Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_216_20
D. Das, I. Menon, Ritu Gupta, V. Arora, A. Ashraf, Iram Ahsan
Introduction: Oral health literacy (OHL) represents far more than a healthy mouth, a pleasing smile, and freedom from pain and infection which contributes positively to self-esteem leading to a healthy oral health outcome. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the OHL level and its impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among the adult population visiting the outpatient department of a hospital in Ghaziabad district. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ghaziabad district. A total of 300 study subjects aged above 18 years visiting the outpatient department of the hospital were included in the study. OHL level was assessed with the help of a bilingually adapted Hindi OHL tool, and the OHRQoL was assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 scale. Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 43.9 ± 14.36 years. Majority (150, 50%) of the study subjects had inadequate OHL level followed by marginal OHL level which was seen among 90 (30%) subjects and 60 (20%) subjects had adequate OHL level. OHL level was slightly higher among females as compared to male subjects although the results were not statistically significant. A highly statistically significant negative correlation was found among OHL scores and OHRQoL scores of any individual. Conclusion: This study concluded that raising OHL scores can have a significant impact on OHRQoL of any individual.
{"title":"Impact of oral health literacy on the quality of life among adult population of Ghaziabad District – A hospital-based cross-sectional study","authors":"D. Das, I. Menon, Ritu Gupta, V. Arora, A. Ashraf, Iram Ahsan","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_216_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_216_20","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Oral health literacy (OHL) represents far more than a healthy mouth, a pleasing smile, and freedom from pain and infection which contributes positively to self-esteem leading to a healthy oral health outcome. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the OHL level and its impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among the adult population visiting the outpatient department of a hospital in Ghaziabad district. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ghaziabad district. A total of 300 study subjects aged above 18 years visiting the outpatient department of the hospital were included in the study. OHL level was assessed with the help of a bilingually adapted Hindi OHL tool, and the OHRQoL was assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 scale. Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 43.9 ± 14.36 years. Majority (150, 50%) of the study subjects had inadequate OHL level followed by marginal OHL level which was seen among 90 (30%) subjects and 60 (20%) subjects had adequate OHL level. OHL level was slightly higher among females as compared to male subjects although the results were not statistically significant. A highly statistically significant negative correlation was found among OHL scores and OHRQoL scores of any individual. Conclusion: This study concluded that raising OHL scores can have a significant impact on OHRQoL of any individual.","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"168 - 173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47054138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_209_21
Sivaram Penigalapati, Nimeshika Ramachandruni, E. Srikanth, S. Setty, Sumalatha Chukkala, K. Reddy
Background: Oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. It affects general health, quality of life, including self-esteem, learning, employment, ability to masticate speak, and other routine activities in a child. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among children of urban, rural, and tribal communities in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana state. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 2144 urban, rural, and tribal children residing in Mahabubnagar district. Multi-stage simple random sampling was done to obtain the sample size. An intra-oral examination was performed by a single calibrated examiner to assess the Oral health status using WHO, proforma 1997. Statistical Analysis: Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 16 (IBM, India); Pearson Chi-square test was performed to compare qualitative data and to find the statistical significance. Chi-square and Kruskal wallis test was used where applicable when comparing dental caries severity among study population based on age,sex and region. The level of statistical significance was set at P < 0.005. Results: The prevalence dental caries in urban, rural, and tribal regions was found to be 73.12%, 72.47%, and 78.46%, respectively, with an overall prevalence of dental caries 74.76%. The P value came out to be 0.016 (<0.05) which was statistically significant indicating the differed prevalence of dental caries location wise. Conclusion: The present study showed that the dental caries was more in rural areas followed by urban and tribal areas. The prevalence of dental caries was 74.76% and the treatment needs was 42%.
