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In Asian nations, the spice curcuma longa (often known as turmeric) is utilised in traditional medicine. Curcumin, which is the most active component, has a lot of therapeutic potential. Turmeric, a rhizome of the Curcuma longa plant, is a more palatable and practical alternative for the average person. It has been proven to have hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimutagenic effects. These characteristics make it highly valuable in dentistry, particularly for the treatment of periodontal disease and oral cancer. It aids in the local delivery of medication when used in the gel form. Additionally, it can be utilised in various mouthwash formulations, subgingival irrigants, and pit and fissure sealants. This article looks at its medical uses in dentistry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oral disease represents a major concern among all populations. Despite great efforts that have been made in the past few decades to overcome these diseases; a large part of the world population still suffers from oral diseases which are considered a major reason for the loss of a tooth. Different bacterial species colonizes the oral cavity, some of the bacteria are found to be associated with the cause of one of the most common disease called periodontitis. The infectious nature of periodontopathogens has been studied extensively. Currently, treatment of various oral diseases includes supragingival as well as subgingival debridement, root canal treatment and in severe cases, extraction along with antibiotic therapy to help achieve a pathogen-free environment. Continued research and development in the field of dentistry have brought new approaches in treatment modalities. The use of ozone is one of the latest therapies that has gained the interest of researchers in thepast few decades. Ozone is a pale blue colour gas and is the natural constituent of the atmospheric layer of Earth. It is a modern pharmacological approach that is biocompatible and has shown its effectiveness against bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria), viruses, and fungi. The beneficial biological effect of ozone has made its usage at all stages of disease propitious. The explication of the mechanism of ozone at the molecular level has proved to be beneficial in different medical and dental treatments. The use of ozone in clinical practice can be advantageous to the patient in terms of pain relief and treatment time. Therefore, this article briefly reviews the chemical nature of ozone, its therapeutic uses, and the benefits it can provide in the treatment of various oral diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a second-generation platelet concentrate, comprises a fibrin matrix containing numerous growth factors. These growth factors are involved with the cells responsible for the processes of tissue repair, regeneration, and growth. The applications of PRF have surpassed those of other platelet concentrates such as platelet-rich plasma due to the ease and economical method of its preparation, as well the elimination of the need for supplemental exogenous compounds like bovine thrombin and calcium chloride during preparation. This brief communication highlights the applications of PRF in dentistry and medicine and focuses on its preparation method, as it involves low risks and satisfactory results with minimally invasive techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Diabetes mellitus is a common systemic disease whose incidence is currently rising in our contemporary world. In recent years, it has been well-known that chronic periodontitis is listed as an important segment of the complications of diabetes mellitus. Along with chronic periodontitis several other oral manifestations such as increased incidence of dental caries, aphthous ulcers, xerostomia, burning mouth syndrome, etc. It has also been seen that those with diabetes mellitus are more prone to such oral conditions when compared to healthy individuals. Awareness regarding the bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus and general oral health, which is bidirectional in nature has shown to be unsatisfactory among the general public and those with diabetes whereas there is satisfactory awareness among physicians and dental practitioners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many recent studies have evaluated the relation between periodontitis and pregnancy complications. This study aimed to examine the association between preeclampsia and periodontitis in Indian women. A total of 130 pregnant women were enrolled between 26–32 weeks of gestation. Oral health examinations were performed at recruitment and again within 48 hours of delivery to determine the presence and/or progression of periodontitis in all subjects. Pocket depth, clinical attachment loss (CAL), and gingival index were measured in all subjects. There was significant ( p < 0.05) difference between the preeclampsia and normotensive groups in the distribution of periodontitis both at recruitment and after delivery. Multiple logistic regression demonstrated that periodontitis both at enrolment (OR = 5.78, 95% CI 2.41–13.89) as well as within 48 hours of delivery (OR = 20.15, 95% CI 4.55–89.29), may be associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Human being ingests a large number of livingmicroorganisms, predominantly bacteria. Although these organisms are naturally present ( 1) in food and water, they can also be deliberately added during the processing of foods . For several decades now, bacteria called Probiotics have been added to some foods because of their beneficial effects on human health. Several clinical studies have already demonstrated the effectiveness of certain probiotics in the treatment of systemic and infectious disease such as diarrhea, crohns (2) disease, cardiovascular diseases, oropharyngeal infections and cancers . Potential application of probiotics for oral health has recently attracted attention of several teams of researchers. The concept of probiotics therapy has been considered for application in oral health. Dental caries, periodontal diseases and halitosis are among the oral disorders that have been targeted.Hence, this section gives a brief idea of probiotics and its application in oral health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background-Oral hygiene is highly personalised concept and major public health concern that relies on an individual's culture and socio-economic status. Hence, it is imperative that health services should be made available to all rural/semi urban areas as well. Thus it is important to create awareness through various public health programs regarding oral hygiene and its effects on general health in order to change the total perspective of the patients towards dental problems to lead a healthy quality life. Objective-Thus the aim of this study is to assess the oral hygiene awareness and their knowledge on different oral hygiene practices. Materials and Methods- A total of 369 patients participated in the study. The patients were interviewed on questionnaire basis. A self-reported questionnaire consisting of 26 multiple choice questions written in English were given to the patients. Statistical analysis-Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage was used to assess the oral health awareness and oral hygiene practice among the subjects who are attending A.B Shetty Memorial Institute Of Dental Sciences, Derlakatte, Mangalore. Results- The result of this study showed an acute lack of oral hygiene awareness and limited knowledge of oral hygiene practices. Most of the patients were not aware of the relationship between systemic and general health. Conclusion- Hence there is an urgent need to educate and motivate the patients for better oral hygiene awareness and practisesand conduct various health programsforthesame. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]