Artificial intelligence in public health 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 particularly to oral medicine and radiography. A good understanding of technology adaption will not only contribute to better and more accurate patient care but will also lighten the workload of the physician. The need for sophisticated software to compute this data has arisen due to the massive growth in documented information as well as patient data. A new age in dentistry has emerged as a result of the convergence of artificial intelligence and digitization, and the field\u27s prospects for the future look quite bright

Nationwide trends of modern endodontic practices related to working length, instrumentation, magnification, and obturation: a comparative cross-sectional survey comparing endodontic and non-endodontic specialties practicing root canal treatment in India

Aim: The present study was designed to assess trends in contemporary endodontic practice regarding the techniques and materials used in endodontic therapy among dental practitioners from various regions of India. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted amongst dentists who were pursuing postgraduates in endodontics (PG Endo) and other branches (PG-OB), specialists from other branches (MDS-OB) and specialists in endodontics (MDS-Endo) in various dental colleges representing East, West, North, South, and Central zones through an e-survey using Google forms. State-wise postgraduate dental college lists were obtained from the Dental Council of India (DCI) website. Using a multistage cluster random sampling method and considering the unanticipated response rate, emails were sent to 2100. A 29-item close-ended questionnaire, framed according to different aspects of endodontic treatment, was used to record the responses. Results: When the distribution of the groups of dentists was compared, the central zone had the highest number of PG-OB (44.2%) and the lowest number of MDS-Endo (8.4%). The electronic apex locator (EAL) method of working length determination has been reported less among MDS-Endo than MDS-OB. The difference between the usage of various methods for working length determination was significant among the different groups in all the zones. (p < 0.0001) Most MDS-Endo preferred the rotary method of instrumentation over the combination method for different zones. The majority of dental practitioners preferred a combination method of instrumentation. Conclusion: Zone-wise comparisons among dentists showed the majority of general dental practitioners preferred the combination method (radiographs and electronic apex locator) for working length determination. Most MDS-Endo preferred the rotary method of instrumentation over the combination method for different zones. All dental practitioners did not so commonly use magnification in all the zones. The single cone technique was the most opted by dental practitioners of all the zones

International Consensus Statement on Rhinology and Allergy: Rhinosinusitis

Background: The 5 years since the publication of the first International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis (ICAR‐RS) has witnessed foundational progress in our understanding and treatment of rhinologic disease. These advances are reflected within the more than 40 new topics covered within the ICAR‐RS‐2021 as well as updates to the original 140 topics. This executive summary consolidates the evidence‐based findings of the document. Methods: ICAR‐RS presents over 180 topics in the forms of evidence‐based reviews with recommendations (EBRRs), evidence‐based reviews, and literature reviews. The highest grade structured recommendations of the EBRR sections are summarized in this executive summary. Results: ICAR‐RS‐2021 covers 22 topics regarding the medical management of RS, which are grade A/B and are presented in the executive summary. Additionally, 4 topics regarding the surgical management of RS are grade A/B and are presented in the executive summary. Finally, a comprehensive evidence‐based management algorithm is provided. Conclusion: This ICAR‐RS‐2021 executive summary provides a compilation of the evidence‐based recommendations for medical and surgical treatment of the most common forms of RS

Radial Displacements Of An Infinite Liquid Saturated Porous Medium With Cylindrical Cavity

This paper deals with radial displacement fields in solid and liquid parts of a liquid-saturated porous medium with cylindrical cavity subjected to an arbitrary time dependent force. The Laplace transform technique is used to solve the problem. A particular case of impulsive force is discussed and closed form solutions are obtained. As a special case, results of classical elasticity are derived

Radial Displacements Of An Infinite Liquid Saturated Porous Medium With Cylindrical Cavity

This paper deals with radial displacement fields in solid and liquid parts of a liquid-saturated porous medium with cylindrical cavity subjected to an arbitrary time dependent force. The Laplace transform technique is used to solve the problem. A particular case of impulsive force is discussed and closed form solutions are obtained. As a special case, results of classical elasticity are derived

Reflection and transmission of plane waves between two different fluid saturated porous half spaces

The present study is concerned with the reflection and transmission of plane waves between two different fluid saturated porous half spaces when longitudinal and transversal waves impinge obliquely at the interface. Amplitude ratios of various reflected and transmitted waves are obtained .The variations of amplitude ratios with angle of incidence are depicted graphically. A particular case of reflection at the free surface in fluid saturated porous half spaces has been deduced and discussed. A special case of interest has also been deduced from the present investigation