Maryam Siddiqui

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Introduction: Dental agenesis is a commonly encountered dental anomaly that affects more than 20% of the human population. It can be categorized as hypodontia, oligodontia, or anodontia. Oligodontia can occur either as an isolated finding or as a part of the syndrome, and the causative factor can be either environmental or genetic. Case Presentation: This report describes three cases of isolated, non-syndromic tooth agenesis with single/ multiple missing permanent teeth. No other associated clinical features or any systemic involvement were present in these cases, suggesting parental consanguinity as a possible etiological factor. Conclusion: The purpose of this case report is to promulgate premarital counselling and health awareness programs focusing on the potential consequences of consanguineous marriages and their prevention.   Keywords: Congenitally missing teeth, Developmental anomalies, Dental agenesis, Hypodontia, Oligodontia, Parental consanguinity.

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We are confronting a global health crisis that is significantly impacting community health, bringing about the death toll, spreading human misery, and overturning individual’s lives. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), is striking societies at their core. This outbreak is inextricably linked to the students of the nation, as it has dramatically impeded educational sectors. With the closure of educational institutions across the world, instructional schooling has ground to a halt from the level of primary education up to the level of professional training. COVID-19 has exhibited significant psychological and actual consequences for the students. Guiding focuses or helplines/gateways should be set up to avoid any grave consequences and untoward misfortunes. Keywords: COVID- 19, Dental students, Dental education, Paediatric dentistry.

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