Background: Dental radiography significantly contributes to the generation of radiographic waste such as lead foils and silver-containing fixer solutions. Improper disposal of these materials may pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Dental students, as future p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1323
Background: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing contributes significantly to antimicrobial resistance. Dental professionals play a crucial role in promoting rational antibiotic use. This study aimed to assess awareness, knowledge, and practices regarding antibiotic prescription...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1319
Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures (periodontium) of teeth and progress to tooth loss. Smoking is a well-established modifiable risk factor that influences periodontal disease through altered immune response and change...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1320
Herpes zoster of the oral cavity is a rare manifestation, typically presenting with unilateral painful ulcerations confined to the affected dermatome. Effective antiviral therapies and vaccines are available for both varicella and herpes zoster, significantly reducing disease sev...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1321
Background: Hypertension is a major chronic systemic disease affecting a large population worldwide. It has numerous oral implications either due to the disease process itself or as adverse effects of antihypertensive medications. Early identification of oral manifestations can i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1322
Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory infection of the gums and bone supporting the teeth, while diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar. They share a bidirectional, two-way relationship: uncontrolled diabetes increases the s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1318
S Kalaivani, B Ravishankar, Charu Mathi Kamala Kannan, M Bharathi, C Chandrapriya & A. S. Avinashini·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Public Health Dentistry plays a vital role in improving oral health at the population level through prevention, education, and policy advocacy. Despite its importance, this specialty often receives less attention compared to clinical branches, with students’ career ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1316
Introduction: Non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) remains the cornerstone in the management of periodontitis; however, complete elimination of subgingival pathogens through mechanical debridement alone is often limited. Local drug delivery systems combined with biologically a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1317
Background: Oral cancer is a significant public health issue in India, especially in areas with high tobacco use. Early detection through routine oral screening significantly improves survival outcomes. Dental professionals are essential for diagnosing the disease early. Aim: To...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1315
Recent advancements in nanotechnology have introduced a myriad of potential applications in dentistry, with nanomaterials playing an increasing role in endodontics. These nanomaterials exhibit distinctive mechanical and chemical properties, rendering them suitable for various den...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1314