Tobacco use is a serious public health problem with smoking as the most common method of consuming tobacco. It major preventable cause premature morbidity and mortality. The prevalence tobacco varies from country to country. creates huge economic burden on individuals who consume it healthcare system. current approach toward management addiction revolves around combination education, counsellin...

Interest in and concern about the biofilms that occur in dental equipment and waterlines have been increasing in recent years. Dental unit waterlines are ideal environments for the growth of microorganisms entering dental units from the municipal water supply. This article describes the conditions in waterline tubing that favour development of biofilms and discusses the level of risk that such ...

BACKGROUND/AIM There is a general consensus regarding the lack of awareness regarding the emergency management of traumatic dental injuries amongst laypersons and dental professionals. This article aims to provide an overview of the apps available for traumatic dental injuries using smartphones. These apps may serve as a gateway for raising awareness of traumatic dental injuries. MATERIALS AN...

Adequate numbers of dental, medical and allied health professionals in rural and regional areas of NSW are vital for the health of these populations and supporting local community structures and economies. Well-documented shortages of health professionals are a major social and political issue in rural and regional communities and this workforce shortfall is recognised by both the NSW Governmen...

The classical studies published by Axelsson et al provided a beautiful example of how proper oral hygiene and regular maintenance can prevent caries and maintain good periodontal health. Their results showed that the use of professional preventive measures by dental professionals (i.e. dental hygienists or dentists) in addition to improved selfperformed oral hygiene measures was able to prevent...

OBJECTIVES Every expectant mother should receive a comprehensive oral health education & risk assessment. Numerous reports have shown association between oral diseases and preterm, low birth weight and gestational diabetes. The purpose of this study is to understand the attitude, knowledge regarding prenatal and perinatal oral health care among obstetricians and knowledge, attitude & practice s...

Aim: This study aimed to assess the acceptance and hesitancy of covid vaccine among dental professionals. Methods: The population consisted dentists who work in private clinics, hospitals, institutions health centers Karnataka. An online questionnaire was sent form google forms. comprised series questions know level knowledge, attitude towards SARS-COV2 vaccine. Results: In this total 200 parti...