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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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The rising costs in oral healthcare – Time to reboot & reset clinics for economics (Part 5)

COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on the global economy, including that of the dental industry. Most dental clinics are shut and a few are offering...

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The rising costs in oral healthcare – Time to reboot & reset clinics for economics (Part 4)

COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on the global economy, including that of the dental industry. Most dental clinics are shut and a few are offering...

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The rising costs in oral healthcare – Time to reboot & reset clinics for economics (Part 3)

COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on the global economy, including that of the dental industry. Most dental clinics are shut and a few are offering...

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Good oral health may prevent severe COVID-19 progression

LEIPZIG, Germany: Given that little time has passed since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, it comes as no surprise that only sparse data on COVID-19 is available...

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New case control study by ICMR shows Hydroxychloroquine can prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers

The use of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has generated considerable debate after the US President Donald Trump was seen pushing the drug, against the FDA ...

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Dr Hirji Adenwalla - a pioneer in cleft surgeries in India, a great humanitarian and visionary

Dental Tribune South Asia pays tribute to Dr Hirji Adenwalla - an eminent cleft lip and palate surgeon who passed away on 27th May 2020. The man, who was ...

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Lancet faces severe criticism from scientific community: Hydroxychloroquine study is hiding data

More than 100 scientists and clinicians have sent an open letter to The Lancet's editor, Richard Horton, and the paper's authors asking them many ...

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COVID-19 India: More than 2/3 cases & 75% mortality from just 2.5% geographical area of India.

The latest article on BMJ Health Blogs "COVID-19 in India: an epidemic in congested cities" by Dr. Ashish Awasthi and Prof. Dr Dileep Mavlankar has some ...

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COVID-19: Study reports constant fear and anxiety among dentists worldwide

AL-HOFUF, Saudi Arabia: COVID-19 has not only impeded access to healthcare, but also caused fear and anxiety among healthcare workers. After conducting a ...

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Fit (seal) test of your Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) decides if you are well protected

Dr Waris Patel explains the importance of fit test/ seal test that is mandatory in many countries to check if the Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) are...

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