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Assessment of Nicotine Dependence Using Fagerstrom Tolerance Scale among Tobacco Chewers and Smokers Manju J; Krithika C; Sathya K; Ashika A; Reshma Nasreen M; Gayathri P.S
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.17870

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Aim: To assess the level of nicotine dependence using Fagerstrom tolerance to nicotine dependencequestionnaire among tobacco chewers and smokers.Materials and Method: About 30 participants were included in the study and divided into two groupsin which 15 had the habit of using smokeless tobacco and 15 were smokers. Fagerstrom Tolerance toNicotine Dependence (FTND) questionnaire was given to the participants which has a scoring pointsfor their answers through which level of nicotine dependence is assessed.Results: The overall score for nicotine dependence when compared between the two groups the resultwas statistically significant.Conclusion: The level of nicotine dependence helps to plan for the treatment and also motivate thetobacco users to quit the habit.
Self Medication in Dentistry Harshada Ragunathan; Krithika C; Kiruthiga G; Keerthana S; Lakshmipriya S; PS Gayathri
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14292

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Background: During mid 1980’s World Health Organization gave approval for some medical drugs fromprescription to reduce the burden of the medical professionals. Self-medication is one form of medicationwhich is practiced worldwide by many people with or without medical knowledge. In dentistry the mostcommon reason for taking the self-medication is phobia towards the dental procedures.Aim and Objective: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge about self-medication practiceamong common people and create awareness on its ill effects.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among general population of age 18yearsand above. As the study was conducted during the pandemic time, a web-based survey was conducted witha set of 11 self-structured questions which was framed in English language and vetted with expert`s opinion.The questions were circulated through links to the participants through various social media platforms.Result: The 50 participants were grouped based on occupational status. chi-square test was performed andit was seen that most of the questions were statistically significant (p < 0.05). High significance was seenwhen the participants were asked the commonest reason and drug that they would prefer for self-Medication(p <0.00001).Conclusion: The common reason for using of self-medication in dental issue is pain, lack of time andphobia. This has to be improved by conducting awareness programs and the patients have to overcome theirfear and volunteer themselves to treat the cause.
Awareness of Oral Health Care among Pregnant Women During Pregnancy Harshada Ragunathan; Krithika C; Kowsalya. M; Kreethika. S; Krithika. L; Manju J
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14293

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Background: Pregnancy is a unique phase of women’s life where it is associated with physiological changes.Poor oral hygiene maintenance and inadequate care for oral health have an impact and noticeable postnataleffects on the infants. There is only a minimal knowledge among pregnant women regarding oral health careduring pregnancy.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 74 pregnant women. As the studywas conducted during the pandemic time, a web-based questionnaire in Google forms was framed. Thequestionnaire was sent through various social media platforms and answers were collected and sent forstatistical analysis.Results: The responses were statistically analysed by SPSS software Version 18.0. Majority of theparticipants lacked knowledge about the facts that pregnancy increases existing dental problems and selfmedications without physician’s prescription during pregnancy are not advisable.Conclusion: Increased hormonal secretion and fetal growth induce several systemic, as well as localphysiologic and physical changes in a pregnant woman. During this period pregnant women should alwaystake good care of her oral and systemic health. This not only improves the mother’s overall health but alsoprevents associated problems in the fetus. Adequate knowledge by creating awareness about oral health andoral hygiene maintenance will prevent pregnant women from dental complications.
Assessment of Salivary Flow Rate and Carbon Monoxide Level among Smokers, Tobacco Chewers and Control Group Manju J; Krithika C; Karthikeyan G; Karishma Chowdary M.V; Karthika R; Mugesh Raj S
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14336

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Aim: To assess salivary flow rate and carbon monoxide level among smokers, tobacco chewers and controlgroup.Methodology: The study has total of 45 subjects, which were divided into 3 groups and 15 subjects in each.Group A- smokers’ group, Group B- chewers’ group, Group C-control group. Unstimulated whole salivawas measured by performing modified Schirmer tear strip test(MST). Smokerlyzer used for measuring COlevels from exhaled breath.Result: On analysing the data of SFR between smokers, chewer’s and control group, there was statisticallysignificant result at p value of 0.05 between all groups. On evaluating the co level in smoking group 53.3%presented with higher CO level and 60% chewers presented with lower CO level. In control group 100%were under no risk.Conclusion: The salivary flow rate is reduced in tobacco users in either form. Since smoking group is athigher risk monitoring of carbon monoxide level can be used as the important tool in motivating the tobaccousers to quit the habit.Aim: To assess salivary flow rate and carbon monoxide level among smokers, tobacco chewers and controlgroup.
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Forensic Odontology among Undergraduate Dental Students Manju J; Krithika C; Anusha S; Arputha Madhalan C; Anu Priya B; Swathi R
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14337