背景:口腔健康是整体健康和幸福的重要组成部分。它影响儿童的总体健康、生活质量，包括自尊、学习、就业、咀嚼、说话和其他日常活动的能力。目的:本研究的目的是评估泰伦加纳邦mahabunagar地区城市、农村和部落社区儿童的口腔健康状况和治疗需求。材料与方法:对居住在mahabunagar地区的2144名城市、农村和部落儿童进行了描述性研究。采用多阶段简单随机抽样的方法获得样本量。口腔内检查由一名校准的检查人员进行，以评估口腔健康状况，使用的是1997年形式的世界卫生组织。统计分析:数据分析使用SPSS version 16 (IBM，印度);采用皮尔逊卡方检验比较定性资料并分析统计学意义。在根据年龄、性别和地区比较研究人群的龋病严重程度时，适用的卡方检验和Kruskal wallis检验。差异有统计学意义，P < 0.005。结果:城市、农村和部落地区的龋患病率分别为73.12%、72.47%和78.46%，总体龋患病率为74.76%。P值为0.016(<0.05)，差异有统计学意义。结论:我国农村地区龋齿发生率最高，其次为城市和部落地区。龋患病率为74.76%，治疗需求为42%。
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Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_153_21
Ankita Jain, P. Tangade, Vikas Singh, Priyanka Yadav, Jagriti Yadav
Aim: This study aims to compare audio-visual and verbal education on the Oral Health status of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Patients attending a Hospital in Moradabad. Materials and Methods: The current longitudinal interventional study was conducted to check the efficiency of audio-visual and verbal education on the Oral Health status of DM Patients attending a Hospital in Moradabad, U. P., India. The World Health Organization Oral Health Pro forma 1997 was used to collect information regarding the Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of the DM patients. After collecting the initial baseline data, the sample was divided into two groups verbal education group (n = 1030) and audio-visual education group (n = 1030). Then, oral health education (OHE) was provided verbally to Group I patients and OHE with audio-visual aids was given to Group II patients visiting Teerthanker Mahaveer Hospital. OHE was repeated after each 2 months. At every 6, 12, and 18 months, clinical examination was repeated to evaluate the effectiveness of OHE. Inspection will be conducted under natural daylight on Hospital premises. Results: A total of 1926 patients attended all the follow-up and review examination. Subject dropout for Group I was 2% with 1009 at 6th month; 3% with 978 at 12th month; and 1% with 967 at 18th month. The subject dropout rate for Group II was 3% with 999 at 6th month; 0% with 999 at 12th month; and 4% with 959 at 18th month. The difference in subject dropout among the groups was not statistically significant (P = 0.23). After 18 months, the number of Type I and Type II DM patients with bleeding, calculus, and pockets was further reduced to 115, 114, and 29, respectively in verbal education group while it reduced to 96, 89, and 16, respectively, in audio-visual education group. The result was found to be statistically significant. At the end of 18 months, the number of Type I and Type II DM patients with decayed teeth were reduced to 486 in verbal education group while it was reduced to 421 in audio-visual education group. The result was found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: A main part of oral disease prevention is done by use of personal oral hygiene measures and maintaining oral hygiene. It is the duty of dental professionals to motivate, demonstrate and instruct patients to maintain appropriate oral health and oral hygiene.
{"title":"Comparative evaluation of audio-visual and verbal education on oral health status of diabetes mellitus patients attending a hospital in Moradabad","authors":"Ankita Jain, P. Tangade, Vikas Singh, Priyanka Yadav, Jagriti Yadav","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_153_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_153_21","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This study aims to compare audio-visual and verbal education on the Oral Health status of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Patients attending a Hospital in Moradabad. Materials and Methods: The current longitudinal interventional study was conducted to check the efficiency of audio-visual and verbal education on the Oral Health status of DM Patients attending a Hospital in Moradabad, U. P., India. The World Health Organization Oral Health Pro forma 1997 was used to collect information regarding the Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of the DM patients. After collecting the initial baseline data, the sample was divided into two groups verbal education group (n = 1030) and audio-visual education group (n = 1030). Then, oral health education (OHE) was provided verbally to Group I patients and OHE with audio-visual aids was given to Group II patients visiting Teerthanker Mahaveer Hospital. OHE was repeated after each 2 months. At every 6, 12, and 18 months, clinical examination was repeated to evaluate the effectiveness of OHE. Inspection will be conducted under natural daylight on Hospital premises. Results: A total of 1926 patients attended all the follow-up and review examination. Subject dropout for Group I was 2% with 1009 at 6th month; 3% with 978 at 12th month; and 1% with 967 at 18th month. The subject dropout rate for Group II was 3% with 999 at 6th month; 0% with 999 at 12th month; and 4% with 959 at 18th month. The difference in subject dropout among the groups was not statistically significant (P = 0.23). After 18 months, the number of Type I and Type II DM patients with bleeding, calculus, and pockets was further reduced to 115, 114, and 29, respectively in verbal education group while it reduced to 96, 89, and 16, respectively, in audio-visual education group. The result was found to be statistically significant. At the end of 18 months, the number of Type I and Type II DM patients with decayed teeth were reduced to 486 in verbal education group while it was reduced to 421 in audio-visual education group. The result was found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: A main part of oral disease prevention is done by use of personal oral hygiene measures and maintaining oral hygiene. It is the duty of dental professionals to motivate, demonstrate and instruct patients to maintain appropriate oral health and oral hygiene.","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"198 - 203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48734857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_74_21
Shruti Hiswankar, Deepak Kumar Jairamdas Nagpal
