Evaluation Of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Final Year and Internship Students Towards the Use of Devitalising Agent in Endodontics

Introduction: Infections of the root canal space and their sequelae may be extremely painful and potentially dangerous, yet they may not always necessarily be. Many general dental practitioners find management of the inflamed pulp challenging in their routine dental practice. First step within the mortal endodontic methods of treatment is positioning of devitalizing medicine. The devitalizing agents can compose formaldehyde, cresol, paraformaldehyde or some arsenic compounds. Thus, this study aims to analyze knowledge, attitude and practice of final year and internship students regarding the use of devitalizing agents in their respective practice. Materials And Method: A total of 100 practicing final year and internship students were randomly chosen. The questionnaire was about the general information of the different aspects of devitalizing agents. The collected data was subjected to SPSS. Descriptive statistics was drawn with respective percentages to have a comparative overview. Result: The response rate was 99% of which effective and complete replies were 100%. 73% of the students observed post operative pain. 55% respondents used paraformaldehyde containing paste. 38% of the students were not aware of the complications of devitalizing agentsP value is 0.352; DF: 3; p value: 0.615 ie (p > 0.05). Hence the association was not statistically significant. Conclusion: We concluded that final year and internship students do use pulp devitalizing agents despite possessing knowledge related to the complications

Knowledge and awareness about local anesthetics used in endodontic procedures among dental students

Introduction: Local anesthetics are a special group of drugs that cause reversible loss of sensation. They are the most commonly used drug in dentistry. Local anesthetics are frequently used in numerous clinical conditions which cause acute pain, it's also administered to treat chronic pain. Dental practice is the most common field that uses local anesthetics to control pain during quick yet painful procedures like the endodontic procedures. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge about local anesthetics used in endodontic procedures among dental students. Materials and methods: Detailed questionnaire was created with 12 questions about sandblasting and was circulated to 100 dental undergraduate students through google forms. Chi square test was used to analyse the collected data using SPSS Version 22. Results: 95% of the dental students are aware about local anesthetic causing reversible loss of sensation and their main purpose of action and the p value is 0.065> 0.05 and it is insignificant. More than 76% of them are aware it is regularly used in endodontic therapy and the p value- 0.038< 0.05 and it is statistically significant. And students have good knowledge of which local anesthetic is commonly used in endodontic procedures. Conclusion: Thus the present study concludes that the awareness and knowledge of local anesthetics used in endodontic procedures among dental students is good, and the various aspects of local anesthetics are well known by the dental students

Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of Dental Students Towards Ergonomics in Dentistry

Introduction: Ergonomics is a field of science that strives to learn about human abilities and weaknesses and then use that knowledge to enhance people's interactions with products, systems, and environments. Ergonomics seeks to change workspaces and conditions to minimize the risk of injuries or damage. As technology evolves, so too is the need to ensure that the instruments we have access to for work, rest, and play are built to meet the needs of our bodies.This study aims at assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental students towards ergonomics in dentistry. Materials and methods: A self-structured questionnaire survey based on the assessment of the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental students towards ergonomics in dentistry, a prospective study comprising about 120 people were circulated on an online survey platform using Google forms and were asked to take up the survey by the students. The questionnaire was tested for validation at the Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. The results were collected and the data was analyzed by Pearson chi-square test using SPSS Software version 23 at p<0.05. Results: The survey results recorded that 35% were between 20-25, 33.33% were between 18-20 and 31.67% were between 25 & above. About 61.67% were Females, 38.33% were Males. The results and statistics were analyzed using SPSS software (P value <0.05). The majority of the respondents were assessed to have good knowledge, attitude, and practice about ergonomics in dentistry. Conclusion: Effective use of ergonomics ensures maximum efficiency and prevents injuries or illnesses. The identification of risk factors and the application of ergonomic strategies are essential. Students have awareness of ergonomics and are knowledgeable of its contribution to workplace health. However, they are having difficulty adopting ergonomic postures