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Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the level of knowledge, awareness and practice of forensic odontologyamong undergraduate dental students.Methodology: The data was collected through a questionnaire which contained 15 close-ended questionsshared through online platform. And circulated amongst undergraduate dental students through onlineplatform, all data were completely filled and statistical analysis was done.Result: The results of this study show that Interns were the group with the most Knowledge about ForensicOdontology (p=0.0004). 75% of the Interns scored >90 and contrastingly, around 30% of the IV, III, II andI years scored >90.Conclusion: This study divulges that there was adequate knowledge and awareness of forensic odontologyamongst the Interns and very few of other group students (I, II, III and IVyear) have adequate knowledgeand awareness regarding forensic odontology. Although the significance of maintenance of dental recordsare established, it has not been practiced among the students
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Recent Diagnostic Aids for Oral Cancer among Dental Students Manju J; Krithika C; Sharmila. S; Siva Kumar. S; Soniya. H; Sri Hamsika. N
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14339

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Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of recent diagnosticaids for oral cancer among dental students.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among 100 students using a 15-item self-administeredquestionnaire during COVID-19 pandemic period involving both undergraduates and postgraduate dentalstudents.It was formatted on google forms and shared through social media. The data collected was analysedstatistically.Results: A total of 100 dental studentsparticipated in the survey. The total knowledge, attitude, and practiceabout recent diagnostic aids for oral cancer (based on summing all the positive responses -- for all therelevant questions -- and calculating the percentage) was 90% for post-graduates (highest), 88% for internsgroup, 84% for final years and 80% for third years (least) respectively.The results of this study show thatpostgraduates had good knowledge about recent diagnostic aids for oral cancer when compared to othergroups.Conclusion: These findings concerning dental students suggests that they have sufficient knowledge in therecent diagnostic methods of oral canceras they are the ones who have higher chances of diagnosing oralcancer at earlier stages as they routinely examine oral cavity.
Perception about Dental Myths among General Public P S Gayathri; Krithika C; R Hema Maheshwari; Jasti Keerthi; Jenisha Priyavadhani S; Harshada Ragunathan
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14348

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Introduction: Myths are part of everyone’s life. Considering the outcomes of beliefs, one should be awareabout the myths about health care as it may result in outrageous complication. Certain culture and culturalbeliefs have a greater impact in health and sickness which represents different ideas shared by differentpeople in India.Aim: This study was aimed to assess the knowledge about dental myths among general public, in TamilNadu.Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaire, through Googleforms, among 200 people from the age group of 17-54 years in Tamil Nadu, India. Statistics was done andtabulated.Results: Most of the participants were not having adequate awareness and knowledge about dental myths.Conclusion: Thus, awareness and knowledge about dental myths among general public has to be improvedby community oral health programs.
Knowledge and Attitude Towards Antibiotic Prescription among Dental Students P.S. Gayathri; Krithika C; V. Sandhya; E.Sangeetha; T.Santhoshika; Priya Ramani
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14352

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Introduction: Antibiotics play a crucial role in dental practice for both prophylactic and therapeuticpurposes. Excessive consumption of antibiotics or using them unreasonably not only cause emergence ofresistant bacterial strains and hostile drug reactions but also create an economic liability on the overall healthsystem of a country.Aim: The present study was aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude towards usage, antibioticprescription and various concerns associated with antibiotics among dental students.Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted using self-administrated questionnaire, through Googleforms using various social media platforms such as whatsapp, facebook among 202 dental students of thirdyear, final year, interns and postgraduates across dental colleges in Tamil Nadu, India during COVID-19pandemic lockdown period. Statistics was done and tabulated.Results: Our study results show that the majority of dental students are aware of antibiotic prescription, usesof antibiotic and antibiotic resistance.Conclusion: Though the knowledge and attitude about antibiotic prescription is high among dental students,there are still few areas where they lack adequate knowledge; these deficits can be rectified by encouragingthem to attend cde programs, conferences related to antibiotic prescription.
Co-Authors Anu Priya B Anusha S Arputha Madhalan C Ashika A E.Sangeetha Gayathri P.S Harshada Ragunathan Jasti Keerthi Jenisha Priyavadhani S Karishma Chowdary M.V Karthika R Karthikeyan G Keerthana S Kiruthiga G Kowsalya. M Kreethika. S Krithika. L Lakshmipriya S Manju J Mugesh Raj S P S Gayathri P.S. Gayathri Priya Ramani PS Gayathri R Hema Maheshwari Reshma Nasreen M Sathya K Sharmila. S Siva Kumar. S Soniya. H Sri Hamsika. N Swathi R T.Santhoshika V. Sandhya