Medha Sansanwa

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“Prevention is indeed better than cure”. The base of the relationship between a doctor and his patient is built on trust and confidence. In today’s world we witness a rapidly increasing pace of globalization and commercialization in every field and medical profession is no exception. The medical profession has also been influenced due to the pressure created by globalization and liberalization. However, nowadays people are aware about their rights and laws of consumer protection. Medical profession is considered to be a noble profession as it helps in preserving and saving lives. Carelessness and negligence are not expected from healthcare professionals. They are expected to provide the best treatment with their complete knowledge and skills. This article provides an overview on ethics in dentistry, rights and duties of healthcare professionals and also about the medico legal issues related to dentistry. Keywords: Consumer protection, Negligence, Medico Legal issues.

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Fluoride is often called as nature’s cavity fighter. It is a mineral that is present naturally in many foods and water. Whenever there is loss of mineral from the tooth enamel due to acids formed from plaque bacteria and sugars in the oral cavity the process is called as demineralisation. Fluoride, Calcium, and Phosphate are minerals which are redeposited to the enamel layer and this process is known as remineralisation. When there is excess of demineralisation without enough remineralisation to repair the tooth enamel it leads to tooth decay. Fluoride makes the tooth more resistant to acids formed from plaque bacteria and sugars. It reverses early signs of tooth decay. The fluoride taken in from foods and beverages provides a topical benefit as it becomes the part of saliva, constantly dipping the teeth with tiny amounts of fluoride that helps in rebuilding the weakened tooth enamel.   Keywords: Fluoride, Fluorosis, Fluoridation.

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Ultrasonography as an imaging technique in dentistry has been broadly analyzed in recent years due to several advantages that it provides. It is a non-invasive, cost effective, portable, and radiation free imaging technique. However, in comparison to other imaging techniques intraoral ultrasonography has been rarely in application. It has recently been drawing more attention due to its advantages. Ultrasonic image is produced by ultrahigh-frequency sound waves. It is used in dentistry for the assessment of the salivary glands and ducts, as well as the floor of the mouth, buccal mucosa, labial mucosa, and palatal mucosa, the tongue, periodontal tissues and periapical lesions. The main aim of this review is to provide an overview of the facilitation of intraoral ultrasonography in dentistry. Keywords: Ultrasonography, Dentistry, Applications

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