Background. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has brought about radical changes in our habits and lifestyles. The suspension of schools has led children to spend long hours at home, with reduced socialization, and changes in dietary patterns, oral hygiene practices and sleep routines. During a pandemic, appropriate oral health management and disease prevention are very important for the child's oral and general health.Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess the attitudes and practices of parents with regard to their children's oral healthcare, dietary habits and dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic.Material and methods. This cross-sectional study included 381 Indian parents of children aged 4-7 years. A self-instructed questionnaire was designed in English using the Google Forms platform. The questionnaire consisted of 4 parts: sociodemographic data; dietary habits of the child; oral hygiene measures; and dental information. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics (the χ 2 test).Results. Among the children included in the study, 48% of those who experienced dental problems during the pandemic consumed more snacks and packaged foods between meals. Among the parents, 80% reported that their children used electronic devices at mealtimes, and 60% reported the food pouching habit in their children. A total of 71% of parents assisted their child at tooth brushing, while only 28% of the parents would take their child to the dental clinic for treatment.Conclusions. This study highlights the shortfalls in attitudes and practices among parents in relation to dietary habits, oral hygiene measures and the use of dental services during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding their children. This could be attributed to a lack of awareness, the fear of exposure and the inconveniences faced by parents.

Introduction: Thalassemia can be classified into alpha and beta depending on the reduced synthesis of alpha or beta chains present in hemoglobin (Hb),1 that results in reduced hemoglobin in body than normal. Aims: Aims at signifing the importance of timely dental treatment in Beta thalassemia patients. Case Report: Here we present a known case of beta thalassemia minor requiring a full mouth rehabilitation treatment performed dental chair-side. Discussion: Thalassemia minor patients inherit only a single beta-globin mutation and have a mild anemia.2 The evaluated predominance of β-thalassemia minor (carriers) in India is 3-8%, which transforms to 35-45 million carriers in 1.3 billion diverse population with culturally and linguistically multi-ethnic people.3. Conclusion: Several ethnic groups have a much higher prevalence of 4–17%.4 The Beta thalassemia minor cases usually go undetected and are often observed in tests for dental treatment or post-dental treatment.

Background: A dentifrice and a toothbrush are universal armamentariums for oral hygiene maintenance. The presence of fluoride in commercial dentifrices aids in dental caries prevention. The fluoride content and compound are mentioned on the packaging along with the time of manufacture and its shelf life. Aim: To evaluate the fluoride concentration of dentifrices available commercially over a  period of time from the date of manufacture. To compare any variations in the fluoride concentration over time to the content present at manufacture. Methodology: This is an In vitro comparative observational study. 8 Standard dentifrices easily available Over the Counter were selected, of which 3 were for adult use, 2 were herbal and 3 were for kids. They were subjected to fluoride analysis and the fluoride content was assessed using spectrophotometric analysis, by a single blinded examiner. The test sample was compared to a standard solution, in a calibration curve to determine the fluoride concentration. Results: On analysis it was seen that adult toothpaste samples had fluoride concentration  lower than 1000ppm as mentioned on the label. One herbal toothpaste had fluoride concentration of 1039.62ppm which was higher than that mentioned on the label. One kids toothpaste had  fluoride concentration of 905.25ppm which was higher than that mentioned on the label. Conclusion: The toothpastes included in the study had dissimilar fluoride concentrations after analysis than the concentration mentioned on the label. Thus, waranting better laws and standardization methods for toothpastes.

Introduction: Rampant caries is the most common chronic childhood disease leading to decreased oral function, undesirable esthetics and consequent malocclusion and psychological problems. Oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia under certain circumstances is the only choice for the comprehensive treatment of extremely young, emotionally immature patients unable to cope with the same on a dental chair. Case Report: This case report describes the challenging task of the full mouth rehabilitation of a 2-year-old patient with rampant caries having severely mutilated maxillary teeth under general anesthesia. Conclusion: Treatment under general anesthesia provides the advantage of providing thorough oral rehabilitation in a limited period of time, allowing immediate pain relief, even with little or no patient cooperation.