Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences

Official Publication of DJ College of Dental Sciences & Research


Volume 12, Issue 2, Year 2025, No of articles 12
Editorial
Inclusive oral healthcare for patients with special needs: Bridging gaps in dentistry
Author details: Rupandeep Kaur Samra
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Review Article
The role of social innovation in combating infectious diseases: A narrative review
Author details: Rutuja Khobragade
Infectious diseases continue to impose a considerable health burden globally, with low and middle-income countries bearing an unequal share. While traditional biomedical interventions remain critical, their effectiveness is often limited without the integration of broader social strategies. Social i....
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Dentistry and tropical & infectious diseases. A review
Author details: Kishore Mangadoddi
Tropical and infectious diseases significantly affect oral health, especially in regions with poor sanitation and limited healthcare resources. This review examines an article discussing the oral manifestations of tropical diseases and their impact on dental practice. Key findings highlight bacteria....
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Prevalence of scabies and oral health status among mentally retarded students: A cross-sectional screening study at a special needs camp
Author details: Rutuja Khobragade
Background: Mentally retarded students represent a vulnerable population with unique health challenges, particularly in institutional or camp settings. Scabies, a contagious parasitic skin disease, and poor oral health are frequently observed in such populations due to a combination of behavioural,....
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Original Article
Evaluating the content of AI-generated (ChatGPT) responses on clear retainers
Author details: Krish Raichura, Rohan Hattari, Neha Thomas
Objective: To evaluate the correctness of ChatGPT’s answers pertaining to clear retainers in orthodontics.Materials and Methods: This study conducted a cross-sectional analysis of content of responses by ChatGPT for a set of questions about clear retainers. A total of 58 questions were created by an....
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Oral health status in children undergoing chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukaemia: A cross-sectional study with emphasis on paediatric palliative care in a tertiary hospital setting
Author details: Sanjeeta Dara, A. Latha, Suman jhorar, Suman Mahala, Varsha Rani, Vinkaj Kumari, Yogita Chaudhary, Thuileiphy Tallanao
Aim: This study Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), a type of cancer that affects white blood cells. The investigation specifically concentrated on potential oral complications associated with the treatment and aimed to identify correlations with demographic characteristics. The primary objective was to....
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Efficacy of moringa oleifera as a local drug delivery agent in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial
Author details: Gautham Sharma, Swati Setty, Kaveri G.S.
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of chitosan chips with Moringa oleifera (MO) and chitosan chips without MO for treating chronic periodontitis.Materials and Methods: LDD chips were made with 10% MO, 2% chitosanPEG400.A total of 38 sites of chronic periodontitis patients received LDD chips with MO, and....
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Case Report
Aggressive management of necrotizing fasciitis in the lower chin: A multidisciplinary surgical approach
Author details: Saket Kumar, Beenish Syaed, Jalashri Shamanewadi, Mamata Shivshette
Rapid fascial and subcutaneous tissue necrosis is a hallmark of necrotizing fasciitis (NF), an uncommon but potentially fatal soft tissue infection. The clinical presentation, extensive surgical management, and postoperative care of a patient with NF affecting the lower jaw and chin region are descr....
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the right gingivobuccal sulcus: A case report
Author details: Saket Kumar, Shambhavi Shukla, Sanjeev Sharma
Chronic use of tobacco and areca nut is strongly associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), particularly affecting the gingivobuccal sulcus. Due to delayed clinical recognition, it frequently presents at advanced stages, necessitating aggressive multimodal treatment. This case report prese....
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Aggressive central giant cell granuloma of the mandible: A diagnostic and surgical challenge in an adult female
Author details: Juturu Uday, Venkatesh Anehosur, Swathi Srinivasan, Shivani Subramani
Central Giant Cell Granuloma (CGCG) is a benign intraosseous lesion of the jaws that often presents with varying degrees of aggressiveness. Large lesions may cause significant tooth mobility, expansion of bone and cortical destruction, necessitating surgical resection. We present a case of an extens....
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Atypical intraoral swelling: A case report of pleomorphic adenoma of the palate
Author details: Jaishri Pagare, Ishwari Manikrao Garad
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequently occurring benign tumor of the salivary glands, composed of both epithelial and mesenchymal tissue elements. In 1972, the World Health Organization (WHO) described it as a well-circumscribed neoplasm exhibiting a diverse or mixed histological appearance. His....
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A case report on Necrotizing Sialometaplasia: Misleading ulcers of the oral cavity
Author details: Devika Manoj, Arunima Mohan, Siji S, Joseph Johny, Sinitha Sreedhar, Vani MH
Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a rare, self-limiting condition characterized by necrosis and squamous metaplasia of the salivary gland tissue. First described in 1973, it typically affects the minor salivary glands of the palate. The exact cause remains uncertain, though trauma, surgical procedures,....
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