Knowledge, attitude and practice on use of magnification in dentistry among dental students

Introduction : Magnification in general is considered one of the important revolutions in science, and specifically in dentistry. This Revolution allowed scientists to undertake main studies in the natural world and accelerate progress in the fields. Magnification also helps in the maintenance of ergonomic work posture in dentistry. The aim of this study was to assess the awareness, attitude, knowledge and practice of dental students towards use of magnification in dentistry. Materials and Method : The Study setting used here is an online setting. The population taken for this study is 100 dental students from Tamil Nadu . The survey is conducted using a standardised questionnaire. Data was collected and tabulated. The data collection software used is SPSS software.The results of this study in terms of individual behavior and awareness of dental students towards use of magnification in dentistry are comparable with similar studies conducted in other countries. The MCQ type questions are prepared with choices with the help of google forms,and all the questions were shared. For this research 10 self structured questionnaires were created. Results: In the current study the questionnaire was circulated on the basis of knowledge, attitude and practice. The data was collected and statistically analysed. 52% of the participants were female and 48% of the participants were male (Figure1). Majority of participants (70%) agreed that use of magnification devices in dentistry enhances visualization and improves ergonomics. (Figure 2).14% of the participants agreed that Dental procedures have become complicated and hence the use of magnification in dentistry has attained a significant position. The analysis showed that the level of awareness among males and females was similar. Chi square value= 1.432; P value= 0.430 ( p>0.05, hence statistically significant). Conclusion: The students participating in the study had adequate knowledge but the attitude and practice score were comparatively less. The recent developments in magnification work environments are a positive step towards operator comfort, but new ergonomic equipment has limited value without the critical analysis of current practice patterns

Comparative evaluation of postoperative pain and periapical healing after root canal treatment using three different base endodontic sealers ? A randomized control clinical trial

The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the postoperative pain and periapical healing after root canal treatment using three different base endodontic sealers. Primary root canal treatment was initiated in 63 patients diagnosed with nec

Model-based iterative reconstruction in paediatric head computed tomography : a pilot study on dose reduction in children

Purpose: To evaluate the potential of model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) on dose reduction and image quality in children undergoing computed tomography (CT) head examinations. Material and methods: This prospective study was approved by the institutional ethics committee. A total of 88 children (age range of 5 to 16 years) with a history of seizures underwent contrast-enhanced CT scan. Forty-one children underwent CT study according to the MBIR technique, while 47 children underwent CT of the head with the non-MBIR protocol. Images were reviewed by 2 blinded paediatric radiologists in a random order. Mean dose-length product, CT dose index (CTDI) volume, and mean effective dose were recorded for both groups. Image quality, image noise, and diagnostic acceptability of 2 image sets were also recorded. Results: In the MBIR group, the mean dose-length product was reduced by 79.8%; the mean CTDI volume was reduced by 88.5%, while the mean effective dose was reduced by 81% when compared to the non-MBIR group. No significant difference was seen in diagnostic acceptability, image noise, and image quality between the 2 groups. Conclusions: MBIR technique is highly effective in reducing radiation dose in paediatric head CT examinations without any significant difference in image quality, image noise, and diagnostic acceptability

Mechanical circulatory support in acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock: Challenges and importance of randomized control trials

BACKGROUND: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. METHODS: We provide an overview of previously conducted studies on the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices in the treatment of AMI-CS and difficulties which may be encountered in conducting such trials in the United States. RESULTS: Well powered randomized control trials are difficult to conduct in a critically ill patient population due to physician preferences, perceived lack of equipoise and challenges obtaining informed consent. CONCLUSIONS: With growth in utilization of MCS devices in patients with AMI-CS, efforts to perform well-powered, randomized control trials must be undertaken

The comparative safety and effectiveness of bivalirudin versus heparin monotherapy in patients on dialysis undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: Insights from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan cardiovascular consortium

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