Sumit Bhateja

People from age groups 16–22 years old show the highest inclination towards smoking which places colleges and universities in the unique position to employ restrictive methods to create a smoke-free campusand also impart youth towards tobacco-free lifestyle. The present study was conducted through a survey-based questionnaire to assess the prevalence, knowledge, attitude, behavior, and interpersonal factors related to the use of tobacco among university students. Keywords: Smoking, Professional college students, Risk factor

Genes represent hereditary blueprints of humans. Genetics plays a key role in the etiology of many body disorders. Appropriate knowledge regarding genetic diseases leads to a better understanding of the genetic basis of disorders thus facilitating early detection in high risk subjects. With advancements in molecular biology over the years, the scope of genetics has been expanded to the dental profession as well. The present article aims to discuss current applications of human genetics in the etiopathogenesis of various disorders affecting the oral cavity. Keywords: Genetics, Oral health, Dental disorders, Genes, Etiopathogenesis.

As the profession of dentist makes them work for more in dental seats due to visibility and small working area. This is expanding the pervasiveness of musculoskeletal issue in dental specialists. In this article we will emphasize more on simple exercise that can reduce the musculosketal disorders. Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders, Dentist, Ergonomics, Exercise.

Immunotherapy is one of the newer entities which is promising, at least can be very much helpful as an adjuvant therapy. This newer modality of the treatment in the field of cancer treatment may be the fourth pillar supporting surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Careful selection of patient is the key for success of immunotherapy, which is based on patient’s immunological contexture. In this article we will try to give idea about the immunotherapy in treatment of head and neck cancer and it is a ongoing research. Keywords: Immunotherapy, Natural killer cells, Human papiloma virus, Chemotherapy.

Genodermatoses alludes to a set of inherited dermatologic disorders. A significant variety of these disorders is unusual and present with oral indications called oral genodermatoses. They typically present with multisystem association prompting an expanded tempo of morbidity and mortality. The oral findings maybe perhaps distinct and may offer the primary clue of underlying genetic disorder. The present article discusses various genodermatomes presenting with oral manifestations and an approach to the diagnosis of these disorders. Keywords: Genodermatoses, Dermatologic features, Oral manifestations, Genetics.

There are many patients who have ‘medically and psychiatrically unexplained symptoms’ in clinical dentistry. These symptoms are called “Oral Psychosomatic Disorders’’. It is not uncommon to see the patients with these conditions, so there is a growing need for proper management of these disorders from both sides of doctors and patients. So it becomes important to have identity as a dentist on practice of psychosomatic dentistry. This article reviews various psycho therapies for stress management towards establishment of ‘Psychosomatic Dentistry’. Keywords: Psychosomatic disorders, Emotional stress, Behavioral medicine.

Oral physiology is a broad term that includes the process of mastication, role of minerals namely calcium and phosphorus for normal growth and development & the importance of saliva in keeping the oral cavity moist. The present article presents a review of oral physiology characteristics and discusses each of the components mentioned previously. Keywords: Saliva, Mastication, Calcium, Phosphorus.

The contents of this article are based on my personal experiences sand are intended to point out issues I feel that, if addressed, will signifi­cantly improve the current standards of oral medicine educa­tion in India. Keywords: Oral medicine, Faculty, Challenges.

The Clinical, electroencephalographic, neuroimaging (brain magnetic resonance image, MRI) findings of a young male patient with a rare cytogeneticanomaly known as Ring 20 chromosome syndrome characterized by mental retardation, seizures, emotional liability, without any other significant dysmorphies is documented. Keywords: Ring 20 chromosome, EEG, Seizures

Dental health care professionals prescribe antimicrobial agents for conditions both therapeutically and prophylactically. These antimicrobials are given prophylactically before dental procedures, during treatments, after treatment or as the only form of treatment. Many patients going through the hardship of dental pain visit the dentist only to get a prescription for the same which is very often inclusive of an antimicrobial agent without getting any treatment done. In developing countries like India, where law regarding the prescription of antimicrobials is not very strong or is not strongly implemented, people just visit a neighborhood pharmaceutical store to purchase medicines over the counter for dental pain, which again includes antimicrobial agents. This cycle is repeated numerous times before the person finally decides to get definitive dental treatment done. The present article focuses on Antibiotic usages & abuses in dental practice. Keywords: Antibiotic, Dentistry, Abuse

South Asia, primarily India, is the major producer and exporter of various forms of tobacco products worldwide. All forms of tobacco (smoke and smokeless/chewable/inhaled) such as cigarettes, pipes, cigars, beedis, paan and snuff have been implicated in the development of oral cancer. Almost 13% of the population of India chews tobacco in the form of pan or gutkha. People in India consume various forms of tobacco such as khaini, mishri, zarda, gutkha, mawa and naas. Areca nut chewing is also widely practised in India. Males have been found more likely to develop oral or esophageal cancer because of tobacco consumption. Children, teenagers and pregnant women are also found using products for pleasure, stress relieving, in social situations etc. Epidemiological studies also suggest tobacco consumption is more prevalent in lower socioeconomic strata. Oral cancer also called squamous cell carcinoma, oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), leukoplakia, erosive lichen planus, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension are a few major manifestations of tobacco consumption. Smokeless tobacco users studies show mortality of 1.2–1.96 (men) and 1.3 (women). Educational intervention, mass media intervention in the form of television ads, public posters, newspaper articles, folk dramas and the most recent cessation camps have been implied to spread awareness about the misbeliefs of consuming tobacco and demonstrating health hazards associated with it. Keywords: Tobacco, Smokeless tobacco, Indian subcontinent, Oral cancer, Tobacco cessation