Background: COVID-19 is an ongoing pandemic outbreak of which has brought about dynamic changes in health-care delivery systems. Dental treatment often includes direct contact with patient's oral mucosa, blood, damaged, skin, or saliva. Therefore, the risk of exposure to viral infections is high in dental professionals. Hence, it is essential to gain an insight into dental student's knowledge and attitude toward COVID/HIV patients. In this study, we assessed the mental attitude of dental students recently exposed to clinical settings for the management of COVID-19-positive patients in comparison with HIV-positive patients. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a peer-reviewed closed-ended questionnaire designed to assess the knowledge regarding HIV and COVID-19 including 11 items that were answered using a five-point Likert scale. Results: 90.59% of students agreed to statements in the questionnaire that included 11 items based on prevention and control, stigma, revision of guidelines, risk factors, transmission, and HIV with COVID-19 coinfection. 74.6% of students are aware of the probable causes of high mortality rate in patients with HIV and COVID-19 coinfection. Conclusion: With this study, we conclude that dental students newly exposed to clinical setups are well aware of the necessary precautionary measures, changed methods of treatment, and impact of both the viruses. But have an unprofessional approach towards their management. Refresher courses for practicing dentists on new infection control strategies and curriculum in dental schools should be expanded to include competencies in pandemics and disaster relief. Effective training modules should be designed and incorporated in the academics to imbibe professional attitude in young clinicians.
{"title":"Assessment of the mental attitude of dental students recently exposed to clinical settings for management of COVID-19-Positive patients in comparison with HIV-positive patients","authors":"Shruti Hiswankar, Deepak Kumar Jairamdas Nagpal","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_74_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_74_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: COVID-19 is an ongoing pandemic outbreak of which has brought about dynamic changes in health-care delivery systems. Dental treatment often includes direct contact with patient's oral mucosa, blood, damaged, skin, or saliva. Therefore, the risk of exposure to viral infections is high in dental professionals. Hence, it is essential to gain an insight into dental student's knowledge and attitude toward COVID/HIV patients. In this study, we assessed the mental attitude of dental students recently exposed to clinical settings for the management of COVID-19-positive patients in comparison with HIV-positive patients. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a peer-reviewed closed-ended questionnaire designed to assess the knowledge regarding HIV and COVID-19 including 11 items that were answered using a five-point Likert scale. Results: 90.59% of students agreed to statements in the questionnaire that included 11 items based on prevention and control, stigma, revision of guidelines, risk factors, transmission, and HIV with COVID-19 coinfection. 74.6% of students are aware of the probable causes of high mortality rate in patients with HIV and COVID-19 coinfection. Conclusion: With this study, we conclude that dental students newly exposed to clinical setups are well aware of the necessary precautionary measures, changed methods of treatment, and impact of both the viruses. But have an unprofessional approach towards their management. Refresher courses for practicing dentists on new infection control strategies and curriculum in dental schools should be expanded to include competencies in pandemics and disaster relief. Effective training modules should be designed and incorporated in the academics to imbibe professional attitude in young clinicians.","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"151 - 156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44081454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_123_23
Zainab Akram, M. Khairnar, Ananta Kusumakar, J. Kumar, Harloveen Sabharwal, S. Priyadarsini, P. Naveen Kumar
{"title":"Updated B. G. Prasad socioeconomic status classification for the year 2023","authors":"Zainab Akram, M. Khairnar, Ananta Kusumakar, J. Kumar, Harloveen Sabharwal, S. Priyadarsini, P. Naveen Kumar","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_123_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_123_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"204 - 205"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46725390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_82_22
Pradnya D. Pathak, L. Lakade, Chetana Jagtap, Smita Patil, Shweta M. Chaudhary, Sanket Kunte
Context: The existing situation of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created enormous pressure and anxiety among dental students practicing in dental institutions. Aim: The aim of this sentence was to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of safety measures and disinfection protocol during the COVID-19 pandemic among dental students. Materials and Methods: Institutional ethical committee cleared the questionnaire format for the survey then this Google Forms was forwarded to dental students all over Maharashtra. The questionnaire was divided into four sections: Section A recorded sociodemographic details. Section B recorded knowledge about COVID-19. Section C recorded awareness of measures. Section D recorded awareness of disinfection protocols in the dental setup. Results: A total of 707 dental students from different colleges in Maharashtra participated in the study. A total of 200 postgraduate (PG) students (95.2%) and 458 (92.2%) undergraduate (UG) students correctly marked the incubation period for COVID-19 as 7–14 days. Ninety-nine percent of students are aware of personal protective equipment (PPE) kit to be used while treating patients as well as they are well known for the components of the PPE kit. Most of the PG (93.8%) and UG (82.9%) students understand the need for an oral rinse with mouthwash by the patient before treatment. Awareness and knowledge regarding safety measures and disinfection protocols were adequate among PG students. Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges and responsibilities to institutions providing dental education. Upliftment of knowledge can lead to a positive attitude in resuming back to the dental practice in the respective institute.
