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‘Mask Mouth’- a novel threat to oral health in the COVID era - Dr Pooja Muley

Today the use of face masks has become necessary and ubiquitous due to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Even ...

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Cycle Threshold (Ct) value of RT-PCR can tell us if a SARS-CoV-2 infected person can spread disease

Currently, all SARS-CoV-2 detection measures make use of RT-PCR test, and its results are generally reported as either positive or negative, which tells us ...

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Humans develop robust immune response & memory that may provide lasting protection against Covid-19

One of the most critical questions the world is waiting for an answer is if the human body can mount a protective response that provides a lasting immunity ...

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Studies on mutations show SARS-CoV-2 has become more transmissible but less deadly

Recently all mainstream media houses screamed: "Malaysia Detects New Coronavirus Strain 'D614G' Which is 'Ten Times' Deadlier." and the fear-mongering ...

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First direct evidence: SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies protect against re-infection in humans

Vaccine development against SARS-CoV-2 would be greatly facilitated by the identification of immunological parameters that correlate with protection in ...

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ORF8 & ORF3b antibodies: Accurate serological markers of early & late SARS-CoV-2 infection

The currently available SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests with their traditional serological approaches just tell us - yes or no, which has resulted in an ...

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Will COVID-19 vaccines work in obese people? Or will they be just less effective in them?

This editorial describes all the major studies done from 1985 until 2020 and describes the mechanisms by which the body may reduce the effectiveness of a ...

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Masks and PPE with hydrophilic surfaces could reduce infection risk - IIT Bombay research

According to the latest research from IIT Bombay, masks and PPE materials with hydrophilic surfaces could help the respiratory droplets dry faster, thus ...

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New Book: "B cell Immunotherapy in Oral Cancer: A Short Review" by Drs. Smitha T & Anela Thomas

Immunotherapy is once again an emerging trend in cancer therapeutics, as an effective measure to reduce the mortality & morbidity rates. Evidence is ...

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Envista says dental markets are recovering

BREA, Calif., U.S.: Dental practices are struggling during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and so too are the companies that supply them with equipment and ...

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Editorial on Dexamethasone: Why Nano−Dexa formulations are the need of the hour in Covid times

Nano-formulations of dexamethasone administered either IV or via inhalation may help to improve COVID-19 treatment outcomes. This editorial summarizes how ...

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EFP publishes first international consensus guidelines for periodontitis treatment

BRUSSELS, Belgium: In 2018, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) released a new global classification system for periodontal health, diseases and...

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COVID-19 is a disease of human progress- Guest editorial by Dr Sanjiv Hyoju

This guest editorial by Dr Sanjiv Hyoju talks about a possible connection between a diet-induced disturbance in the gut microbiome equilibrium and its ...

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Interview: “We will see AI being increasingly used in the future”

As the deputy head of the department of operative and preventive dentistry at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany, Prof. Falk Schwendicke has ...

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Patients pack bags as dental tourism resumes

LEIPZIG, Germany: No international tourism means no dental tourism, but what does that mean for the patients and dentist who rely on it? When borders began ...

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US dentistry teeters toward recovery

NEW YORK, U.S.: Dentists in the U.S. are seeing more patients despite the continued and alarming spread of SARS-CoV-2 within the country. In the same week ...

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An Epidemiological Perspective of COVID-19 in India - Dr. Riddhi Babel (PhDc, MPH, BDS)

It is essential to observe a downward trajectory of cases along with low positivity rate for the successful reopening of the different parts of the country....

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Nanotechnology may improve soft-tissue integration of dental implants

BRISBANE, Australia: Ensuring the formation of a solid soft-tissue seal at the dental abutment surface is crucial for protecting the underlying tissue from ...

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Casting a green future: Recycling the gypsum dental products - Sakshi Sharma

The prospects of green, eco-friendly, sustainable dental practices are the need of the hour which necessitates the reuse and recycling of dental waste e.g. ...

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Researchers develop saliva-based SARS-CoV-2 test and examine COVID-19 prevalence among dentists

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada: Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in Saskatoon are currently working on two large projects that have ...

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A tribute to Dr B S Bagi: A pioneer in forensic odontology & medicolegal research in India 

Dr Baburao S Bagi (B.D.S, L.L.M) - a pioneer in Forensic Odontology and Medicolegal Research in India, left for his heavenly abode last week. Here is a ...

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Oral Health Matters! The Lancet FIRST ever commission on Oral Health

Last year, The Lancet Series aimed to get global oral health on global health agendas. On 25 June 2020, The Lancet announced that 27 experts across ...

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Protocols for maintaining asepsis during surgical documentation in dentistry : Dr Mayur Davda

In dentistry, preventing working site infection can prove to be a challenge along with chances of cross-contamination and potential disease transmission ...

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Corona- The Crown Jewel that can bring positive changes in the future of dentistry: Dr Biju Abraham

If one gives it a thought, COVID-19 is arm-twisting us into accepting a new normal. COVID-19 has indeed made us aware of the lacunae in the functioning of ...

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Antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2: “We need to talk more about it”

LONDON, UK: Despite dental settings presenting a significantly elevated risk of infection for those in and beside the chair, testing patients for the ...

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Management of iatrogenic pulpal floor perforation in a mandibular molar with MTA and PRF

This was a challenging case with the combined issues of a failed root canal therapy and an iatrogenic perforation of the floor of the pulp chamber. Though ...

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COVID-19 spread from asymptomatic individuals : The chaos & complexity explained by Dr Rohan Bandi

The World Health Organization (WHO)​ has been in the limelight for many wrong reasons too, since the beginning of SARS-CoV 2. The latest controversy has ...

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Importance of vitamin D in dentistry: Could it play a role in resistance to infectious diseases?

Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that is obtained through diet or synthesised in the skin from cholesterol when the skin receives adequate sun exposure (the ...

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For the Young Dentist: 5 steps to stand out in the post-Covid world through strong online branding

Dr Kumar Anshul (BDS, MBA), who has leveraged social media & personal branding to his advantage at multiple times during his professional journey, gives ...

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Sustainable dentistry: Encouraging environmental consciousness in dental practice

MELBOURNE, Australia: An increasing number of dental professionals are emphasising the need to move towards eco-friendly dentistry in order to reduce waste,...

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