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The prevalence of dental anxiety and fear among 4 & #8211;13-year-old Nepalese children
Conclusion: The Nepalese versions of the CFSS-DS and the MCDAS are both reliable and valid scales for evaluating dental anxiety and fear in young children. Assessing dental anxiety and fear is useful, as behavior management can be designed accordingly for child patients. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - November 6, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nitin Khanduri Namrata Singhal Malay Mitra Source Type: research

A cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of early childhood caries and associated risk factors in preschool children in district Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Conclusion: The early identification of poor oral hygiene and improper feeding habits should be considered in preventive health promotion in low socioeconomic communities of district Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - November 6, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: K Sharma KK Gupta A Gaur AK Sharma V Pathania VB Thakur Source Type: research

Validation of the Hindi version of the early childhood oral health impact scale among 3 & #8211;5-year-old preschool children in Rohtak city, Haryana
Conclusions: The Hindi version of the ECOHIS is a valid instrument for assessing OHRQoL in preschool children. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - November 6, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mamta Ghanghas BC Manjunath Adarsh Kumar Radhey Shyam Ritu Phogat Vikram Panghal Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding standardized treatment protocol for pulp therapy in deciduous dentition among general dental practitioners of Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Conclusion: Qualification and years of clinical practice among GDPs affect the knowledge and treatment regarding pulp therapy in deciduous dentition. Most of the GDPs lack knowledge about the STP for pulp therapy in deciduous dentition. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - November 6, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Seema Bargale Shital Kiran Davangere Padmanabh Pratik Bipinkumar Kariya Swara Shah Bhavna Dave Source Type: research

Empathy among dental students: A systematic review of literature
Conclusion: This article demonstrates that there is only a limited evidence to provide the understanding of empathy among dental students. The results indicated that as patient exposure increases, the empathy level decreases among dental students. Furthermore, it is observed that education in behavioral sciences may be effective in increasing self-reported empathy, and further training may be necessary to maintain high levels. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - November 6, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ridhi Narang Litik Mittal Sonali Saha Vikram Pal Aggarwal Poonam Sood Shyam Mehra Source Type: research

Artificial intelligence - The next frontier in pediatric dentistry
M Sudhindra BaligaJournal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2019 37(4):315-315 (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - November 6, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: M Sudhindra Baliga Source Type: research

A simplified approach of prosthetic management of posttraumatic nasal obstruction using a custom-made unilateral intranasal stent in 14-year-old child
Amit Khatri, Namita Kalra, Rishi Tyagi, Gaurav Panwar, Kopal GargJournal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2019 37(3):311-313 Infections, trauma, iatrogenic causes, congenital malformations, or complications of systemic diseases can result in perforation of the nasal septum. An intranasal stent is a removable prosthesis that can be inserted into the nasal cavity to support the form of nose. The stenting can be used for recanalization and nasal valve preservation. This case report presents a method for the fabrication of a customized nasal stent in a 14-year-old female patient with posttraumatic uni...
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Amit Khatri Namita Kalra Rishi Tyagi Gaurav Panwar Kopal Garg Source Type: research

Congenital insensitivity to pain in a 1-year-old boy
MK Navya, GV Pramod, GP Sujatha, L AshokJournal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2019 37(3):308-310 Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic condition which causes reduced pain sensation, thermal sensation, and habit of self-mutilation. It is a life-threatening condition where due to reduced pain sensation, patient might not understand the severity of the injury which can eventually lead to death. Such people live a compromised life and can also affect them psychologically. Here, we are reporting a case of an infant with clinical features suggestive of CIP with ...
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: MK Navya GV Pramod GP Sujatha L Ashok Source Type: research

Cu-sil dentures: A novel approach of Papillon & #8211;Lef & #232;vre syndrome management
Shreya Tyagi, Abi M Thomas, Vinod Balla, Ruchika KundraJournal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2019 37(3):303-307 Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome (PLS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by palmoplantar keratosis and premature loss of primary and permanent dentition. Its onset can be as early as 1–4 years of age. The genetic disorder is mutation in the cathepsin C gene. Hereby, we discuss the fabrication of Cu-sil dentures for the prosthetic rehabilitation of a 14-year-old girl with PLS. The case report describes the procedure and associated relevant informat...
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Shreya Tyagi Abi M Thomas Vinod Balla Ruchika Kundra Source Type: research

Comparative evaluation of three obturation systems in primary molars & #8211; A randomized clinical trial
Conclusion: Capillary tip technique proved to be the most effective, yielding a higher number of optimally filled canals and minimal voids, combined with easier placement of the material into the canals when compared to Pastinject and disposable needle obturation. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Srinitya Rajasekhar Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni Sivakumar Nuvvula Source Type: research

Comparing the effect of dry and wet brushing on dental plaque removal in children
Conclusions: Dry and wet brushing did not show a significant difference in their capacity to remove plaque indicating that dry brushing could be considered as an acceptable brushing technique. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ghassem Ansari Hassan Torabzadeh Zeynab Sadat Nabavi Paniz Sheikh Hassani Source Type: research

Effect of three different compositions of topical fluoride varnishes with and without prior oral prophylaxis on Streptococcus mutans count in biofilm samples of children aged 2 & #8211;8 years: A randomized controlled trial
Conclusion: Fluoride varnish containing CPP–ACP showed higher reduction in S. mutans count followed by xylitol-containing fluoride varnish and Fluor Protector®. There was no effect of prior oral prophylaxis on the efficacy of fluoride varnish. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sushma Yadav Vinod Sachdev Manvi Malik Radhika Chopra Source Type: research

Analysis of bone mineral density and content in children with molar incisor hypomineralization using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan: A pilot study
Conclusion: Childhood illnesses were more common in MIH-affected children compared to controls. Bone maturation parameters (BMD, BMC) do not differ between MIH affected and control children. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Morankar Rahul Goyal Ashima Gauba Krishan Singla Veenu Source Type: research

Indigenous irrigants as potent antimicrobials in endodontic treatment: An in vitro study
Conclusion: Among the three tested materials Triphala showed the highest antimicrobial efficacy followed by NaOCl and liquorice. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Parvathi Satti Pranitha Kakarla Sai Sankar Jogendra Avula Radhika Muppa Sri Vishnu Kiran Rompicharla Swati Biswas Source Type: research

Scanning electron microscopic observation of primary tooth dentin following final irrigation with 95 & #37; ethanol: An in vitro study
Conclusion: A final rinse with 95% ethanol can change the morphology of the internal root surface and aid in smear layer removal in primary teeth. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - September 29, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Anitha Santosh Adesh Kakade Sayali Mali Rutika Lalwani Sheetal Badnaware Bhagyashree Deshmukh Heeresh Shetty Source Type: research