{"title":"Awareness and knowledge regarding safety measures and disinfection protocols during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic among dental students – A questionnaire survey","authors":"Pradnya D. Pathak, L. Lakade, Chetana Jagtap, Smita Patil, Shweta M. Chaudhary, Sanket Kunte","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_82_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_82_22","url":null,"abstract":"Context: The existing situation of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created enormous pressure and anxiety among dental students practicing in dental institutions. Aim: The aim of this sentence was to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of safety measures and disinfection protocol during the COVID-19 pandemic among dental students. Materials and Methods: Institutional ethical committee cleared the questionnaire format for the survey then this Google Forms was forwarded to dental students all over Maharashtra. The questionnaire was divided into four sections: Section A recorded sociodemographic details. Section B recorded knowledge about COVID-19. Section C recorded awareness of measures. Section D recorded awareness of disinfection protocols in the dental setup. Results: A total of 707 dental students from different colleges in Maharashtra participated in the study. A total of 200 postgraduate (PG) students (95.2%) and 458 (92.2%) undergraduate (UG) students correctly marked the incubation period for COVID-19 as 7–14 days. Ninety-nine percent of students are aware of personal protective equipment (PPE) kit to be used while treating patients as well as they are well known for the components of the PPE kit. Most of the PG (93.8%) and UG (82.9%) students understand the need for an oral rinse with mouthwash by the patient before treatment. Awareness and knowledge regarding safety measures and disinfection protocols were adequate among PG students. Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges and responsibilities to institutions providing dental education. Upliftment of knowledge can lead to a positive attitude in resuming back to the dental practice in the respective institute.","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"138 - 145"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41449111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_146_22
T. Suresh, Zulekha Patel
Introduction: Craniofacial anomalies (CFAs) are a manifold group of malformations in the growth of the head and face. Congenital anomalies are the major cause for pregnancy termination, infant mortality as well as childhood morbidity. The occurrence of congenital CFAs in the Indian population remains unlashed. Objectives: The objective of the study is to assess the frequency of incidence and types of CFAs and also their association with maternal risk factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on the mothers/babies delivered for 60 days at Vanivilas Hospital, Bengaluru. The anomalies were broadly classified as major and minor, further by structure as cranial, oral, nasal, auricular, and ocular. Data were analyzed to determine the association of these anomalies with mother's age, gestational age, gender, and weight of the baby. Results: Out of 2251 deliveries, 158 were dead of which 12 (7.6%) had major CFAs. About 0.8% of major anomalies and 3.0% of minor anomalies occurred. The most common major craniofacial anomaly observed was anencephaly. In minor anomalies, anomalies of the oral cavity included gingival cyst, tongue-tie, epulis, and natal teeth. Mothers with age >35 years and gestational age <37 weeks had higher risk for major CFAs. Conclusions: This study provides baseline information for future prevention and better management of patients likely to have babies with congenital major and minor CFAs.
