in a private hospital. So, we conducted study hospital Bangalore, Karnataka, India.The present aimed at evolving an plan institution by categorizing materials utilizing ABC-VED coupling matrix.The analysed annual consumption, expenditure incurred...

Patient safety, which is both an overarching principle and a key factor in determining the quality of healthcare, continues to be priority healthcare systems on global scale. A cross-sectional study accredited Indian hospitals aimed evaluate HSOPSC V-2 (Hospital Survey Safety Culture). 1,603 professionals participated, assessing psychometric features using confirmatory analysis SMART PLS 4. The average composite positive response rate was 64.8%. High responses (79%) were seen ‘teamwork’,...

The purpose of the present cross-sectional study was to assess extent agreement between clinical and self-assessed periodontal health status among patients visiting outpatient department M.S. Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore, India.The population included 216 aged 20 44 years who attended Bangalore. subjected a self-administered questionnaire (questions regarding bleeding gums, deposits on teeth, receding swelling loose teeth), which followed by examination. examination an assessment...

Tobacco is the significant cause of preventable death worldwide. The prevalence smoking in India 13.3%. Among chemical constituents cigarette, nicotine one most often associated with dependence resulting increased consumption them. Studies have proven dose-dependent relationship cigarette lung and oropharyngeal cancer. Hence, assessment among smokers essential as it influences tailor-made intervention.The objectives this study were to assess exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) levels Bengaluru.A...

Health education can be effective with audiovisual aids.However, oral communications often fail because they are misunderstood and/or forgotten.Therefore, information leaflets could considered as a way of supplementing health education.Number guidelines for producing written have been produced over the last few years; these include advise on planning, writing and design but also emphasize importance obtaining evidence-based information, involving both medical personnel, patient groups...

Background. CAST (Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment) index is a relatively new caries assessment tool that hierarchically describes the entire spectrum. Its comparability with WHO (World Health Organization) criteria in different populations age groups needs to be investigated. Objective. The objective of this study was assess among 5 15-year-old schoolchildren using compare both indices on basis experience examination time. Methods. A cross-sectional conducted 553 aged 15 years North...

The aim of this study is to compare the different caries diagnostic thresholds under epidemiological and clinical settings among 7-15 year old school children.A cross-sectional was undertaken years children Bangalore city. Total 738 were enrolled in study. General information collected regarding oral hygiene practice personal habits schoolchildren. Subsequently, examination done both record Decayed, missing filled surfaces index for permanent teeth (DMFS) deciduous (dmfs) using World Health...

There is general lack of knowledge concerning the sings, symptoms, and risk factors oral cancer in population, particularly among tobacco users. A challenging measure for health care professions to improve patients' about causes signs and, more importantly, modify their behaviors. The most frequent approach used achieve this production leaflet. aim study was outline carry out steps involved information leaflet users its evaluation.The existing materials on ill effects were reviewed. Leaflets...

Aim: To assess Social and demographic factors affecting the oral health status behaviour of pregnant women in Kerala. Methodology: The present cross-sectional study was conducted a group expecting mothers at 2 private hospitals Trichur district, Kerala, India. A questionnaire used to social women. Results: Study subjects having professional education did not any periodontal pocket (CPI score 3 4). 85.7 % brushed twice daily whereas only 7.7 intermediate or diploma . There statistically...

Background: Oral disorders can have a negative impact on the functional, social and psychological well-being of children their families. health dental treatment may an eating, speaking appearance, thereby affecting quality life. Thus, there has been greater focus measurement life as complement to clinical measures. Objective: The aim was assess prevalence, characteristics severity oral impacts in south Indian school using Child-Oral Impacts Daily Performances (Child-OIDP) index measure...