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Original Research Article
PREVALENCE OF NOMOPHOBIA AMONG STUDENTS, INTERNS AND FACULTY IN A DENTAL COLLEGE IN KERALA
Author Name: Subramaniam R, Suneesh Kuruvilla, Pooja Latti, Anesha Sebastian, Akhil V S
Abstract: Background: Nomophobia is defined as the fear of being out of mobile phone contact and is considered a modern age phobia. With the advent and prolific use of smart phones by people, the addiction levels have also concomitantly increased. This study was conducted with the objective of assessing the prevalence of Nomophobia among dental students, house surgeons and teaching faculty of a dental college in Kerala.
Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional questionnaire based survey. The target population was the clinical dental students, house surgeons and teaching faculty of a dental college Kerala. The Nomophobia Questionnaire developed at The Iowa State University, herein after referred to as NMP-Q validated by Caglar Yaldirim and Ana- Paula Correia was used in the study.
Results were expressed as a number and percentage of respondents for each question. Chi-square test was performed to compare the response in relation to year of study and designation.
Results: Among the 153 respondents, 84 were students, 45 interns and the rest 24 were faculty members. About 96% (n=147) were smart phone users. About 95% of the respondents had an access to internet on their mobile phone. The present study showed that –2% had no nomophobia, 39.2% had mild nomophobia, 56.2% had moderate nomophobia and 12.4% had severe nomophobia. There was a statistically significant difference in nomophobia levels among teaching faculty, house surgeons and students (p=0.042),where teaching faculty and house surgeons had significantly greater levels of nomophobia compared to the students.
Conclusion: Present study revealed that nomophobia was highly prevalent among the respondents. The most common reasons for smart phone use were calling of family members and friends.
Keywords: Nomophobia, dental interns, knowledge, attitude, practice
Review Articles
BIOCERAMICS IN ENDODONTICS A REVIEW
Author Name: Ajay P Joseph, Dinesh Kamath, Varun Mathew Manakunnathu, Gis George
Abstract: Bioceramic materials, since their introduction in Endodontics have significantly changed the prognosis of many cases which were once considered impossible. These materials find wide applications, as in direct pulp capping, apexification, apexogenesis, root repair, root canal sealants, etc. They are also widely used as retrograde filling materials and as bone grafts to enhance bone healing. Ever since its introduction, continuous researches have been going on in this field to introduce better products, providing better biocompatibility and handling properties. This review gives an overview on some of the major Bioceramic materials used in Endodontics, their advantages, properties and applications.
Keywords: Biomaterial, Bioceramics, Endodontics
ISSUE OF DEATH CERTIFICATEWHAT A DENTIST SHOULD KNOW
Author Name: Ajish George Oommen, Joju George, Fiaz Shamsudheen
Abstract: Death means the permanent disappearance of all evidence of life at any time after live-birth has taken place. Cause of Death Certification is the official recording of a person’s death. It records the cause of death of a person as stated by a doctor or another responsible health worker. The death certificate is a standard proforma (form No. 4), devised by world Health Organization (WHO) and is implemented by Govt of India. This form is devised for the sake of uniformity and comparability of data. Filling up of the form requires utmost care and knowledge of morbid events leading to the death of a person. Revised dentist code of ethics allows dentist to issue death certificate. The awareness among dentists regarding this is less and more focus should be done to increase awareness. This article aims to increase the awareness among dentists regarding death certification.
Keywords: Death, Certification, dentist code of ethics, proforma, awareness
Case Report
A BIZARRE DYSPLASIA OF THE GINGIVA - CASE REPORT WITH REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Author Name: Nadah Najeeb, Anoop Mathew, Nisha U, Rajesh Raj P
Abstract: Gingival enlargement is currently used to describe medication-related gingival overgrowth or hyperplasia, a reactionary phenomenon that occurs with the use of several types of therapeutic agents, chiefly antiepileptic drugs. This disorder was recognized since 1939, shortly after the introduction of phenytoin. Along with the review of literature we are also giving a case report of a female patient with gingival enlargement as a paradigm.
Keywords: Drugs, Gingival enlargement, Phenytoin