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Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of myths related to dental health, among medical and dental students of Karachi
Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at three Medical and Dental colleges of Karachi [Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Ziauddin University and Dow university of Health Sciences] from August 01, 2015 to August 31,2015
Materials and Methods: A questionnaire consisting of close-ended questions on prevalence of myths about oral health was distributed among 300 medical and dental students of three different colleges of Karachi. Students from all levels i.e. from the first year till the final year were questioned. Convenient sampling was done. Students who did not consent to participate in the study were excluded from the study. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis
Results: The prevalence of myths regarding extraction of teeth was found out to be 5.6% and scaling was found out to be 26% .Dental students tend to believe more in these myths as compared to medical students despite their educational background. However, the incidence of belief in dental myths decreases with the increase in the level of education
Conclusion: Dental myths are prevalent among all levels of medical and dental students more so among dental students
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Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the changes in blood pressure of hypertensive patients having dental extraction under a local anesthetic containing epinephrine
Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at Jinnah Medical and Dental College [JMDC[ from January 2015 to April 2015
Materials and Methods: The data was collected from the patients visiting the Oral Surgery OPD of Jinnah Medical and Dental Colleges, Karachi
The study was conducted at Jinnah Medical and Dental College to evaluate the changes in blood pressure of patient with a known history of hypertension controlled using medications. All the patients underwent uncomplicated dental extraction
The blood pressure was recorded at three times: before the local anesthesia, 3 minutes post local anesthesia, and 3 minutes post extraction. 2 % Lidocaine with adrenaline l:180,000was used for local anesthesia
Careful administration of anesthesia was ensured to avoid direct injection into the bloodstream. In majority of cases only 2 anesthetic ampules were used [only two patient required 3 ampules]
The data was stored in excel worksheet and was analyzed using SPSS
Results: The total sample size was 122 patients seen in the Oral and maxillofacial surgery department of JMDC
There were 52 females and 70 males. Mean age was 46.17 +/- 13.26 years [range 25-78]. The age was further divided into four groups; Group 1: 25-34, Group 2: 35-44, Group 3: 45-54, Group 4: 55 and above. There was no significant change in diastolic and systolic blood pressure blood pressure at three time points. Paired sample T test was used, the only significant difference was in SBP before [SBP1] and after anesthesia [SBP2] [t= -2.28 p=0.045]. No significant change noticed in the DBP values at DBP1, DBP2 and DBP3. Amongst the age group the significant variation in systolic blood pressure was seen in the age group 3 and 4
Conclusion: This study was conducted to find out the changes in blood pressure of patients with a known history of hypertension controlled using medications. The study showed no significant changes in the observed parameters
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Objective: To determine the factors affecting how medical graduates of Karachi choose their dental health care providers
Study Design: Observational / descriptive / cross sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi from August 2014 to December 2014
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at Jinnah Medical and Dental College. A 11-item questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was collected from medical college graduates of Karachi to determine the factors affecting how medical graduates choose their dental health care providers. The questionnaire involved attributes ranging from dental practice to reputation, X-ray facility within clinics, skills/ experience, timings and availability, sterilization, location, Clinical Setup [general appearance/ambiance], qualification, Payment Plans [installments, credit cards, etc.] and Treatment charges. The study included 382 doctors. The data was stored in excel worksheet and was analyzed using SPSS
Results: 26% of the respondents selected 'skills/ experience' as the most important attribute in selecting a dentist while 20% of the respondents picked 'sterilization' and 17% of the respondents chose 'qualification' as their top reason for the selection of dentist. Reputation of the dentist was selected by 14% of the respondents whereas 10 % selected treatment charges as their reason for selecting a dentist. Clinical setup and location accounted for 9 and 4 % respectively
Conclusion: In conclusion skills/ experience, reputation of the dentist and sterilization standards of clinic are were the most important factors while selecting a dentist
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate factors responsible for negligence of oral health care in our population
Study Design: Observational / descriptive study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi from August 2015 to September 2015
Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was structured which was based to evaluate, the background, including age, gender, social and educational level, dental habits and the reasons responsible for them. The data was stored in excel worksheet and was analyzed using SPSS
Results: The major factors responsible for people neglecting oral health care was found out to be the high cost prices of dental treatments by 36%, followed by lack of care seeking attitude by 28% and time management by 23% of people. Socio-Economic status and educational background also had a significant relationship. People from lower socio economic and educational background were seen to be never visiting the dentist. No significant relationship was found with relation to age, marital status, availability of dentist, and dental misconceptions
Conclusion: People are neglecting oral health care mainly due to the high cost price of dental treatments. Care seeking attitude is seen to be absent in our population. Dental health comes last in the set of priorities by the majority of people. Time is another area people find difficult to manage. These areas can be worked upon to decrease the prevalence of dental disease in our population
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Objective: The objectives of this study were to investigate various infection control methods and amenability with infection control procedures experienced by undergraduate dental students in their clinical years and house officers at Jinnah Medical and Dental College
Study Design: Observational / Descriptive / Cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in one of the private sector college, Jinnah Medical and Dental College in Karachi from 15[th] January 2016 to 20[th] February 2016
Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in one of the private sector college, Jinnah medical and dental college in Karachi. The study set comprised of 3[rd] and 4[th] year dental students and house officers [n=80]. A 24 item questionnaire was used to collect data related to knowledge about cross infection, barrier techniques, vaccination status, infection control practices and awareness. The questionnaire used was de-novo. It was distributed to all the students and house officers. The self-administered questionnaires were collected immediately after completion on the same day. The responses of the questionnaire were coded for data analysis. Results obtained from different individuals were analyzed using SPSS
Results: In this present study, majority of the students were well aware of cross infection in the first two years of medical/dental college studies whereas the remaining 20% came to know about it in their last two years. Regarding barrier techniques, it was found that [77%] students were well aware of all 4 components of PPE. When enquired whether the students were immunized against hepatitis B, 89% had an affirmative response. In our study there was a low prevalence of needlestick injury [30%]. This indicates that our students have substantial knowledge and understanding about handling of sharp objects and are adequately practicing them
Conclusion: The knowledge about cross infection in students was found to be adequate but application of prevention protocols need to be emphasized