International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry

Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation


Volume 11, Issue 2, Year 2025
Editor Desk
From the desk of Editor- in-Chief....
Author details: Himanshu Aeran
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Editorial
Breaking the silence: Addressing emotional neglect in India’s aging population 
Author details: Jyotsna Seth
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Review Article
Global perspectives on oral health care for children with special needs: Strategies, barriers, and opportunities: A review 
Author details: Rutuja Khobragade
Oral health is an important aspect of general health, especially for vulnerable groups. It is important to provide appropriate oral care in order to promote quality of life and well-being for everyone. Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) are often overlooked and face significant barriers....
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Emerging horizons: Applications of laser technology in endodontics and periodontics
Author details: Anupa Gottipati, Sruthi Kalakota, Bhumika Patel, Shilpi Deshpande, Kiranprasad Chileveru, Sandeep Singh, Karen Izquierdo
The incorporation of laser technology in dentistry has transformed conventional therapeutic approaches, offering distinct clinical advantages over traditional methods. Operating via photothermal, photochemical, and photomechanical interactions, lasers enable precise tissue modification with minimal....
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Digital dentistry: Evolution, current applications, and future directions
Author details: Erika De Vries, Sruthi Kalalota, Salina Manandhar, Ridhi Bhola, Sandeep Singh, Shilpi Deshpande
Digital dentistry: Evolution, current applications, and future directionsThe advent of digital dentistry has significantly transformed how dental practitioners deliver care. Digital dentistry involves the integration of modern digital technologies across various dental practices, including diagnosis....
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Original Article
Low-level laser therapy for gingival inflammation in orthodontic patients: A clinical and microbiological evaluation
Author details: Maya S. Indurkar, Chandulal D. Dhalkari1, Pawan M. Hargunani
Background: Fixed orthodontic appliances are associated with increased plaque retention and difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene, frequently resulting in gingival inflammation and hyperplasia. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has been proposed as a non-invasive adjunctive approach due to its biostim....
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Knowledge perspective and clinical judgement of dentists towards amelogenesis imperfect: A descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study
Author details: Abdulla Mufeed, Rajani Mary George, Anjana C.M, Soundariya A
Background: Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a rare genetic condition affecting enamel formation, leading to functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal. Proper management requires not only clinical intervention but also psychological sup....
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A clinical investigation into the incidence of post-operative pain in non- vital mandibular premolars treated with single sitting and two sittings root canal treatment: A comparative analysis
Author details: Sumita Bhagwat, Lalita Gauri Mandke, Anas Ansari, Preethi Durairaj, Aranya Ray, Monica Panjwani
Background: Managing pain remains a significant challenge. Despite best clinical practices, patients usually experience some level of pain during the procedure. After root canal treatment, postoperative pain is a common complication.Aim: To evaluate and compare the incidence of postoperative pain in....
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Prevalence of black stain in 3 to 14 years children in Bengaluru city and its correlation with dental caries: A cross sectional study
Author details: Sapna Konde, Sudha P
Background: Black stain (BS) is a distinct extrinsic discolouration commonly seen in children, characterised by dark lines or dots near the gingival margin. Most studies have assessed BS in isolated dentitions.Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 5019 children across four zones of....
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Evaluation of self-perceived knowledge and attitudes towards the use of silver diamine fluoride in pediatric dentists
Author details: Ximena Alejandra León Ríos, César Alfonso Bravo Carrillo, Rocio Azucena Armas Quiliano
Background: Educational institutions and public health entities play a crucial role in promoting awareness of the clinical and social benefits of SDF in pediatric dentists. Increasing the dissemination of evidence-based information can help improve parental acceptance and encourage its use as a mini....
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An analysis of license termination procedures by the state dental council of India: legal framework, due process, and ethical implications
Author details: Geeta Arya, Varun Kumar, Jyotsna Seth, Shobhit Malik
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Case Series
Retrieval of separated endodontic instruments using Talal's endodontic kit: A series of three case reports
Author details: Mathan Kumar Kannan, Gnanasanmitha S
Instrument fracture during the root canal treatment poses significant challenges. This report presents three cases where Talal's Endodontic Kit was effectively used to retrieve broken instruments from root canals. This specialized instrument enabled successful removal in all cases, facilitating the....
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Case Report
Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 using cross-arch teeth arrangement: A case report
Author details: Smita Arun Khalikar, Kishor M Mahale, Vilas M Rajguru, Sonali V Mahajan, Siddhi Dattatraya Bhatawadekar
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder characterized by multisystem involvement, including neurocutaneous manifestations, skeletal deformities, and orofacial abnormalities. This case report presents a 35-year-old male with NF1, exhibiting multiple café-au-lait macules, skeletal abnorma....
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A minimally invasive approach to traumatic fibroma: Case series on laser excision
Author details: Shivani Kapurwan, Ranjeeta Mehta, Jyotsna Seth, Karpagavalli Shanmugasundaram, Sushma Darnal
Introduction: Traumatic fibroma is a common benign reactive lesion of the oral mucosa that develops due to chronic irritation or trauma. The diode laser is increasingly being used as a minimally invasive tool for its excision.Objective: To present a series of three clinically distinct cases of traum....
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Atypical yet real: hand, foot, and mouth disease beyond childhood– A rare adult case report
Author details: Ranjeeta Mehta, Sushma Darnal, Jyotsna Seth, Karpagavalli Shanmugasundaram3, Shivani Kapurwan
Background: Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a self-limiting viral exanthem primarily seen in children under the age of five, commonly caused by Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus A71. Its manifestation in adults is rare and frequently misdiagnosed due to atypical and protean clinical feature....
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Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a surgically induced oro-nasal fistula with a palatal obturator: A clinical report
Author details: Gauri S Bandre, Geeta Arya, Varun Kumar
Surgical resection of oral squamous cell carcinoma often results in postoperative defects such as palatal fistulae, leading to significant functional impairments including nasal regurgitation, speech difficulty, and compromised mastication. These complications greatly diminish the patient's quality....
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Clinical approaches in management of black stains in children: A case report
Author details: Ashovardhini P S, Sundeep Hegde K, Sham S Bhat, Ajay Rao H T, Sharan S Sargod, Bharati Nagaraj Honnekeri
Black stains represent extrinsic dental stains frequently observed in children and are caused by chromogenic bacteria. Though it is harmless, they can be of aesthetic concern and may require repeated treatment, presenting a challenge to both clinicians and parents. Notably, black stains have been as....
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Short Communication
How real world data is reshaping dental public health: from evidence to action
Author details: Kanimozhi Kulasekaran
Epidemiological data serves as a cornerstone in shaping effective preventive strategies in dentistry. This short communication explores the vital role of population-based oral health data in the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-driven interventions. It discusses how trends in disea....
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