Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Anand Nayak ¹, Swati Patnaik ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
2 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN

Abstract

Injuries or pain in the human musculoskeletal system, ligaments, muscles and nerves are called musculoskeletal disorders or MSDs. With the ever-increasing sophistication involved in treatment and the need of affluent precision in the field of dentistry, both patient expectations and simultaneously the time involved in procedures are increasing. This leads to prolonged muscle imbalances in the dental professionals due to awkward postures, repetitive motions, stresses, forceful exertions and various psychological factors also, resulting in stressed shortened muscle becoming ischemic and painful. This proliferative and infiltrative process can affect the tissue badly. Reviews and articles around the world have given us a vast spectrum of ideas about how MSDs effect dental practitioners. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence, causes and simultaneously the prevention of Musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry.

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), Prolonged Static Postures (PSPs), Prevalence of MSDs, Prevention of MSDs, Conclusion.

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Anisha Anukampa ¹, Swati Patnaik ¹

Affiliations
1 Institute of Dental Sciences, Odisha, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneshwar, IN

Abstract

Wound healing mechanism is a primary healing process which has relatively little interaction and has no classification about the healing process of the oral cavity. The mechanism of healing includes sequence of biological processes, where the tissues show identical pattern with reduced scar. Saliva in the mouth forms a warm humid suitable and favourable condition for the healing process in a normal healthy person and an immunocompromised person adding the factors affecting wound healing process. Better understanding about the healing would provide information for identifying the issues which will end up in impoverished wound healing in the oral cavity.

Keywords

Wound Healing, Inflammation, Granulation Tissue, Immunocompromised, Maw.

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Jeeban Krushna Sahu ¹, Swati Patnaik ²

Affiliations
1 Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
2 Department of Public Heath Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN

Abstract

At present, multiple diseases have an impact on oral health. Oral manifestation in many systemic diseases may be turned out to be the evidence or sign of such diseases. In some systemic diseases, the oral lesions are concurrently accompanied by other medical symptoms; henceforth it is necessary to evaluate these oral lesions by physicians and dentists. Identification of such symptoms may help early diagnosis and treatment. This review article based on the oral manifestation of systemic diseases focuses on blood disorders, autoimmune diseases, and deficiency of essential micronutrients.

Keywords

Oral Manifestations, Blood Disorders, Autoimmune Diseases, Endocrine Disorders, Essential Micronutrients.

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Akanshya Jena ¹, Swati Patnaik ²

Affiliations
1 Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
2 Department of Public Health Dentisty, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN

Abstract

The mind and body are interconnected with each other. If one is ill it affects the other and the vice versa also holds true. Stress manifests itself into lot of varieties of disorders. A dental practitioner witnesses a wide variation of stress induced oral conditions. Even the most common oral conditions aggravate when the patient is psychologically compromised.

Keywords

Stress, Psychosomatic, Emotional, MPDS, BMS.

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Swati Patnaik ¹, Shakti Swaroop ², Sashikant Sethy ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, S’O’A University, IN
2 Dept. of Orthopedics, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, IN

Abstract

A research question may be answered by more than one research design. The next logical step after designing a research question is to select an appropriate study design. A research question may be answered by more than one research design. All types of research design have a place, and all have advantages and disadvantages. But not all types of design are always possible for a study.

Keywords

Epidemiology, Study Designs, Causality.

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Swati Patnaik ¹, Shakti Swaroop ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute Of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), IN
2 Department of orthopedics, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, IN

Abstract

The initial step in the research process is to select a research topic. A researcher needs to be aware that it is perhaps not easy to choose a good topic, as the topic selected must be restricted and steady enough to be interesting, and at the same time sufficiently broad for enough information. This article aims to shed light on the basics guidelines of choosing a good research topic.

Keywords

Health Research, Medical Literature, Cochrane Reviews.

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