Akshat Sachdeva

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Teledentistry is an emerging concept in the dental profession that employs telecommunication and innovative means to deliver various services to the community like dental care, consultation, public awareness and education in order to improve and enhance overall oral healthcare status of the society. In addition, it can also get rid of the disparities in deliverance of oral health care among various communities owing to its relatively easy accessibility. The present article discusses the various concepts of teledentistry and its clinical implications in different branches of dentistry.   Keywords: Dental Care, Telecommunication, Teleconsultation, Teledentistry

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Biomedical waste (BMW) is one of the notable etiologic factors for Hospital Acquired Infection, and is one of the major ecological challenges of today’s world. A lot of biomedical waste is generated in the dental office, whether in teaching institutions or private practice, which if not managed properly, can be hazardous to dental professionals, dental auxiliaries, patients and other health care service providers who work in the dental office. The present review discusses some common waste products produced by dental offices, the hazards of indiscriminate disposal and different plans of action for handling of BMW. Keywords: Biomedical waste, Management, Dental office, Disposal.

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The presentation of resin based materials was without a doubt an insurgency in the field of restorative dentistry as the utilization of composites these days has gotten far reaching with increase in aesthetic demands. Broad endeavors are as yet in progress to improve its composition and microstructure so as to upgrade their clinical performance and life span. These materials have been the focal point of focus lately with the target of improving their presentation by changing initiation framework, monomers, and fillers and their coupling agents, and by making novel polymerization strategies. The present article discusses various advances in composite resin materials that have occurred over the years and augmented its importance in the field of restorative dentistry. Keywords: Composite Resin, Advances, Restorative Dentistry

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Photodynamic therapy is a relatively new non-invasive treatment modality that involves photosensitizers, specific wavelengths of light, and the generation of singlet oxygen and reactive oxygen species. Applications of photodynamic therapy in dentistry are growing rapidly and is slowly reaching all specialties. The present literature review aims to discuss the basic mechanism of photodynamic therapy, its application in various branches of dentistry and its limitations. Keywords: Dentistry, Light Source, Oxygen, Photodynamic Therapy, Photosensitizer

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