Sangeeatha Priya Devendran, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, V. Ramesh & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: An essential anatomical component that may affect gingival health, dental hygiene, and the development of dentition is the mandibular lingual frenum. Gingival recession and plaque retention may be predisposed by differences in frenal attachment. The incidence of mandi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1328
Background: Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy has gained increasing attention in dentistry due to its potential benefits in pain management, inflammation control, and enhancement of wound healing. Despite its expanding clinical applications, the level of awareness and understandin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1327
M. Bharathi, Ramesh Venkatesan, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, M. Nisha & Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has transformed dental imaging by providing three-dimensional visualization with increased accuracy and CBCT provides three-dimensional visualization with lower radiation doses than conventional medical CT. Adequate awareness and a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1324
Introduction: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board's (AERB) guidelines for radiation safety in dental radiography serve as guidelines (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, 2021, AERB, 2021). Ionizing radiation poses biological risks due to its stochastic and deterministic effects (Mally...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1325
Sandhiya Chakkaravarthy, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, V. Ramesh, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Aims: To assess awareness, clinical understanding, and attitudes toward pulp revascularisation among dental students and private practitioners. Study Design: Original study. Methodology: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 196 respondents. The questionn...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1326
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