Validity of digital cephalometric tracing: A systematic review

Aim of this systematic review was to assess the accuracy of digital cephalometric tracing with manual hand tracing

Named Cells and Bodies in Oral Pathology - Part I: A Ready Reckoner

Oral pathology is a visual speciality which navigates a pathologist in the arena of micro details amidst complex tissues. At times we get stuck or entrapped in a state of flux when we come across certain pathological cells or bodies as our eyes are more conditioned viewing at normal morphology of cell & structures. Although they may be deceptive in their appearance, at the same time aids the pathologist in diagnosis as they are pathognomonic of certain diseases & conditions.  For the ease of description, this article has been split into two parts. Part I provides an overview of various pathological cells and bodies pertaining to diseases, metabolic disorders and neoplasm’s reflecting its significance in Oral Pathology. Besides being an instant reckoner to the student population, it aids in diagnosing different pathological conditions

Named Cells and Bodies in Oral Pathology - Part II: A Ready Reckoner

It is important for the Oral pathologist to be familiar with the different pathological cells and bodies as they very often tend to appear in various diseases and conditions. In spite of most of these inclusions not being pathognomic, they inevitably help the pathologist in making a diagnosis. Besides assisting in recognition of a lesion, this article will also be of immense help to the student population. This article is split into two parts for the ease of the reader. Part I provided  an overview of  various pathological cells and bodies pertaining to diseases, metabolic disorders and neoplasms. Part II will brief about those associated with cysts, tumors and infections

Awareness and Use of Information Resources and Services among the Students of Colleges in Belagavi, Karnataka

The purpose of this paper is to assess the awareness and usage of information resources and services among the students of colleges in Belagavi. A descriptive survey method with a quantitative approach was conducted, using appropriate tools for the collection and interpretation of the data. The study highlights the purpose of using information resources, reasons to prefer different types of resources, satisfaction levels, and problems faced by students when using information sources and services. More than ¾th of the respondents read textbooks and general books, and are useful to prepare for the semester and competitive examinations. 64.74% of the respondents prefer both printed and electronic resources equally. Majority of the respondents prefer the printed version as it’s less expensive and easy to use. They also feel it’s difficult to use printed resources as there are chances of getting damaged. Majority of the respondents prefer e-resources because they feel e-resources are easy to search and can be shared with distant colleagues/friends. 80.79% students are facing difficulty in using e-resources because of screen glare and eye strain while reading. Most of the respondents have learnt to use e-resources by themselves. Maximum number of respondents are visiting the libraries daily to study and read books and newspapers. Majority of the respondents are aware and using resource lending services and reference services but mentioned that interlibrary loan is unavailable to use. Most of the respondents are fully satisfied with their library collection and are satisfied with the working hours of the library. 95.79% of the respondents expect their library to increase the number of computers with faster working and good network. 88.16% of respondents want their library to improve its physical environment by providing more ventilation, lighting and noise control. The findings of the study suggest that library should improve the library collection based upon the user demands as well as automate the operations with required library management software and conduct orientation programme time to time for the effective use of information sources and services

Association of Sleep quality with academic performance among undergraduate dental students

This systematic review aimed to assess the association between sleep quality and academic performance among undergraduate dental students. Methods: Electronic databases of Scopus, Embase, Medline, and Web of Science were searched for relevant papers published in the English language in May 2023.Study selection, data extraction and quality assessment were performed in duplicate with JBI Institute’s Critical Appraisal Checklist used to quality assessment. GRADEwas used to assess certainty of evidence

Efficacy of Bone Marrow Aspirates in Bone Regeneration Compared to Conventional Bone Grafts- A Systematic Review

The search for a superior bone graft substitute compared to the gold standard of harvesting autogenous bone grafts has plagued dentists for decades. With the advent of tissue engineering, the search has been aimed at bone graft substitutes with osteogenic potential, in addition to the osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties. Bone Marrow Aspirates (BMAs) has evolved as a potential adjunct to conventional bone grafts that can substantially enhance the bone regeneration potential of these materials. The present systematic review aims to explore and assess the literature on the efficacy of bone marrow aspirates in new bone formation

Comparative Analysis of Denture Cleanser Effects on Surface Roughness:Traditional vs. 3D-Printed Resin Bases – A Systematic Review

This systematic review aimed to assess the effect of denture cleansers on the surface roughness of 3D-printed denture base resins in comparison to conventionally manufactured counterparts