International Journal of Dental and Health Sciences

Number ISSUE 1, 2015

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM LIPID PROFILE AND ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

Authors: Kumar Ashutosh1

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Background: Alteration in the plasma lipid profile has been associated with a variety of cancers and precancerous conditions of oral cavity. Low levels of lipids serves as a marker and prognostic indicator in the early detection of oral precancerous and cancerous conditions. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the alteration in plasma lipid profile in oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) patients. Materials And Methods: A total of 120 patients were included in the study, 60 with Oral SCC and 60 healthy controls. Fasting plasma lipid profile including Total Cholesterol (TC), Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL), Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL), High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) and Tri-Glycerides (TG) were measured using automatic analyser. The data obtained were analysed using independent sample 't' test. Results: There was statistically significant decrease in plasma total cholesterol, TG, LDL, VLDL and HDL observed in patients with Oral SCC as compared to the control group. Conclusion: The low lipid levels associated with Oral SCC indicates that there is inverse relationship between oral cancer and serum lipid profile. Decrease in the lipid levels may be considered as a useful biochemical marker in the early diagnosis of oral malignancy. Key Words: oral squamous cell carcinoma, lipid, biochemical marker

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KNOWLEDGE OF LEGAL ISSUES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT AMONG DENTISTS IN COORG DISTRICT KARNATAKA

Authors: H Aruna Kumari1,S R Ananda2,Jain Jithesh3,K N Abhishek4

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Background: Indian society is experiencing a growing awareness regarding patient's rights. This trend is clearly discernible from the recent spurt in litigation concerning medical professional or establishment liability, claiming redressal for the suffering caused due to medical negligence, vitiated consent, and breach of confidentiality arising out of the doctor-patient relationship. With the inclusion of health care services under Consumer Protection Act, a spurt in litigations arising out of breach in medical/dental profession is seen. Thus, it becomes imperative for health professionals today to be aware of such laws. Aim: To assess the knowledge of legal issues and consumer protection act among Dentists in Coorg district in Karnataka. Methodology: A total of 213 Dentists were included for the study. Among them 46 were BDS graduates, 58 MDS graduates and 109 post graduate students. A self – administered questionnaire consisting of 20 questions related to legal issues in dentistry and awareness about consumer protection act was asked. Statistical Analysis was done using SPSS version 17. Chi- square test was used for comparison (P < 0.05). Results: Awareness about legal issues in dentistry was found to be low among the dentists. Statistically there was no difference between BDS graduates (40.87%), MDS graduates (46.04%) and post Graduate students (40.01%) about the knowledge of legal issues in dentistry. For consumer protection act a total of 86.85% of subjects were aware and statistically there was no difference in the qualification. Conclusion: There is a need to raise the awareness of health professionals about legal issues so that their increased professional concern and practice conforms to welfare of patients. Key Words: Legal Issues, Consumer Protection Act, knowledge, Awareness.

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IRRIGATION PROTOCOL AMONG PALESTINIAN GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONERS

Authors: Tarek Rabi

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Background: The success of an endodontic treatment depends upon how efficiently the microbes are eradicated from the root canal. Irrigation is vital for flushing out the pulp remnants and debris from the root canal. Aim: To determine the irrigation protocol among Palestinian general dental practitioners. Materials and Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to three hundred dentists registered in Palestinian dental association. This questionnaire consisted of nineteen questions related to the irrigant used in root canal treatment. Results: 185 dentists responded with a response rate of 61.7%. Hydrogen peroxide solution was found to be the most preferred irrigant with a rate of 58.4%. Sodium hypochlorite was the chosen by 29.2% respondents. 27.6% participants used 2-3% solution of sodium hypochlorite. 50.1% participants used 2ml solution of sodium hypochlorite for irrigation. Conclusions: From this study it can be concluded that although there is no consensus among the Palestinian general dentists about irrigant volume or concentration, but still hydrogen peroxide is the most preferred irrigant among the Palestinian dentists. Keywords: Irrigation in RCT, Root canal irrigant, sodium hypochlorite, normal saline, hydrogen peroxide