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Nanoparticles In Dentistry ; A Review, Pallavi Nambiar, Priyanka Paul Madhu Mds, Amit Reche Mds, Shambhavi Subodh Moharil

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Nanotechnology finds frequent application in everyday life, particularly in the field of medicine. Due to the capabilities of nanotechnology, examining and manipulating atoms, chemical bonds , and molecules between substances is a relatively straightforward task. When applied in the field of dentistry it is referred to as “nano dentistry”. Nanoparticles which are believed to possess superior efficacy, find significant usage in dentistry, primarily in the prevention and treatment of oral disorders, as well as the maintenance of good oral health and hygiene. Nanoparticles possess distinct characteristics such as their surface to volume ratio, antimicrobial activity, physical, mechanical and biological properties, …

Artificial Intelligence In Public Health Dentistry, Bhinika S. Wadher, Priyanka Paul Madhu Mds, Abhinn R. Miglani, Janhavi S. Buldeo

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

The creation of the relevant technology must be driven by educational demands. Even so, the human factor must always be taken into consideration. Exciting new technology and potent cures will continue to be produced by scientific research. The capacity of a digital computer, computer-controlled robot to carry out actions closely identified with intelligent beings is known as artificial intelligence (AI). The evolution of AI has been clearly accelerating over the past ten years, and dentistry has not been an exception. Dental AI is important for diagnosing patients, storing patient data, and evaluating genetic information to improve patient treatment. This applies …

Orofacial Esthetic Scale (Oes) And Psychosocial Impact Of Dental Aesthetic Questionnaire (Pidaq): Development And Psychometric Properties Of The Central Indian Version, Gunjan H. Taori, Amit Reche Mds, Chinmayee Dahihandekar Mds, Kaustubh Mantri, Neshant Rathi

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Background: Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES) is use to test psychometric properties of Indian population and Indian version of Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetic Questionnaire (PIDAQ) for psychometric evaluation. The aim of this study is to develop Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES) and to test psychometric properties of individuals in Indian version in the cultural environment in central India.

Materials and methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was done where altogether 30 questions were asked to patients, their relatives and Dentists. Out of which 8 questions were related to Orofacial Esthetics Scale(OES) whereas 24 pertaining to Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetic …

Dentists And Hepatitis B Vaccination – An In Vivo National Study, Ghassan Yared, Aynaa Al Khatib, Wassim Al Manhal, Nathalie Yared, Ronald Younes

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Hepatitis B continues to be a serious occupational concern for dental healthcare practitioners, with the possibility of transmission occurring during patient care practices. The incidence of hepatitis B amongst dentists, the factors raising their occupational risk, and the efficiency of vaccination programs in reducing this risk are all examined in this paper's methodical evaluation of the body of prior research. This study addresses the important confluence of hepatitis B infection, occupational exposure, and vaccination status amongst dentists. In addition, it provides methods for improving the protection of dental professionals against hepatitis B infection by summarizing major findings and highlighting gaps …

Designing Of Customized Devices In Orthodontics By Digital Imaging And Cad/Fem Modeling, Kaustubh S. Mantri, Dr.Priyanka Paul Madhu Mds, Gunjan H. Taori, Nishant Rathi

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

In current decade, patient’s demand of minimal orthodontic treatment have encouraged the introduction of appliance that will be lighter, improved profile and better esthetics with regard to conventional orthodontic treatment. Considering aesthetic treatment options, removable clear aligner treatment got popular among patients since it allows clinician to deliver comprehensive orthodontic treatment while maintaining comfort of patient. The aligners should exert an adequate force in order to shift the tooth to a desirable position. But, in recent times, the relation of applied force and aligner property (eg. thickness) is inadequately witnessed. This article focuses on a patient-focused framework has been formulated …

Dental Practice During Covid-19 Pandemic: Risks And Measures, Eman Kheir, Nada Hashim

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

In December 2019, the novel coronavirus was discovered for the first time in Wuhan, China. On the 9th of January 2020, following a fast progression of the infection, the World Health Organization announced the finding to be a novel coronavirus that was named SARS-CoV-2. Dentistry has a very special working environment that puts it on the top of the lists of hazardous professions. The inherent nature of dental procedures might represent a transmission path for the virus. The spread of the disease can be prevented by taking strict measures before, during and after each dental procedure. The aim of this …