{"title":"Congenital Craniofacial Anomalies amongst Neonates at Major Government Hospital in Bengaluru: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"T. Suresh, Zulekha Patel","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_146_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_146_22","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Craniofacial anomalies (CFAs) are a manifold group of malformations in the growth of the head and face. Congenital anomalies are the major cause for pregnancy termination, infant mortality as well as childhood morbidity. The occurrence of congenital CFAs in the Indian population remains unlashed. Objectives: The objective of the study is to assess the frequency of incidence and types of CFAs and also their association with maternal risk factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on the mothers/babies delivered for 60 days at Vanivilas Hospital, Bengaluru. The anomalies were broadly classified as major and minor, further by structure as cranial, oral, nasal, auricular, and ocular. Data were analyzed to determine the association of these anomalies with mother's age, gestational age, gender, and weight of the baby. Results: Out of 2251 deliveries, 158 were dead of which 12 (7.6%) had major CFAs. About 0.8% of major anomalies and 3.0% of minor anomalies occurred. The most common major craniofacial anomaly observed was anencephaly. In minor anomalies, anomalies of the oral cavity included gingival cyst, tongue-tie, epulis, and natal teeth. Mothers with age >35 years and gestational age <37 weeks had higher risk for major CFAs. Conclusions: This study provides baseline information for future prevention and better management of patients likely to have babies with congenital major and minor CFAs.","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"129 - 133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47544854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_112_22
Ananta Kusumakar, P. Naveen Kumar, M. Khairnar, Harloveen Sabharwal, Zainab Akram
Objective: Prescription writing is an integral part of medical profession. Incorrect prescription writing may lead to errors in instructions about the identity of the recipient, the identity of the drug, the formulation, dose, route, timing, frequency, and duration of administration. Hence, the present survey was undertaken to assess the prescription writing skills of doctors practicing in Varanasi city. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study, and 700 prescriptions dispensed by various doctors were collected for 7 consecutive days from 15 randomly selected pharmacy shops. Collected prescriptions were assessed for patient's information, doctor's information, and their legibility using predefined criteria by a calibrated examiner. Results: All the collected prescriptions lacked one or more aspects of patient's or doctor's details. About 46.2% of prescriptions lacked details about one or more drugs. Conclusion: Regarding the legibility of the prescription, it requires awareness programs for doctors to improve the quality of prescriptions. Changes in the registration system can be helpful in preventing errors in the details of the patients and doctors.
{"title":"Evaluation of prescription writing skills of medical professional practicing in varanasi city: A cross-sectional survey","authors":"Ananta Kusumakar, P. Naveen Kumar, M. Khairnar, Harloveen Sabharwal, Zainab Akram","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_112_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_112_22","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Prescription writing is an integral part of medical profession. Incorrect prescription writing may lead to errors in instructions about the identity of the recipient, the identity of the drug, the formulation, dose, route, timing, frequency, and duration of administration. Hence, the present survey was undertaken to assess the prescription writing skills of doctors practicing in Varanasi city. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study, and 700 prescriptions dispensed by various doctors were collected for 7 consecutive days from 15 randomly selected pharmacy shops. Collected prescriptions were assessed for patient's information, doctor's information, and their legibility using predefined criteria by a calibrated examiner. Results: All the collected prescriptions lacked one or more aspects of patient's or doctor's details. About 46.2% of prescriptions lacked details about one or more drugs. Conclusion: Regarding the legibility of the prescription, it requires awareness programs for doctors to improve the quality of prescriptions. Changes in the registration system can be helpful in preventing errors in the details of the patients and doctors.","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"174 - 177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45489049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_1_23
G. Rane, B. Sandhyarani, Anil T Patil, Kunal Keshaw, A. Raikar, Rucha N. Davalbhakta
Aim: This study aims to know the efficacy of remineralization of four fluoride varnishes on artificial demineralized lesions in primary teeth. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 human primary anterior teeth coated with nail varnish leaving a window of 3 mm × 3 mm were subjected to demineralization for 72 h. These teeth were then sectioned into two equal parts with a diamond disc. These 60 sections obtained were then evaluated under the stereomicroscope and the demineralization depth was noted. These 60 sections were divided into four groups: Group 1: Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP); Group 2: Sodium fluoride (NaF) with xylitol-coated calcium and phosphate (CXP); Group 3: Nano-hydroxyapatite; Group 4: NaF and subjected to remineralization respectively for 5 days. The specimens were again evaluated under the stereomicroscope for the remineralization depth. Results: All the four varnishes showed remineralization with artificial carious lesions. CPP-ACP showed the highest remineralization depth followed by NaF with CXP, NaF, and Nano-hydroxyapatite. Conclusion: CPP-ACP can be used as an agent at its best for remineralizing and extending the life of the tooth.
