Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Transforming Pediatric Dentistry with Chitosan Gel: Current Evidence and Emerging Trends—A Scoping Review

Chitosan, a hydrogel derived from chitin via deacetylation, exhibits antimicrobial, bioadhesive, and regenerative properties, making it a promising biomaterial in pediatric dentistry. Despite extensive research, a comprehensive review of its preventive, restorative, and regenerat...

Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom and Traditional Didactic Classroom in Paediatric Dentistry Education—A Systematic Review With Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

ABSTRACT Introduction The flipped classroom (FC) is a contemporary teaching strategy that has gained considerable attention in recent years. This model relies on technology‐based resources, including videos and handouts, to deliver illustrative content and core subject material t...

Cognitive preferences and hemispheric preference: an analysis of learning and thinking styles among undergraduate students

This study examines the influence of brain hemisphere preference on the learning and thinking styles of undergraduate students in the Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The primary aims were to identify students’ hemispheric preference using SOLAT test, assess their learning and...

Prevalence of anemia by causes, and severity in different age groups in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background: Anemia continues to be a significant public health concern in India, affecting various age groups and carrying substantial economic and health burdens. In India, nutritional anemia, predominantly from iron deficiency, is a significant challenge to public heal...

Clinical and radiographic evaluation of autologous sticky bone versus PRF with OCP-coated deproteinized bovine bone graft in periodontal infrabony defect regeneration: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Periodontal therapy aims to regenerate the attachment apparatus, including alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum. Infrabony defects are linked with periodontal progression if left untreated. To address limitations of conventional regenerative mater...

Nocebo-induced cardiopulmonary symptoms following sertraline initiation mimicking acute cardiac pathology: a case report

Nocebo effects are increasingly recognized as important contributors to perceived adverse events during the early phases of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) therapy. Expectation-driven symptoms may mimic pharmacological adverse effects or acute medical conditions, le...

Luminal unicystic ameloblastoma in an 8 years old child: a case report

Unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) is a less aggressive biological variant of ameloblastoma that mostly affects younger individuals. It often mimics an odontogenic cyst clinically; however, radiographic features can help in distinguishing. Its occurrence in pediatric patients at such a...