{"title":"Comparative evaluation of the depth of remineralization with casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate, sodium fluoride with CXP, nano-hydroxyapatite, and sodium fluoride on artificially demineralized lesions using stereomicroscope: An In vitro study","authors":"G. Rane, B. Sandhyarani, Anil T Patil, Kunal Keshaw, A. Raikar, Rucha N. Davalbhakta","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_1_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_1_23","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This study aims to know the efficacy of remineralization of four fluoride varnishes on artificial demineralized lesions in primary teeth. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 human primary anterior teeth coated with nail varnish leaving a window of 3 mm × 3 mm were subjected to demineralization for 72 h. These teeth were then sectioned into two equal parts with a diamond disc. These 60 sections obtained were then evaluated under the stereomicroscope and the demineralization depth was noted. These 60 sections were divided into four groups: Group 1: Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP); Group 2: Sodium fluoride (NaF) with xylitol-coated calcium and phosphate (CXP); Group 3: Nano-hydroxyapatite; Group 4: NaF and subjected to remineralization respectively for 5 days. The specimens were again evaluated under the stereomicroscope for the remineralization depth. Results: All the four varnishes showed remineralization with artificial carious lesions. CPP-ACP showed the highest remineralization depth followed by NaF with CXP, NaF, and Nano-hydroxyapatite. Conclusion: CPP-ACP can be used as an agent at its best for remineralizing and extending the life of the tooth.","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"118 - 123"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43143199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_68_22
Swati Jain, V. Mohanty
Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic has influenced health-care utilization globally accentuating oral disease burden. This has reinforced the role of telemedicine. However, being technologically sensitive; the concept is still not popular. Hence, the present study aims to assess the scope and feasibility of teledentistry services of a Mobile Dental Clinics. Methodology: Teledentistry services were provided to the old patients of Mobile Dental Clinic Project for follow-up care from May 2021 to June 2021. Contact details of the patients were retrieved and were contacted for teleconsultation services using smartphones. Data were recorded through a prestructured digital outpatient department and feedback form. Results: A total of 813 active calls were made to provide teledentistry services. The response rate was 26.33% (n = 214). Around 78.5% (n = 168) of the study respondents did not have any current chief complaint related to oral health. Those who suffered from some ailment (11.2%) complained majorly of “dental pain.” Around 34.6% (n = 74) still required further dental treatment. The majority (97.7%) were satisfied with the teledentistry services provided. Discussion: Mostly, the patients could not be contacted due to COVID-19-related lockdown and migration from the city. From the patients who were followed up, 21.5% reported having some dental complaint. This clearly showed that these patients had received dental treatment even during pandemic. Furthermore, the felt need in the community was quite high leading to health-seeking behavior previously. Conclusion: In the view of COVID-19 preventive measures, it is advocated that teledentistry services should be implemented to improve oral healthcare outreach.
{"title":"Feasibility and scope of teledentistry services during the COVID-19 pandemic – A cross-sectional study","authors":"Swati Jain, V. Mohanty","doi":"10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_68_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_68_22","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic has influenced health-care utilization globally accentuating oral disease burden. This has reinforced the role of telemedicine. However, being technologically sensitive; the concept is still not popular. Hence, the present study aims to assess the scope and feasibility of teledentistry services of a Mobile Dental Clinics. Methodology: Teledentistry services were provided to the old patients of Mobile Dental Clinic Project for follow-up care from May 2021 to June 2021. Contact details of the patients were retrieved and were contacted for teleconsultation services using smartphones. Data were recorded through a prestructured digital outpatient department and feedback form. Results: A total of 813 active calls were made to provide teledentistry services. The response rate was 26.33% (n = 214). Around 78.5% (n = 168) of the study respondents did not have any current chief complaint related to oral health. Those who suffered from some ailment (11.2%) complained majorly of “dental pain.” Around 34.6% (n = 74) still required further dental treatment. The majority (97.7%) were satisfied with the teledentistry services provided. Discussion: Mostly, the patients could not be contacted due to COVID-19-related lockdown and migration from the city. From the patients who were followed up, 21.5% reported having some dental complaint. This clearly showed that these patients had received dental treatment even during pandemic. Furthermore, the felt need in the community was quite high leading to health-seeking behavior previously. Conclusion: In the view of COVID-19 preventive measures, it is advocated that teledentistry services should be implemented to improve oral healthcare outreach.","PeriodicalId":16001,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry","volume":"21 1","pages":"124 - 128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43188179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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